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<blockquote data-quote="spyscribe" data-source="post: 863779" data-attributes="member: 5808"><p><strong>Part the Very Fourth</strong></p><p><em>In which: Anvil fires the forge of Justice</em></p><p></p><p> "You have proof then that these two are indeed the culprits?" Anvil asks.</p><p></p><p> "We do. They were found with the stolen item in their possession."</p><p></p><p> "But we didn’t--" the large lad begins. This time Anvil cuts him off.</p><p></p><p> "What led you to search them for it?"</p><p></p><p> "I did," Desalle replies. "I have certain… gifts of an arcane nature. I can pinpoint the location of missing objects. And my abilities led me straight to them."</p><p></p><p> Anvil turns his attention to the accused. "Well, then. What say you in this matter?"</p><p></p><p> The lad blurts out "We didn’t do it!"</p><p></p><p> "Then how do you account for the presence of the stolen item among your things?"</p><p></p><p> "There was this guy who was going to show us to an Inn. He must have put it there."</p><p></p><p> Desalle laughs aloud. "Is that the best they have to offer?"</p><p></p><p> Anvil turns a stern glare on the lad. "Why would this man seek to do such a thing?" he asks. </p><p></p><p> "I don’t know. You’d have to find him and ask," the lad shoots back.</p><p></p><p> And the elf-woman speaks up. "Justicar. Though I am not familiar with the… ways of your people, I would simply like to note that these crimes were committed last night. We have only just arrived in the city today."</p><p></p><p> "Can you corroborate this claim?" Anvil demands. </p><p></p><p> "We cannot, but perhaps the guards at the Gate who saw us enter can," she replies.</p><p></p><p> "Excellent. You," Anvil says, abruptly pointing at a Watchman, "go to the Gates and bring me anyone who can corroborate this story. Wild elves do not often enter the city." </p><p></p><p>The bewildered Watchman blinks at Anvil. "Uhh, I’m under orders to—"</p><p></p><p>"Kettenk’s Justice demands it," Anvil says, in a tone that brooks no argument. The Watchman runs off.</p><p></p><p>A short time later, the Watchman returns with one of the Gate Guards in tow. The Gate guard looks at the elf-woman and her large companion and nods. "Yeah, that’s them. Saw ‘em comin’ in this mornin’, I did. They was gawkin’ at everythin’ ‘round ‘em."</p><p></p><p>The large lad sighs, visibly relieved. Desalle glowers, not at all pleased with the direction Justice has taken. "Justicar, this is ridiculous. If they did not take the statue, they are clearly in collusion with those who did. Who would give away stolen goods to unsuspecting strangers? I demand that justice be carried out upon these two."</p><p></p><p>"And so it shall be," Anvil responds.</p><p></p><p>"Then you will give them to my custody at once."</p><p></p><p>"I shall not. I am not yet convinced that that is Justice."</p><p></p><p>"But Justicar—" </p><p></p><p>"Unless," Anvil continues, matter-of-factly, "you feel you are more qualified to mete out Justice than I?"</p><p></p><p>Desalle’s eyes flash, but he knows better than to push his luck. He backs down. Anvil continues. "Clearly this matter is not as simple as it may seem. These two prisoners shall be turned over to my custody. They shall be brought to the Temple of Justice, where we shall attempt to unravel the truth of this matter."</p><p></p><p>"I protest!" Desalle exclaims.</p><p></p><p>Anvil shrugs. "All right."</p><p></p><p>Desalle stares at him, but Anvil has nothing more to say. Then Desalle throws back his shoulders. "My Lord shall hear of this," he says, and stalks away. Anvil turns to his two prisoners.</p><p></p><p>"You two shall come with me to pursue this matter. What are your names?"</p><p></p><p>To be continued…</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spyscribe, post: 863779, member: 5808"] [b]Part the Very Fourth[/b] [I]In which: Anvil fires the forge of Justice[/I] "You have proof then that these two are indeed the culprits?" Anvil asks. "We do. They were found with the stolen item in their possession." "But we didn’t--" the large lad begins. This time Anvil cuts him off. "What led you to search them for it?" "I did," Desalle replies. "I have certain… gifts of an arcane nature. I can pinpoint the location of missing objects. And my abilities led me straight to them." Anvil turns his attention to the accused. "Well, then. What say you in this matter?" The lad blurts out "We didn’t do it!" "Then how do you account for the presence of the stolen item among your things?" "There was this guy who was going to show us to an Inn. He must have put it there." Desalle laughs aloud. "Is that the best they have to offer?" Anvil turns a stern glare on the lad. "Why would this man seek to do such a thing?" he asks. "I don’t know. You’d have to find him and ask," the lad shoots back. And the elf-woman speaks up. "Justicar. Though I am not familiar with the… ways of your people, I would simply like to note that these crimes were committed last night. We have only just arrived in the city today." "Can you corroborate this claim?" Anvil demands. "We cannot, but perhaps the guards at the Gate who saw us enter can," she replies. "Excellent. You," Anvil says, abruptly pointing at a Watchman, "go to the Gates and bring me anyone who can corroborate this story. Wild elves do not often enter the city." The bewildered Watchman blinks at Anvil. "Uhh, I’m under orders to—" "Kettenk’s Justice demands it," Anvil says, in a tone that brooks no argument. The Watchman runs off. A short time later, the Watchman returns with one of the Gate Guards in tow. The Gate guard looks at the elf-woman and her large companion and nods. "Yeah, that’s them. Saw ‘em comin’ in this mornin’, I did. They was gawkin’ at everythin’ ‘round ‘em." The large lad sighs, visibly relieved. Desalle glowers, not at all pleased with the direction Justice has taken. "Justicar, this is ridiculous. If they did not take the statue, they are clearly in collusion with those who did. Who would give away stolen goods to unsuspecting strangers? I demand that justice be carried out upon these two." "And so it shall be," Anvil responds. "Then you will give them to my custody at once." "I shall not. I am not yet convinced that that is Justice." "But Justicar—" "Unless," Anvil continues, matter-of-factly, "you feel you are more qualified to mete out Justice than I?" Desalle’s eyes flash, but he knows better than to push his luck. He backs down. Anvil continues. "Clearly this matter is not as simple as it may seem. These two prisoners shall be turned over to my custody. They shall be brought to the Temple of Justice, where we shall attempt to unravel the truth of this matter." "I protest!" Desalle exclaims. Anvil shrugs. "All right." Desalle stares at him, but Anvil has nothing more to say. Then Desalle throws back his shoulders. "My Lord shall hear of this," he says, and stalks away. Anvil turns to his two prisoners. "You two shall come with me to pursue this matter. What are your names?" To be continued… [/QUOTE]
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