Knives and string, is it? He can't really argue with that assessment. Unfortunately.

"Dr. Watson," he says, offering his hand to shake. "A pleasure, Miss Tendi. You're a medical student, or just newly accredited? Is it Dr. Tendi?" Despite himself, he's a little delighted. Women who are doctors are not unheard of for him, but they're a little few and far between. "What sort of vessel is the Cerritos?"

Civilian or naval, is the question.