Meesei's expression was firm, though not aggressive, and had remained unchanged through Harriet's outburst. Especially now of all times, she had to maintain her composure. "If you have evidence that exonerates you, I would be glad to see it. Remember, I am not on some crusade against you. I am not looking to shape evidence to my perceptions, I am looking to find truth. I am looking for justice for Jerrick. My judgment follows the evidence, which all currently points to you. For your trial, you will have access to all of the evidence I have gathered to build your defense, just as I will know all that you find. So yes, I will allow you the opportunity to build your defense. For this, I will personally accompany you and Lorag. But first, Fendros, Janius, Lorag, I would like you to step out into the hall with Harriet for a moment. I need to speak with the others."

Upon Meesei's command, the three escorted Harriet out into the hall. Harriet was the chief suspect in Jerrick's murder, and she would be under guard at all times, but Meesei would not have her chained or bound in a cell, at least not yet. Although the chance seemed small, Meesei was willing to admit the possibility she had made a mistake, so she intended to remain fair until the very end. As soon as Harriet was out of earshot, Meesei closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh. "If it is no trouble, I would like to still leave members of my pack with you, this time with much more of a focus on protecting you instead of watching you. Harriet has said openly that she is willing to incite violence against you, and there is always the possibility that even those close to you could be untrustworthy I would not want any of you to come to harm. Now...I would like your input. I am confident in my accusation, or else I would not have made it. However, I do not claim to be infallible. You have heard the evidence I have gathered, so what do you make of it?"