"A researcher," he corrects. Though that isn't entirely true anymore now, is it? He takes a moment to take a different look around the dining hall. Tim would have been interested in this design work. Maybe. "I work in archival work, actually."

There's no reason to bring undue attention to himself with the whole "The Archivist" here. No one's pegged him as such so far, so perhaps it isn't quite as obvious yet.

"And I can't help but be a bit curious when I turn up on a cruise ship very suddenly without my consent."