[ With the way that Petra says those words, with such steely certainty, Steve almost wonders if there's something more to it. Granted, it doesn't have to be personal for her to hate the Queen's actions, but maybe she's seen poor rulership in the past?

Steve ponders on that for a moment before what Petra says next sinks in. This Mace Hemmet person has been making frequent visits to the dungeons. No, it can't be good. ]

I think it's safe to assume it's for interrogations, but to what level those go is the question. [ There's no real point in talking around it, as far as he's concerned, and so he takes a moment to rub at his eyes before coming out with what he means. ]

It's one thing for her to carelessly attack the so-called enemy, but is she really torturing her own people?

[ He pauses then, before sending Petra a more resolved look. ]

I have a friend there who could look into it. I'll let her know all of this, if that's okay with you.

[ Assuming Natasha doesn't already know... ]