[It's not the first time they've argued, but it is the first time one of them was definitely in the wrong. Kratos lowers his chin a little so his bangs hide his eyes, bowing and holding it.]

The administrative team believe I spoke to them on your behalf.

[It's not a lie ... exactly. Kratos just omitted some of the truth, in much the same way he has when encouraging them to ask Yuan for help. Still, Kratos feels a pang of uncertainty, even given he'd been expecting this kind of response; so he doesn't move until Yuan's passing him for the door. Only then does he straighten and fall into his usual step behind Yuan.]

Within the hour. Otherwise they'll be processed to a holding area while their casefile is reviewed and distributed to another officer.

[That could slow things down considerably.]