That's because it was a deflection.

[ is that a vague smile? who knows, because his expression is as impassive as ever by the time he speaks his next words. ] They're imprisoning those who've spilt blood. [ he lowers his gaze to dimitri's hand. ] The only blood I've spilt was yours.

[ the hierarchy don't seem to be too picky about who they're rounding up. ]

Perhaps, I've committed a crime I'm not aware of. [ no need to feel bad about it. ]