July 27, 6:00 pm, Sydney, Australia
Meredith smiled as a familiar voice spoke to her through her headpiece. She leaned back in her seat, watching the man in front of her.
The room she was in was large and spacious, the stage in front holding a see-through podium behind which a Japanese man gave a speech. As he spoke, the person in her earpiece translated his words real-time.
The man giving the speech finished up, giving a small bow.
"As such, it is my pleasure to renew the Cherry Blossom Agreement," the interpreter finished. "Thank you all for your hard work."
The room burst into applause, the Japanese man holding his bow for a little before leaving the stage. With that, the conference was over.
Meredith sighed with relief, not moving in her seat as those around her all got up. She took out her phone and scrolled through it, looking for the right number.
He picked up on the third ring.