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Zerbo confronts the Governor

Posted May 10, 2022, 3:54 p.m. by Civilian Kenzo B'tren-Hyrushi (Governor) (James Sinclair)

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Zerbo was beside himself. He was losing status on OED and worse, he was losing profits and status on Ferengar because of his lack of business on OED. He didn’t know why Hoka was doing so well even after spending trillions of his own money. He knew Hoka had to be given certain contracts and permits that he applied for himself. Today he was going to get an answer hopefully.

Arriving at the Governor’s office for his 4pm appointment He waited on a lounge chair until he was called.

Dai’Mon Ress Zerbo First Assistant

Kenzo had anticipated this meeting, albeit to the Dai’mon’s credit he hadn’t expected it quite this soon. So when the appointment had been made, Hyr7shi ensured that all his due diligence… and some special forensic accountants… were done and poised for action.

When the receptionist pinged his desk console, Kenzo took a breath and then pressed the icon allowing the doors to his office to open.

“Dai’mon, do come in. It has been some time, has it not. Please… do be seated.” and he indicated a seat in front of the desk with a small step-stool next to it. Hyrushi himself sat down without waiting for Zerbo to be seated, and locked obsidian eyes on the Ferengi. “To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit, sir?” he said, even though his tone indicated that pleasure wasn’t the foremost emotion in him.

Hyrushi, Gov.

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“About time!” He muttered as he walked in. The lack of respect in tone was not missed by the fat Ferengi. “Indeed” He stated as he stepped up on the stool and onto the chair. Glaring at the Governor. “You can start by telling me why I am losing profits to Hoka! I know full well that you have been giving him contacts that I specifically asked for! Worse yet, the Grand Nagus has summoned me back to Fengar! No doubt due to the lack of profits a Ferengi in my position is supposed to make! My position in The Alliance and my life is at stake here! Sure I make trillions with the Trade Station that we built but it is not enough! Not enough to keep for myself and not enough to send back to the Grand Nagus!” He was done and just at there huffing and glaring.

Dai’Mon Ress Zerbo First Assistant to the Grand Nagus

Hyrushi leaned back and steepled his fingers together in front of him. “You know Dai’Mon, ever since you and I first met I felt as if there was some kind of… miscommunication… between us. So I will try to be as direct as I can. Yes, I know you are losing vast sums to your aide Hoka. Yes, he and I have many agreements that you are not privy to. And yes, I know about your summons… not good for business at all. And yes… your position and your life are very much hanging in the balance of what you decide over the next few days and weeks. Oh, and I know you aren’t making trillions Dai’Mon… I have access to your tax records. If you are making trillions, you have failed to claim much in your statements.” and he looked at the Ferengi for a long moment.

Hyrushi, Governor

Zerbo glared at him for awhile then barked out. “You! How do you have access to my tax records and how can you possibly know about my being summoned back to Ferengar!” Then a look of realization came across face. “You have been playing me from the start. Getting what you want for your precious little community here by feeding me a couple contracts here and there.”

Hyrushi spread his hands and bowed his head slightly in acknowledgment of Zerbo’s insight, but stayed silent.

He sit back into the chair and smiled crudely. “You are pretty talented for a Hew-Mon. The Federation did right appointing you. So tell me then Governor. “Why Hoka over me? I am the one that has the power in our caste system. I am the one with the most wealth. So again, why choose a welp of a Ferengi over top echelon?”

Dai’Mon Ress Zerbo First Assistant

“Wrong, Dai’Mon. You were the one that had the power. Yes, you technically still outrank Hoka in Ferengi society… for now. But do you honestly see that continuing once you go back to Ferengar? Because I do not. Hoka has made the money. Hoka has the contracts. Hoka has his name on the zoo and several other institutions here. Last time I saw your name, Dai’Mon, was on a civil litigation suit about failure to uphold contractual obligations. Now that is a black eye on your reputation, is it not?” and he made a tsk-tsk sound at the Ferengi. “And I chose him because he isn’t a self-absorbed, blinded-by-greed, arrogant snake-oil salesman who can’t see the bigger picture.” and the Governor leaned forward.

“The difference between the two of you, Dai’Mon, is that Hoka can see a much bigger picture than you do. He saw the opportunities that Oed presented… and he knew that to make money you have to spend money. And spend he has… and generated by my Finance Ministry’s estimates to have recouped around an eight hundred percent return. And unlike most Ferengi in his position, he understands the value of reciprocity. He gives, we give. He gives more, we give more. We all win. The colony by getting much needed infrastructure and trade… and Hoka by sheer, unadulterated profit. And in turn, he invests that profit back into the colony and makes even more profit. You were very wise in hiring him to aide you, Dai’Mon… but you were a fool to discount him. And now… that foolishness will probably get you killed… or worse… poor.” and he leaned back and smiled slightly.

“Unless you were intelligent and wise enough to recognize an opportunity when it presents itself, that is.”

Hyrushi, Governor


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