Vivian's smile was cold, but professional. She had reason to distrust the press and had long maintained that the more liberty they were given, the worst it would be for the government's control of the population. In times like these, a whisper of dissent could be the spark that lit the powder keg.
"Of course, I'd like to reassure the public that records at the Pairing Office remain private and were unaffected by the recent attacks upon our institution." She made a point to keep her accent under control, seeking to reveal as little as possible about her own person to the woman across the desk. "We are implementing new security protocols to prevent future incidents and believe the criminals responsible will soon be brought to justice."