He perks up a little at his question being treated as acceptable.

"I haven't, but I guess I can get him over the, uh, computer things." He can't remember what the Kedan called them.

"How much forgiveness do you mean?" Because while Emperor-call-me-Evandau may be seemingly approachable, he's still the sole person in charge, and Russell is aware that punishments from the same offence can vary even across state lines, let alone words.

Evandau's fondling of weapons hasn't gone unnoticed either.

"Did this Mr Javert make a list of common punishments as well?"