Juk fills in the blank for Hesk, "Juk. First Mate Juk to crew. I may be acting Cap'n fer a few hours, but the title don't suit me." First Mate Juk makes no offer to help the newcomer with his bags, and to his credit, the mage seems to expect none. He guides him to Dagmar's old bunk, empty ...

The First Mate sniffs and raises his eyebrows at the showy display. He waves it off, "Your skills are not in doubt then, Freeman. Cap'n Jessup has his reasons. I'm sure he'll put you to good use on his return. You can stay for now, but you'll need to get approval from Jessup himself before we s...

"Hmmgh," Maazmud Juk storts. His eyes do not move from the new stranger, but to his crewman he says, "Easy, Vere. Yer work has been... sufficient," Juk pauses carefully on the carefully considered word. The man had done well, but the first mate continues with an air of vague dist...

Dinner has just ended. Barring anything else happening, Juk will tour the decks and then retire for the evening.

Juk respectfully finishes his meal with his captain and then excuses himself before anyone else leaves. "If there is nothing else, Captain Jessup, I will be retiring for the evening." His gaze passes over his shipmates, "Everyone please enjoy this brief respite. I will manage the ship...

As others find seats, Maazmud Juk simply takes one sidestep out of the doorway and stands stiffly facing his captain. The captain is not being formal, so Juk merely keeps his hands clasped in front of him and nods once, brusquely.

Juk waits.

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Beth here: All the reviews say it slick and stylish and an excellent action flick. They also say that it is devoid of most of the plot, texture and character development of Resevoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, or Jackie Brown. Apparently there is none of the soul-searching and moral relativism and searching...

Juk watches the dark cabin-girl walk away as he composes himself to meet his captain. She will make a damn fine sailor some day. Committed, respectful, strong of will. Juk will have to keep a close eye on that one to see that her natural strengths don't go to waste. With his mind thus occupied, Juk ...

First Mate Maazmud Juk remains stiffly alert until his captain has left the deck. The giant of a man slides quietly among his crew, observing each in turn without speaking. He feels how their eyes follow him as they try to pretend not to notice him, and he relishes the way their backs straighten and...