"I never turn down a free dinner, not on a SPA Lieutenant's salary." says the young woman adding with a smile, "We're all off duty here, so why don't all of you call me Kathy."

In perfect alcoholics anonymous unison they all say, "Hi Kathy!"

;-)

Krikor holds his hand out to her. "Then it's Krikor, Kathy. Thanks for the tips earlier today. Most helpful."

Merinn holds out her hand in turn. "Merinn." She makes sure to not extend the handshake more than is proper.

"You've met the rest of the crew, I believe," Krikor says, and he introduced them again to make sure she knew who they were.

Krikor