[ It's difficult not to remember her announcement to the nest as a whole. The question of Saffit had plagued him since arrival, since he had begun to research and read and educate himself about Concordia and who moved in which circle. Who had the power, who had the poise. Who had charisma and the motivation. Saffit had denounced the violence, but had indeed gained traction among those who opposed their mission goals. Two theories, sound in nature. Ones he had come to, as well. ]

A third. A concept, really. I have nothing to back it up with, yet, but cannot dismiss it out of hand - Saffit is a mask. A public facade. Our eye is drawn to him, and we do not consider what may lay behind the curtains because his involvement is so compelling and, indeed, very natural. He could be any number of these things, and we will not know without more information.

[ Which is why he leans forwards, curling his less-injured hand around the other. ]

Which is why I believe my... publicity, will serve us well. I'll need to speak with Carata first, but I believe we could turn this act of violence to our advantage.