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[h2][color=a9a9a9][b]"Akane Yashiro"[/b][/color][/h2]

[b][color=a9a9a9]Direct Mentions:[/color][/b] (Everyone) [@Crimson Raven], [@Flood], [@KoL], [@TheWindel]
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By the time the lesser MFF units had entered Yashiro's office, they would also bear witness to various other figures sitting adjacent to one another upon the roundtable. They were all generally high-ranking members, both apart of the MFF's ranks and those from their allied forces. Various commanders and lieutenants were present alongside CEOs and ambassadors to other departments and corporations, some talking amongst one another while the rest sat still like silent sentinels. And there, at the far end of the table, Commander Yashiro sat with her fingers folded up against her lips, her scarlet eyes silently judging the lesser units that had entered. She didn't reply to any their greetings - formal or informal - only eying them for as long as she needed before turning her gaze back at the sliding doors. 

Amongst the newcomers, she would give a slightly harsher glance to both Akari's informal attitude and regarding Miss Yueri tardiness for being the last person to show up. Normally she would call them out on such "misdemeanors", perhaps scold them at worst, but in a room with equals, near-equals, and a handful of higher-ups, it would be improper of her to do so in this setting. She will have to see to that personally.

Once everyone had been accounted for, and already several minutes into when the meeting would've begun, the armored commander cleared her throat before officially starting the session with a commanding presence.

[color=a9a9a9][b]"Ladies and Gentlemen,"[/b][/color] Commander Yashiro formally welcomed everyone as she straightened her papers, [color=a9a9a9][b]"I would first like to thank everyone for coming to this very important meeting. I understand that a majority of you were called out at a rather improper time, but to those I had personally requested - you know who you are - you all have a role here that you will partake in, in one form or another. I will attempt to be as brief with this meeting as possible, for time is of the upmost essence."[/b][/color]. 

Once she placed them neatly down in front of her, the commander straightened her form and proceeded to continue with the speech in place. The screen behind her would abruptly ignite as it showed live footage of the destructive aftermath.

[color=a9a9a9][b]"At 13:06 hours,"[/b][/color] she began in a blank and matter-of-fact tone, [color=a9a9a9][b]"Center City had come under siege by two arial GMG assailants. The one who had initiated the attack - codenamed "Terrorkeet" - was first encountered by a JSDF patrol in "Block C" before being reported to central command."[/b][/color]

An image of the kaiju would be brought on screen, with footage following her movements against MFF forces.

[color=a9a9a9][b]"Standard protocol was thus initiated and by the time the MFF had launched the first assault, the majority of civilians had evacuated safely to their emergency bunkers. Civilian casualties were minimally distributed around ground zero, the majority having been done by the kaiju's sudden arrival, however it was able to cause significant damage to the infrastructure in both Block C and D. Nonetheless, we believed to have had everything under control before it suddenly vanished without a trace..."[/b][/color]

The slide would then show footage of the second kaiju in question.

[color=a9a9a9][b]"Minutes later, the second kaiju - the infamous "Dragon Queen" - had descended upon Center City in "Block D", flattening an entire skyscraper upon landing and severely damaging the adjacent buildings. Her arrival had caught everyone off-guard and we were ill-equipped to handle her. Central command had ordered all units to retreat back to HQ for further orders, as we scrambled to formulate an emergency plan to deter the Dragon Queen..."[/b][/color]

Commander Yashiro would pause for a moment, as a silent wave of guilt, anger, and ridicule rippled through her servos simultaneously, before continuing. Keen eyed viewers could see her shake very subtly as if trying to subdue her emotions, along with the scar on her left-cheek issuing a very dim glow to represent her lividness on what followed. 

[color=a9a9a9][b]"However, two units in particular had refused to follow orders and had acted upon their own merits without given permission."[/b][/color] 

The screen would then reveal the offensives initiated by Kodama Koji and Lt. Dice Amaro and the destructive aftermaths. 

[color=a9a9a9][b]"Lieutenant Dice Amaro and CG operator Kodama Koji had proceeded to initiate an unauthorized assault at the kaiju, with very little affect on the outcome. Both had been retrieved and are being treated for their injuries - the former's being much more severe."[/b][/color] 

She would not mention Utena's failure to respond to Miss Yueri personally going against her word to find the rest of the survivors, but they would still feel the affects of her word being unintentionally directed at them.

[color=a9a9a9][b]"It would be after where Dragon Queen would be last seen leaving the battlefield with Terrorkeet flying after her..."[/b][/color] 

Then the slide shifted to the footage of the two leaving in the chaotic whirlwind. The video would then pause and zoom into the maelstrom, revealing the pixels of the third kaiju in question.

[color=a9a9a9][b]"Where it was revealed to have harbored yet a third unknown kaiju being carried into the air with them. Its identity remains unknown, however no reports had been given of a white-furred, quadrupedal, kaiju in the Center City conflict and how it slipped in without being detected also remains unknown. We are working to decipher the identity of the unknown GMG in question."[/b][/color] 

The screen would then revert back to the MFF's blue intermission screen as Commander Yashiro took yet another deep breath before continuing.

[color=a9a9a9][b]"In summary,"[/b][/color] she said almost ashamedly, [color=a9a9a9][b]"This operation had been an utter disaster, filled with various mishaps and revealed new unresolved mysteries that have yet to be solved. Yet, it has also raised various concerns about the movements of the GMG and raised concerns about their next move. Some have theorized that they had planned for this attack to perhaps be used as a diversion while they initiate another scheme from right under our noses - a grand collaboration that may involve some of the most dangerous GMG units on record. While we do not have direct evidence of such a scheme, past records have seemed to confirm some kind of pattern within their recent attacks and we have the right to believe that something amiss is going on."[/b][/color] 

Yashiro's depressive features would then bolden as she looked upon the masses with a serious tone.

[color=a9a9a9][b]"And we're all gathered here to formulate our own plans to counter them."[/b][/color] she boldly announced, [color=a9a9a9][b]"With a few of you already having various plans in mind. However, before I continue, I will briefly allow time for anyone to ask any questions or concerns on the matter at hand. If any of you would like to briefly speak, you are permitted to do so at this time."[/b][/color]