"Sarcasm?" Evanthe asked seriously, "That was dismay, President. Dismay that at every turn you greet me with tragedy," Eva continued as she returned to the room, holding a finger to her lips as she pointed to her phone, placing it in speaker mode. "I'm sitting here with Beatrice, whom I have argued with to great extent over what needs to be done next. She sues for more patience, whereas I see continued patience a fool's errand towards the inevitable."
"Hello Sachim," Beatrice said following Eva's cue, "It's been some time, yes?" she continued. "My friend, during my time imprisoned in Achkaerin I often thought of you, I knew there were issues you faced that you could not share with me but I figured the time would come where we could discuss them. Empress Evanthe has granted me the authority to speak with you, though I would prefer to speak with you from a position of greater authority for now this will have to do. As you know, I face a list of my own issues that unfortunately complicate matters, however, I've been granted a level of latitude in this matter I couldn't have expected, so I hope we may make progress where the internationalist has failed," she said as she mouthed sorry to Evanthe.
"So, if we're to understand from what Eva has told me, the chemical plant was an accident? Surely you must recognize that this will be difficult to prove, especially with the international scrutiny involved with this matter. I can work with you, Sachim, but my hands are tied. I need you to be honest with me, we need to work together, and I promise you I will do whatever I can for you despite whatever you face."
Beatrice lowered her voice slightly, "Please, I know what these people are capable of. After all, they framed me and removed me from office, using a Toshi genocide as the catalyst. We must be careful, Sachim, if we're both to hold hope of surviving. You can't hold back from me, I know how these people work and I can be a friend even with my present restraints. I can't let them get you, too."
Raising her voice Beatrice continued, "So, what is it you wished to discuss? Empress Evanthe trusts me enough to play the role of an intermediary on this affair, so let us reach a just and honest conclusion."