Clark nodded and led her toward the bar, raising a hand so the waiter who knew him would see and speaking loud enough for her to hear. "Tea for a new guest, please."

The tea appeared from a replicator, and then he turned and brought it to her. "Here you go, ma'am."

he stood glancing at the giant window facing out toward the stars and back at her. "When are you from, if you don't mind me asking?"