Aneki’s assistant entered the room like a silent shadow, carrying a tea service. She set it down and then proceeded to pour for the CEO and the Chairman, moving with quiet grace and efficiency. Another tone sounded from Aneki’s desktop console, this one different from the signal from his assistant’s desk. With a wave of his hand, Aneki dismissed the assistant from the room and ordered that there be no disturbances whatsoever. He knew she would efficiently field any problems, allowing him to concentrate fully on the matter at hand.