Is it rude to ask whether a thousand-year-old seal is genuine? I'd ask even if it were.
The council always appreciates the deputy's diligence.
Whoa, can I pass this straight on to the captain?
I leave red question marks in the log. Erasing them is the writer's job.
Is it rude to ask whether a thousand-year-old seal is genuine? I'd ask even if it were.

I left a red question mark in all twelve drawers. I knew every one would be erased by morning, and did all twelve anyway.