Stiffening, Tarn shifts in his chair as Sonia pins him with a strange look. He's thankful when her attention is back on the ghem-Major and the interrogation proceeds as normal.

Tarn almost rolls his eyes when Byerly begins speaking again, expecting him to spew a litany of worthless nonsense. Tarn is surprised when he actually has something of use to bring to the table.

"A valid point, there is always an angle that can be exploited. Surely the Princess can be used to greater effect. Never underestimate how very powerful sentiment can be."