*Thwacks Mr. Bringer with the Encouragement Stick*
Zata said "Ah, um, good of you all to make it..." Jack said, doing his best to keep his voice from cracking, "Well, commander, I, er, don't really have any. I'm not really a, uh, out-and-about person... I, er, hoped that you people had some ideas. Like, um, shopping or eating or... something..." Jack's voice trailed off as he finished speaking. After a second or so, another thought struck him, and he continued, "I can cover whatever expenses we have. In case that, um, you know... helps give you some ideas..."
Zata said
Oh, hey, you're still around. 'Ello Mr. Foster.