[ The shift in posture is also interesting to observe, and the words that follow match it. Yes, while these outfits may be uncomfortable in some ways, facing punishment could be much worse elsewhere.

Yesod's reply comes with a nod. ]

Your conclusions are correct. I believe the consequences of failing to carry out the task would have been a period of cleaning duty.

[ Which some might object to, but everyone benefits from keeping the base clean and tidy. ]

...You seem to be taking the entire situation in stride.