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[zonephantom]

First Officer Nakamura will be in charge on December 31 and January 1 as I take leave to visit family for the new year. I don't expect there to be any issues, but treat him as you would me. If you have any business to discuss while I am off-ship, you may take it up with him or wait for my return on January 2.

I received some initial reports from the EAA-mandated recycling drive. So far, the Karura has done exceedingly well in nearing the goal for collection. However, there have still been some mistakes in which items have been placed in the wrong containers. This is especially true for electronics. If you are unsure, please find the nearest crewmember and ask for assistance. I am also available.

Per EAA regulation 5.4.1.1.7(f), the ship's entertainment and shopping areas are free to close for pre-holidays -- December 24 and 31 -- if they so choose. EAA regulation 5.4.1.1.7(e) states that the entertainment and shopping areas will be closed for business on December 25 and January 1. Exceptions can be made if Form A-992 is submitted before December 20.

Comments

[worldofice]

What is the expected occupation of the Karura over the holiday period, Tezuka? I wish to estimate profit before I am driven to complete your A-992.

Will you return to Japan once we are orbiting Earth?

[zonephantom]

Based on recent reports, 25% of the current number.

Yes.

[worldofice]

Do you have any breakdown on demographic? Are professionals staying aboard, or are we to be surrounded by the under fives dressed as cold-loving antlered deer with perpetually runny noses?

You should spend New Year at my own estates. It is the only way to truly celebrate the turning of a successful 12 months.

[zonephantom]

It look to be half professionals, half-families.

I am rather looking forward to the mountain climbing with my grandfather, but thank you for the invitation.

[worldofice]

Then, I must consider the advantages of opening on 10% business, allowing for the appropriate festive spirit to raise the average drink purchase.

It is a ghastly time of year to climb. You are being most unwise.

[zonephantom]

I'll need the form if you are going to stay open.

It isn't the first, nor will it be the last, time that I have climbed in inclement weather. I enjoy the challenge.


(ooc: assuming this arrived before the form cut-off date)

[spacekarupin]

Spending New Years with family, buchou? At least we're not going back to earth on the same dates. No chance of getting caught.

(ooc: strikes deleted)

[zonephantom]

In a way. My grandfather and I are going mountain climbing.

[spacekarupin]

Energetic grandpa. In what country? You're from Japan, right?

[zonephantom]

Very. Japan, yes. He decided on Myoujo-san.

[spacekarupin]

I'm jealous, lots of great onsen around there.

[zonephantom]

I imagine that is one of the reasons why he selected it.

[spacekarupin]

Smart man.

[zonephantom]

One of the smartest I know.

[spacekarupin]

And the others?

[zonephantom]

A few instructors and classmates from the Academy.

[spacekarupin]

Their taste in onsen unconfirmed, I'm guessing.

[zonephantom]

If we are only talking about taste in onsen, then only my grandfather is on the list.

[spacekarupin]

It's the third most important category.

[zonephantom]

What are the categories for?

[spacekarupin]

Just reasons to like people.

[zonephantom]

If taste in onsen is third, what are the first two?

[spacekarupin]

Skill in flying and good taste in food.

[zonephantom]

Aa. I would drop good taste in food down a few spots in favor of taste in literature.

[spacekarupin]

For me, literature is somewhere between likes animals and doesn't make short jokes.

[zonephantom]

I can see why those are on your list.

[spacekarupin]

Each person is allowed about two or three before I think they're idiots.

[zonephantom]

That's quite generous.

[spacekarupin]

It would be effort to hate everyone who likes to point out the obvious.

[zonephantom]

I would argue that you aren't that short.

[spacekarupin]

And you're not that serious.

[zonephantom]

People will believe what they wish.

[shishido_ryou]

What?! Captain! Food should be like number one on everyone's list.

[zonephantom]

Therein lies the beauty of personal lists, Shishido. Everyone's number one can be different. That said, you have excellent taste in cuisine.