"I wanted to check on you, see how you were getting along."  She turned her head, giving the doctor a polite nod, "Doctor Mallory."  And then returned her attention to Kei, "I want to know right away if anyone in the crew starts giving you difficulty.  I admit that sometimes, they play pranks on the newest crew members.  It's just their way of welcoming them.  But if they seem particularly malicious, I want to know right away."