Edward reviewed the conversation they'd had, which was kind of painfully humbling. He remembered it word for word, naturally, and he honestly felt he might have come out a bit worse in the exchange overall. Perhaps slightly pathetic. Ah, yes. Not the time for self-reflection. "He was concerned over those policy changes. Especially with the scholarships. Holden O'Shea, he's qualified for them. It's a big thing for Jon that Holden's not reliant on any--"

Edward ran a hand through his hair. "He wants Holden to be all legit. Holden and Axel. Nothing illegal. That's what he wants for his family. So, yeah, he wasn't happy with Horton. But he wanted to resolve it in a legit way. Legally. That matters to him. He's got a lot of pride, that's why he's being stubborn now. He's done nothing wrong so he won't do anything to defend himself."