"The rather ironically-named Peacekeepers," Merlyn replies after a moment's thought, and sighs heavily. "Our host government doesn't take so very kindly to dissent, I'm afraid. The Peacekeepers are their 'strong arm of the law', as it were. Disgusting, if you ask me. Quite disgusting. Takes police brutality to a new level."

He rubs the wrist in question ruefully, scowling.