"I have not met Ms. Smith, absolutely brilliant to meet you Tara Smith. Brilliant name," he shook her hand enthusiastically before taking the box when it was handed back to him. He looked it over, tapped at it a bit, then set it back into the case, "It really is quite brilliant though isn't it? Fascinating thing, and a mystery to solve. Means my job will never grow boring."
He grinned before looking between the two of them, "Oh and yes the gala, I suppose it is nice. I really only cared about showing off the exhibit; however, I was informed if doing that, I should provide food and beverage--social mores and all--so I have done just that."
He then looked between the two, "Both Smiths then, married? I suppose not since you're Ms and not Mrs, just a happy coincidence then! Anyway, absolutely brilliant to have both of you here, I'm glad you made it!"