"Looks like it," says a short man with a large cranium and equally large ears. He's wearing what appears to be some form of uniform.

"Lieutenant Nog, Starfleet. Before you ask, no, I'm not any more involved in whatever's happening here than you are."

If she's not from his universe it's possible she'd assume he was involved. Best to head that off early.

If she is? It's still a good plan because Nog is well aware of how little regard many humans have for his species.