Jamie's growing distrust and frustration with the Dulcians' secrecy and inaction, driven by his concern for Zoe's safety.

Jamie’s frustration over Zoe’s unexplained absence reaches a boiling point as Bovem, a Dulcian official, stonewalls their inquiries with bureaucratic evasiveness. The Doctor attempts to reassure Jamie that the Dulcians …

The Doctor and Jamie confront Director Senex in the Council Chamber after learning Zoe left with Cully, escalating Jamie’s frustration with the Dulcians’ pacifism. Senex’s dismissive response—‘There are no prisoners …