"Or otherwise," Jolamire put in.
"Or otherwise," Tavar conceded. "For either argument, proof must be given. The Ministers have all seen the scene of the crime, and they've formed their own… opinions, but their positions have not been firmly stated. I would ask that, as tradition dictates, the Ministers choose a side to vote for, and that they be prepared to defend such a vote in line with their honour with the appropriate amount of evidence when called upon. Minister of Blades, would you begin? What do you believe happened that night."