violence-and-cultural-norms

Adikor struggles with the emotional and legal consequences of his past violent act against Ponter, facing a tribunal and the hostility of his accuser, Bolbay. Meanwhile, Ponter and Mary discuss Neanderthal physiology and cultural attitudes toward violence, highlighting differences between their worlds. Adikor researches legal precedents to defend himself but finds the laws evolving and unsupportive, while personal interactions reveal ongoing tensions and support.