I see. I'll keep that in mind. Numbers in titles have a bit of an unfortunate connotation for me from back home, but I shouldn't let my own experiences interfere with the way that I've been asked to address you!

[For a quick moment, he squares himself, like he's really making some kind of oath, but then he's back to his usual stature, meek and small.]

Regrettable is an apt choice of words. It's hard for me to imagine that anyone here would have been able to strike down one person, let alone two...but I feel that even finding the culprit will only create more turmoil.

[He lowers his gaze.]

There is no justice in this.