[Her accent knocks him a bit for a loop. Emily had been American, so she had that going for her, but hearing her sound exactly like Claire disorients him for half a second, before he shakes it off.] Well, I'm glad the ship was kind enough to oblige you something nice from home- fickle thing, that it is.

[He offers a hand, reassuringly, trying to cover from his disorientation.] Welcome to the Tranquility. I'm Desmond.