  xenologist who has made studying<br>
    the Entity her life's work.</p>
  <p> DOCTOR KILA MARR, a handsome, middle-aged female human,<br>
    MATERIALIZES. Riker steps forward.</p>
  <p> RIKER<br>
    Welcome to the Enterprise. I am<br>
    Commander William Riker.</p>
  <p> She looks at him curiously as she steps off the pad.<br>
    She is a pleasantly soft-spoken woman, friendly and<br>
    gracious though a bit reserved.</p>
  <p> DOCTOR MARR<br>
    Commander... Kila Marr.</p>
  <p> RIKE