Gallant Scientist

Oh, I was just going to look for you. Have you met Jean-Jacques? He is such a dearie! Can you imagine that he promised to name an allod after me, should he discover one? What a man!
Oh, excuse me, I digress. Jean-Jacques asked me to find someone with strong muscles who could help him with his research. He is so smart, he knows everything! And if he doesn't know something, he knows just what to do to find the answer. It is a great pleasure to work with him!

Greetings! What can I do for you?
Maria sent you? Hm... I actually asked her to send me an available sailor and not to bother busy people. But the thoughtless dame mixed up everything again...
Oh well, since you're volunteering to help, I am not going to reject it.