September 20, 1777 - The Storm and a Shared Resolve

Location: 39.8756° N, 2.9717° W

Weather: The day dawned with a brooding sky, the clouds massing like an army on the horizon, heralding the storm's approach with a silent menace.

As the Heureux sails further from the familiar waters of the Mediterranean into the open arms of the Atlantic, our journey takes on a new cadence, one marked by the unpredictability of the sea and the shared resolve of its voyagers. Today, the weather turned, as if the very heavens sought to test our mettle with a storm of ferocity seldom witnessed. The crew, a tapestry of bravery and trepidation, moved with a purpose sharpened by the imminent threat, their actions a testament to the indomitable spirit of man when faced with the wrath of nature.

In the heart of the tempest, as the Heureux battled the elements, I found myself standing beside Alaric, our presence on deck less a necessity than a silent vow of solidarity with our companions. Our cabin, once a mere space of convenience, has become 'our cabin,' a shared haven where the bonds of friendship are forged in the crucible of shared trials. Amidst the chaos, our exchanges, once cautious, now flow with the ease of two souls aligned in purpose and understanding.

The storm, while a harrowing ordeal, also served as a canvas upon which the true character of our company was etched. Baron Steuben, a beacon of calm in the tumult, directed our efforts with a precision that spoke of a lifetime spent mastering not just the art of war, but the chaos of the natural world. Our discussions, previously confined to the theoretical realms of strategy and philosophy, now bore the imprint of shared experience, a mutual recognition of the challenges that lie ahead and the sacrifices that may be required.