*With an expression quite clearly telling any would-be comedians that suggestions involving body cavities or other charming invective will be met with severe scorn and possibly dire retribution, the captain leans up against a convenient Nexus wall and says*
What should I do with this?
*"This" is a USB flash drive or memory stick, (
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I've not got a clue about that. Some people find it disgusting, I suppose. I can't say I am all that fond of it myself.
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You surprise me. Tell me. Is there anything you are fond of, pray?
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I'm quite sure there is, actually. Why do you ask?
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Oh, no real reason. I merely assumed that any pleasurable pursuit was at odds with your chosen career path.
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Thankyou for your opinion. And you would be....?
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James Hook. Captain of the Jolly Roger.
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"Smoking is very bad for your health. Fills your lungs with nasty things, and can kill you."
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*Well, if anyone's going to have any success in making him give up the habit, it would be her*
I find it hard to believe that something as insubstantial and commonplace as smoke can kill me.
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And what would your preference be, Ali? That I stop? That I stop only while in your presence?
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That is a flash drive. As other people have said, it stores information and allows you to carry information from one computer to another.
Smoking causes health problems and it smells horrible. So there's both a caring and a selfish reason why people would tell you to stop. Also, in some places it's considered to be really unfashionable or even rude, so people are just reflexively against it without thinking about why.
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*Ali's husband falls into the same category as Ali's wife: the captain treats them both with unfailing, slightly wary courtesy. Best behaviour. He sweeps off the hat and bows*
I believe that is the most comprehensive answer I have recieved thus far on the subject of smoking. My thanks. I trust you are well?
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You're welcome. Your question didn't specify anyone in particular that asked you to stop smoking, so I tried to cover all the most likely possibilities.
Yes, I am well. And yourself?
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*He's just got back from an unwanted but very necessary stay at the blasted island: he's currently both exhausted and truly glad to be back in the Nexus again*
The picnic at Missus Trainer's residence was most enjoyable. I was very glad to attend.
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