>>>>Well, that reaction doesn't leave room for misinterpretation. Hōrai
>>>>clearly takes a dim view of drunken sailors.
>>>
>>>I think it was the "before" part that she found most offensive.
>>
>>... Is there some subtext to the word that I'm missing?
>
>It implies an assumption on the bosun's part that, regardless of the
>answer, it WILL be happening this time.

It does?

No, seriously, I don't think I've ever heard of any such implication.

-IA.

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