( for a brief moment, there's a slight smile that spreads over her face. it's not because she enjoys seeing her sister angry, but more so, witnessing her this upset means she truly does care about her. and although vi can be somewhat of a goody-goody about certain things, at least even she thinks what the council are doing is immoral. unfortunately, though, the beam is short-lived and jinx sulks -- inching closer to her sister as she presses her head to her shoulder for comfort. )

Jerry said I need to rehabilitate. ( she scoffs bitterly over the word, as she nuzzles into her sibling. ) — But... in this way, it's...

( she trials off, her hand reaching to her sister's clenched fist -- to maybe soothe her rage just a little. )

I, uh. I meant what I wrote to you. If some razorfin or whatever beast attacks this place again...( a beat. ) Vi, I can't defend myself like this. I can't use my Shimmer to run away or jump away. I can't use any of my guns because it considers to be violent behavior, and this... stupid punishment is all about me not being violent.

I can't... do anything. And it's... a lil' scary.