Valdis finds she dislikes the fact that he didn't snap back, or come up with some witty comeback or insult.

"Please do. I promise I will make this report go away, I just need time to figure out how without compromising the law."

There had always been some leeway where Mortanne's people were involved, so she could use that. Plus, no one had died and Erik wasn't even injured as far as anyone really knew.