<div style="text-align: justify;">Elizabeth was a little surprised with herself. She had expected to let Hans do the talking, and only speak if the captain had any questions. Still, she had changed her mind in seeing that the captain seemed to be pretty accessible. With a smile to Hans, the girl listened as the captain responded to her request.<br/><br/>It seemed like things would turn out all right, judging by what the captain had to say. "I do wish to study, captain", the girl agreed. "I have learned first letters at home, so that should not be a problem". Nodding when the captain said she should undergo physical exercise, Elizabeth promptly agreed. It was a good idea.<br/><br/>Starting to eat her own meal, Elizabeth paid attention to what the two other people at the table had to say. A soft sigh escaped her lips when the captain said she wouldn't be much better off at home, and the girl nodded quietly.<br/><br/>A smile showed in Elizabeth's lips when Hans said he had no personal petitions. She wondered what she could ask for to please her best friend, as he didn't seem to want to ask for anything himself.<br/><br/>"I do, captain, if I may", the girl replied softly. "I require that Hans and I are allowed to be training in weapon handling as well as the other crewmen are".</div>