"Thank you, Majorrr." She went inside, marvelling at how simple and beautiful everything was. "Is therrre a place for the carrrd and gift?" she asked.
Turner gestured to a small table where a pair of wrapped gifts resided. "I believe you can leave them there, Sir," he replied.
"Thank you." She gestured to her security detail to put the packages containing the wine down, and she put the card on the top.
Just then, a woman came down the stairs and said, "Admiral Kitanya? Welcome! I'm Kalina Haleakala, Terise's cousin."
Kitanya bowed formally. "It is a pleasurrre to meet you, Kalina. But who is Terrrise?"
"Sorry. My family has always called Carrhae 'Terise' because she reminds us so much of her grandmother.
"Please, help yourself to the refreshments. We will gather on the luani shortly.
Kalina indicated a table ladened with a galactic assortment of foods and drinks, including some delicacies from Kitanya's homeworld. "It pays to have a friend who is a chef for the Federation Council," Kalina said with a smile and a wink. "Excuse me, I need to get our groom and best man."
"Of courrrse," smiled Kitanya. She liked this woman. "Thank you." She hadn't eaten much of anything that day, so she helped herself to some of her favorites and some other things that looked intriguing, then made small talk with anyone else who was there.
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