[quote=Protagonist]
So an MP, a cross dresser, a scientist, a french girl, a super soldier, and a New Zealander all walk onto a boat...
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In Tommy's defense; he's been in countries that would have taken him on sight just for being a male (which did end up happening). He doesn't enjoy cross dressing, it's just a skill that he's reluctantly learned to appreciate. Since it let's him move around unmolested (pun very much intended).