That is one of my problems, yes. I simply don't have the resources for indefinite jail time.

[ A pause, because she's considered temporary exile and it seems like a bad idea for a lot of reasons. ]

There is also the problem that they technically haven't broken any laws. If we take it to a trial there is no legal way to convict them because we have no laws regarding mutiny and only one of them caused any physical harm. But if they're taken to trial and get off scot-free. [ A lift of one hand. ] You can imagine the chaos. So I need to make a deal with them of some kind, but even that could cause chaos. I'll admit. I'm hoping to gain the support of you and the other hostages for the sake of making it harder for the population to argue against what is rapidly becoming my only option.