"Your original mission involved the retrieval of a unique prototype star-faring vessel from the unscrupulous individual who had defaulted on the original arrangement for remuneration to the building contractor...specifically, this vessel, the onboard VI, and associated armitages used to facilitate operations with an understrength crew."<br/><br/>Shokyou pauses as if considering whether now is a good moment to interject a bit of maniacal laughter.<br/><br/>"Are you aware, Captain, that a VI is, in some sense, a legal person with some rights and privileges thereunto pertaining?"<br/><br/>A yawning Tip joins you, rubbing her eyes with the back of one hand, covering her yawn with the other. She's gotten dressed...sort of.  The stereotypical schoolgirl outfit she's wearing bares her midriff and you're pretty sure the skirt should be a bit longer.<br/><br/>"I solemnly swear I will take no drastic action unless I confirm that your employers are planning something detrimental to your appropriate compensation for services rendered and continued livelihood," Shokyou says just as Tip hugs you from behind and snuggles against your back.