“You join me today outside the Gzhapren State Hospital, where the opening ceremony of the new Dri Po Val Nox Vas Kat Shre Medical Teaching Centre is being welcomed and opposed simultaneously. In ten minutes the mayor will cut the ribbon and the first induction of third year medical students will take place, with a ceremonial lunch and a moment's silence for the prisoners of war interned in Redemption Reform Facility who never returned home. Over here, beyond the barriers, you see a crowd of protesters. Mainly other university students, there are doctors here too. They say it's inappropriate to name a medical education facility after a doctor who was convicted of murdering patients during the war. Excuse me, sir – would you like to say a few words for our viewers?”

“Yes, please. Dri Po Val Nox was a battlefield medic who had the responsibility of treating enemy soldiers after combat, and she misused that trust horrifically.”

“There are some who say she was a war hero, that she kept the Tel community together and alive in Redemption prisoner of war camp?”

“Maybe, but that doesn't atone –”

“Proponents of the name point would ask that since she was convicted by the Elysian authorities after her capture on the frontlines, do you have any evidence of actual wrongdoing as opposed to Elysian propaganda?”

“That's not the point.”

“Thank you for sharing with us.” The camera swings round. “And you, you would like to say something?”

“Certainly! Dri Po Val Nox Shre is known to have treated her fellow Tel, led them in stargazing and worked towards a cure for the b-Exagora bioweapon. It's impossible for us to imagine the awful circumstances in that prison, and the struggle to form any kind of cohesive or safe community. There's footage of the early escapees speaking about her stargazing sessions with tears in their eyes. The medical centre is a fitting tribute.”

The camera returns to the anchor's face. In the background protest chants can be heard, not quite drowned out by pleasant music from large speakers. Camera lights flash as the mayor takes the stand and talks about the medical centre for a few minutes.

“Finally, we acknowledge the presence of those of you who have concerns with the naming of the medical education centre. Fundamentally, we proffer testimony from her fellow prisoners as to her character. In particular, one senior intelligence agent, who claims to have known her well, has this to say:” she clears her throat and glances down at her prompts, “Simply that she was an excellent doctor, a fiercely loyal friend, and… a good woman.”