[It was unclear if what was besetting the newcomer was exhaustion or pain, but he offered no hospitality. Nor did he give any order to release Hawke... As a sheet of melting ice crashes down, sliding along the stairs, Aral glances back -briefly- to where his wife had taken up defense of Kareen's room...

His voice is level, still quiet with anger.]

We will stand down when Lucy arrives and there is no further reason for assault.

At that time, I will explain the situation as I know it.