altusimperius

[Waiting a beat longer, in case Byerly wants to say more, it quickly becomes clear that he doesn't. Instead, Benedict disrupts the silence.]

There are those concerned that you'd let the Chantry have us, if push came to shove.

[Despite what he says, his own tone isn't accusatory; if anything, it's apologetic, as if to say I know better, but not everyone does. Unless.]