Charles returned Bandages' old skin and said, "Since you've already become a mail carrier, are you still going to return to the Narwhale?"0

"I want to… return, but… Mother… doesn't want me to come back… I'll think about it… some more," Bandages replied.0

Charles felt a bit disappointed by Bandages' reply, but he revealed a placid smile and said, "Do as you wish. I will respect your decision. The Narwhale has seen a few batches of crew members. Some chose to retire, while some lost their lives at sea; every position had seen a new person.0

"I guess it's finally your turn now—your turn to retire as the First Mate of the Narwhale."0

Bandages smiled stiffly and muttered, "I'll deliver… these letters, then…"0

"Telegraphs have already become widespread, so why are people still using letters to communicate...0