FBI Los Angeles Branch building, a large conference room.
At this moment, the conference room is bustling with activity, filled with news media workers holding microphones and cameras, clamoring incessantly.
Standing behind the podium, Group Leader Potante Byrne faces the crowd with the standard federal eight-toothed fake smile as he answers questions.
Under the incessant flashing lights, Luo An sits behind and to the right of Potante Byrne, also sporting the standard fake smile.
Because of Hollywood—home to stars, directors, and film companies—Los Angeles news media workers tend to ask nearly anything, unlike the more serious New York media.
When Director Nasim took the stage, the reporters somewhat restrained themselves, asking many questions about the poison gas case.
As soon as Group Leader Potante Byrne took the stage, the topics of the reporters began to stray.