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 simple 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 Baudalaire?" 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.
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.