Kane smiled, slightly puzzled by Misaki's question, and shook her hand. "Likewise, Ms. Yunoki, Ms. Katsuki. And, uh, I've kind of been working my way through this one already, but it is a decent bourbon and if you're into whisky, I would recommend it. Not quite sure where it was made, though it doesn't taste local. Possibly a Barrier import."
He took a sip and quickly followed up with a question. Recent events in the Taus were on the verge of causing international political incidents, and while he had formally retired the mantle of Minister of Relations, movements of military forces in the region were something he still had to contend with as a Taskmaster. "Did I see a Naval Forces officer in here at some point? Kind of a stand-out uniform at an event like this. Can't imagine he was here in good standing."
