[Starbase Columbus - La Fleme]
Of course, the impossible man needed to choose what he considered the most high class establishment on the Station. T'Prina thought the establishment was too concerned with image and less with actual culinary accomplishment. Her own culinary skills were barely minimal, still she could appreciate flavor over style. Puzzles had arguably better food, even if it did lack what some considered a polished and refined atmosphere. She moved to enter the dining area when the maitre 'd loudly cleared his throat and looked down his long nose at her.
"Excuse me... Miss. Do you have... a reservation?" The man highly doubted it. Although she was a Vulcan, she looked like a mere slip of a girl, who'd blow away in a strong wind.
"Of course I have a reservation. I would not be wasting my time here otherwise." Her voice was stringent and was at odds with her soft youthful appearance.
"I am Lt. T'Prina and I am to meet with Mr. Kenneth Hawke here. I am sure he is already seated." The posturing annoyed her, and the sooner this meal was done, the sooner she could get back to the much more fascinating problem of the spider ship. Hawke had interested her just enough for this momentary delay.
The maitre 'd colored, his sallow face turning a deep shade of eggplant. "Mr. Hawke's guest! Of course, right this way!" The man nearly swallowed his tongue, as he made his way around the podium to lead her to Hawke's table. He made a production of announcing her arrival and pulling out her chair.
"Your guest has arrived, Mr. Hawke." A light sheen of sweat was visible on his bald forehead and his hands fumbled on the back of the tall chair.
"That is entirely unnecessary. I am well acquainted in how chairs function. I am sure there are more pressing matters for you to attend to." T'Prina seated herself gracefully, and summarily dismissed the man.
"Good evening, Mr. Hawke. I hope you are finding the Station's accommodations to your liking?" Beneath the table, she placed her handbag on her lap, inside was her PADD with much of the day's notes.