Owen wrote Julianna a series of stir crazy letters from sea. He would often have to send her packets of letters at port because they gathered in his possession while they sailed. Owen wasn’t profuse in his style of writing. The bulk of his letters were actually sketches and he’d write her a few lines about what was going on or what was on his mind at the time.
One letter was an eleven by eight inch sketch of Julianna in profile aboard the Lanoria. The picture was done from memory and a few lines on the back read, do you remember all the times you failed to teach me Veridian style star navigation? And the CAF has left me in charge of this city-sized warship. The fools. Ha-ha. I hope this finds you well. What do you think? Did I capture you?
He sent her a series of sketches of sea-life. Fishes, crustaceans, plants, and sponges. I had occasion to snorkel while at port in [ ______]. Only half of these are edible; I’m not sure which is which. Sea-creatures are not my forte. Yet. P.S., the port city will no doubt be redacted. You’re not allowed to know where I am. Here’s as much of a hint as I’m allowed. It’s beautiful here; not as lovely as the Isles.
Owen sent her a self portrait of himself appearing tired and looking through his own fingers. He'd also scribbled all over in heavy black pencil. It wasn't enough to make the picture indiscriminate but was enough to ruin the life-like detail he'd put into the drawing. I'm sick of this ship, of the sea, of the men, of the same five meals in rotation, of the night sky, of salt air, of logs reports inventory personnel business bureaucracy, the rocking of this monstrosity, the stupid fucking squawking seagulls, the rotting deadfish smell, razor burn. Everything. The sea take this forsaken ship. I'm through. I'm sick of missing you.
The final letter was postmarked in late November.. Only a few lines.
Dearest Juliana -- I hope this note finds you well. You are finally allowed to know where I am: going home. I’m happy to announce an arrival at the Eskran port-city of Lyle in time for winter festivities with my family on December the 12th. Finally finally finally. Yours truly, ORH.
One letter was an eleven by eight inch sketch of Julianna in profile aboard the Lanoria. The picture was done from memory and a few lines on the back read, do you remember all the times you failed to teach me Veridian style star navigation? And the CAF has left me in charge of this city-sized warship. The fools. Ha-ha. I hope this finds you well. What do you think? Did I capture you?
He sent her a series of sketches of sea-life. Fishes, crustaceans, plants, and sponges. I had occasion to snorkel while at port in [ ______]. Only half of these are edible; I’m not sure which is which. Sea-creatures are not my forte. Yet. P.S., the port city will no doubt be redacted. You’re not allowed to know where I am. Here’s as much of a hint as I’m allowed. It’s beautiful here; not as lovely as the Isles.
Owen sent her a self portrait of himself appearing tired and looking through his own fingers. He'd also scribbled all over in heavy black pencil. It wasn't enough to make the picture indiscriminate but was enough to ruin the life-like detail he'd put into the drawing. I'm sick of this ship, of the sea, of the men, of the same five meals in rotation, of the night sky, of salt air, of logs reports inventory personnel business bureaucracy, the rocking of this monstrosity, the stupid fucking squawking seagulls, the rotting deadfish smell, razor burn. Everything. The sea take this forsaken ship. I'm through. I'm sick of missing you.
The final letter was postmarked in late November.. Only a few lines.
Dearest Juliana -- I hope this note finds you well. You are finally allowed to know where I am: going home. I’m happy to announce an arrival at the Eskran port-city of Lyle in time for winter festivities with my family on December the 12th. Finally finally finally. Yours truly, ORH.
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