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When I came into the dining room, the table was full. An elderly couple was sitting at the head of the table. Captain Kaffale was sitting to their right, while Emere and a younger couple were sitting to their left. The seat next to Captain Kaffale was empty, so I assumed it was for me.
"Hello," I said, going towards the empty chair. Captain Kaffale took it out, helping me sit. Which was unnecessary, but, considering the atmosphere at the table, totally appropriate. I stared at my plate. There were five forks and four spoons on the right side of the plate. I'd never eaten with so many forks. Why do you need more than one?
"Miss Laurendeau," Captain Kaffale said. "Allow me to introduce you my parents, Moira and Meldrick Kaffale, my brother Edric, and his wife Arlene. You know my sister-
