[Dist decides to keep his feed on video in the event that Gorthan can actually see him. And really, not much harm done either way.]

I am Dist the Rose. I am a new arrival to the science department.

[He shifts in his chair, propping his head up with his free hand that isn't holding the 'Gear.]

I heard that you are the head of this department, so I wanted to establish contact as soon as possible. It is always nice to meet one's superior, after all.