"Even if they didn't take part in the attack, if someone aids and abets a terrorist, they are an accessory to it and therefore subject to the same scrutiny and laws."

Valdis looked at him, her tone and gaze even, any sign of annoyance or anger buried and hidden so deep that very few might sense that anything was wrong at all.

"And I'm glad you are brainstorming possibilities, it's part of your job after all."

A slight pause.

"I'll talk to Milyn about it, the window of prosecution has passed anyway."