"Yeah, just ask for Ruby. She made couple different types. It's not like you're used to, but it still gets the job done."
He realized it was getting late and he would need to go start setting things up for the bonfire soon. He'd promised to help gather wood and set up the area for the fire, and since he was the one who had suggested the whole thing he could hardly bail on it.
"Yeah, it looks like you'll be done soon. Hey, do you know about the bonfire? We're having a bonfire down on the beach this evening. There will be food, and some kind of cultural exchange. It should be interesting and it would be a good way for you to meet the rest of the group. In fact..." He stood back and looked over their work, "I hate to leave before we're done, but I have to go help set up for it soon."