I am Miss Meridiana Everett, of London. Of course, it's a...far distant London from what most expect, I think.

[She smiles.]

Mi— ah, Lancer... [Jumping straight to using names without any sort of title or formality is throwing her for a momentary loop, evidently. Hence the slight stumble.] It's very good to meet you, and I should be happy to hear your tale, if you like.