The colleague seemed tempted, genuinely thinking it was a recruitable talent. But when he scrolled up and saw the abbreviated name of the author, he burst into laughter, "You're pulling my leg! This is the very talent Blue Star University has been striving to secure lately. If I were to poach her to the research institute, I'm sure I'd be invited for a talk by Blue Star University's leadership first."
Blue Star University is the representative academic institution of the Blue Star Empire. Many of its leaders are actually connected to the Empire's upper echelons. The colleague might have the guts to think about it, but not the guts to do it!
With the instigation plan failing, the person in charge shrugged with slight disappointment, though this outcome was within his expectations. He chatted a bit more with the colleague before watching him rush off to handle matters.
