"Oh yes everything will be quite lovely ..." though the words were proper the sardonic twist of her mouth when she said them was not, however that quickly faded and she offered him a small rather genuine smile.  He was nervous, it was almost cute and rather unexpected as was his interest in her opinion.  She studied her nails for a moment gathering her thoughts, this was something that she had not prepared for.<br/><br/>"Well .... it seems to me that taking the jobs of hundreds of men would not endear yourself to the local populace, not that I believe you truly care for their opinion, but those men provide for families and hold up a corner of the local economy.  Cave ins are their most feared enemy yes? Well that and air quality.  Hire yourself out to the company as a consultant.  Reinforce their current supports in the mines, direct them to more efficient lines , craft something to more efficiently circulate the air, and take a small percentage of their profits as compensation? Everyone is happier, miners still have their jobs and are safer, owners have some peace of mind and a more efficient operation, and you are paid for what is I would assume very little in the way of actual work?" It was not a well formed speech, she was clearly working it out as she spoke and there was some pauses and awkward moments, but all in all she felt she'd managed to get her general point across.<br/><br/>"Regardless my father is rather more knowledgeable than I on such matters.  I trust that whatever course you gentlemen set will be benifitial to all..." Her father seemed torn between smiling and frowning at her and eventually he settled on merely tapping his fingers on the desk.<br/><br/>"Kali would have made a fine son, I perhaps discuss business matters around her more than I should..." She stiffened at her father's statement but made no other move. "She has a good head on her shoulders though, I am told that you have extensive holdings of your own Acton? I am sure she will be a boon to you in helping to manage such things..." She smiled slightly at the somewhat backhanded compliment but sat quietly not sure how to behave in this rather awkward social situation.