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Feb 3, 2020

We. Are men. Of the sea. Or at least we try to be. Between the shards of these emotions we're discovering men who love to drink, clarifying the way to say words, debating more origin species of demi-humans, talking through the safety of combining inebriation and work assignments, learning a new card game, seeing what happens when antagonists are consumed by rage, and recognizing that treasure and people are both treasures. We don't know if the Captain is dosing his crew but we do know that you should never get wasted in an elevator.

00:40 - Intro
06:12 - The Thames! How are we pronouncing "Thames?"
07:50 - Hans has salvaged us (Music sample: "Thames: Man of the Sea")
14:29 - Rescue rationale aboard the Armor Ground
21:26 - Speed dealing in the Supply Entrance
28:47 - Sick Bay and its irritable doctor
30:00 - Observing the human wreckage at the Beer Hall
32:40 - Seeking authority at The Bridge
38:23 - The Captain, drinking, lays out the code of the Men of the Sea
41:36 - Under the sea with Elements old & new
46:00 - Men have courage. And have appetites.
49:09 - Outro
50:54 - Presenting Mark Shepherd's full cover of "Thames: Man of the Sea"

Citations: Xenogears and Xenosaga Study Guide

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