[Cards] Amulet of Buoyancy (Patreon)

"Alacarde,

Before aught is said, please <"forgi" is struck through> accept this gift. We did not part kindly, but still the sea would be worse for your loss. So <"stay sa" is smudged away> keep your boots level and your eyes above the tides <"until we meet again" is scribbled out>.

Your <"fa" is half-heartedly written, and then crossed out> captain, be you willing,
—Horatio Ironbrace"

Alacarde pictured the old man shaping the trinket with care-worn hands - his words made literal. If he'd had it that day… but that was past, even as tears dampened the page. This was only good for the future.