[Prefect summons up some courage, and reaches behind his back to pat Scrad on the shoulder soothingly.]

Comrades, we can figure that out without Kay here. We'll ask the Admiral for a copy of your file, and you can go over it with someone and find the reasons why you're here.

[He pauses for a moment, then adds:]

Comrade, even if some people leave, that doesn't mean that no one else is going to help you.