He nods and doesn't attempt to keep up a conversation during the walk back to the ship. Nick uses some sort of lifting device to get in, but of course Promise can simply fly through when an opening appears.

Nick leads her through corridors towards the apellodyne. They meet one other human. She drops her toolbox and runs off when she notices Promise's wings.

Then they are in some sort of meeting room. There is a long table equipped with dozens of comfortable chairs that swivel and roll easily. Only one other person is in there. This is the apellodyne. Her public name is Hatice. She knows you're deaf and will be writing to communicate.

Nick steps out of the room. The apellodyne takes a piece of paper and writes Hello. You're the one whose name I might be changing?