"If the Zoners don't find it a threat, doesn't mean it isn't a threat to us. Orbital and Zoners have a large difference in diplomacy stances so it is advisable that we scout it out ourselves."
Kim's face lights up with a smile as she shows of better knowledge then a CEO.
One of the guards lets in a croupier who enters the room with a reverence,
Miss Allen, Miss Colombus, Mr. Geisshardt. I am here to tell Mr. Geisshardt that our VIP poker table just opened, as he told me to. If you wish I can save you a seat sir.
Laetitia now looks at Miss Allen hoping to have an oportunity to squeeze away from the meeting with her and preparing that scouting flight.
Kim switches her neural net online, by rubbing a small device behind her ear. Once she finds Laetitia's frequency she whispers.
"Lets go Laetitia." the neural device sounds garbled, but understandable. She then turns round, turning off her neural net device, before continuing. "I have some issues that I need to attend too. I am sure that I will see both of you here in a few days time."
She gets up, and thanks both Laetitia and Ernst before turning and walking out towards her stateroom, her dress slivering over the floor of the casino.
Ernst was taken aback by Ms Allen's reply. He fondles his glasses for a while, trying to think of an answer.
Fortunately for him, one of the guards interrupts the conversation with news about the VIP Poker Table. His pushes up his glasses and gives a bright smile.
Seeing the two ladies somewhat uninterested in gambling, he frowns slightly. He puts his fingers together, forming a cage. "It seems both of you have stuff to attend. But so do I." He gets off his seat and dusts his suit. "I have a little date with lady luck."
Very ironic, taking into consideration his usual bad luck.
With that, he took off. Probably hoping to escape the conversation as quickly as possible.