Akala tried to stand up a little straighter, and to look as if he had a legitimate case to make. “I do not think I am mistaken,” said Alain, still in that soft voice of his.
“Well, what proof do you have, then?” Akala was blustering, since he didn't know one way or the other if Alain did have some proof against him. But if Alain had as little to go on as Akala did, then that would strengthen his own argument. If Alain did have evidence, then Akala would be more aware of what he was going against; and it might, after all, still be a case of mistaken identity. The pale man's eyes narrowed still further, giving him a distinctly cat-like look.
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