Re: The Game
In reply to Conrad son of Leif (msg # 439):
Under Conrad's command, the Red Spring is re-searched, this time with a focus on traitors, stowaways and Goblins of all sorts.
Teams open every door, vent, panel, closet, box, crate, jar, bottle and barrel.
With respect to the Dive Room, nobody is hiding in the dive bell.
There are 3 'formal' ways on and off the ship. There is an airlock in the Tower, there is an airlock in the Dive Room, and there is a moon door in the dive room. The airlocks are sealed, the moon door is open.
Technically, the torpedo tubes open to the ocean too, but these are also sealed.
When you inspect them, Sven and a team are already addressing the leaking water through these torpedo tubes. He notes that you will not be able to fire for a short while.
Word comes down from Helm that sonar is restored, but there is no sign of any other ship. They continue to man the searchlight, but can really only see forwards with visual inspection.
In James' stateroom you find his bedsheets and other linens have been.... 'creatively soiled' as one sailor puts it.
Through the combined purge, Francis is indeed located. He was hiding in the Code Room. When he is subdued and searched, it turns out he, somehow, has a master key to the whole ship...
Kicking and screaming, he is dragged into the cargo hold and locked up near (but not with) Ragnar, who is sitting solemnly.