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[gimmethemap]

That was strange, and kind of relieving -- if not in bad taste. I'm feeling much better -- and Mason's overjoyed. I haven't been able to take him on long walks lately. But the more active I've gotten, the more --

Well.

Something I said to Martha when I got back here made me think on it. I called this place home. And the more I think about it the more I think I was right saying that. This place, for all its ups and downs, for all its craziness, is my home now. Not just a home away from home. I was born off the coast of Jamaica, but it's not my home anymore. I was the last Adams to sail those seas, and I'm sure it was time for more to come and take my place. I don't think I'll ever go back.

Sometimes I start to think I really won't ever leave. Not forever.

And I don't think it's a bad thing. Maybe because I chose to come here. It might be different for others who didn't get that choice -- and for them the object, I guess, is to leave eventually. To get their second chance and start a new life.

But what about making a life here? 

[Private to West]

How are you feeling?

[Private to Billy]

Thanks for watching Mason and King Charles. ...How are you? 

Comments

Private

[major-west.livejournal.com]

Like myself again.

...

I understand you left the Barge when I did?

Private

[gimmethemap]

I'm pleased to hear that; a lot of people were worried.

Me too.

And yeah. Shortly after. Somebody had to bring you home.

Private

[major-west.livejournal.com]

...details, Morgan.

Private

[gimmethemap]

You sure you want to hear this?

Private

[major-west.livejournal.com]

Yes.

Private

[gimmethemap]

All right.

I told the Admiral to send me after you or send me home. Where I ended up was some city called Mansfield. No doubt that it was your world, though. I found that out fairly quickly. Compass pointed me in the right direction. I followed it.

Private

[major-west.livejournal.com]

On foot? Not that there were many options you could utilise, of course... How did you manage?

Private

[gimmethemap]

I went in armed, and traded out weapons when I had the chance.

Took me about five days, give or take. Had to stop, had to deal with -- well, them. Got quieter the further away from the roads I went. Usually.

Private

[major-west.livejournal.com]

There was no reason to go and do that.

Private

[gimmethemap]

The Hell there wasn't. I said I would find you and bring you home and that's exactly what I did.