He straightens immediately at the correction, looking quite apologetic. He had already begun to appear embarrassed, as he realized he'd lost himself in the conversation so much as to forget to introduce himself. It's a rather shameful position to find himself in.
"My apologies, again, Lady Marian," he says, tipping his head in respect. The name tickles some memory for him, but he can't quite place the reason for it just yet. It sets a faint line across his brow as he goes on. "I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard, and I hope you may find many more comforts during your stay aboard my ship."
It is said without any hubris, though perhaps a promise of safety and comfort goes hand-in-hand with a captain's pride.
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"My apologies, again, Lady Marian," he says, tipping his head in respect. The name tickles some memory for him, but he can't quite place the reason for it just yet. It sets a faint line across his brow as he goes on. "I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard, and I hope you may find many more comforts during your stay aboard my ship."
It is said without any hubris, though perhaps a promise of safety and comfort goes hand-in-hand with a captain's pride.