Everyone's a critic. It was most likely best to ignore al-Benali as arguing with children would hardly make this day easier, but the opinionated youngster needed to remember his place, and it was never speaking up unchallenged to a Karim. "Yes, thank you for your lack of patience, al-Benali. It will most certainly solve today's issues." He offered in a tone dripping with condescension before taking in the room. The pale look of Sabri actually caught him off guard. The poor boy looked like he'd seen the carnage himself, sadly, he probably knew better than Mikail did what the next words would be.

"Before the rumors further circulate, there was a casualty in the stands. At least one woman was injured, but another did not survive the impact. The game is postponed until a later date to be decided." He let that settle for a moment, let the team get over their annoyance at a stalled match and recenter on the bigger picture. "Thankfully, none of you were responsible for the accident, but I must warn you: be on your best behavior. We are guests here and, after today, hardly welcome ones. No fights, no goading the British, no reminding them that their horrid aim killed a woman. Do your best to not to be the savages the Brits think we are."

Unfortunately, lecturing came to him easier than team building. So did being an ass in stressful situations. "As disappointing as that is, perhaps you will use the time to remember how to play the game and stop embarrassing yourselves out there."

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