> >> "What's the occasion?" she asked with interest.
> >>
> > "Refit of several ships, plus some R and R at home. Well that is
the
> official line."
>
> "Sounds morrre like a gatherrring of supporrrt to me, but then that's not
> necessarrrily a bad thing."
>
"True, but in support of what? Too many things these days are not
what they seem. Anyway, no matter why they are here it will give me an
oppertunity to catch up with a few friends." the captain replied.
>
> "I think the next few days will be verrry interrresting."
>
"How so, if you do not mind me asking?"
