Violet gasped. She had never seen anything quite like this room. It had many pipes and computer screens. People were at work examining everything and making adjustments.
She recalled her directions: ask for Commander Tucker and he will instruct you. Walking up to a stranger and asking him or her a question is always a stressful thing to do, even if the question is as simple to say as, "Excuse me, are you Commander Tucker?" or "Have you seen my pet alligator?" This is because there is always a chance that the stranger will attempt to kidnap you or show you your pet alligator which has not been fed since he or she found it.
Violet took a risk and walked up to a young man working on a computer.
"Excuse me, but are you Commander Tucker or could you tell me where to find him?" she asked.
"That'd be me, ma'am," he replied. "Are you Violet Baudelaire?" Violet, of course nodded. "Well, if you jus' want to follow me around, I'll show you the ropes." She quickly agreed, grateful that the commander didn't feel the need to tell her that to "show someone the ropes" is an expression that here means "demonstrate how everything is done," and doesn't have anything to do with tying knots. Sometimes, because the orphans are unfortunate, strangers assume they are also unintelligent.
Trip showed Violet how to read the charts and to know when something was out of order. "Now, if a part is highlighted, it needs to be examined. Tell me, and I'll have someone take you over to repair it. If it's on the outside of the ship, you won't be able to go there." She nodded. "For now, just recalibrate this," and he demonstrated that to her.
Klaus, carrying Sunny, followed T' Pol down the hallway. Klaus wondered if he could find out anything about her.
"What is your job on this ship?" he asked.
"I am the Vulcan science officer. I was placed on the craft to observe the humans."
"Are you an alien?" Klaus wasn't sure this was a very good question, but he couldn't help himself, of course.
"By 20th century standards, I suppose I am. I am not from Earth, but a planet called Vulcan." she responded.
"I'm very sorry if I've offended you," Klaus said, "But you've been acting a little odd to my sisters and I."
"Perhaps I should explain. Many centuries ago, a Vulcan thought it would be best if we all controlled our emotions. Every night I meditate. The way I've been treating you is completely normal for all, or I should say most, Vulcans."
"Are there Vulcans who don't agree?" Klaus asked.
Instead of responding, T'Pol announced that they'd arrived at the library. Klaus followed he in to see a room that wasn't very big for a library. It also wasn't like most libraries he'd been in. There was only one row of books,a laptop, and a large screen.
"The screen is all ready on, you will need to type in what information you are looking for, and it will show a list of all possible resources." With that, T'Pol set to work on the computer and left Klaus to his own devices. Sunny bit on a piece of plastic that was on the floor.
"Victoria," Trip tapped Violet on the shoulder.
"It's Violet, Commander," she corrected him.
"Oh, sorry. A lot of the officers are taking a lunch break, if you'd like to report to the mess." Violet realized how hungry she was and left for the mess, hoping to meet her brother and sister. She was in luck. They were walking towards her.
"Klaus?"
"Yes?"
"It is time for me to have lunch. I suppose you and the infant are hungry?"
"Yes, do you think my other sister will be eating about now too?" The Vulcan nodded and they headed towards Engineering where they spotted Violet.