"I can certainly do that," Shan says, back to being crisp and professional. She punches in a query on her slate. Her eyebrows slowly climb. "Well. Former researcher Remi appears to be...fending off shouting and possibly blows from his former research assistant, Nirai Vana. Security is already on the way. I'll have them hold him for your convenience. If you require additional assistance, Security has been"--her fingers flicker again--"instructed to cooperate in every way." She hesitates. "Is Vana implicated as well?"

Meanwhile, Crowned-with-Eyes appears to wake up and begins warbling again. Shan's mouth tightens.