The final presentation before Conjora ended shortly after, and as the representatives on stage gathered their documents and returned to their seats, President Morstell stood and adjusted the front of her formal coat before looking toward Ning.
"It's time."
She stood up and looked up toward the second floor where their people were sitting and nodded once to let Sharon know that she should come down as well.
Ning rose beside her and lifted the secure cases without effort, while Sharon arrived from the side with the smaller equipment she needed for the demonstrations and followed them toward the podium as the hall gradually quieted.
The three of them stepped onto the stage together.
President Morstell moved to the center first, while Ning placed the cases beside Sharon and remained several steps behind them, his eyes moving across the gathered representatives as the enormous displays behind the podium changed to show Conjora's flag.
