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[ helen isn't one to back down, so when their eyes meet, she shifts to stand just a little bit taller, her own confidence spiking even at the possibility of confrontation of any sort.
but then he speaks his name and she relaxes just enough. she recognizes both name and voice. ]
Or perhaps I'm simply interested in someone who appears less worried about our current situation than anyone else I've run into yet.
[ perhaps her voice will be familiar to him as well, but just in case, she offers a nod of respect in turn. ]
Dr. Helen Magnus. It's a pleasure to finally meet you in person, Captain Picard.