“It’s already started.” She motioned him to follow. “It’s exclusive. The Minister of Defense is the honored guest, and all the Battlestar Group commanders are in attendance, the Commandant of Tauron’s military academy and other high ranking officers from the Tauran Fleet Command.” She looked to make sure he was next to her. “Vice Admiral Pierce will expect you to have a drink with him. You’re not a teetotaler?”