Drawing charts, spreadsheets, and graphs, K'Sarian talked and talked about absolutely nothing.

K'Sarian understood how to obfuscate, and by keeping Bremeti in a state of constantly trying to follow what he was saying, K'Sarian delayed.

And no one understood what he was saying enough to realize he was giving them all a lecture on chemistry.

Soon enough, however...

High Paladin Tyrion Firefang, with his crusade of paladins, burst into the hearing.

"This is now an Alpha-level security zone!" Firefang announced.

"NO, NO, NO!" Bremeti yelled, banging his gavel.

"The Fennic has said NOTHING!"

"On the contrary, Arbiter," K'Sarian smiled, "You asked me to say everything."

Firefang stood his ground. "As the religious council already has its presence here..."

"The Iahn is exercising their right to observe and oversee the proceedings!"

"The Iahn was unavailable!" Bremeti yelled. "I specifically-"

"You will know your place, Arbiter, or I will personally throw you out myself!" responded Firefang.

"The Iahn is coming! Their will is mine to enforce, and none will stand in my way!"

"Paladins! The Iahn arrives in five minutes! Make them count!"