There are twelve slots, but the last one's always collected empty, every year. I'm holding onto mine to see who fills it this year.

• Grand Duchess Isolda VsevolodovnaThe last slot is meant to stay empty.
  Varvara SokolskayaSince it's your word, my lady, I'll take it as so.
• Anatoly ZverinLend it to me and I'll fill it for you.
  Varvara SokolskayaThe second slot suits the Second Captain better.