Judging that it was time for him to step in, Peter did just that. He stepped forward, putting a comforting hand on Cath's shoulder. After all, Sean wasn't the only one who might forget where they were. They could argue all they like about who was right and who was wrong, but it wouldn't solve anything.
It never did in a war. There were no rights, not when you looked beneath it all. There were only a series of atrocities committed on both sides, fueling the fire.
His gaze went to Cath and Mae, the very image of a couple in pain. "You knew there would be consequences," he told them softly, leaning in so that his voice was only a soft murmur to the others present. "You told me you were willing to accept those consequences."
Turning his eyes towards the other men, he released Cath to step closer to them.
"This is a lot to consider," Peter said, speaking to Sean and Ronnie in a quiet but serious tone. He had to respect Ronnie for speaking out -- he had seen the look on the boy's face, a look so similar to others he had seen when he and his CO were arguing. Few had interrupted, then -- they had remained frozen, watching to see who would win. By choosing a side and speaking out, he had earned himself some credit. Nonetheless, Peter spoke to him as well. "And I understand your anger, Sean. I can't stop you from carrying out justice in your way, but I do encourage you to act with consideration and wisdom.
"Cath and Mae have come to you as friends and as colleagues. They came to you in faith and in trust." That included Father Peter. This was Sean's show -- he was just here to make sure it wasn't going to get messy. "But they are putting their lives in your hands. If nothing else, I expect you to be respectful of that decision."