Morale may suffer to see a single member of Riftwatch granted prioritisation when so many are without sufficient shelter, in particular when said individual was once a member of the leadership and is only recently returned. I reasoned this could result in concern of favouritism.

( There is a pause, as she weighs it up. As with Kostos, she switches to Private. )

Is that a factor in your considerations? I will take no offence.

( She stops short of saying, “I can be ordered to silence.” )