Flash ThompsonThe autumnal equinox becalmed my vessel. I had but 2 skills in reach. Wait, and pare Self to essence. I prayed to Neptune as provisions dwindled. How long can my horses pull the boat? At final gasp, wind filled the mains'l. I glanced to the First Mate and marveled he was with me still. Now I knew him by more than name alone. Soon he would be Captain and I sole passenger.
After the autumnal equinox becalmed my vessel, I could only do 2 things. Wait and pare my true self to its essence. I waited as all resources dwindled, not knowing how long my horses could pull the boat. When my life's sails filled again I glanced over to the ship's First Mate and marveled he was with me all along. But now I knew him by more than name alone. Soon he would be Captain and I the sole passenger.