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Her accent was more prominent in her snarl as she slammed your report onto the table. “Explain the meaning of this."
You smiled. The very same expression you always had when dealing with difficult clients. Your tone remained calm and even, as if you were simply explaining the concepts of the world to a particularly obtuse child.
"As I wrote in the memo sent to the Council two weeks ago, the budget plan for the upcoming quarter will include a decrease in funding across all divisions. Your Research and Development Division will not be excluded, Doctor O'Deorain."
Her eyes narrowed, and you could see the flames of hell dancing within them. Moira was looming over your desk now, using her height to intimidate you into compliance. “I've heard no such thing.”
You raised an eyebrow. "Did you read your emails, or did you ignore them as you are wont to do?”
"I filter irrelevant communications out."
Of course, the woman ignored the email that would inconvenience her. Did she honestly believe that Talon would fund her forever? That she was above cutbacks and budget concerns?
The audacity.