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OOC: I have NO CLUE about what facilities in supposed to be showing here. Sorry.

Dai’Mon Hoka

OOC: Just in general. I wasn’t thinking any thing specific, just a chance for Hoka to show off the zoo. If not that’s okay with me too.

Enger, ED

If a Ferengi could blush, Hoka just did. “I do not take any offense Director. Please do not take any offense to my reply. I guess that being around Hew-Mons for so long has altered my vocabulary. You are correct about the many meanings and uses for the phrase.” He paused and I am a very rare instance to anyone knowing about Ferengi’s, he was actually at a lost for words. He then figured out what he wanted to say.

“I..I..I mean it in a term of endearment. More than that really. I have never had feeling like this before and I am unable to articulate my words like you are unable to read my mind. You do not have to reciprocate my feelings Director. It could just be.......infatuation....I guess that is the word. Anyway it is hard to say what we both really mean and feel since we both do not have a great grasp on the Federation Standard language and have to rely on technology or mind reading. I hope I am not babbling?” He then pressed his communicator button on his modified chair. =/\=Clair. Can you bring the Director and I the temporary blueprints and plans for the Zoo and schools please?=/\=

Dai’Mon Hoka

“No not babbling. At least no more than anyone else struggling to express themselves in a second language.” And true to Cairn philosophy, Karina was honest and blunt, but hoped she wasn’t cruel for that was not her intention. “I am flattered, Hoka.” And she was. She knew that many species were offended by what other species found attractive or desirable in others. Even took offense, but Karina didn’t see it that way. A compliment was a compliment. “My affections have already been given. Long before I arrived on Oed.”

“Ah. Good. Glad that is over with. “

When the plans arrived, Karina pulled up similar plans on her PaDD and used the small built-in holo projector to enlarge the plans so they could look at both. She had plans, based purely on being an educator, and she was sure Hoka’s plans looked at them from a business and practicality stand point. The end result, she hoped, would be a mesh of both.

Enger, ED

Looking at her plans and then his, he noticed glaring discrepancies. “I see we had the same ideas but with different ending goals or ways to go about it.” He spun in his chair to look at her directly. “Director.” He said seriously. “You are the SME they say. Subject Matter Expert. You know exactly what you are doing, wanting and looking for. So I will do something for you that has never been done in the history of the Ferengi Alliance that I am aware of.” There was a long pause as Hoka tried to say the sentence that he wanted to. It was not easy for him but he trusted her and so did the Federation.....” I am giving you access to my bank account. You can do what is needed within the budget we agreed to. This will make decisions faster and if needed then we can hold meetings for purchases that we didn’t account for. I would like to have weekly updates when your schedule allows it if that is OK? I would ask that you look at the educational buildings of the Zoo in order for that to be better as well. I want these projects to benefit the galaxy for at least an eon. I do this for the same reason that you do, not for glory, reward or immortality, but because it is the right thing to do and I am honored to be a part of it.”

Dai’Mon Hoka

Karina did not answer right away. She considered the offer and it was extremely generous. “It is a most generous offer, but I know my own limitations. I know what I want for the school, I know who manufactures the best of equipment. I also know from long years of experience that people tend to....rip education professionals off. There are some things I knew where to get the best price, but others,” Karina shrugged. “I believe that your expertise in business and price negotiation would be much better for the budget than leaving me on my own. And weekly updates are more than doable.” She glanced at her PaDD a moment, “Thursdays afternoons?”

Enger, ED

“Thursdays are good for me. You will still have access to my account, but as for items and other things you think I will be best suited for, then just let me know and I will get them for you. “

Dai’Mon Hoka