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LAU
No, and I don’t plan to.
NILES
Well, it denounces the idea that the M-Verse is man-made, and it indirectly singles you out as a liar. Currently, the video has 23 million views.
LAU
Frankly, I’m not concerned with that ridiculous school, or anyone who entertains their idiotic beliefs.
NILES
And yet, your refusal to provide hard evidence regarding the nature of the M-Verse legitimizes their cause. Can you provide the public with absolute assurance that these claims are untrue?
Everyone can see Lau's impatience beginning to rise.
LAU
Mr. Niles. If I may –
McNally politely interrupts.
MCNALLY
Thank you, Dr. Lau.

Lau takes a deep breath, leans back in his chair, and folds his arms. McNally addresses the room.
MCNALLY
The history and creation of the M-Verse has been cataloged in the System Dossier, which is freely available on our website at www.m-verse.org. Now, let’s move on. Julie, I think I saw your hand earlier.

 A black woman in her thirties points her voice recorder at the stage.

JULIE
Yes, my questions are for both Mr. Chambers and Dr. Caine. Will Adrien Dillard compete this year? If so, what steps have been taken to ensure that last year's incident doesn’t happen again?