[Sometime after the role meeting, Sholmes will track the other down, giving him a respectful bow in greeting. His coat around his abdomen is stained red, his expression tight, tired, sullen.]

Xie Lian. Please, I ask of you, do speak your grievances against me. I understand I must have done some transgression against you in addition to what we just discussed, and therefore as a gentleman, I will stand and hear it. I wish to make amends, and it is in your right to say what you must.