In 2024, Benjamin Sisko apologized to Julian Bashir, saying the food line people had run out of utensils. (DS9: "Past Tense, Part I") In 2369, Mavek chided Jaya for stealing a spoon, reminding her that she knew she wasn't supposed to take utensils from the common area. (TNG: "Frame of Mind" ) Also that year, Mullibok asked Kira Nerys to get out the plates and utensils from his cupboard. (DS9: "Progress")