I think it would be appropriate for Satori to respond before Ssarak.
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This was it. The crowd was standing outside the ropes, talking amongst themselves as they waited. The witnesses and others who would be testifying were gathered, all awaiting this trial that would, hopefully, provide an ending to this sordid affair. They had several tables and chairs set up, mostly for the benefit of Najirra, as he likely would not want or be able to stand for such an extended period. A few of the others, had already taken their seats, but Meesei remained standing for the moment, as she needed to calm the crowd to begin the trial.
Taking the staff Darahil had enchanted, Meesei stood in the center of the room, between the three tables. She needed only to strike it twice against the ground to grab the attention of the crowd, who had been waiting anxiously for this moment for days. "I regret that we all have to be here today, deciding the guilt of one who has been accused of a most terrible crime. The judge for this trial was selected before any accusation of guilt was made, and it is my hope that you will recognize him as one capable of fairly adjudicating this trial."
As she finished speaking, Meesei motioned to one of the entrances, which had been blocked off from most of the crowd. Najirra emerged from the door, with his daughters to help him move around, though they were dismissed once they had helped him into his chair. Meesei was not sure of what kind of reaction to expect from the crowd upon seeing him. From what she understood, this was likely the first time many of them had even seen him outside his room. But, she did not doubt that he was the best choice for this position. He had no aspirations for power, no special loyalty to any particular lieutenant, and no grudge against any of them as well. Out of everyone in the clan, he was the least likely to be influenced by any outside pressure. Given hid advanced age, even threatening him with death was not likely to be effective. Before taking her seat, Meesei gave the staff to Najirra, as he was now in charge of the trial.
Taking the staff Darahil had enchanted, Meesei stood in the center of the room, between the three tables. She needed only to strike it twice against the ground to grab the attention of the crowd, who had been waiting anxiously for this moment for days. "I regret that we all have to be here today, deciding the guilt of one who has been accused of a most terrible crime. The judge for this trial was selected before any accusation of guilt was made, and it is my hope that you will recognize him as one capable of fairly adjudicating this trial."
As she finished speaking, Meesei motioned to one of the entrances, which had been blocked off from most of the crowd. Najirra emerged from the door, with his daughters to help him move around, though they were dismissed once they had helped him into his chair. Meesei was not sure of what kind of reaction to expect from the crowd upon seeing him. From what she understood, this was likely the first time many of them had even seen him outside his room. But, she did not doubt that he was the best choice for this position. He had no aspirations for power, no special loyalty to any particular lieutenant, and no grudge against any of them as well. Out of everyone in the clan, he was the least likely to be influenced by any outside pressure. Given hid advanced age, even threatening him with death was not likely to be effective. Before taking her seat, Meesei gave the staff to Najirra, as he was now in charge of the trial.
Ssarak Dyreackthanose
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Just as he finished speaking, Ssarak noticed someone leaving Lucilia's office, who, under closer inspection, ended up being none other than Satori. Were it not for the gravity of the situation, he might have chuckled. It would be foolish of him to think that something as serious as abuse of power by a member of the staff would remain hidden from her, of all people. One of her primary duties at the college was to maintain its security against threats from within. Of course, he could not be certain that Satori had been speaking to Lucilia about Lyn. All he really knew for certain was that she had been in a meeting with Lucilia, but given the timing of it, he had his suspicions.
"Hmm, I suspect she may already be aware. I suppose we shall see." Ssarak commented to Meirin. As Satori was walking through the hall, Ssarak made eye contact with her and approached, obviously intending to speak with her.
"Greetings." He said, though his expression quickly became notably severe as his head lowered somewhat. He did not bother to open with an explanation, since it was, in all likelihood, unecessary. He knew Satori was always scanning the minds of others, particularly those without wards, in the same of the college's security. She would know his question, if not from his thoughts, from Meirin's. "So, what is your opinion on this situation? Will you bring this to Khan, or one of the others?"
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Just as he finished speaking, Ssarak noticed someone leaving Lucilia's office, who, under closer inspection, ended up being none other than Satori. Were it not for the gravity of the situation, he might have chuckled. It would be foolish of him to think that something as serious as abuse of power by a member of the staff would remain hidden from her, of all people. One of her primary duties at the college was to maintain its security against threats from within. Of course, he could not be certain that Satori had been speaking to Lucilia about Lyn. All he really knew for certain was that she had been in a meeting with Lucilia, but given the timing of it, he had his suspicions.
"Hmm, I suspect she may already be aware. I suppose we shall see." Ssarak commented to Meirin. As Satori was walking through the hall, Ssarak made eye contact with her and approached, obviously intending to speak with her.
"Greetings." He said, though his expression quickly became notably severe as his head lowered somewhat. He did not bother to open with an explanation, since it was, in all likelihood, unecessary. He knew Satori was always scanning the minds of others, particularly those without wards, in the same of the college's security. She would know his question, if not from his thoughts, from Meirin's. "So, what is your opinion on this situation? Will you bring this to Khan, or one of the others?"
They should just get Lidda or another vitamancer to grow him a new hand. From all I know of vitamancy, it should be well-within their capabilities. Might take time and effort, but I assume the more experienced vitamancers in the college deal with the more major wounds.
@baskets, since it has been a while since the last post, do you want to have your character fly us down to the planet? I wouldn't want to skip past your character's main purpose for being there, but I would like to get this active again.
Ssarak Dyreackthanose
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Ssarak nodded, relieved that Meirin was starting to abandon the idea of violence. They were novices in magic, and though both of them had considerable martial training, the sheer power of magic could easily overshadow even the most skilled weapon master. But, even as novices, in both skill and authority in the college, they were not powerless. The right words to the right people could bring down some form of attention onto Lucilia.
"Hmm, you may have a point. I do not think she could do anything to stop us from implicating her if we confronted her first, but it may be safer to speak to another on the matter beforehand. You are correct that Satori could prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we are not lying. We might be able to convince her to go to Khan with that proof, and from there, well, it would be up to him on how to respond. I do not know what punishment they will give to her, especially during these times. Even if they just start to watch Lucilia more closely and be more critical of her choices...it will have to be enough. As long as she can do nothing like this again, that is all that matters." He responded, though after a few moments, he let out a sigh and looked in the direction of Lucilia's office.
"But...we still need to give this report. The knowledge we gained on this mission could save lives, and Lucilia is the person to give it to. We do not have to say anything about Lyn right now. I know it will be...frustrating to speak to her at the moment, but the information we have is for the benefit of the college, not Lucilia." Ssarak added.
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Ssarak nodded, relieved that Meirin was starting to abandon the idea of violence. They were novices in magic, and though both of them had considerable martial training, the sheer power of magic could easily overshadow even the most skilled weapon master. But, even as novices, in both skill and authority in the college, they were not powerless. The right words to the right people could bring down some form of attention onto Lucilia.
"Hmm, you may have a point. I do not think she could do anything to stop us from implicating her if we confronted her first, but it may be safer to speak to another on the matter beforehand. You are correct that Satori could prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we are not lying. We might be able to convince her to go to Khan with that proof, and from there, well, it would be up to him on how to respond. I do not know what punishment they will give to her, especially during these times. Even if they just start to watch Lucilia more closely and be more critical of her choices...it will have to be enough. As long as she can do nothing like this again, that is all that matters." He responded, though after a few moments, he let out a sigh and looked in the direction of Lucilia's office.
"But...we still need to give this report. The knowledge we gained on this mission could save lives, and Lucilia is the person to give it to. We do not have to say anything about Lyn right now. I know it will be...frustrating to speak to her at the moment, but the information we have is for the benefit of the college, not Lucilia." Ssarak added.
Ssarak Dyreackthanose
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Ssarak gave a slight huff as he nodded in agreement. Alaira's actions had been foolish, and close to deadly to them, but she was not, nor had she ever been to his knowledge, in a position of power or leadership. It made sense to him how she could lack judgment, but for Lucilia, she was in a position of authority at the college. She was meant to be a leader, and he could not fathom how she could have such authority and still be willing to send a toddler on a dangerous mission for seemingly no purpose.
"I could not agree more. Alaira lacks judgment when working with a team, but Lucilia, she is meant to be a leader here. Her motivation for hiding Lyn in that carriage must have either been terribly foolish or...even intentionally malicious. I am not certain which would be worse, given her position here. But..." Ssarak began as he took a few steps in front of her and placed his hand on her shoulder, stopping them in the middle of the hall. Now that they were in the college, he no longer needed to wear his helmet, leaving his concerned expression plainly visible. "I know you Meirin. I can hear it in your voice; see it in your eyes. You are angry. Righteously angry. But as much as I hate to say it, we have to accept our limitations. Lucilia, as foolish as her past decisions might have been, is a master of herbamancy. That is not a power to be taken lightly. She could kill both of us. Easily. Not to mention the college's rules against violence. We will not let her get away with this, but we have to find another way to do it. Certainly, we should still confront her about it, but please, stay your blade. I do not wish to see you harmed."
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Ssarak gave a slight huff as he nodded in agreement. Alaira's actions had been foolish, and close to deadly to them, but she was not, nor had she ever been to his knowledge, in a position of power or leadership. It made sense to him how she could lack judgment, but for Lucilia, she was in a position of authority at the college. She was meant to be a leader, and he could not fathom how she could have such authority and still be willing to send a toddler on a dangerous mission for seemingly no purpose.
"I could not agree more. Alaira lacks judgment when working with a team, but Lucilia, she is meant to be a leader here. Her motivation for hiding Lyn in that carriage must have either been terribly foolish or...even intentionally malicious. I am not certain which would be worse, given her position here. But..." Ssarak began as he took a few steps in front of her and placed his hand on her shoulder, stopping them in the middle of the hall. Now that they were in the college, he no longer needed to wear his helmet, leaving his concerned expression plainly visible. "I know you Meirin. I can hear it in your voice; see it in your eyes. You are angry. Righteously angry. But as much as I hate to say it, we have to accept our limitations. Lucilia, as foolish as her past decisions might have been, is a master of herbamancy. That is not a power to be taken lightly. She could kill both of us. Easily. Not to mention the college's rules against violence. We will not let her get away with this, but we have to find another way to do it. Certainly, we should still confront her about it, but please, stay your blade. I do not wish to see you harmed."
Ssarak Dyreackthanose
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Mercifully, the journey back to the college had been quick and uneventful, but now they had to contend with giving their report of the mission. Alaira had gone to take Lyn to her parents, and Ssarak was not sure where Darius had gone, which left himself and Meirin to report to Lucilia on the events which had occurred. Ssarak had the evidence they had gathered in his pack, apart from the encrypted journal which he was holding in his hands. Some of it could be understood, but most of it was encrypted and would take time to decipher. Still, there was a good chance it contained evidence, and he was certain the college could make use of it.
For the moment, Ssarak and Meirin were down the hall from Lucilia's office. Since they were giving the report, and it was not entirely good news, they needed to make sure they were in agreement on what to say. "I do not imagine this meeting will be...comfortable. The mission, I would not call it a failure. The evidence we have recovered sheds some light onto the nature of these attacks, and this encrypted journal may contain yet more information. We did reach Hysteria safely with the caravan master, and more cargo than we started with, but we both know the mission did not go nearly as well as those facts would imply. I do not like to do anything that would cast blame upon an ally as opposed to myself, but in this case, it could be dangerous not to warn her about Alaira. Her actions put us in danger on multiple occasions, and she may well cause someone's death in the future. Perhaps there is hope for her; perhaps she can be taught judgment, but in her current state, I would not desire to be placed on a mission with her again. What do you think? How...harsh should we be?"
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Mercifully, the journey back to the college had been quick and uneventful, but now they had to contend with giving their report of the mission. Alaira had gone to take Lyn to her parents, and Ssarak was not sure where Darius had gone, which left himself and Meirin to report to Lucilia on the events which had occurred. Ssarak had the evidence they had gathered in his pack, apart from the encrypted journal which he was holding in his hands. Some of it could be understood, but most of it was encrypted and would take time to decipher. Still, there was a good chance it contained evidence, and he was certain the college could make use of it.
For the moment, Ssarak and Meirin were down the hall from Lucilia's office. Since they were giving the report, and it was not entirely good news, they needed to make sure they were in agreement on what to say. "I do not imagine this meeting will be...comfortable. The mission, I would not call it a failure. The evidence we have recovered sheds some light onto the nature of these attacks, and this encrypted journal may contain yet more information. We did reach Hysteria safely with the caravan master, and more cargo than we started with, but we both know the mission did not go nearly as well as those facts would imply. I do not like to do anything that would cast blame upon an ally as opposed to myself, but in this case, it could be dangerous not to warn her about Alaira. Her actions put us in danger on multiple occasions, and she may well cause someone's death in the future. Perhaps there is hope for her; perhaps she can be taught judgment, but in her current state, I would not desire to be placed on a mission with her again. What do you think? How...harsh should we be?"
If you're unable to do a collab, we can do normal posts, though I imagine it will be a lot of back and forth conversation. I just needed to know if Meirin was joining in the debriefing. I was just about to head to bed, but I'll make a post in the morning. If you feel like writing something now. I assume Ssarak and Mei would be talking to each other before going to meet Lucilia to figure out what they're going to say. That would also give a chance for the meeting with Grey to conclude.
Hey Ryo, do you intend to have Meirin join in the debriefing with Lucilia? Ssarak would probably want at least one other person with him, considering his report on Alaira isn't necessarily kind. We could collab it.
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