>1. Why is Gryphon so serious?

Gryphon takes formal wear VERY seriously

>2. Why do they only have an hour?

Corwin will show up to pick up Utena for the dance soon.

>3. Why is the result of said conversations, the promotion of Utena (15
>years old mind you!) to the rank of Captain?

The captains uniform is especially spiffy.

>4. Is Utena really a Captain, or is this a red herring?

I'll have the fish.

>5. What would Utena do as an EOJ captain?

Give orders to lower ranked EOJ members.

>6. Does being an EOJ captain mean that Utena is protected from:
> (a) Psi Corp
> (b) Aztechology

It would likely make them more cautious dealing with her, but nothing can stop an "accident" from happening.

>I'm not sure what I think about Utena's captaincy...other than damn,
>that's wierd. I hope it's not a MacGuffin.

It seems like an exceptionally high rank for a 15 year old, but this is no ordinary 15 year old, even among all the other exceptional 15 year olds.

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