"Well...I'm..." she started to say, before an older Asian woman, about 30 by the looks of it, ran to her, wearing an Alliance uniform. "Maya!" She said, coming over and looking at the two, smiling. "Sorry about that. Maya here can get a little curious, specially considering it's her first time. Valeria Hong, Alliance Lieutenant and friend of Merrick. And yes, I do know you guys are friends with him." She responds, kissing he small child on the cheek.