[Well that certainly sounds like something the higher ups would say to explain things. It was no different then back at home. When they were too lazy to deal with a problem or didn't think it was worth their time. They made some kind of excuse.]

I suppose I can understand that method. It's similar to back home. Topside, bubble tea?

[He wasn't so sure about that.] I would rather stick with something simple for now if that is possible.