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Message: <blockquote data-quote="InVinoVeritas" data-source="post: 4819866" data-attributes="member: 41485">The judge smiles widely. "Very good, it is wonderful to meet you all. Yes, we'll definitely have to go over the details of the case... I understand that the evidence is hard to come by." A younger woman appears in the doorway. "Lunch is served, your honor." <img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/29/51064674_5261cc3cf9.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> Lunch is served. Lord D'Marosso tosses a quick glance to Calahan and gathers up some documents on the table. "Thank you, Camilla! We'll discuss the particulars over lunch! Come!" A pair of double doors are opened, revealing a feast laid before everyone. <img src="http://www.digitizethis.com/travelogue/2004_pirates_feast/images/feast_table.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> The lunch is filled with many delectables. The tables are overflowing with fruit, meats, cheeses, and drinks. In the center of the table sits a chest.  "I've looked over some of the details so far, and the case looks difficult. The main source of evidence to date, Alek's manor, was burned to the ground by some killing machine. The most cooperative witness is the builder of that machine, presently in custody for multiple counts of murder, with a big grudge agianst him. He wants to kill the suspect. A good solicitor will bar him from even testifying. To be honest, your case is weak, almost too weak to go to trial. It could simply be the Strahd Street Irregulars. It could be his, er, 'pets' are the guilty ones, while Alek remains clean. And the accusations of a confessed killer? No, that is a simple brutality, a terrible weakness. No, I'm afraid that this case, as is, can only result in Alek's freedom." Lord D'Marosso stops and smiles. "However, you've already done plenty for the city. So, I'm willing to share something with you. Something that not even your boss could handle. But if you've the stomach for it, you'll have what you want." Gustav goes over to the chest, and opens it. Inside, there is a large quantity of ice, and four eels. <img src="http://www.realclearsports.com/blog/eel.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> The contents of the chest. "These are Saragossan delicacies, designed to be eaten still alive. I will grant a boon to whomever is willing to enjoy an eel. I have a lot of connections in the city. You could ask for a personal insight, some item of value, an unfortunate event, what you ask for is up to you." [sblock=credits]Photos from <a href="http://www.digitizethis.com/travelogue/2004_pirates_feast/index.html" target="_blank">Marlene Bruce</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gustavog/51064674/" target="_blank">GustavoG</a>, and <a href="http://www.realclearsports.com/blog/2008/11/channing-frye-finding-ways-to-contribute.html" target="_blank">RealClearSports</a>.[/sblock]</blockquote>

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