"Gentlemen, this is a court," Wallace's voice rose to an unnecessary boom over the relatively quiet great hall. "Sir Tremora, you will not only refrain from further conjecture you will refrain from presenting conjecture itself before the court. Sir Redwyne's death is not yet the subject of this investigation, and I understand it that particular situation is still being dealt with. Sir Thomas was detained during the time of his death, regardless." His agitation slowly subsided as he turned ever slightly to stare at Thomas. "And you, Sir Thomas, will refrain from placing yourself in harm's way as you are a crucial witness of the realm, of crimes committed by Arcartus. With respect to your reputation as a knight, I ask of you to consider the safety of our country before your personal honor." He sat back down, returning to the papers on the table for a moment as he formulated his closing statement. The five cards on the table caught his eye one last time, and he held one up as he leaned back. Maria Trinan, graduated Erschald Military Academy, Captain. No doubt, that was their specter Lexine. A thin smile crossed his lips and he stood back up. "This investigation has concluded hearing testimony. Our current findings are that the nation of Arcartus has conducted a deliberate military action within the borders of Keilaudrin that involved an attempt on our king's life. As acting regent, I am placing the capital guard on war footing and calling for continued investigation into the nature of scale of these attacks." He looked over the crowd, searching for some feeling among them. He doubted the people of Keilaudrin would take such news sitting down, now with what was tantamount to their rival on the continent painted as the villain here. He wouldn't start the fire himself, though, someone else would take care of that. His eyes clicked back over to Thomas and Jezin. He needed at least one of them, he decided then and there. "Sirs, you are released and this court will close its public session. Thank you for your cooperation." He smiled toothily to them, and then began to pack his things along with the rest of the court. They would soon depart from the great hall, searching for more suitable, closed places to compare interpretations of the notes.