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<blockquote data-quote="BSF" data-source="post: 1666910" data-attributes="member: 13098">(OOC:&nbsp; Just for clarification, Announcements &amp; Proclomations lasts until well into the evening hours.&nbsp; As well, there is quite a bit that Lord Tannerson will discuss with the other notables before he will be leaving the green.&nbsp; I am assuming that Keldorn is waiting for Lord Tannerson to be available rather than charging up and demanding to speak.)Lord Tannerson looks Keldorn over with a critical eye for a minute or two before speaking.&nbsp; &quot;This is not an issue we can address until after the Festival has ended.&nbsp; I will think on the matter and we will discuss it mid-morning four days from now.&nbsp; I will expect you at the Manor at that time.&quot;~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Scene:&nbsp; Four days later, two days after the end of the Festival.&nbsp; Lord Tannerson's Manor.&nbsp; Li has been summoned.&nbsp; Keldorn and Li are directed to a small sitting room where Lord Tannerson awaits them.&nbsp; On seeing the two men, Lord Tannerson smiles at Li and greets the two of them.&quot;Good day Li, thank you for joining me this morning.&nbsp; Please, have a seat.&quot;&nbsp; Lord Tannerson gestures to a small table with comfortable looking chairs around it.&nbsp; &quot;Keldron, relax and sit as well.&quot;&nbsp; Lord Tannerson sits down.After everyone is comfortable, one of the servants enters with a teapot and tea cups.&nbsp; He pours tea for everyone before exiting.&nbsp; Lord Tannerson sips from the tea and then begins speaking.&quot;Li, Keldorn has asked to be removed from the group.&nbsp; He has also asked to serve me while fighting the giants with the Thurgon.&nbsp; For anyone in my employ, this would not be a problem.&nbsp; However, Keldorn's circumstances create a particular challenge that needs to be overcome.&quot;Lord Tannerson looks at Keldorn.&nbsp;&quot;As you have guessed, I will not send somebody that is a criminal to help the Thurgon.&nbsp; To send a criminal would be insulting.&nbsp; The Thurgon do not often request assistance.&nbsp; That they have asked for help indicates that the giants are beginning a major campaign.&nbsp; There are several people here in Greerson that will be undertaking the journey into the mountains.&nbsp; I would go myself if I were younger and did not have responsibilities here.&nbsp; If it were solely in my power, I would allow you to volunteer.&nbsp; But, it is not solely in my power.&nbsp; As well, I have some concerns on your mental state.You refer to yourself as a criminal worthy of nothing more than death.&nbsp; It sounds almost as if you seek death.&nbsp; This concerns me since it may mean you have a death wish.&nbsp; If that is the case, then I cannot allow you to journey north.&nbsp; The common strength that the humans in the mountains, the Durgon, the Thurgon and the people of Greerson hold is that we all work together.&nbsp; Our strength is not in individuals, though individuals are very important.&nbsp; Still, in open conflict, each combatant will support those around them.&nbsp; Somebody with a death wish will take unnecessary chances and risk the safety of those around them.&nbsp; I will not allow that to happen.&nbsp; So, I need to know if you can work in a combat unit.&nbsp; I need to know if you can follow orders.&nbsp; These are important things because they help assure the survival of everyone fighting.&nbsp; Think on this for a few moments.&quot;Lord Tannerson looks at Li.&quot;Li Xian Gao, I need your assessment of Keldorn's ability to follow orders and work with a team.&nbsp; I also need your assessment on his moral character.&nbsp; If I allow Keldorn to volunteer to help the Thurgon, I need to convince Madame Grulzak that his sentence has been adequately served.&nbsp; I believe this will be a tough arguement to make, but I do not see his behavior in the same context as you do.&nbsp; Can Keldorn be trusted in the same way that any other productive citizen of Greerson is?&nbsp; In your opinion, should his sentence be commuted?&quot;Lord Tannerson sips his tea again.&nbsp; &quot;Madame Grulzak will be arriving in a half hour.&nbsp; She and I will speak together for a while and I may summon the two of you if she agrees to hear the arguments for commuting Keldorn's sentence.&nbsp; But, this will not even be an issue if Keldorn is not suitable for integration with a combat unit.&nbsp; Keldorn, what is your answer?&nbsp; Can you function as part of a unit in combat?&nbsp; Or, are you just fulfilling a perverse wish for a glorious death?&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BSF, post: 1666910, member: 13098"] [i](OOC: Just for clarification, Announcements & Proclomations lasts until well into the evening hours. As well, there is quite a bit that Lord Tannerson will discuss with the other notables before he will be leaving the green. I am assuming that Keldorn is waiting for Lord Tannerson to be available rather than charging up and demanding to speak.)[/i] Lord Tannerson looks Keldorn over with a critical eye for a minute or two before speaking. "This is not an issue we can address until after the Festival has ended. I will think on the matter and we will discuss it mid-morning four days from now. I will expect you at the Manor at that time." ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Scene: Four days later, two days after the end of the Festival. Lord Tannerson's Manor. Li has been summoned. Keldorn and Li are directed to a small sitting room where Lord Tannerson awaits them. On seeing the two men, Lord Tannerson smiles at Li and greets the two of them. "Good day Li, thank you for joining me this morning. Please, have a seat." Lord Tannerson gestures to a small table with comfortable looking chairs around it. "Keldron, relax and sit as well." Lord Tannerson sits down. After everyone is comfortable, one of the servants enters with a teapot and tea cups. He pours tea for everyone before exiting. Lord Tannerson sips from the tea and then begins speaking. "Li, Keldorn has asked to be removed from the group. He has also asked to serve me while fighting the giants with the Thurgon. For anyone in my employ, this would not be a problem. However, Keldorn's circumstances create a particular challenge that needs to be overcome." Lord Tannerson looks at Keldorn. "As you have guessed, I will not send somebody that is a criminal to help the Thurgon. To send a criminal would be insulting. The Thurgon do not often request assistance. That they have asked for help indicates that the giants are beginning a major campaign. There are several people here in Greerson that will be undertaking the journey into the mountains. I would go myself if I were younger and did not have responsibilities here. If it were solely in my power, I would allow you to volunteer. But, it is not solely in my power. As well, I have some concerns on your mental state. You refer to yourself as a criminal worthy of nothing more than death. It sounds almost as if you seek death. This concerns me since it may mean you have a death wish. If that is the case, then I cannot allow you to journey north. The common strength that the humans in the mountains, the Durgon, the Thurgon and the people of Greerson hold is that we all work together. Our strength is not in individuals, though individuals are very important. Still, in open conflict, each combatant will support those around them. Somebody with a death wish will take unnecessary chances and risk the safety of those around them. I will not allow that to happen. So, I need to know if you can work in a combat unit. I need to know if you can follow orders. These are important things because they help assure the survival of everyone fighting. Think on this for a few moments." Lord Tannerson looks at Li. "Li Xian Gao, I need your assessment of Keldorn's ability to follow orders and work with a team. I also need your assessment on his moral character. If I allow Keldorn to volunteer to help the Thurgon, I need to convince Madame Grulzak that his sentence has been adequately served. I believe this will be a tough arguement to make, but I do not see his behavior in the same context as you do. Can Keldorn be trusted in the same way that any other productive citizen of Greerson is? In your opinion, should his sentence be commuted?" Lord Tannerson sips his tea again. "Madame Grulzak will be arriving in a half hour. She and I will speak together for a while and I may summon the two of you if she agrees to hear the arguments for commuting Keldorn's sentence. But, this will not even be an issue if Keldorn is not suitable for integration with a combat unit. Keldorn, what is your answer? Can you function as part of a unit in combat? Or, are you just fulfilling a perverse wish for a glorious death?" [/QUOTE]

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