[b]The Citadel, Erubesco[/b]

This was why they needed "wash your hands" signs, Lulu thought. If members of management could not wait their [i]god damn turn[/i] in an official meeting, then how was anyone supposed to do anything? Lulu exhaled silently, making an extra effort to keep herself from visibly tensing as Aran carried the group away on a side tangent. She opted to smile instead, only turning her head to the side slightly as she tried to figure why what he was saying needed to be said [i]right[/i] this second. 

It did not. 

In fact, she had written an entire agenda of when things needed to be said, and "other speakers" was right at the end. 

But this was a meeting. With a visitor. And that called for decorum. 

[color=#D2B8C5]"I understand your frustration, Alchemist Sairan,"[/color] Lulu replied, making note of the complaint on her tablet, [color=#D2B8C5]"And we will definitely take that into consideration. In fact, we'll be taking several things from unshceduled speakers into consideration during the open forum section of this meeting."[/color]

She looked toward Lovette and placed a gentle hand on his wrist, leaning back in her chair a bit to reach. [color=#D2B8C5]"It's a pleasure to have you, Commander Lovette. And yes, it was..."[/color] Still with the same friendly smile, she glared at Aran with the look of someone in the best possible position to place a choke on his budget [color=#D2B8C5]"It was an unfortunate phrasing. I assure you that all practices in our research department are ethically considered prior to their start, as well as periodically reviewed."[/color]

With a reassuring nod, she pulled out the chair to her left, labeled with Madison's name card. [color=#D2B8C5]"But thank you for your concern, and such a lovely introduction. We look forward to working with you in the coming months. Now..."[/color] The screen changed to a slide labeled "Medical Research." [color=#D2B8C5]"Commander Green has requested to share some information regarding the Medical branch."[/color]