Goemon offered up a quiet chuckle of defeat, bowing lightly to Galina and Klara as he took seat beside the young lady.. 

"A pleasure to meet you both, Miss Demidova, Miss Antonova." True to the woman's perogative, all hint of hesitation vanished from his words. Still accented, he nevertheless spoke with easy fluency, as one well-accustomed to the language, foreign or not. "Goemon Daichi at your service, or simply Goemon."

Taking a sip from his own goblet, Goemon allowed himself a moment to plan his next words. This was the job for him, after all, speaking and listening, swimming along the flow of conversation. Takahiro had drafted the plan and pulled the strings necessary to get them [i]and[/i] Miss Demidova onto the required vessel, now it was his turn to make sure she was willing to take part.

"It seems I have a few apologies to make." Lowering his goblet, Goemon inclined his head towards the two women. "Americans are quite fond of broken speech, and rarely stop to wonder if the speaker is as unfamiliar as they seem..."

"... And I've made you wait longer than is right as well, Miss Demidova and Miss Antonova. I should have greeted you far sooner, and for that I am very, truly sorry." 

A second, lower nod of his head accompanied those words. It was true he had kept them waiting, caught up with the other tasks he was ordered to complete beforehand. It had been necessary, important for the mission, but still impolite. An apology was past due, and so duly given.

"It is my hope that you could help me with some troubles." He spared another moment for a quick glance around the room. Things were settling down, food ready to be brought out. Once everyone was distracted with meal and conversation, it would be easier to talk. For now, however, ensuring the two women beside him didn't reject him out of hand was a more pressing matter.

"And I know this setup is... unconventional. So please, ask whatever you wish. I'm asking your help, it's only fair that you ask of me in return."