[Oren, being the silent fellow he is, gives Gale a nod of acknowledgement. Berna looks at him with a sunny beam and she stands up to walk around the table and up to him.]

Dr. Gale Dekarios! Yes, I am a Ms. Oakes, but I much prefer to be a Berna instead.

[And without asking, she links her arm around his, pulling him further into the gallery. She calls over to Oren.]

You can hold down the fort, right? Of course you can. Will be back in ten, alright Oren?

[It sounds dismissive of her, but there's an innate understanding between Berna and Oren. The latter doesn't seem to mind at all. Meanwhile, Berna turns her attention back to Gale.]

I cannot believe Amelia kept me away from you for so long.