Rich nodded. "I've been to the edge of civilization a few times for different projects, but most of what I do is meet with people in the different cities. Found that it's the people that make places special."
He ordered the wine and waited cheerfully while the steward went through his little ritual. When their glasses were full, he raised his. "Here's to you, Luna, and to seeing new places and meeting new people. Thanks for going out with me tonight. It is certainly a pleasant change to get away somewhere with a pretty girl and just have a meal without worrying about the next meeting."
"I was thinking of starting with the Varqui crab for an appetizer, and then the Martabaan Ka lamb in an earthenware pot for the main course. See anything you like?"