Second in Command Takes Over
It appear that our erst-while captain has become indisposed, and I have been informed that only the captain has the authority to lower the boats. We need leadership, and as Chief Mate, I will act as captain until our leader returns.
I make the following pledges:
I will freely step down if a more worthy candidate presents himself. Such candidates include former captains and those who have shown themselves to be bold and skillful hunters of whales
I shall not change the position of a Sailor who is not a deckhand and is fulfilling his duty. A sailor who has taken an action related to his position in a manner conductive to catching whales in the last three days is fulfilling his duty.
derrick: he/him
I support derrick