"In fact, someone might suggest that your policy is, inherently, punishing toward the victims more than towards the little criminals who assaulted my younger brother," Delta answers simply.

He strokes Theta's hair before turning back to the other adults. "Pay for Theta's medical issues, and his implants, and agree to see your children expelled for the school year, and we will consider dismissing any lawsuits we would clearly raise against you."

That works for him. See if he can break any of them.