[Butler translates as an odd archaism to Ari, and she suspects the translation mechanism isn't doing him justice, because he looks far more like a personal bodyguard to her eyes. She accepts it, though. There will always be an opportunity to ask questions later.

Does she need help? Not with anything specific - but Ari Tayrey also knows exactly what it's like to go from working twelve-hour days where everything you do has a purpose to being here where nothing seems to matter. She'd done more than her fair share of pointless pacing up and down the deck.]

Actually, I could really use some help with a couple of things I'm working on. Do you know much about battle strategy, either on land or in space - or can you proofread? A lot of us also try to keep up a regular patrol of the ship, in case of any hazards, if that's preferable.