[ It's true, someone should really help them. They don't deserve this.

Caterina stands—she's been sitting in a chair in the corner, staring out the window with consciously elegant ennui—and approaches the front of the room, exchanging a serene glance with Nadeshiko. ]

This is an apropos time for an announcement from the board of directors, who regret that they could not send one of their own members to deliver it: without profit growth, there simply isn't enough room in the budget for expense accounts.

[ She pauses for effect. ]

Or parties.

[ Another pause. ]

Or parking spaces.

[ Another pause. Save these poor old men. ]