[ Despite herself, she giggles. Val making jokes she can actually appreciate should probably be illegal. ]

It's not that I like meetings, as much as I like getting things done in an efficient manner. How else would all of the leaders be able to discuss our goals and roles therein? Play hot potato with sending crystals?

Perhaps you can attend one with me, and see how you fare. If it's unbearably boring, then I will only call on you to attend when it's absolutely necessary.

And endearing hardships builds character.