Adam & Mazikeen
Technically, Mazikeen didn't know Adam at all. They had one random encounter at the local bookstore and that was it. However, it was better than sitting next to someone she potentially couldn't stand for the entire night. He was at least one of the more interesting humans she had come across.
"Good point," Mazikeen replied. "At least you are a human I find much less annoying." She took a bite of food and after a moment, another sip from her drink because if she was going to make it through a human holiday of any kind, booze had to be involved.