[CptCarrot]

Carrot smiled wryly "it's rare that I get to enjoy games, politicians and bureaucrats tend to be very tedious. So serious and unencumbered by imagination." he watched as the Bosun walked over to the window and first read the message, listening intently as he read it out aloud, concern crossing his face as the message finished.
Looking solemnly at the grieving Bosun he spoke softly
"I'll gladly take that drink. Tragic and unwelcome news, our situation is more dire than I expected and the forces of chaosium are far more prepared than we feared. I bitterly regret I was not earlier with my warning" he leaned back and stared at the ceiling for a moment, thinking of all that had had happened over the course of the last several days, the world went from concerning and dangerous, to imperiled at a pace only known to forces beyond their reach.
He sat up forcefully "Dammit I intend to make them pay dearly for this! My men may not be a match for yours on the sea, but they are skilled soldiers and this is the fight they've prepared for, we are at your disposal however you may need us."