A High Level Meeting

[Matthias D. Falkenrath]

Matthias D. Falkenrath was one of the first who arrived in the conference room, and he silently waited for the meeting to begin. As a House Director he was outranked by the CEO and the Vice Presidents, yet those positions constantly engaged in political activity, meaning that he was by far more knowledgeable and qualified to address economic and market questions which would be raised by the former IND team. Persuading the so-called "Accountant" of Interspace's delegation would almost certainly secure a deal. The Rheinlander gently cleared his throat before responding to Mr. Jethro's proposal.

"Mr Jethro while you raise interesting points and propose a deal with lots of merits, I will have to point out some discrepancies.

The IND stock price is in decline, yet the fall started not after the IC purchase, but a year earlier with this huge PR disaster. The Board is interested in hearing your opinion about this matter and how a Presidency by you would avert similar incidents."

After he completed his question, the Director clicked on a document which started loading on the holographic stream. While waiting, Matthias examined his papers one more time while he unconsciously played with his marriage ring. His husband hadn't accompanied him in Liberty, instead he remained in Rheinland.

"This is the Wall Street Station with all the statistics and revenues of the last three quarters. IND formally rents a number of floors and docking bays of the station. Thus we would like you to clarify your stance and plans surrounding Wall Street."

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