[Sistershipping] Western Wind II

[Flavius Gratian]

Hugo read through the letter again as he walked down to the "Carter Shipbuilding's" office. It didn't improve this time either.

"Dear Hugo,

I read about Your misfortune in the Kingsport Advertiser. Though I naturally find to be a regretable situation, I can help but think that this is exactly what I warned You about
all along! Trading and commerce is uncertain buisness, meant for indivduals of rash dispositions, who are quick in temper. It is not suitable for those of us of Noble lineage
to engagein such tedious and strenuous occupations. Our call should that which require either temper and responsible consideration, or daring and fortitude.

I know You must be facing difficult circumstances given that You invested everything in this venture. If monetary issues are holding You back, I am willing to pay off any amout of debt
or future responisibilities, so that You can return home to our Family. You would be welcomed by all of Us as if nothing has happened, and You can continue Your proper career in law.
Please, I beg You togive up this absurd farce! Make me proud!

As always, I remain Your Father,

Lord Wentham"

As always, father was stuck in outdated sentiments and couldn't accept him for who is. That status and propriety are still worth more to him than his own son!
Father was right about something, though, Hugo was in finacial trouble!

When he entered the office he saw Steven Carter, owner of "Carter Shipbuilding", sitting on a stool behind a  tall desk.

"Oh, Hugo!", he said as he stood up to talk with him, "I'm so sorry about the Western Wind! You really chose the wrong month to start in the trading buisness."

"Thank you! It has been difficult to bear", Hugo answered.

"But you are not alone in your troubles, this month was a disaster! It's all anybody can talk about! And to think we even lost Captain Branson, unbelievable... he really was one of our finest!"

"That's why I'm here. If I recall correctly your were building another ship of same the design parallell to the Western Wind?"

"Yes, her sister! That's quite right! We just finished her up a few days ago, actually. I suppose you're interested in buying her?"

"You know me well! The problem is, though, that I can't pay for her at the moment. I had really counted on the last shipment. But the sea will be much calmer this month, and the Royal Navy are dealing with the pirates in Bastion, so this run should really pay off. And with that profit I can pay you!

"Hm, a credit?"

"Yes! You know you can trust my word. Otherwise I would have to return to home, but I will never give up! Please, just give me this chance?"

"Fine! This time, because of this unthinkable month, to not let Captain Branson have died in vain. And because I would hate your father to win."

"Thank you! You are a true friend!"

With a much lighter heart, Hugo went back to his office to write a reply to father that he would not like. Not one bit.

 

Just a small build for sistershipping, the original can be found here. I only have access to some of by bricks at the moment so the build is nothing impressive, I try to develope the story instead. It's a bit fun that Hugo is my secondary character but I seem to be spending all my time on him.

Edited February 25, 2018 by Flavius Gratian

[Spud The Viking]

A very clean build! I wouldn't fuss about simplicity as in most cases, less is more. The conversations is also well thought out and presented to a high standard,  well done! 

[Darnok]

If you had not said anything, the very last thing I would have thought about was "lack of available bricks". I actually wonder if I could not build the same scenes with my full collection...

 

Nice builds, good story. Well done!

Edited November 15, 2017 by Drunknok

[Bregir]

Nice little builds and exactly what I was hoping for with sistershipping builds: More story! Well done!

[Bodi]

Good writing and nice little vignette, I like all these brown bricks.