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[tearmeanewone]

[When the feed starts, Elizabeth is right in the center of the frame, dressed in her uniform, giving off a very formal but pleasant attitude. She practiced this. Several times.]

Good morning, everyone. For those of you who I haven't met yet, my name is Elizabeth DeWitt, head librarian. Recently, I was promoted by our captains to the position of First Mate, meaning I have taken on additional responsibilities to the crew aside from encouraging everyone to visit the library and make use of the collection. [Little plug there, forgive her.]

As First Mate, I'll be acting as a liaison between the crew and the captains, should anyone have an issue they would feel more comfortable speaking to me about, or if the captains are off ship. Once I've moved in, my quarters will be located in Section M and I encourage anyone to find me there or at the library if you need me.

...I realize not all of us are happy to find ourselves here, however I am one of the potentially few who very easily call this ship my home. Whatever can be done to make things more efficient, safe, or comfortable, I want to discuss it. But, at the same time, if you just want a reading recommendation and some hot chocolate, I can provide that as well.

[She nods, clearly satisfied with the message and smiles, looking a little relieved that she got through the spiel without embarrassing herself.] I think that about wraps it up, but if there's anything else please feel free to message me. Thank you!

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[pickingup]

[ Natasha smirks. How could she not? ]

I know Doctor Banner. We're friends.

[ It's a lie that's becoming easier and easier to tell. As if they've ever been anything as simple as friends. ]

I'll see if he has any insight into it. Maybe he and I can figure something out.

[tearmeanewone]

Oh! How wonderful, Doctor Banner's a lovely person, you have a good friend. Given he used to be the only science officer, and I was the only librarian, we sort of had a duty to each other. [She chuckles.]

If he does, please let me know or let him to let me know-- anything that happens with the rooms, any dangers, I want to be fully aware of and make the captains aware of.

[pickingup]

I will absolutely pass anything onto you if it goes anywhere.

[ Unless, for any reason, she doesn't think it's a good idea, but Elizabeth doesn't have to know that. ]

I want everyone to be safe. I'm glad that we're of the same mind on that, Ms. Dewitt. What is your rank, exactly?

[tearmeanewone]

Technically? Primum. The system on the Moira isn't like any kind of ranking system I've heard of before, but it's the 25th rank.

[How she jumped 25 ranks in six months is a little mind-boggling to her still. But, hard work and so forth.]

[pickingup]

Well, thank you, Primum Dewitt.

[ Natasha gives her a bright smile. ]

[tearmeanewone]

Oh gosh, I'm not sure I like the sound of that. Please just call me Elizabeth-- I'll use it when I'm meeting some planet dignitaries, but otherwise...

[It feels like it separates her from everyone else.]

[pickingup]

Alright, Elizabeth. Feel free to call me Natalie, too.

[tearmeanewone]

I will! Thank you, Natalie.