A New Land
Katsu paced the deck, feet stomping hard on the old planking. "Full sails, men. I want every bit of wind I can get."
Tobias stood to the side, careful not to get in the captain's way, but his orders puzzled Tobias. As Katsu paused to address him, Tobias took the opportunity to ask his questions. "Sails full bloom, 'eh captain? I've always been one to catch the wind when it was offered, but we're running smack into a storm."
Katsu nodded. "Trying to make up a little time, that's all."
Tobias let the smoke from his pipe seep out the sides of his mouth, the wind sweeping it away. "Didn't know we had such a schedule. Have we got ladies waiting?"
Katsu glared, ignoring Tobias. "Keep 'em up, men. I want all the wind."
The first mate, a man who had sailed on more than a few voyag
