[So this is what gets César to finally approach the Captain, heart hammering.
He clears his throat nervously.]
Hello and good afternoon.
First, a fair warning for the wedding: we plan to be sappy and will include Rich in our wedding vows as our son. Since you don't like sap, we didn't want to spring it on you unannounced. But please keep it a secret so we can surprise him.
... And as you are the law of this ship... is there any way to formalize an adoption?
[César crosses his arms loosely and contemplates the wall quietly. For about a minute. He's not nervous anymore, too busy having his mind being blown.]
... huh. I suppose there isn't. [Slight smile.] Keeps things simple. No awful paperwork, either. I've always overthought these sorts of things.
[He glances up at the door.]
Anything you'll need for the ceremony itself? Or anything we should avoid?
Wait, no, that's one of the required parts, isn't it... I suppose I'll allow it. [height of generosity.] I can't imagine I'll need anything that I can't provide myself.
I figured as much. Is there there a particular range of objects you prefer for thank you gifts?
[Because he knows Johnny will probably find it good manners or something. Also, César's curious. Because this is a way less awful interaction than he expected.]
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The Captain, today's date and time
He clears his throat nervously.]
Hello and good afternoon.
First, a fair warning for the wedding: we plan to be sappy and will include Rich in our wedding vows as our son. Since you don't like sap, we didn't want to spring it on you unannounced. But please keep it a secret so we can surprise him.
... And as you are the law of this ship... is there any way to formalize an adoption?
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You know that captains having authority to marry people is a myth, right. There is actually no legal standing outside of international waters.
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Blink, blink. ... huh, he actually responded.]
... Really.
[Not disbelieving, just exasperated at humanity. Annoyed sigh.]
That aside, can't you do as you wish here with the law? You created this realm. Or are there rules about that?
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[so.]
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... huh. I suppose there isn't. [Slight smile.] Keeps things simple. No awful paperwork, either. I've always overthought these sorts of things.
[He glances up at the door.]
Anything you'll need for the ceremony itself? Or anything we should avoid?
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[pauses]
Wait, no, that's one of the required parts, isn't it... I suppose I'll allow it. [height of generosity.] I can't imagine I'll need anything that I can't provide myself.
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Unfortunately, yes, it is.
[He shrugs.]
I figured as much. Is there there a particular range of objects you prefer for thank you gifts?
[Because he knows Johnny will probably find it good manners or something. Also, César's curious. Because this is a way less awful interaction than he expected.]
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Oh. Well. I-I-I suppose that saves me a hundred or so hours of preparation.
[He takes it back. Ahhhh.]
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Is that all?
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... I was wondering if we could get some proper swim shirts. Inclusivity to death by pool horrors is important.
[Why. Why is that how you try to frame it for the Captain, César. Why.]
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The complete opposite of my problem. Go bother Friday.
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I believe I shall. [He nods to the door.] Until the wedding, I suppose.