Jason's and Rubik's standoff had raised the tension in the room to new levels, and in the midst of this, a pleasant laugh echoed through the hall. Jason didn't need to turn to know that the laugh belonged to Hesabeth. It was obvious that Hesabeth was very entertained by what she was seeing, and Jason just ignored her as he spoke up again.
"The Sovereign was responsible not only for taking control of the Radagan political sector, but also for the attack on Earth that warranted retaliation from Earth."
"You aren't even an Earthling. Do you really expect us to take the word of an Avaran in defence of Earth?"
