Unwelcome Attention
After the dramatic events at the main hall, Ves retreated to his backstage room to have some time to himself. Getting caught up in the fever of the moment, no doubt aided by the emulated force of will that he imposed on himself, drained a lot of energy and spirit!
In fact, summoning up the courage to confront and berate a Senior directly was probably responsible for at least half of drained state!
"The event is not over."
Ves still needed to put up a good front when the show models exhibited some of their capabilities. He also needed to be present as the first wave of customers approached the sales representatives to register their first orders of the new mech model!
As for Professor Pendleton? With all the bashing he received from Ves, why would the heckler ever subject himself to more abuse?
According to security, the Senior from Ansel quietly scurried to the exit the instant the curtains closed!