Yes, that's right. I had hoped in the beginning that the Deputy would be willing to work with us for a peaceful solution, but--

[she isn't quite sure if that's viable anymore?? they'll have to. . . see. . .]

And while that's true, if Damian is killed by the Deputy then the individual in that role has succeeded in outing themselves. We can then plan an appropriate retaliatory measure.

[although she'd. prefer. Damian. not die, tbh]