Mari had been flitting around the party, trying to talk to each person at least once. When she wasn't busy with that, she was bustling around the kitchen, helping her sister refill food trays. Anything to keep herself occupied.
She looked over at Stacey and smiled when she approached. "Oh, thank you! I was afraid I wasn't going to have everything ready in time, but I got it all pulled together. I'm glad you like it!"