[She stepped out and sent the two third seats in with an admonition to behave themselves.]

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[Kiyone and Sentaro were, as always, audible long before they were visible.]

We have to be quiet so we don't wear taichou out!

I am being quiet you stinkbomb!

Are not, you big ape!

I'm being way way quieter than you!

Are not!

Are too!

[The two of them burst in the door and tumble in.]

CAPTAIN! I have been sick with worry for you since you went away!

[shoving Sentaro aside] You weren't half as worried as me! I was so worried I couldn't even eat!