Doing With Little

Writers: Chelle, Noli
Date Posted: 30th August 2013

Characters: Korkary, Relik
Description: The Hallmaster and Dockmaster discuss logistics
Location: Seacraft Hall
Date: month 2, day 4 of Turn 7

Korkary gave the door a sharp rap, removing his wet cloak from his body. The
rain outside was incessant, as it had been most days since their arrival. He
felt a stab of annoyance at this; much of his work was necessarily outside,
and the rain made it more difficult. However, the feeling did not last long.
Korkary was a part of the sea, and he respected the weather for its benefits
as well as its hindrances. There would be plenty of sunny days.

He opened the door when he thought he heard a response inside. There were
some things he wanted to discuss with the Hallmaster, and he was sure the
need was mutual. Although Korkary had never had much interaction with Relik,
he of course knew the man by reputation. While not completely agreeing with
the Hallmaster's views on all aspects of the craft, Korkary did hold a good
deal of respect for Relik and believed he would make a good Master for their
fledgling hall.

Stepping inside the office, Korkary inclined his head in greeting. "Relik. I
was hoping to have a few moments of your time, if you can spare it."

"Oh aye, I've got time and rope to hold it with," he said by way of the old
seacrafter's expression, letting Korkary know to have a seat. There were a
few things he had been meaning to run by his dockmaster anyhow.

Korkary settled heavily in the proffered seat and let out a gusty sigh.
"I've been reviewing the hides regarding the scheduled dockings. There are
some problems I can see, and I wanted to update you. It's going to take some
fancy maneuvering to keep everything running smoothly over the next few
sevendays."

Korkary pulled a rolled parchment out of the depths of his cloak. Smoothing
it carefully upon his knee, he began. As he outlined the potential issues, he
carefully took note of the Hallmaster's expression. This was a crucial
meeting, not just because of the information it contained but because it would
set the standard of their working relationship. Korkary wanted Relik to know
that his dockmaster was competent and fully capable of performing his duties;
however, he also wanted to make it clear that he did not intend to divide the
Hall's efforts by keeping crucial information in segmented factions.

"So the main issue is capacity versus need. While the docks, when finished, will be
able to hold any traffic that sees them and more, the fact remains that there
are many parts that are unfinished. Over the next month, we have many necessary
items coming by sea. And we have many that are largely unnecessary. The problem
is, we don't have room to house them both simultaneously."

He shrugged massive shoulders. "The Hold is sending down several cogs full of luxury items
to the Hall. Fabrics, spices, large quantities of rivergrain wine... all
products that many here would be glad to have, and doubtless were sent in good
faith. Their crews will expect dockspace and lodging, and with good reason.
However, their projected arrival coincides with a large shipment of supplies
that we need. Timber, mostly, and crafters. The dolphins are predicting a storm,
and we cannot afford to lose them by delaying their docking."

"Here's my question-can we set up temporary docking just long enough to get them
moored and unloaded? Then they can go back out and the crews can come in by dinghy."
Relik knew that most of what was coming was for hallfolk that wasn't here yet.

"It's possible. I just need some extra hands assigned to the task.
We're stretched thin." Korkary did not envy Relik's task of allocating men to
the various departments that needed them. Every Master felt like his project was
the most vital, or most time-sensitive, or the most beneficial. Relik had the
responsibility of prioritizing them correctly.

"Well of course we are since we don't even have a half staff at the moment as
there's nowhere to put them." He muttered some under his breath as he drilled
his nails across the desk. "What about asking Avian Point if they have a few men
to spare for a few days? Could you do it in three days, then they could go home?"

Korkary smiled in relief. "Three days will be enough to complete the bulk of the
work, yes." He rolled the parchment back up carefully and tucked it safely back
into his massive coat. "When can we expect a response from Avian Point? I'll need
to coordinate carefully, so as to use the extra help most efficiently."

"Probably within a day," he answered quickly. "Send out a message with the next
skiff going that way. That'd be quickest."

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