The Social Order officers notice, but have orders to not interfere. The elLan with the kidnapped spouse notices, and feels worse.

The elLans try to console Arl. Arl asks for the first one, the one that started this. They signal her, and both she and Social Order officers approach. She stands before Arl, and the officers stand behind her a bit aways. Arl asks: "Why did you initiate this? What did you have in mind?"

The older officer says in a whisper "Yes, what did you have in mind?"

She replies Arl: "I.. I. did not have a plan. Just be honest, open and search your heart. You are not under any compunction to do anything."