Diya doesn't respond to Lapis's objection, just watching -- and listening -- as the fast-penta begins to take effect on Pearl. Diya's eyebrows lift slightly. What a fascinating opening number that was. Little information about the opposition -- unsurprising. But if what they wanted out of Pearl was war details, it wouldn't be Diya conducting this interrogation.

"It seems the fast-penta has taken effect." Just the faintest note of irony in her voice, although if Diya's ever made a joke, no one within a hundred kilometer radius has ever heard it. She holds up a hand to silence Pearl -- or to indicate silence, at least. "Some calibration may be in order, however. Tell me your name, please."