Thank you, Indil. Something that did not make the cut, but is implicit in what Edmund says, is that he feels responsibility for all of them, meaning the perpetrator as well. He doesn't say that to Linch, but his choice of words when he speaks of them all being under his protection is very sincere. Maybe that's not realistic... Maybe he should not be able to so completely divorce himself so completely from the emotional ties. But, I really wanted to pursue the idea that maybe he can. This depiction of Edmund is emotionally detached. Unlike Susan, he is slow to and more measured in his judgments and takes his charge very, very seriously. Admittedly, his methods do not accord with our modern notions of civil protections in criminal investigations. He is aggressive and manipulative, which I think makes sense. He is not above lying, misdirecting, flirting, and taking advantage of compromised persons. But, this is not abusive, rough justice, and he is following an investigative process.

And so, it would never enter his mind to do anything but what he does. It is a fundamental quality of being Narnian and being King.

Thank you so much!!!