"Machiko-san has recently been to the Fuchi towers." Zoge-san looks down the length of the table to Machiko, and says, "I am curious as to your perspective. Do you believe that Fuchi is responsible for the Chrysanthemum Palace attack or the other recent attacks against Nagato Combine?" The inquiry seems made with great ease. Formulating an answer is difficult. The difficulty is compounded by the fact that the leaders of Nagato Combine have just spent much time considering Fuchi's objective in creating the appearance of war. To say that Fuchi would be unlikely to do this is tantamount to saying that the leaders have been wasting time; worse, that their basic assumption is wrong. Who is Machiko to say something like that?