Karen helpfully prods Becka in the ribs. There are so many of them, that even Akio shouldn't be bored. He glances around at the rest of his Council. There are nods from everyone, and he turns back to Becka and Karen with a small secretive smile splayed upon his lips. Coincidentally, they see this smile, and in automatic respose, their eyes glaze over and their knees begin to melt.
Someone quickly seconds the motion.
With that, the relieved Council members leave with all possible haste.