CreelSirithilNov08Arraignment2

[14:47:20][Datina] has invited you to join a group.

[14:47:29]Sirithil joins the party.

[14:51:23]Aminella is staring at two piles of paper. Every so often she picks up some from the first and moves it to the second. Then shake her head and moves a seemingly different sized paper hunk back over to the first. She keeps repeating this process

[14:52:01]Ethne sets down at the lower, smaller desk, her glowing red blessed pike, a mace and shield, and a scribe's caddy.

[14:53:54]Ethne lays out her writing kit.

[14:54:26]Aminella attemps, very dilligently to get both piles of papers exactly the same height

[14:58:20][Ethne] says: Your pardon, can I help you?

[14:58:47]Aminella jumps, startles, squeals and flails her arm. Then turns

[14:59:02][Aminella] says: Ah... hello?

[14:59:41][Ethne] says: Good afternoon, Madam.

[15:00:06][Aminella] says: Ah... I'm in the right place, right?

[15:00:38][Aminella] says: I know I'm a bit early but... I like worms.

[15:00:40]Aminella laughs nerviously

[15:00:57][Ethne] says: That depends on what you are here for .... in less than a minute, things should be ready for a closed .... arraignment ... worms?

[15:01:31][Aminella] says: Early...ah... birds? And yes. Yes. The arraignment... ah... you are?

[15:01:39]You curtsey before Datina.

[15:01:48][Ethne] says: Your Ladyship

[15:01:56]Aminella looks back and serupticiously moves the fourth pieces of paper from the left pile onto the top of it again

[15:02:23]Datina places a leather case down on the desk and takes a quick tally of the people present.

[15:02:25][Ethne] says: Sister Woodward, Crowner. I'm going to be the recorder today.

[15:02:35]Ethne mutters something about bailwick as well.

[15:03:21]Datina switches her gaze to Sirithil. "Lady Sirithil, glad to see you here on time."

[15:03:38][Aminella] says: Ah. Well met. I am Aminella Bueller; acting crown prosecutor... I'm on exchange from Theramore.

[15:03:53]Ethne nods.

[15:04:03]Datina pulls a silver time piece from her pocket and glances at it. "Yes, indeed. Which one of your team was scheduled to be here today?"

[15:04:11][Ethne] says: Do you mind if I see your credentials?

[15:04:49][Aminella] says: Ah! I've them here.

[15:05:22]Datina exhales, pocketing the device. "I see. I will allow her exactly thirty minutes before we proceed."

[15:05:26]Aminella turns and removes, without a moments pause, the twenty third piece of paper down from the pile on the right... she stares at it then moves a paper piece from the left pile onto the right pile. She nods.

[15:06:06]Aminella walks up and offfers foward a very pretty watermarked and multi-color paper

[15:06:18]Ethne looks over the paper.

[15:06:35][Ethne] says: Let me enter you into the record, then, Counselor.

[15:07:05]Sirithil opens a folder and starts looking through some documents, glancing anxiously at the door now and again.

[15:07:35]Aminella takes her glasses off and cleans them with her robe

[15:07:40]Datina settles into the chair and opens the leather case, pulling various documents from the container. She places a few blank pieces of paper and a quill in front of her.

[15:07:45]Ethne goes to her desk, and uncaps an inkpot; she enters the information from Aminella Beuller's letter of credentials.

[15:07:54]Mallestai joins the party.

[15:08:07]Ethne proceeds to hold out the document. "Counselor, your credentials are entered into the record."

[15:08:36]Aminella looks over to Ethne and then quickly puts back on her glasses

[15:09:25]Aminella moves over, and leans foward, holding out a hand for her credentials

[15:09:37]Ethne places the credentials document into her hand.

[15:10:16]Aminella nods and heads back to her table, blowing off a new spec of dust from the paper

[15:11:00][Aminella] says: They need to get more seats in here...

[15:11:13][Sirithil] says: Yes. Yes. More seats.

[15:11:43]Aminella clasps his hands behind his back, and rocks back onto her heels, then toes, then heels. She looks around the room

[15:12:08]Datina removes her black riding gloves, and folds them neatly. She tucks them into an empty drawer. Chiori gives Amninella a quick glance. "Thank you for being here today, Miss..." She leaves the sentence open.

[15:12:21][Aminella] says: Ah! Miss Bueller.

[15:12:27][Aminella] says: Aminella Bueller.

[15:12:30]Aminella gives a sharp nod

[15:12:47][Ethne] says: Acting Crown Prossecutor, from Theramore.

[15:14:29]Datina picks up her quill and dips it into the inkwell, shaking off the excess. "Thank you, Ms. Bueller. At this time we are awaiting the arrival of the defense. Your patience is appreciated."

[15:14:39]Aminella nods, then looks over

[15:14:55]Aminella straitens the hanging heraldry

[15:15:07]Aminella pushes in the chair

[15:15:23]Aminella returns to the precice spot she left

[15:16:44]Sirithil looks up as Mally comes in. "There you are... are you ready? I brought your notes. I couldn't find you this afternoon."

[15:16:48]Aminella adjusts his glasses on her nose

[15:16:48]Ethne checks her pistol.

[15:16:56]Sirithil gestures to the papers on the table.

[15:17:14]Ethne tucks it into her belt on half-cock, far enough back to cover with her cloak.

[15:17:20]Mallestai nods quickly, eyeing the papers, "Yes m'lady..."

[15:17:46]Sirithil rubs at her temples, clearly a little stressed.

[15:17:57]Aminella rocks back and forth on her heels, she chews on her lower lip

[15:17:58][Sirithil] says: [Thalassian] O dor do'rah.

[15:18:05]Aminella keeps... eyeing the chair at the desk on the right

[15:18:19]Mallestai hughs Sirithil tightly, "No need to be m'lady."

[15:18:34][Sirithil] says: All right.. all right.

[15:18:37]Aminella coughs lightly...

[15:18:42]Ethne looks over to the right, where the accused and her counsel stand.

[15:18:43]Datina reaches up and grabs hold of the gavel, banging it down once. "This court will commence session soon. Would all parties please present themselves."

[15:19:02]Aminella pauses... and quite -quickly- straitens the chair. Then runs back to her spot

[15:19:11][Datina] says: Be--

[15:19:15]Aminella looks to Sirithil..

[15:19:23]Datina gives Aminella an odd look.

[15:19:24]Ethne begins to stand.

[15:19:26][Datina] says: Before we begin.

[15:19:37]Aminella looks to Datina and clasps her hands behind her back, looking fully attentive

[15:19:51]Mallestai lets her ear twitch some, "Mallesta Forani, I am representing the defendent your Justice."

[15:20:03]Mallestai looks back to some papers she has in her hands.

[15:20:35][Aminella] says: Ah... Aminella Bueller. Acting crown prosecutor.

[15:20:59][Datina] says: A few ground rules. All questions must be directed to myself. You are not to speak to the opposing team. Do not speak out of turn or you will be asked to stand down and may or may not lose your right to speak. Ms. Bueller...

[15:21:00]Ethne bends down to dip her quill and scrawl in Mallesta's name.

[15:21:31][Datina] says: Did you recieve the list of witness submitted to the court by the key witness, a Mr. Screl?

[15:21:38]Ethne proceeds to a checklist of the verbal warnings issued, checking off in the boxes.

[15:21:42]Aminella nods

[15:21:43][Aminella] says: I did.

[15:22:42][Datina] says: At this time do you wish to rescind any of those listed?

[15:22:57]Ethne sits down to write more easily.

[15:23:33][Aminella] says: I wish to resciend a one Kyltania Dromedes.

[15:23:44]Sirithil arches an eyebrow, but says nothing.

[15:23:48]Mallestai raises an eyebrow some but looks back to her papers.

[15:24:01][Datina] says: Under what validation?

[15:24:22]Ethne shifts to the list of Plaintif/Proseuction witnesses, making a note.

[15:25:15][Aminella] says: Under the premise that the woman has no direct knowlege of the events which occured on fateful september evening. And that she has no expertise relevent to the trial either.

[15:25:27][Aminella] says: I can see no use, of her, for the crown.

[15:25:58][Datina] says: Very well. She is hereby stricken from the list of witnesses.

[15:26:06]Ethne finishes the entry.

[15:26:19]Aminella looks left, and takes a careful -halfstep- back

[15:26:28][Datina] says: At this time do you wish to submit any of your own witnesses?

[15:26:39]Aminella looks back to Datina

[15:26:42][Aminella] says: No.

[15:26:55][Datina] says: Do you have any further evidence to present to this court?

[15:27:15][Aminella] says: Ah... No.

[15:27:24]Sirithil looks over at Aminella, watching her carefully, and nods.

[15:27:46]Datina nods once and looks to Mallestai. "The defense may stand."

[15:28:00]Mallestai steps forward some.

[15:28:17][Datina] says: Does the defense have any further witnesses to submit or to rescind?

[15:28:43][Mallestai] says: The defense would like to add one Klania to our list of witnesses your honor.

[15:29:13]Ethne has switched to the List of Witnesses for the Defense, and waits ...

[15:29:25][Mallestai] says: ...Constable Klania of the Guard your honor if you wish for clarification.

[15:29:35]Ethne clearly does.

[15:30:36][Datina] says: If you please...*gestures for her to continue*

[15:30:43]Ethne begins to write out "Cosntable Klania .........................., Stormwind Guard".

[15:35:50]Ethne peruses her list of Guard personnel, taking the opportunity to fill in the last name "Chedriamytholenn."

[15:36:46][Mallestai] says: Also, I would like to challenge one of the prosectiouns witness if I may at this time your honor?

[15:37:29][Datina] says: First explain to me your reason for submiting one of the Guards as a witness before I allow it.

[15:37:37][Mallestai] says: Of course.

[15:38:18][Mallestai] says: The defense is requesting the admission of the guard because they can attest to a challenge I would like to bring before the court from a first hand perspective.

[15:38:40][Mallestai] says: ...several of these challenges are crucial to the defesnes case your honor.

[15:38:56]Aminella cleans her glasses

[15:40:15]Datina scribbles something out in small odd symbols on the paper in front of her. "And which witness are you protesting from the prosecution?"

[15:40:46]Sirithil looks to Mally for a moment, seeming considerably more collected than she was earlier.

[15:41:22][Mallestai] says: One PeeJee Darkmoon your honor, on the basis that she is being called as an expert in the act of scrying, which the defense feels should be inadmissable in a court room due to its high rate of personal diliberation your honor.

[15:43:49][Mallestai] says: The defense feels that scrying should not be allowed because if submitted into a courtroom all crimes would be solved that way. Though it may have its merits if not so easily twisted to a certain point of view your honor.

[15:44:24]Ethne looks like this is by no means the first time this has come up before in her presence.

[15:44:35]Datina 's hand halts on the page. "Many of the arcane arts are considered insecure, Madame. Such is it's nature. Should the Crown dismiss any case based around a magical crime simply due to it's precarious nature? It will be up to the courts to decide if what is

[15:44:43][Datina] says: Is being witnesses it false or not.

[15:45:52][Mallestai] says: Though I respectfully disagree, I can understand your point your honor. However, if the Crown does not have a default scryer used in all cases that can represent a nonbiased point of view then I believe it is detremental to the justice process.

[15:46:36][Mallestai] says: ...if the defense wished it your honor we could call our own scryer and they could possibly come up with entirely different details of the account.

[15:47:07][Mallestai] says: Its range of interpetation makes it rather difficult to submit to a criminal hearing your honor.

[15:47:11][Datina] says: I believe Ms. Darkmoon to be unbias. She is neither friend nor foe to the plaintiff. Oh? You may present a scryer, if you wish...I will review thier application.

[15:48:08][Mallestai] says: The bias matters very little your honor, it is the ability to perform the task in a clear and concise manner that is being challenged.

[15:48:49][Mallestai] says: All scryers in my experience have produced varying stories from similar objects. Though some points may hold true throught, interpetation leads to mishandled facts.

[15:49:43][Datina] says: Then, I'm afraid, your experience with them has been very poor. I am allowing Ms. Darkmoon to be present. I wish to see what she is presenting.

[15:50:48][Mallestai] says: Very well your honor, however in future cases this ruling may allow another more corrupt judge to use this as precedent to allow someone less unbiased then Miss. Darkmoon.

[15:51:37]Ethne sloooowly writes this down, and refrains from dignifying that with any further action or expression.

[15:51:39]Datina looks to mallestai. "Corrupt..." She glances once, very quickly at Sirithil before looking at to Mallestai. "The Crown does not acknowledge a corrupt judge."

[15:52:29][Mallestai] says: ...noted your honor.

[15:52:46]Sirithil catches the glance, and her eyes widen for a moment as if shocked. Shocked! by the insinuation.

[15:53:03]Sirithil leans over and whispers quietly to Mallestai for a moment.

[15:53:14][Sirithil] says: [Thalassian] Dor tal tur diel?

[15:53:34]Mallestai nods quickly to Sirithil, "I did. We will decide how to handle it."

[15:53:36]Datina leans over the desk and continues to write. "Does the defense have any more witnesses to present?"

[15:54:14][Mallestai] says: No more witness your honor.

[15:54:25]Ethne sets aside the witness lists.

[15:54:28][Datina] says: Do you have any further evidence to submit?

[15:55:14][Datina] says: Present it, please.

[15:55:32]Mallestai steps forward, placing several sheets of paper on the desk.

[15:55:39]Mallestai walks back to her spot.

[15:56:15]Ethne frowns at Mallesta as she rises to take charge of the documents.

[15:56:32]Ethne picks them up, and reads for a quick discription.

[15:56:36]Ethne description*

[15:56:37][Mallestai] says: Those are the design of knives sold by Shattered Sun Smithing, including sales reports and distribution points.

[15:57:30]Datina waves a hand at Ethne. "Thank you, Sister Woodward."

[15:57:56][Mallestai] says: I submit them with the intent to establish that the knife used on Creel could very well belong to someone other than Sirithil or Aelennaor Alastrati.

[15:57:58]Ethne files the documents in a seperate folder from her other documents.

[15:58:14]Datina picks up the documents, carefully reading them over.

[15:59:19][Datina] says: The courts will accept your evidence. Do you have copies of this?

[15:59:20]Ethne casually makes an inward question that remains unvoiced, in regards to prefixes of address.

[15:59:26]Sirithil nods at Datina.

[15:59:46][Mallestai] says: We do your honor.

[15:59:51][Datina] says: Will the prosecution stand.

[16:00:01]Mallestai steps back some.

[16:00:44][Datina] says: Ms. Bueller, please step forward and gather this evidence submitted by the defense for your records.

[16:00:50][Aminella] says: Ah. Yes.

[16:01:00]Ethne holds out the docket.

[16:01:01]Datina holds out the paperwork.

[16:01:07]You frown with disappointment at Azui.

[16:01:10]Aminella looks to Ethne, then approaches, and takes one of the paper. Smiling at the other

[16:01:12]You frown with disappointment at Throdin.

[16:01:24]Aminella reads it over casually

[16:01:30][Ethne] says: Pardon me, this is a closed hearing.

[16:01:50][Throdin] says: Hmm?

[16:01:53]Throdin peers at you searchingly.

[16:01:56]Throdin peers at Azui searchingly.

[16:01:58][Azui] says: ((We're in the basement... :P))

[16:04:08]Datina picks up the gavel. "This court will take a five minute recess to further examine the evidence. We will reconviene in five minutes time and I will pass my judgement on this matter."

[16:04:14]Datina slams the gavel down.

[16:04:17][Ethne] says: All rise.

[16:04:33]Ethne really wonders who writes procedure sometimes.

[16:04:33]Sirithil rubs at her temples a bit.

[16:04:39]Mallestai raises an eyebrow, "Wait..." as she stands, she turns to Sirithil quickly whispering.

[16:04:39]Aminella rocks back and forth on her heels

[16:04:49]Ethne goes to a pitcher on the back table and pours a glass of water.

[16:04:52]Sirithil suspects it's someone in a courtroom with more chairs.

[16:05:10]Ethne sets it the raised desk.

[16:05:17]Ethne gets herself a glass of water.

[16:05:59]Aminella attempts to balance a pencil on her nose

[16:06:16]Sirithil whispers back.

[16:07:12]Mallestai nods quickly to Sirithil, "Very well m'lady."

[16:07:34]Sirithil plunks into the chair, rubbing her temples again.

[16:08:25][Sirithil] says: [Thalassian] Anar an ash balah mush.

[16:09:13][Sirithil] says: [Thalassian] O shar... O shar...

[16:09:38]Ethne sips her water, looking over the papers.

[16:13:09]Sirithil nudges Mally.

[16:13:14]Datina returns to the chair.

[16:14:56]Datina bangs the gavel once more. "This court is now in session."

[16:15:46][Datina] says: All parties have given thier evidence and witnesses, which has been carefully reviewed by this court.

[16:17:22][Datina] says: The court finds there is sufficient enough evidence to bring this matter further to trial wherein both parties will be allowed to make thier case. -However-...

[16:17:44]Mallestai steps forward quickly, but waits for Chiori to finish.

[16:18:12]Ethne watches Mallesta very closely as she continues her dictation.

[16:18:18]Sirithil glances to Mally briefly.

[16:18:34]Mallestai narrows her eyes and steps back.

[16:19:10][Datina] says: Respect for Lady Sirithil's office and standing with the Crown is being taken into consideration. Therefore the trial will be held in a closed courtroom and will not be announced to the general public. Furthermore...

[16:19:25]Mallestai taps her foot slowly.

[16:21:33][Datina] says: '''The Crown cannot, at this time, recognize events taken place outside it's established boundaries. So the charge of torture is hereby dismissed. Based upon the evidence presented, the charge of aggravated assault and battery stands.'''

[16:21:51]Sirithil looks relieved at this.

[16:21:57]Mallestai narrows her eyes some.

[16:22:10]Mallestai leans in to Sirithil.

[16:22:16]Sirithil betrays the hint of a smile, and gives a quiet nod.

[16:22:18][Datina] says: Lastly...

[16:23:27][Datina] says: Due to recent reports coming in from our neighboring Northrend...the trial is scheduled for several weeks from now. The parties will be notified of it's exact date within the next few days via missive from the courts.

[16:24:17]Sirithil leans over to Mally and whispers quietly.

[16:24:17]Mallestai nods to Sirithil quickly, speaking in her ear again.

[16:24:53][Mallestai] says: Your honor may I approach?

[16:25:19]Datina 's hand pauses on the page. "Yes? Come forward."

[16:25:23]Ethne waves Aminella Beuller towards the bench as well.

[16:25:51]Aminella blinks, takes the pencil off her nose and approaches

[16:26:35][Mallestai] says: Your honor, I would like to move that the defendants weapons be released from evidence as they pretain to the dropped torture charges. Also, the defense as submitted a deposition written by one Kauri (forgot last name). It has been asked to remain sealed,

[16:27:07][Mallestai] says: however I feel now is a good time for it to be opened and reviewed as it contains evidence which would release my client of the aforementioned assault charges.

[16:30:34]Ethne removes a key from her keyring.

[16:30:52]Ethne goes to a locked cabinet, and unlocks it.

[16:31:19]Ethne opens the cabinet, and looks through the files.

[16:32:23]Ethne pulls a sealed folio, which has an additional set of seals from when entered into evidence.

[16:32:28]Ethne closes and locks the cabinet.

[16:33:00]Mallestai waits patiently, drumming her fingers on the side of her leg.

[16:33:20]Ethne writes the current date on the outermost layer of binding, signs, and cuts the sealing strings.

[16:33:37]Ethne places the deposition on Chiori's desk.

[16:33:55]Datina retrieves the documents and begins reviewing the information.

[16:34:27][Mallestai] says: As you will see, Kauri clearly states that is was her who assaulted Creel in order for him to be taken to her holding in Ironforge...

[16:35:24][Mallestai] says: ...also, in Creel's offical statement he says that the defendant used a spell called "Arcane Blast" in an attempt to strike him, but his demon took the blow.

[16:35:30][Mallestai] says: However.

[16:36:17][Mallestai] says: Arcane Blast does not traverse space, it strikes the target directly. This would imply, as my client as said before, that she had only intended to strike the demon and not the man himself.

[16:36:49]Datina looks up from the page. "Are you a mage, Madame?"

[16:36:59][Mallestai] says: Am I your honor?

[16:37:19]Aminella simply listens, her eyes aimed slightly up as she thinks

[16:37:39][Sirithil] says: If I may, your Honor, in addition to being my attorney she is also my bodyguard. She is quite familiar with my art. I'm also willing to prove the truth of her statement.

[16:37:50]Ethne ahems at Sirithil's speaking up.

[16:38:06][Mallestai] says: No, however my client is an Archmage and I take her word on these things very seriously. If it would please the court I am willing to sacrifice myself to take the blow described here so that its trajectory (or lack there of) may be displayed for the court.

[16:38:57][Mallestai] says: ...admittedly, Creel may have gotten the spell in question incorrect in his original statement, however how much more of the statement could he have mistook and construed?

[16:39:32]Datina 's brows raise slightly. "The courts do not accept defendants as reliable material witnesses due to their inherent position. A defendant, expert or no, could not be counted on to give an unbias opinion on their profession."

[16:39:51][Aminella] says: Your honor. In light of this evidence I would like to add 'aiding and abeiting' to the list of charges.

[16:40:36]Mallestai snaps her eyes between the two, "Your honor, you can witness it with your own eyes. Also, there are several other magi capable of colaborating this."

[16:40:56]Ethne continues writting this all down.

[16:41:36][Mallestai] says: ...also, the spell aside, it is clear in that deposition that it was Kuari who assaulted Creel...

[16:41:45][Datina] says: An expert witness is needed to give account on wether or not the magic was being used as you say. Also, I wish to point out something...

[16:42:18]Datina points to a line on the statement. "Aelannor Allastari did far worse damage to the man than Sirithil or I."

[16:42:46][Datina] says: Your witness is indicating that damage, however large or small, was done by your client to the victim.

[16:43:26][Mallestai] says: ...and where is he your honor? He was deemed not worthy to be pursed by the crown? Also, how is it that aiding and abeding charges be added to my client when the very criminals she has been accused of abedding are not being pursued by the Crown?

[16:43:37]Ethne ahems.

[16:44:13][Mallestai] says: ...as for what little damage my client may or may not have contributed, that is hardly reason to drag her name through the mud while other more severe participants walk freely through out the streets.

[16:44:29]Aminella looks to Mallestai, then to Datina

[16:44:35][Datina] says: I don't think you understand, Madame. So I'll try to outline this very carefully...

[16:46:27][Datina] says: Your client is a subject of the Crown. Furthermore, she is titled and a civil servant. Her behavior must be above reproach at all times. She is a symbol of her King and the nobility as a whole. She is a sworn magistrate and therefore should have acted by

[16:47:26][Datina] says: The laws laid down by our community. She should not have taken matters into her own hands and confronted the plaintiff directly. If this matter had been handled correctly by her in the first place, we would not be here. As much as I might enjoy doing so..

[16:47:45][Datina] says: You do not see me about the streets beating on thieves and murders.

[16:48:13][Mallestai] says: Very well. Then I would like to move that the charges against my client be dropped to petty assualt given the evidence presented.

[16:48:37][Aminella] says: If I may explain the charges being braught forth by the crown?

[16:48:38][Mallestai] says: It is clear that my client is not the one, title or not, who should be standing here today your honor.

[16:48:50]Aminella glances to Datina

[16:50:42][Aminella] says: It might help the defendant understand better the predicament her client is facing.

[16:50:46][Aminella] says: And how best to assist her.

[16:51:06]Mallestai snaps her eyes to the defense attorney, narrowing them.

[16:51:09][Datina] says: Of course. Let me define for you the charges...

[16:51:54][Aminella] says: Ah... if -I- may? Your honor? As with the new evidence. As well as the grounds by which the defence rests. There are a few... addendums to be made.

[16:52:11][Datina] says: Aggravated assault: the crime of physically attacking another person which results in serious bodily harm and/or is made with a deadly or dangerous weapon such as a gun, knife, sword, ax or blunt instrument. One moment, Ms. Bueller...

[16:52:51]Ethne looks at her own hand on the 'blunt instrument' part is said.

[16:52:56]Ethne continues writing.

[16:53:07]Aminella nods, and fiddles with her glasses

[16:54:11][Datina] says: Aiding and Abetting: Aiding and abetting applies to someone who assists in or facilitates the doing of a crime. Even if your client did not actually strike the plaintiff himself, she certainly helped Ms. Kauri and Mr. Allastarri. Who, by the way are both

[16:54:29][Datina] says: Both on your list of witnesses, yet you -dare- ask this court by they are not being charged.

[16:56:08][Mallestai] says: Is that all? Respectfully your honor, I know the law.

[16:56:28][Mallestai] says: ...and I know when it is being trampled and subjective.

[16:57:00]Ethne takes in a deep breath.

[16:57:23]Datina slowly arches an eyebrow at Mallestai. "Your words just now do not help you client's case. They will be taken into consideration during the trial. Aiding and abetting has been added to the list of charges."

[16:57:40]Datina slams down the gavel. "This court is adjurned."

[16:57:48]Mallestai narrows her eyes and storms out.

[16:57:53]Ethne makes sure to initial and date the additional charge.

[16:57:59]Aminella makes a popping noise with her lips. But nods

[16:58:21]Aminella jogs after Mallestai

[16:58:31]Mallestai leaves the party.

[17:00:50][Datina] says: Lady Sirithil...

[17:02:36]Sirithil sighs, and steps forward, rubbing her temples.

[17:04:32][Sirithil] says: Your honor, I want to deeply, and heartfeelingly apologize for the conduct of my attorney.

[17:04:59][Sirithil] says: She... can be very passionate. Which is a better trait in a bodyguard than a lawyer. If there is a fine or such to be paid for contempt of court, I will gladly pay it.

[17:05:34]Datina gestures to Ethne. "Sister Woodward, please release her ladyship's staff from the evidence locker."

[17:05:38]Ethne nods.

[17:06:18][Datina] says: There is no fine for her words, only the pentalty of displeasure from this court. By the by...

[17:06:54]Ethne opens a desk drawer and removes a receipt, it is sewn in a pack of four, each labeled ... one for the person receiving, one for the Court file, one for accusation counsel, one for defense counsel.

[17:07:17]Sirithil glances to Ethne for a moment, then focuses back on Chiori.

[17:07:20][Datina] says: Considering you are the one standing trial, I wish to commend you on your infinite patience. And your apology has been taken into accounted. If you could please advise your cousel to keep a cool head during the actual trial, it might go better for you.

[17:07:28]Aminella comes jogging back

[17:07:55]Datina pauses, looking over. "Ms. Bueller?"

[17:07:55][Sirithil] says: I will pass it on. If need be, I will replace my attorney or represent myself. I wouldn't stand for it in my courtroom, either, after all.

[17:08:01]Ethne writes in the description, naming Sirithil's Archmagus staff as being released from custody on today's date, and witnessed by Sr. Ethne Woodward, and H. L. Justice Chiori.

[17:08:22]Ethne takes anothey key, going to a different locked locker.

[17:08:23]Aminella leans down and rests her hands on her knees, raising a finger for Datina to wait while he catches her breath

[17:08:48][Datina] says: What is the matter?

[17:09:13]Aminella straitens up with a huff, and shakes out her hair

[17:09:14]Ethne unlocks, opens, and retrieves the staff, after she has put on warded gloves.

[17:09:29]Ethne closes the locker, and locks it behind her.

[17:09:39][Aminella] says: I wish to note that the prosecution is willing to offer a plea bargain.

[17:09:49][Datina] says: ...

[17:09:50]Sirithil glances up at Aminella.

[17:10:05][Aminella] says: For the aiding... if I can catch...one second.

[17:10:19]Sirithil gives her a bemused look. "Take your time."

[17:10:21]Aminella leans foward onto her knees again and continues to huff and puff

[17:10:38]Datina slowly leans back in the high backed chair, waiting for the young lady to catch her breath.

[17:10:40][Aminella] says: For a -guilty- plea on aiding and abeiting... if we drop... assault.

[17:10:59][Sirithil] says: Give me a moment.

[17:11:01][Aminella] says: As... after reviewing the file it seems the obvious outcome... of this. Here. Court.

[17:11:12]Aminella then simply returns to panting

[17:11:29]Sirithil draws out her gnomish device, pulling up the lawbook file, reviewing penalties for the various pertinent crimes.

[17:11:41]Datina looks to the blonde woman at her desk. "Were you aware of this bargain?"

[17:11:58][Aminella] says: I just offered it... to the elf... she wandered off.

[17:11:59][Sirithil] says: This is news to me, your honor. But not entirely unwelcome.

[17:12:10][Sirithil] says: Give me a moment...

[17:12:14]Ethne sits and copies the Evidence ID #, Case #, Docket #, Officer of confiscation to evidence, officer who presented for evidence, and the bottom half of the tag, which also has it.

[17:12:28]Ethne copies the information from the bottom half of the tag on all four receipt forms.

[17:12:39]Datina nods. "Lady Sirithil, I would consult with your attorney before making your statement on this."

[17:13:07]Sirithil nods. "I will do so."

[17:13:16][Sirithil] says: Consult with my attorney, I mean.

[17:14:25]Ethne finds a small board, on which she places the forms. "Lady Nightstone, your signature, please ... on the line for 'Person Taking Posession.'"

[17:18:27]Sirithil has gone offline.

[17:21:27][Sirithil] has come online.

[17:22:23]Sirithil accepts the board from Ethne, looking it over carefully. She withdraws from somewhere in her satchel a phoenix-feather quill, and signs her name with a flourish at the bottom.

[17:22:39]Sirithil then hands the board back and puts the quill away.

[17:22:40][Ethne] says: And the other three copies as well, procedure.

[17:22:51][Sirithil] says: Ah, of course.

[17:22:56]Ethne holds the board back out, flipping to the second of four copies on it. [17:23:02]Sirithil pulls out her quill again and signs those too.

[17:23:58]Ethne takes them back, and signs all four on the 'Court Officer' line, before handing it off to Chiori for "By Order of This Court, the item stated herein is released to ..."

[17:24:56]Datina places the documents in front of her and signs her name on each of the four copies before handing them back to Ethne.

[17:25:18]Aminella simply huffs, puffs, and wishes for chairs

[17:25:29]Ethne takes off a copy each, sliding one to Sirithil, one to Aminella, and keeping the others.

[17:25:45]Ethne then holds out Sirithil's staff, still wearing the warded gloves.

[17:26:02]Sirithil smiles, accepting the staff. "Thank you, Sister Woodward."

[17:26:25]Ethne lets go of the staff, and removes the warded gloves, to slip them back into a desk drawer.

[17:26:36][Sirithil] says: Your honor, if I may have a moment to talk to my attorney regarding the plea.

[17:26:48][Datina] says: The prosecution has offered a plea bargain. The judgement of guilty on the charge of aiding and abetting in exchange for the charge of aggravated assault being dismissed. Of course, your ladyship.

[17:26:51]Sirithil slings her staff carefully back into its place on her back.

[17:27:10]Sirithil leans in, whispering to Mally.

[17:28:34]Sirithil whispers back and forth!

[17:28:48]Ethne looks to see how far Chiori's water glass has been drained as she sips from her own.

[17:29:13]Mallestai nods quickly, "Very well."

[17:29:21]Datina hasn't touched the beverage.

[17:29:44]Mallestai stands quickly, "I will do my best."

[17:30:09][Datina] says: Will the prosecution also approach the bench.

[17:30:10][Mallestai] says: We would like to propose a counter proposal your honor.

[17:30:22]Ethne raises an eyebrow at this.

[17:30:38]Datina picks up her quill. "State your counter claim."

[17:30:52]Ethne moves to a new sheet of paper, ready to take this down ... bindingly if accepted.

[17:31:23][Mallestai] says: The defense would like to propose a plea of guilty without a finding be entered in my clients behalf. This would result in a minimal punishment and will not tarnish her record. I suggest this becasue

[17:31:59][Mallestai] says: Lady Nightstone as served this community well for a very, very long time and currently has no priors. This is her first time on this side of that bench your honor. Also,

[17:32:59]Aminella looks up, blearily, and wobbles to the bench

[17:33:07][Mallestai] says: her actions were preformed with the good will and wellbeing of a child in mind and did not have malintent. If, during the period of her guilty without a finding, she were to commit any crime (cival or otherwise) a plea of guilty would be immediately enter

[17:33:21][Mallestai] says: ed in her behalf in regards to these charges.

[17:34:07][Datina] says: How does the prosecution stand on this counter claim?

[17:35:08][Aminella] says: Considering...

[17:37:09]Aminella nods sharply

[17:37:14][Aminella] says: It's agreeable considering the circumstance.

[17:37:29][Datina] says: Very well. Therefore this court shall now pass judgement as follows:

[17:37:31]Ethne turns to Chiori, for the assent.

[17:37:34]Sirithil smiles, quite glad to have all this done with.

[17:37:57][Datina] says: On the charge of aggravated assault and battery; the charge is hereby dismissed.

[17:38:14]Ethne quickly writes this down on full letterhead.

[17:39:11]Mallestai nods quickly, listening.

[17:40:21][Datina] says: On the charge of aiding and abetting: The defendent is found guilty as charged, without findings. A period of no less than one year is put forward wherein if the defendent is found to be the aggressor or assistant to any action deemed unlawful by the Crow

[17:41:41][Datina] says: Crown she will immediately be found guilty of such crime, without prejudice, in addition to the crime of aiding and abetting.

[17:42:10]Mallestai nods quickly.

[17:42:30]Sirithil nods.

[17:43:15][Datina] says: Lady Sirithil, you are free to go. This court is now adjourned. All parties are excused.

[17:43:21]Ethne ahems.

[17:43:29]Sirithil smiles. "Thank you, your hon--" She glances over at Ethne.

[17:43:30]Mallestai nods once more and turns to Sirithil, hugging her tightly.

[17:43:35][Ethne] says: Please sign the master copy of the agreement before leaving.

[17:43:37]Sirithil grins, hugging Mally back.

[17:43:45]Ethne turns it over.

[17:43:47][Sirithil] says: Of course, of course.

[17:43:57]Sirithil picks up the parchment, carefully reading it over.

[17:43:58]Aminella takes a step back, and cleans off her glassses again

[17:44:09][Ethne] says: Do you give permission for this signature to be duplicated or can you wait to sign the copies?

[17:44:31][Sirithil] says: You can duplicate the signature for this sole and express purpose, yes.

[17:44:52]Ethne takes out a prefilled form, with her name on it. "Sign here, please, stating the authorization."

[17:45:15]Sirithil nods, looking over the agreement and the form, before out comes the quill again and she signs the master copy.

[17:45:47]Ethne holds the master out for the Crown's Counsel.

[17:45:56][Ethne] says: Counselor Beuller.

[17:46:02]Aminella moves up and nods

[17:46:07]Datina carefully sorts the papers in front of her and slips them into her leather case. She cleans the quill with a stained bit of cloth before placing it in the case as well.

[17:46:30]Sirithil offers Aminella the phoenix quill, in case she doesn't have one at hand.

[17:46:37]Ethne has plenty on her desk.

[17:46:44]Aminella reads the master copy quite carefully! Then takes the quill instintcually, signing her name

[17:47:51]Ethne takes back the master copy and begins copying the master plea agreement.

[17:48:04]Aminella nods and back away from the bench, a smile on her face

[17:49:07]Sirithil smiles as well, tucking the quill away.

[17:50:09]Ethne finishes the first of three necessary copies.

[17:51:43]Ethne finishes up with the second .... there are now two copies, one master.

[17:51:47]Datina stands up from teh desk, collecting the case. "Sister Woodward, please have those copies on my desk by the end of the night."

[17:51:55][Ethne] says: Yes, Your Ladyship.

[17:52:15]Ethne slides the fresh copies to Counselor Beuller's signature.

[17:52:59]Aminella clasps her hands behind her back and rocks back and forth on her feet

[17:53:17][Mallestai] says: May I be excused m'lady?

[17:53:32]Ethne finishes the third copy, and makes the duplicate copy for the crown.

[17:53:37]Datina nods at Mallestai. "You are free to go."

[17:53:38][Sirithil] says: Of course... I think we're basically done here. Don't forget your notes and stuff on the table.

[17:53:43][Mallestai] says: Thank you.

[17:53:51]Mallestai takes the notes and turns back to Sirithil.

[17:53:54]Mallestai bows before Sirithil.

[17:53:58][Mallestai] says: Take care m'lady.

[17:54:47]Datina removes her gloves from the desk drawer and slides them over her hands.

[17:55:41]Datina looks to Aminella. "You may go as well, Ms. Bueller."

[17:55:45]Ethne finishes the final copy.

[17:55:53][Ethne] says: The copies are ready for your signature, Ladyship.

[17:55:58][Sirithil] says: Ah, there we go.

[17:56:09]Aminella smiles at Datina.

[17:56:11][Aminella] says: Thank you.

[17:56:29]Aminella tilts foward in a bowish sort of manner. Then turns to depart [17:56:43]Datina holds out her hand for the papers.

[17:57:15]Ethne has made approximation of the signatures of Sirithil, under authorization (referenced on the side, and dated with her own signature) ... on all three of the added copies.

[17:57:26]Ethne places all four documents before Chiori.

[17:57:34][Sirithil] says: One of those is mine, yes?

[17:57:44]Aminella leaves the party.

[17:58:58]Datina places the paerwork in front of her, taking the quill from Ethne as well, and signs a very severe looking signature on each line of the forms.

[18:00:04]Datina hands the quill and papers back to Ethne.

[18:00:57]Ethne holds out the one marked "Defendant's copy" to Sirithil.

[18:02:11]Sirithil smiles, accepting the copy. "Thank you." She gives Chiori a slight bow. "I will take my leave, now. Thank you for, my attorney's opinions in passion notwithstanding, a fair hearing."

[18:02:18]Ethne finishes filing the various documents, before binding all the court copies together ....

[18:03:06]Ethne ties the bundle, wrapped in oilskin, with cord .... before reaching to the small double-boiler like holder for sealing wax (which has had a lit votive in there the entire time, really).

[18:03:21]Ethne pours the wax on the cord, sealing the entire docket.

[18:03:24]Sirithil turns to go.

[18:03:44][Ethne] says: Your ladyship's signet, please?

[18:03:48][Sirithil] says: Ah.

[18:04:10][Ethne] says: Errr.... Milady Chiori.

[18:04:15]Datina gazes at Sirithil with a very stoic, professional expression. "Light bless and keep you, Lady Sirithil."

[18:04:41][Sirithil] says: You as well, of course, both of you.

[18:05:42]Datina opens one of the desk drawers and takes a stick of red wax from a tray in there.

[18:06:18]Datina looks around for some sort of flame source.

[18:06:33]Ethne has a votive candle burning on her desk.

[18:07:29]Datina holds the tip of the stick over the flame, melting the wax.

[18:07:51]Datina presses a daub of the sealing wax onto the bottom of the document, near her signature.

[18:08:01]Ethne docket*

[18:08:41]Datina reaches up and removes a gold necklace, bearing a signet stamp in the shape of a hammer from around her neck.

[18:09:16]Datina presses the end of the miniature hammer into the rapidly cooling wax.

[18:10:40]Sirithil leaves the party.

[18:10:56]Datina pulls the signet away, revealing the impression left by the hammer. She pulls the neck back over her head and puts the unused wax back into the desk for the next court session.

18:12:03]Ethne turns over the sealed docket to Chiori.

[18:12:25][Ethne] says: Lux savle tu, Domina.

[18:13:41]Datina accepts the bundle of paperwork and places it in her leather carrying case. She nods at Ethne. "Gratias ago vos. Lux lucis beatus vos, Sister Woodward."

[18:14:49]Datina pinches the bridge of her nose. "I am headed to the office now. Thank you and dismissed."

[18:14:52]Ethne blows out the candle on her desk for the sealing wax, and packs up her scribe's caddy with her materials.