The captain lifted an eyebrow. "You should know that this object was selected specifically for you, after I reviewed your file with the major. It is of some considerable value, perhaps even in excess of the debt owed, but it is being given in the hope that you will repay the kindness by favoring the major in the future. However, if you are discomfited by the magnitude of Her Ladyship's beneficence, it would be proper to return the gift to her, via my office, within a reasonable time frame -- on the order of a month or two, with your profoundest apologies and thanks. Beyond that point, you may return the gift only if you feel the major has given offense or if Her Ladyship's name brings shame upon your person; otherwise, you would cause offense yourself. These are the rules of correct behavior. Do you understand what I've just said, Specialist Sparkshower?"