"So we're effectively stuck here until everything's fixed." Public relations have always had flowery answers for everything. This is why Lightning appreciated being in the Corps., once upon a time.

She rubs the bridge of her nose-- she doesn't feel a headache coming on, but it's a close thing. Because she's having trouble dealing with how not right this entire situation is.

"And you need... us to make physical contact with other people?" This is what baffles her. How does that even work?