Things were complicated. [He frowns. He doesn't think this is the time to tell her about what happened with Morgan.] You weren't officially Master, no, but you were in line to become one. Pearls was always there to help you, but... this wound up being your path, Maya.

[He shakes his head.]

Something like that, Maya. Defense attorneys started to rely on forged evidence and prosecutors on false accusations. It was a terrible time for the law. But I did what I could to help from behind the scenes... and I had another project to occupy my time.