"Damar is very thorough." He still had work if he was to become a good leader, but Dukat didn't waste time on anyone he believed to be incapable. He knew that if his First received the message, he'd handle things properly and find a way to contact him. They also had decent science officers who would jump at the chance to dig into a time anomaly.

"Yes, that's the one. It has been our most significant gain since the war began in earnest because of its location." It was...disappointing...that Bajor withdrew their petition to join the Federation when they did. He would have enjoyed finishing what he started there. Instead, the Founders were treating them as neutral parties. It wouldn't be the first time he was forced to wait longer than he anticipated for a much wanted goal.