"It's a pleasure," Melissa answered, returning the handshake with what might be considered politely restrained enthusiasm. "As I understand it, that is what I'm here for." She offered a wry grin, then. "If I'm<em>not</em>here to help with communication, I'm in the wrong place. So let's hope I am, since it's a bit late to turn back now, eh?"<br/><br/><em>That wasn't funny</em>, she chided herself. Well, she thought it was, but she also thought she had a rather peculiar sense of humor. She flashed the other woman an abashed smile. "Anyway. You'll be keeping us safe, I presume?"