[voice - timed to the moment of the earthquake, because I'm a drama queen for those who don't know]

[mentis_reae]

I'm pleased to report that the fund has reached a point at which it can quite nearly sustain itself. Because of a generous donation, as well as the investment of the majority of the funds in a number of neutral businesses, the interested generated is...

[His voice falters slightly at the first tremor, but he tries to dismiss it and go on.]

Enough to support...

[He falls completely silent as the tremors simply grow stronger. A clatter as he drops his NV, and then a long moment before he fumbles the feed off.]