So. Local authority. Telrim relaxes internally, pleased to discover her new associates have real connections. At least by Alexandrian standards.

She gives the speaking Burmecian an unimpressed look, the kind due a whining grub. Rather than count him worthy of an answer though, she turns her back on him and considers this Steiner.

"Excuse my curiosity," she asks, folding her arms, looking with concern between Steiner and Mikoto. "But what is the penalty for assaulting a child here?"