19

You and Leach sit in one of MetaHuman's meeting rooms, waiting for the other participants to arrive for September's monthly budget meeting. The two of you are watching TV.

"MetaHuman Incorporated has always been a source of great interest in the business world," says the show's presenter. "Yet this year in particular has been dramatic. In January, following the disappearance of Anaru Katariki, the CEO position shifted to Neah ., a relative unknown. The Sophic Investor team has been watching for—"

"This will air tonight?" you say.

Leach nods.

"We're a little pressed for time here," you tell him. "Skip to the end."

He does so.

"—Incorporated is, on the whole, a popular, trendy firm. A few kinks in that popularity notwithstanding, we're guessing that this company will be declaring strong results by the end of the year."

You smile. The journalists' report, while not spotless, is strong. You're confident it will bring fresh investment to your company.

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