Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Eden Café- A Lunch Catch-Up

Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in Eden Café- A Lunch Catch-Up

Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Eden Café- A Lunch Catch-Up
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Kenzo’s black eyes flashed at her and a slight smile touched his lips as he took a drink. He then said “True.... perhaps you weren’t the only one ‘stuck’, then.” and he chuckled… which was his equivalent of a full laugh.

Kenzo

Her smile was genuine and fuller as she sipped her lemonade again. “Sometimes we don’t know we are until after. But I do think we’re both benefitting greatly from the newfound knowledge.” And indeed how she had herself. While Eela (especially this week) was keeping her eyes off whatever people were gossiping about on the colony, she did know that her date with Dash had definitely had people talking, and there was something so very freeing about not caring one bit what they were saying. She had looked and felt amazing and she wasn’t going to apologize for being so abundantly herself in public. Not anymore. She was well and truly done with that.

~Eela

“Even if it is slight, I agree.” Kenzo said and then set his glass to the side. Clasping his hands in front of jim and on the table, he said “To business. Where are we on the Embassy build, and have the final preparations for the gala been completed? Tangentially, what have you heard from your side about our letter to the Chamber?”

Hyrushi, Governor

She nodded, more to herself than anything. “The Embassy renovations are proceeding well. The Ambassador and Mr. Jones are fully situated in the offices and able to conduct business accordingly. The event space is about 75 percent done and should be finished my next week in case we want to use it for further gatherings. The residential build is coming along, but it’ll be probably another couple weeks before they all can move in.”

Eela took a sip of her water and continued. “We are set to for the gala. The order of events that we agreed on with Mathis is finalized and the catering staff have the expected timings with provisions in cause of delays. The Vren food situation is well in hand and they assure us they will not need advance prep time. The plan is that they will have it all ready to go and it will be transported directly with all the expected security clearances and procedures.” It was important that there was no interference with their food, but also that they made sure that it was only food brought to the Oed Museum. I assume you’ve drafted a speech already?” she said, waiting on answering the last question to see if he had further areas he wanted her to elaborate on.

~Eela

“Dont think I missed your silence on the last part.” Kenzo said with a cock of his eyebrow. “And yes. Finished it this morning. I think I am going to keep it private, as well. No review or editing by the staff. Of everything goes well, excellent. But if something happens, then I can take responsibility alone.”

Kenzo

She studied him for a moment. “Which is fair, and much how we have been doing things. Caputo won’t like that, I’m sure, but it’s not her ass on the line. I know you’ll strike the right chord, as will Mathis.”

Eela’s eyes glittered as she gazed at Kenzo. “And it wasn’t silence, just… waiting for the appropriate moment to discuss it. I think there’s a Haliian phrase that fits this circumstance. “Adan ne quo koonita. Koonita translates loosely to ‘one who causes mischief either by accident or design’, and the phrase basically means the cause of mischief is as it again.” It might seem like a bad thing, but Eela was highly amused. “Koonita, by the way, is Roger’s nickname for me,” she said with a laugh.

“A more appropriate moniker I can’t imagine.” Kenzo said with a slight grin.

“Let’s just say that those at Starfleet Command whose opinions I respect and care about all seem to be under the impression that I am simply doing my job as dictated by not only my job description, but the mandate of our people. The others?” She laughed more. “Oh, I’ve pissed a few people off, Kenzo, and they are rueing the day i was appointed. These are the same people that are unhappy I aired a certain Admiral’s dirty laundry so publicly. Did you know that since he was arrested and they began investigating him further, there’s all sorts of financial fraud being revealed?” Eela shook her head. “I don’t mind being the koonita if it serves a purpose.”

~Eela

“And a nobel purpose it is.” Kenzo said. The waiter arrived with their food and set it down, refilled drinks, and departed. Kenzo looked at Eela for a moment and then mumbled Hm and he looked down and began to eat.

Kenzo