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"Please don't do that. I don't like feeling above everyone else. Especially someone I'm going to be working with..."

Dedrik nodded, understanding as to how the woman felt currently. "Apologies." he offered simply. He stood waiting, watching the woman dance from one foot, her gaze locked onto the crew around them as they were left attending to whatever it is that had to do. Patiently Dedrik remained, silent, until finally she spoke again, though this time with a certain amount of confidence, a sort of restoration or new purpose, new resolve forming within the woman.

"I have a few-a lot- of questions on the workings of the ship and the events that have taken place. But first, let me introduce myself. I'm Mercia Lamora, pleased to meet you."

Dedrik accepted the shake, taking her hand in his firm grip, the same one used to murder countless training dummies, as well as other real creatures or beings. But that last part wasn't anything too important. "Dedrik," he said. "Dedrik Vals."

With that he let go, returning his hand to the same position at his side, though maintaining an at-ease pose. Pleasantries aside, the man never enjoyed wasting time on frivolous conversation, so he cut directly to it. "My own mission briefing explained a general overview of the Captain's goals in this endeavor, one that didn't tell me much. I myself, and those others from the IDA are here as a military presence and defense should we ever encounter the need for such.. Otherwise intentions are to hopefully to discern the location of the mission human homeworld. I don't know too much else, other than what you may already know as far as the Intergalactic Council sending their guards after the ship. Reasons unknown to myself, and I had been hoping to speak with the Captain about such matters, though it seems it would have to wait."

The man stopped to allow the woman time to take in his words and comprehend them, then he continued, going on about whatever else he may have missed before finally finishing. "As far as the events that have transpired here, that's all I know. I realize you probably have more questions, and I will be more than happy to answer anything else if I can." With that, Dedrik once more fell silent, waiting.