Harriet was to initially keep the conversation going, if only to satisfy that the clan would be left in good hands with Meesei, but being reminded of Meesei's desire to see her confess made her brightened eyes dim and look to the floor again. "Look, Meesei, things aren't lookin' so bleak for the clan's future any more if you're serious about this plan of yours, so I think you've gotta know this..." Harriet rolled a shoulder uncomfortably, causing her chains to clink softly. "I had some ideas about expanding the clan, to prepare for this war and to secure our future. It was mostly to do with setting up outposts to bring about some trade wealth, but also to procure some choice land to farm. The others, though...they didn't like it. They shut me down each time. It was too big a project. I got real frustrated, and Galsek convinced me that the only way to get the clan to survive was to eliminate the opposition and take power. That was naive, but I was too angry to think it wouldn't work once it was planned out. I'm sayin' this to you so I can explain that all this wasn't just a grab for power for the sake of power, nor was it to try and rip the clan apart, even if that was Galsek's plan in getting me to do somethin' so stupid."

With a pause, Harriet rolled her other shoulder. Clearly the bindings were bothering her now that she was actually moving somewhat. "By the time it got to the trial, I knew I wouldn't get away with it, so I wanted to save face. Challengin' you was my way of at least being remembered as somethin' other than a connivin' little drink spiker. If I have to confess, I'd rather it be just to my alphas, with the chance to explain why I did it. I at least know they'd understand. As much as I love this clan, I can't say the same for everyone else. Will that satisfy you?"