"Many in the circles they would find themselves working in have secrets. Horrid ones. Perhaps you could go look on the stage to see for yourself. I would suggest doing it before we flash the final order, as I suspect there will not be a chance to see the curtains open afterward."
 
Akemi responds, not looking at Hikaru nor Tatsuko. She instead glances once again to Bow-wow, briefly before she continues speaking.
"For what it is worth, I do not believe those particular animals posed a threat to us in there. They were more thematic than anything. Though I myself do not enjoy these experiences either. They are cruel and invasive, but the Wardens will be running them regardless of our feelings."
 
She grips the final sign in her hand but does not give the order. She cannot be the one to do it.