Elena's proposal for a permanent training institute reached commission leadership three weeks after Webb's tribunal concluded, a comprehensive plan she'd spent countless late nights drafting alongside Dr. Chen, designed to build lasting prevention capability beyond their small group's continued direct involvement.
"You're asking for a considerable budget allocation," the commission's finance director said, reviewing her proposal during the formal presentation. "Permanent facility, expanded staff, multi-year curriculum development."
"I'm asking for genuine sustainability," Elena said, standing confidently before the assembled leadership despite the substantial request. "Three major threats in just over a year proves this fight isn't ending. We need infrastructure that doesn't depend entir
