Favorite: Any time we’re ferrying actual passengers. It’s much less stressful.

Least favorite: Once, River and I were kidnapped by backwoods locals when we were delivering cattle to some buyers. They nearly burned her at the stake for being a witch, of all things. 

The delivery didn’t work out either, apparently. It wasn’t a good trip for anyone.

How did I study?

First, you find the quietest floor in the library. Next, you don’t leave until all your work is done. 

And tea. Lots of tea.

Of course I was bluffing. I am first and foremost a doctor and I took an oath to help people in need. Unfortunately, I was also very desperate, and that threat was the only thing I could think of.

I’m lucky the Captain relented when he did. I was seconds away from relenting myself.

1) He’s better that he was when I first joined the crew, at least.

2) He “accidentally” spilled his leftover breakfast on me this morning. Again.

Being punched by the Captain?

Oh! When I was 12, I broke my wrist falling out of a tree. My parents were so mad. 

I wish I could have, but the Captain was adamant that there would be no dogs on the ship permanently. I think it’s the yapping that he can’t stand.

Oh. Well, there was some “creative adjustment” done on the bed. 

You know, wooden planks and electrical tape.

Um, well….

I don’t think either of us are quite ready for that level of commitment just yet.

I know it’s a little dull, but I love to read. It’s so much easier to tune out the mayhem around me when I’ve got a good story.