[He stared at Katurian, hard. Part of him realized his audience was interested in more than just the words, more than just the surface smiles. Edward's hesitation ends when his eyes drop, and he resumes crafting their two initial drinks.]

Eridan has had a difficult time, adapting culturally. He's from a world where violence and oppression is the social norm. I have done my best to suitably integrate him but -- but as with all Imports, we are not isolated systems. We must work in tandem with native law and native society, in order to strengthen our inclusion of community. Eridan was just an uncertain, confused boy who had slaughtered and was brutally murdered because of it. If anything, this is an example of why we cannot take justice into individual hands.

[A significant glance at Katurian, at that.]

Mitchell will speak on the additional allegations.

[He handed Katurian a shot. Vodka, with a twist of lime juice freshly bled.]