“Yes, sir.”
The video ended.
Joshua looked at Jamal. “It would seem you were attempting to murder our peacekeeper.”
Jamal turned to the advocate and whispered something slowly. The advocate spoke for him. “He says he was simply attempting to restore his family’s honor, sir. He begs forgiveness and prays for understanding.”
Joshua turned to Jam. “Does that mean he was not trying to kill you?”
“It means that a year ago I broke his nose to escape a beating, sir. He will remain disgraced as long as I live.” She reached up involuntarily and touched the scar below her eye.
The scar looked remarkably similar to the scar that had been forming on Amu’s face when Joshua had last seen him. He looked at Ping, who grinned back. He was suddenly certain that justice was being served in ways he woul
