A scientist. [Oh, he’s quite happy to hear that—although the news isn’t all good. At least not for this woman.] Then I’m afraid salvaging a microwave for parts isn’t going to be the last frustration you face during your time here.

[Especially not when she continues on to say she’s not only from a time well beyond this place, but even two centuries past the era Rip labels as his. It does make her particular choice of fashion all the more curious, particularly to someone who is rather used to having to dress appropriately for the times.]

If you’ll allow me a question just for curiosity’s sake: when did Victorian-era dress come back into vogue, exactly?