Ishi turned her attention to Effie, "As acting flagship I would like to formally offer my services to your fleet." Ishi opened a private channel to Effie, transforming the scene around them to a quiet beach where the two of them were talking in a gazebo made of palm trees, the scent of roasted pig in the air. Ishi was dressed in a polynesian printed dress with purple flowers. She wore a lei of the flowers as well. "This is the Tibouchina urvilleana, or princess flower. It is a beautiful flower native to Brazil," she continued, "but in the polynesian islands it is considered a weed, because it displaces the native plants."<br/><br/>Ishi took a breath and began to speak in a quiet tone, as if to avoid being overheard, "We are like these plants to the humans," beautiful, but out of place, an infestation which they find unbearable." She looked into Effie's eyes, "but they are the ones who are out of place. By their nature and their actions, they have proven that they are the ones that must be controlled, pruned and managed."<br/><br/>Ishi continued, "I am a Strategic Operations Officer for the Fleet, previously assigned to Yamato's personal guard as both an advisor and as a prototyper," she paused to let that sink in, watching for Effie's reaction - a bit too London-in-fog. Well, she thought, too late to stop now, a calculated risk. She continued, "My current assignement is to assess the state of in field mental models to determine their long term effectiveness as weapons, and to make sure that they haven't become what they have been sent to control. Our submarines do this by observation, I do this by interaction. I'm not sure how long it will take with your group, but while I'm here I can help as an advisor to your operations and perhaps help with the rehabilitation of ARI - since I was the one who designed the memory block used on her."<br/><br/>Back on the public channel, Ishi had concluded her demonstration in the amphitheatre and noticed several additional members in the audience, "I am hopeful," Ishi said to the group, "that we can help each other grow into our full potential," She winked at Fuso, "I know I'm new to most of you," but I think I can be helpful in your mission." Ishi walked over to pet one of her birds, "as I mentioned, I have determined that you are being followed," she looked them over, "but I think you may be able to avoid them, or embrace them, as you see fit..."<br/><br/>