An audience

Deme, taken aback by her directness, wore a thoughtful expression as he considered her words. That is indeed a serious matter, worthy of discussion. Please, elaborate on your concerns. He gestured for her to continue, his eyes reflecting a genuine interest in her perspective. Did he entirely mean the words coming out of his mouth at the moment? Not really, but he was a diplomat, a politician, and that meant choosing his words carefully, especially until he understood the full extent of what was being presented to him.

He leaned back in his chair, his fingers steepled in thought. The well-being of all our citizens, regardless of where they find themselves, is a matter of utmost importance. We must ensure that our systems cater to the needs of all individuals, he stated, his tone indicating that he was prepared for a thorough and potentially challenging discussion.