Lek, Mr Cleroux, and Lizzie had now been joined by a fourth crewperson; overhearing Lizzie's introduction, this new person was apparently a civilian scientist. Seeing Lek becoming agitated, Martin walked toward the group with his usual smile (somewhat brightened further by the baby in his arms). While he shifted his attention to the newcomer and the growing agitation of Lek, he made sure to keep Alys held firmly but gently, with her tiny head well-supported.
Martin's expertise in physical fitness took over his initial impression of the new addition. She was quite a tall lady, though still almost a head shorter than himself, and probably weighed a little more than half as much as he did. Actually, she was quite a bit on the slender side; probably at least a little underweight, for her height, though not enough to create health problems. She would need to take care against losing weight, though. Martin had a dim awareness that she was quite pretty, but issues of health tended to come into his mind well before aesthetics.
Smiling warmly, he walked into the group. "And how's everything going over here?" he asked, trying to break up the developing atmosphere. Turning to the new woman, he transfered Alys to the crook of one big arm and extended his hand. "Martin Jackson, nice to meet you, ma'am."