[ If he knew Midna's name, he might-- he's rather diligent in his preliminary investigations, you see. But would it have stopped him from bringing it up out of courtesy? Hmm. ]

Is that so? I've heard word of growing tensions between those aligned with Meridian and Zenith, and had presumed it had started soon after the trial. Would you say such animosity became prevalent during the trial itself, or was there something else at work?