Mayor Mike Bloomberg patiently answered most of the reporters' questions.
But at a time like this, if no one took the initiative to end things, the reporters looked ready to keep asking until the end of time. So, under the police's arrangements, the press conference for the New York City Police Department's public procurement bid came to an end.
With other official business to attend to, Mike Bloomberg prepared to return to City Hall by car, with Police Commissioner George Stacy beside him. With few aides around them, the two spoke in low voices.
"Commissioner Stacy, you're a fine man. Rudy told me you were a rare kind of tough guy. After suffering such harm, you and the other officers were still willing to step forward. Today, I truly saw what kind of person deserved to be called a tough guy."
The "Rudy" Mike Bloomberg referred to was likely former mayor Rudy Giuliani. The two were close friends; otherwise, Bloomberg, a lifelong Democratic Party member, would not have run for mayor as a Republican Party candidate with Giuliani's backing.
George Stacy returned the compliment without missing a beat. "I also deeply admire your courage, Mayor. After all, the higher-ups still haven't settled on their stance toward Vampires. By stepping forward to host this press conference, you're also making your position clear."
"Those monsters really need to be dealt with. And even if I hadn't stepped forward, you were planning to force the issue anyway, weren't you?"
"But my influence doesn't carry the same weight as yours, Mayor. The moment I spoke up, I'd probably face pressure from the federal government and private threats from Vampires."
"Speaking of those threats, my family..."
George Stacy immediately picked up the thread. "As for the special ammunition, I have channels to procure a batch