Dakota had to admit the guy had an interesting name and it made him wonder where he was from or why his parents named him that. He loved learning about names and the meaning of them when it came to other people. He watched him and he could tell that he was nervous but he wanted to make him feel more at ease. He took a drink of his own coffee and placed it back down on the table before looking outside and then glancing back over at the stranger.
"It's nice to meet you too Ira." he said since he hadn't said anything before. "What do I do as in for work?" he ask arching an eyebrow.
If the guy was asking about gifts that would be a giveaway that he was also gifted but he didn't want to assume that was what he was referring to. "I'm doing freelance photography and just random side jobs for people needing help until I can find something a little more steady. What about you?" he ask wanting to make sure he got to know the other man as well.