Option A carries based on the number of votes already tallied.
I'll PM Xanikk, and if anyone knows of anyone else interested in playing, ask them ASAP so we can get an 'even' 18 players.
And just so everyone knows, given the teaming, retiring to AI is going to be a less pleasant option for your neighbors in this game than in the on-your-own games, so please understand that you'll be expected to provide your own sub should you have to drop out.
Along that line of thought - given the teaming, I suppose a teammate could do one's turns over the short term...