[Sometimes, too much delay is a disadvantage. This isn't Ari's only plan, but it's the best-formed one, and now is the time for action. She approaches the door to the bridge, and places this note against it. It's been carefully written, but by someone for whom handwriting, beyond a flourishy signature, is very unfamiliar.]

Captain, in peace and prosperity,

I request a private meeting with you at your earliest convenience, for the purpose of negotiation.

I believe that what I have to say will be of interest to you. Please advise me of a suitable time.

Lieutenant Arilanna Lorenza Kittredge Carrington Tayrey, TS Prosperity

[Yes, he got all the names, that makes it serious. She's going to stand there at the door for a while, just in case. There's a reason she dressed her best this morning.]