[ Hickey knows he's already on trial but he can't help but speak in defense of his mate. ]

No need to crucify Kieren for just trying to stay alive. After all, he's not the only one here who's different and needs...unnatural sources of food. He's just the only one who got caught.

[ Hickey moves his gaze over everybody here but, like a complete shithead, his gaze rests a little bit longer on Louis than the others. ]