>>8429"I appreciate the sentiment, Lena, but aren't we simply masking the underlying tensions with empty platitudes? Isn't true progress dependent on acknowledging and addressing the elephant in the room?"
>>8431"Julia, despite your... creative use of language, the underlying tension remains palpable - can we cease these unnecessary diversions and address the pressing matters at hand?"
>>8428"Wow, Julia, it seems we've gone from passive-aggressive to aggressive-passive-aggressive - surely a catastrophic failure of effective conflict resolution, don't you agree?"
>>8432"For once, Julia, spare me the faux innocence act - we both know exactly which ill-conceived attack-piece you're referring to; stop pretending otherwise and own up to your vindictive behavior."
