'With unsurpassed strategic thinking, a mindset for acute initiative, and an attitude showing they care about the human side of things, Mountaincomm Trade has opened up international markets, injecting new life into Siesta's economy and marketplace. I quote Beatrix Schwire's own words—the value of business is in building connections, and the greatest activity a business can undertake is connecting with the future.' —Award speech, Siesta's 1099 Annual Award for Outstanding Figures in Business Ceylon Doykos personally awarded Swire this medal at Siesta City Hall's annual dinner, and now it's just one of a jumble of keepsakes she's brought back from Siesta to Lungmen. 'You went to Siesta for a holiday, and took this home with you?' Hoshiguma asks curiously, poring over the Columbian on the certificate. 'The greatest activity a business can undertake is connecting with the future'—I'm putting that in my autobiography.' 'This certificate really tells a wild story... And you managed to do all this in just under two months? What does 'opened up international markets' mean exactly?' 'Siesta's coffee beans were moving slow this year, so I made a few friends and sold off a massive shipment to Kazimierz—did you want to try some? I still have some in my bag.' 'And can you translate 'an attitude that shows they care about the human side of things'?' 'I did a little investing, and got the volcanic hot springs there transformed into a waterpark. Everyone seemed to take quite a liking.' 'Okay, and 'a mindset for acute initiative' refers to...' 'There were an awful lot of firms warring for Siesta's urban construction. Winning the final bid obviously took doing a little something to stand out.' 'So how did you win?' 'On vacation. Which is where that story is staying.' 'Uh-huh...' 'Stop reading that and help me sort my gifts out. This surfboard is for you, here's a volcanic mud cleanser for that stinky rat, here's a vinyl for that puk gaai lung—you know what, she can fetch it herself when she gets back—and here's some fruit cans for old Wei...' The two spend all afternoon sorting through the pile of memorabilia, until finally, the only thing left lying forlornly on the ground is that medal. 'Are you putting this on display? I don't know, your cabinet's already full with all your other awards...' 'Forget it, this one can be a present for that sick old tiger—I'm visiting the hospital tomorrow, so I'll just give it to him myself.' Swire puts the medal away in her handbag, then stretches delightedly. 'As the representative of Lungmen's future, I'm going to go connect with him.'