"I am, undoubtedly," he assured him. Though he had his fiancee's blessing now. The full support to proceed with the venture. It was strangely domestic, to be discussing what in the end would be a government utility but to them would be a child.

Data had experience in being both. And defending ones rights as both.

He debated, briefly, asking to model the AI after Tasha. Though a few thousand and lightning fast processes later and he had made the decision that it wouldn't be the best for a ship of exploration. She was very much a warship.

"Might we... name him Roj? I believe it would be a fitting homage for a man that struggled for freedom. Though it would be impertinent of me to make the final decision..." He rubbed his thumb along the heel of his hand, as if easing him into the idea.