“We’ve compiled a list of everyone currently in custody.”
He accepted the pages.
“The deceased are listed separately.”
His eyes moved methodically down the names.
“My current thought is to post the lists publicly inside the settlement.”
“So people can check privately.”
“Rather than standing in a crowd waiting to hear names called aloud.”
“I think that’s kinder.”
“I do too.”
“But afterward…”
I tapped the remaining pages.
“…I’ll still need to explain what happens next.”
“The trials.”
“The investigations.”
“The difference between those who actively participated and those who simply followed orders.”
Kael nodded thoughtfully.
“If you treat them all the same, you’ll create resentment.”
“If I treat them too differently…”
“You’ll create accusations.”
“Exactly.”
Before either o
