Internal meeting room

Hana stood tall at the entrance, her face adorned with a warm, professional smile. She was used to welcoming guests from outside the alliance, and her friendly demeanor made anyone who came feel comfortable. Every gesture, every smile, all seemed natural to her.

"Welcome... please, come in," said Hana, nodding slightly to the alliance delegation that had just arrived. Her voice was soft yet clearly audible among the crowd.

The leader of the delegation smiled back at her, "Thank you, Miss Hana. See you soon." He stepped past her, followed by his members in an orderly manner.

After they passed through the door, Hana glanced at her watch. The long hand pointed to 10, and the short hand was at 9. "Fifteen more minutes… looks like I need to get ready as well," she murmured quietly, her gaze sweeping around the lobby.

Not far from where she stood, another woman in a guard's uniform stood at attention, observing the surroundings calmly.