[ La'an has been with Christopher Pike and the incredible crew of the Enterprise for so long that she doesn't brace herself for the recognition and reaction to her family name. Not too long ago, she would have expected a derisive look, or perhaps a questioning of her abilities, or even outright revulsion at her mere existence, but some part of her has been healed over these past months. So it's a good thing he doesn't outwardly show that thought process — that would have set them off to a rocky start.

A lieutenant commander. A rank above her, then, but at least he's not an admiral. Still, her back straightens slightly, years of ingrained training automatically kicking in.

She glances down at her combat gear, the black suit with red armor plating designed for a range of temperature conditions that unfortunately do not include long-term exposure to freezing conditions. ] No permanent damage, though the fog was certainly an unpleasant experience.

[ There's no smile on her lips, grim or otherwise, as she gestures to the people around them. ] I arrived a few hours ago and have been gathering information about our situation. How much do you already know, sir?