Since it was a taboo to have one's honor questioned in Jelucan first-wave culture, the other families showed their solidarity to the Nierres by planting flags outside their house and sending a family member to stay with them. Like her family, Ciena believed that no one should want to hide information from the Empire and that the Nierres' accusers were dishonorable. Nierre's family's honor was also at stake, since it was believed they would have to bear the stain of his disgrace forever if the complaint was upheld.
In the end, Nierre's accusers backed down and accepted the Imperial version of events. Nierra, his family, and their supporters including the Rees celebrated the Nierre family's acquittal.