Machiko hesitates. Zoge-san speaks of corporate strategies. He is the expert on corps, the legal and financial specialist. Who is she to offer comments? Yet the man's remark was directed to her and he waits, watching her, obviously expecting a reply. She must say something, something relevant, something meaningful, if only to avoid dishonoring the Guard. If she is to serve Nagato Combine as a warrior must serve, she must say what she thinks.