This man is starting to irritate her. She's not sure what Zahal thinks of him, maybe he thinks Duv is more trustworthy than the rest because he is Komarran, but Diya doesn't buy into that theory. It only changes the kind of distrust.

"Perhaps you should have studied political theory," Diya suggests diplomatically. "The Star Crèche needs facilities and staff. The facilities are built, and the staff appointed."