Antoine listened along with the introductions, noting the various colors of those speaking. A young, blue-haired and bright-eyed man followed by an older, rougher career-workman followed by a soft-spoken, timid young lady followed by the sure-spoken lady who looked right at him. 

Antoine couldn't help but smile wider in return for the nod, mood rapidly rising, quite the collection already, the third shift seeming like it could be quite the enjoyable time. Who might he get to speak with over the course of this shift? Maybe someone who's native language he didn't know yet? Was that too much to hope for? He had been able to speak with everyone he had woken up at the start of the shift -one of the reasons he had been assigned that block- but he hadn't gotten to [i]learn[/i] any. It was a missed opportunity that was almost criminal on it's own. He hadn't gone and gotten this gift to never use it!

Though, that wasn't really what he should be thinking about right now. As each speaker got up and sat down in turn, a needling thought bored its way to the fore of Antoine's mind. Despite the news that had only just been broken to the masses, despite how much of a [i]bad[/i] idea it seemed, he couldn't help but feel that one from his group should speak before long. Everyone needed to know that he and his fellow Techs were in much the same boat, and possibly moreso. The loss of security, the loss of [i]trust[/i] was keenly felt by those who only wanted to ensure life continued aboard the [i]Copernicus[/i].

And yet no Tech had stood up yet.

Well. They say if you have the idea, then you're the best person to carry it out...

"Down we go, Mowzer," His cat let out a rather indignant yelp as Antoine lowered him from shoulder to ground. Mowzer spared a moment to glare up at his Human, flicking his tail in dismissal before slipping away into the ship once more. "Sorry buddy, there are protocols, you know?"

Mowzer didn't know, and wouldn't care if he did, but that didn't stop Antoine from trying. Straightening his shirt once more, the Tech stepped forwards to draw attention from the seated crowd.

"Good day, I am Antoine Eadoré." A warm smile was offered to those who looked his way, Antoine nodding politely along with his words. "In addition to serving as a translator should the need arise, I am one of the many Cryotechs awake for this shift- And it is in that capacity that I would like to say a brief word..."

He paused for a moment to catch his breath, and ensure he had their attention, before diving right ahead.

"In the wake of the news we've all heard, I imagine many are concerned for their family and loved ones who are still asleep now. Each of you has spoken with myself or one of the other cryotechs aboard as you woke, and I want to let you know that we will do everything in our power to reassure you that those sleeping are very much safe. If you have any questions or concerns, you need only to ask."

He scanned the room as those last words spoke, gaze falling over everyone before he offered a shallow bow and stepped back, moving to the edges of the auditorium once more. There we go, his responsibility for this meeting was done, and maybe he could get that vacation soon. It had been nothing but non-stop work ever since he woke up, helping ensure the third shift all awoke properly, that the second shift was asleep safely, and that no risk was posed to those sleeping through both. Something of a break was desperately needed.