Voice authorization is rare in his time, so it's highly tempermental and it makes sense that it wouldn't always...wait, did she say starship? Aidan's used to taking in a lot of information at once but that's in areas he has basic knowledge of. This -- the program, Jadzia's unusual looks, the fact that he's in space -- is almost too much for him to handle without getting a headache. So it feels a lot like the start of grad school did and not in the good way.

Her idea's as good as any he came up with and if Jadzia's role comes with respect, that'll make it even easier. "I'm unfortunately good at hiding." But fortunately small enough to go places most men can't. "And maybe I get lucky and overhear something too. Thanks for the help, Jadzia."