[He places a hand on his chest as he squeezes his eyes shut. Could it be true? For all the reform he wanted in Ishgard, had he missed that which was most easily under his control? He reopens them and levels his expression at Sidurgu.]

Please, if you speak true, then continue to speak with me. We have no documents about the incidents with the Dark Knights. If what you say is true, then I need to investigate further. I will rip the corruption from my ranks.

I will speak to my counterpart in the House of Commons anon.

I will give you a choice. [His tone implies apology that it is a poor choice.] We can keep you with Rielle in hobbles and shackles, or in a cell with fewer restraints.