My apologies to the ponies following the story. The borrowed computer I had been using suffered a case of encroaching entropy and passed away. Obviously I've scrounged up another so I can hopefully get back on some sort of schedule again! *Crosses fingers* Time-Warp Speed, everypony!

Profuse apologies, loyal readers! My (borrowed) computer has just come back from the shop after having a minor meltdown. I'll post a new chapter as soon as I can pound it out. The Crew of the the good ship Hermes will be back soon!

Egad! 300+ views! I'm pleased as pink punch that so many people seem to be enjoying the story! ...Especially after the events of the last two days! My venerable old computer gave up the silicon ghost on Weds. The hard drive gave out and the local shops did not have a replacement I didn't want to sell a kidney for. It looked like the Hermes was going into a death-spiral since I don't have the finances available to replace the machine.

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I just thought I'd give a tip of the old straw hat to all the fine folks who've taken the time to give this humble story a look. Though 150 views is probably small apples to the vast majority of the Authors here it was something I never expected to see! My thanks and gratitude to you one and all!