Chatter in the kitchen

Stephanie, Zina, and Rose were busying themselves with lunch preparations in the kitchen.

"Zi!", Dawn exclaimed when she saw Zina, and then they plunged into each other's arms like they didn't see each other in ages.

Stephanie greeted everyone, and after exchanging names with Cornelia, Stephanie was quick to assign tasks to the ladies when she heard they were there to help.

"I apologize for not greeting you properly, Shaman Gideon", Stephanie said respectfully. She knew that he was staying in the packhouse, and she saw him at the dining table during meals, but at that time Stephanie was serving food and it wouldn't be proper for her to greet him.

Gideon waved like it was not important. "What can I do?"