2008-09-12 - LORO V. SING

Somber and cold, this large chamber is ringed about three of its sides with simple, blue cushioned benches descending to stage-like floor at to the north. Here, two long desks: one of polished black plasteel, the other of white, sit humbly before the imposing edifice of the Podium. Standing four meters tall over the desks and benches, more than likely the highest seat on Coruscant, the Podium is constructed of simple silver durasteel, polished and glimmering even in the subtle lighting of the Courtroom. Behind, like a simple downward strok of paint, hangs a blue flag bearing the Seal of Republic Law.
The chamber's roof is pointed, and on all sides for the north it is flanked by an army of columns. To the south there is no wall, and a walkway leads through the columnade into the Palace Gardens that share this Eastern Summit.
The female known as Nashtah Sing is brought into the courtroom to be tried by James Loro..
Wist is just there to make sure the evil villain doesn't escape and kill a bus of children for no reason.
Zamir is just sitting at a bench in the back of the courtroom, reading news on the datapad. He's armored, for once.
James Loro walks into the court room and moves toward the podium to read the list of charges.
Erdal is at the area in his full red guard armor
Erdal walks to Tuil and gives a polite nod to him, "Master Tuil, I am happy to see you are here and well." he says politely to him, "How have you been?"
Sitting in the back of the courtroom amongst others is a red headed female with dirty white robes. Jana has in her hands a sheet of paper which is crumpled with carry and much reading. Looking it over with her eyes, it gets put into a pocket and attention recenters upon the others present.
Nashtah is placed in the accused section in the front. Her facial expression is calm for now and her eyes merely takes in the courtroom and looks up to the judge awaiting this this to start...
Draven slips into the courtroom and quietly seeks out a seat. Draven searches the room for a moment for familiar faces. But most importantly he is here to find out what happened, and shed light onto this situation, if called on.
Wist looks affronted as Erdal approaches his master. He turns his head toward the others as they enter, but then he slides his hands down to his waist, and waits.
From the Open Columnade, the associate justices trudge in. They are ancient. They are downright creepy. They are Palpatine's appointments to a man. A discreet distance behind is Bail Organa, the newly minted Supreme Justice. The associates take their places to either side of Bail's. Bail himself pauses a moment to look out at those assembed and then settles in.
"The Supreme Court of the Republic is now in session. Protonomy will commence. Legal counsel will come forward and present themselves please."
Tuil nods to Erdal in greeting as he digs into his robe and pulls out his pipe and a pouch of exotic leaves. He starts to go to work and is about to answer when the court opens.
Zamir seems oblivious to who joins the court, instead making selections in his datapad quietly. He looks up, and listens to Bail before returning his attention to the device.
A Young male stands up in a suit and look quite inexperienced in law. He looks to the judge and speaks out with a slight accent "I am Jason Boss, defence attorney for the bounty hunter, Nashtah Sing"
A middle-aged man it a suit with a scar down one cheek srands and turns slightly towards the Judge, "I am Richard Kreers, prosecuter in this case."
Bail nods and replies with casual disdain. "Very well. Is the appointed third-party ready to give evidence regarding this case?"
Jason Boss, who is still standing, asks "What evidence is there against my client?"
Wist steps forward, "Your honor, may I beg the court's indulgence to speak at this time before the official assignment of evidence gatherer is made?"
Bail glances to both sides. Unspoken communication passes between the Supreme Justice and his associates. "Very well. If there are no objections from either counsel, we will dispense with an actual appointment, this time, and decide if your evidence merits inclusion. Proceed."
Wist looks to the two counsel before proceeding.
Richard says "I have no objections"
Jason Boss "I wish to hold my objection at this time to hear his address"
Draven watches silently, raising a brow, clearly intrigued.
Wist smiles slightly and gives a little bow, "It is merely my testimony as a Jedi that I wish to enter into evidence at this time. For the accused's crime against me began outside Republic Space, on Paxo, to be precise. I attempted to bring a known criminal into the custody of the Jedi Order when it turned into a contest of combat. As I defended myself and attempted to subdue the criminal, Nashtah Sing attempted to kill me with a sniper rifle bolt. Shot from her sniper rifle. I escaped and managed to track her down to Coruscant where I confronted her and attempted, again, to take her into custody. Fighting broke out, and though I was able to disable her, she was able to escape custody a few days later. The last incident in which I confronted her was on Alderaan, where I waited near her ship in the private palace spaceport and placed her under arrest again. This time, however, she fought to freedom and as I was attacked by two criminals, I was unable to apprehend her. And to please the court, my rank is that of Admiral of the Bothan Naval Forces."
Bail nods. "Very well. Counsels, do either of you object to this testimony?"
Nashtah signals her lawyer and Jason Boss speaks "I object to these claims your honor and to the fact this jedi, who is still a jedi padawan and not full fledge jedi yet wishes to use his statuses to backup false statements that are filled with half-truths.."
Bail replies in a bored tone. "Noted. Does the plaintiff object in any way?"
Draven turns slightly, angling his head toward the back of hte court and toward the white robed woman. Silently he gives an over exaggerated shake of his head and frowns.
Richard turns toward the Judge, " No. And in response to my opponent's objection if I may...
Zamir taps his chin and sets the device hew as using aside, this time watching the proceedings intently. He comments something to a middle-class bureacrat who sits besides him.
Tuil listens to the testimony, but makes no effort to take part. The Jedi has his pipe lit now and is puffing merrily as he watches and listens.
Jana, still in the back, pulls out a small sheet of crumpled paper from her pocket and makes a few notations on it with a produced pen. After looking over the notes, attention returns to the case.
Bail holds up his hand but relents. "Plaintiff, do you have something to say about the objection?"
nods and begins to speak "Mr. Wist is still a Jedi in good standing regardless of his rank and senior officer of a Republic allied military force as well. If my opponent has evidence that the statement is false it should be presented to the appointed third party or the court rather then simpily stating that the accusations are false or half-truths."
Jason Boss says "We submitted all evidence we have on this matter and if the court pleases we will let the testimonies and evidence address the charges of my client..."
With the trial already underway, Totoquay walks in and may attract a little more attention than he would have wanted. Choosing a seat in the rear, he walks briskly to it and settles himself down onto the blue cushioning. Cold eyes peer around the room in one long, sweep, before focusing their gaze on the trial in progress..
Wist remains standing, waiting for dismissal by Bail Organa. His hands are clasp behind his back, and he seems somewhat tired.
Aldog enters the courtroom and cannot help but attract a certain degree of attention. He simply waves to some of the spectators and sits down in the viewing area and is silently watching the proceedings.
"Very well. Witnesses, please come forward to give testimony. Jedi Padawan and Admiral, you are dismissed with the Court's thanks." Bail leans back in his chair, folding his hands across his chest.
Wist steps away and moves back toward his master. Frowning, "Sith supporters gather in droves..."
Draven stands up and puts his hand up in a beckoning motion "I have some knowledge of both one of the situations the Jedi mentioned, and a bit of knowledge of some... suspect activities by the accused prior to being cornered by Loro."
Jason Boss looks back to the stands and says to the court "I would like to call as my first witness, A character witness to be the Jedi Master Jana
Totoquay quietly watches the proceedings, giving a glance to the older human who entered the room soon after him, also in the spectator's seating area.
Bail ignores Jason Boss for the moment and motions to Draven. "Come forward and say what you have to say regarding this matter. Afterwards, each counsel will have the oppurtunity to cross-examine if they wish."
Tuil glances at Wist and raises his hand to call for patience.
Zamir angles his head to Aldog as he steps in. He waves, faintly, to get the man's attention, and then gestures for a vacant seat beside him.
Aldog stands up and walks quietly over to Zamir and takes a seat. "Huntress got into some trouble I hear. How troubling."
"Indeed." Zamir agrees, and leans in to whisper something to the High Chieftain of Byss.
Zamir whispers to Aldog.
Tuil glances at Totoquay and moves in that being's direction to get a better look at this newcomer.
Zamir whispers to Aldog.
otoquay looks up at Tuil as he comes over to him and offers a slow nod of his head, but nothing more. He wouldn't want to interrupt the proceedings.
Bail shifts his weight and resettles into his chair as Draven prepares to give testimony.
Draven steps forward, bowing to Bail "My first bit of knowledge pertains to the fact that the Bothan forgot to mention two key biuts, first he was agressively trying to goad one Maltorus Valen into a confrontation, which erupted outside a Paxo drink establishment, which as the lawful protector of Paxo, I forbade. He goaded Valen into a fight against the laws of Paxo. And that should not be used as evidence against Sing...However, Sing, prior to being cornered by Loro.. was caught skulking eavesdropping on the Viceroy of Corellia. Last evening this woman was up to no good."
Draven says, "In this very palace structure."
The haggard figure of von Mourn appears through the columnade and he makes his way to observe the legal proceedings with pale sunken eyes. Settling down on a bench, the Senator takes a pill bottle from his pocket and pours a couple down his scarred throat.
Jason looks to the draven and then to Bail and awaits approval to approach witness..
When Draven is finished, Bail sighs and nods at Jason. "Counsel, of course you may cross-examine this witness first."
Jason nods to the judge and approaches draven, he nods in respect "Greetings, Mr. <insert draven last name>. Thank you for approaching the procedings as a witness. My fist question you is an easy one. Even though what transpired last night is not what in question here, I am curious, did my client tell you her intentions was to spy or ease drop on the viceroy last night? Or show any ill or harm to the viceroy on said night?"
James Loro winces slightly at the memory of the events on Paxo then shrugs.
Draven shakes his head "No. But one does not usually attempt to conceal thier presence from others unless they wish to go unseen, her actions spoke where her words were lacking."
Tuil turns back to listen to the questioning, playing close attention as he puffs on his pipe, the aroma of the leaves filling the chamber like incense.
Aldog is picking his teeth with a gold tipped toothpick. Having removed the offending piece of lunch from his teeth, he puts the toothpick away and leans in to Zamir and says, low, but still audibly "That's my buddy Draven. He's very good at speaking. Darn good lawyer, too. I heard he once convinced a physicist he could fly...turns out he couldn't...nice funeral though."
Jason respons simply by saying "Her intentions on said night were of no ill-will to the viceroy or his family, she actually saught is audience soon after and they spoke briefly. With that being said, that night is not what in question here so I shall ask you, you to describe to us your accounts of how the jedi padawan was acting on Paxo and how his actions were in violation or not of PAxo Laws..."
Zamir just smirks at Aldog. He whispers something - an actual whisper.
Zamir whispers to Aldog.
Richard stands and raises his voice "I object! Mr. Wist is not on trial here."
Totowuay eyes Tuil a moment, before standing and walking the short distance over to him, since he did come his way after all. "This proceeding. What is it about exactly?" He turns his head to look at the human curiously.
Wist gives a smirk as the lawyers battle back and forth and he raises a hand to cover his mouth as he yawns.
Draven eyes the lawyers as the objection is made, heb looks to the justices to see if he is to answer that or not.
Jason looks to bail and says "Your right, he is not, but my client was being accused by what you state as a well standing Jedi...I merely wish to seek credability..."
Bail waves off the objection and looks at Jason. "Counsel, this is your opportunity to question this witness, not testify. Keep that in mind."
Folding his arms across his chest, von Mourn observes the preceding without expression, his gaze drifting between the courtroom drama and the audience to it.
Tuil answers Totoquay, "The bounty hunter is on trial for some crime where she attacked someone. The alliances involved are plain to see if you look close."
Jason nods and says "Noted, Sir Organa. My request to hear Dravens accounts of Paxo is to attempt to show why client acted the way she did on Paxo.."
Jason asks "May I rephrase the question then?"
Bail nods. "Again, please do not use your cross-examination to testify. And keep your questions within the scope of the witness's testimony. Proceed."
Jason looks over to Draven, in your above testimony you stated that the Jedi was acting outside of Paxo's laws in..how you put it..Aggresively goading a Mr. Valen and also that they were asked to step outside..Are there any witnesses that saw or know what happened outside the casino, besides the three individuals involved in the altercation?"
Draven says, "The Bothan was, as I said goading Valen into a fight. He seems to believe he has justidiction outside of the Republic, and refused to operate under the laws of the planet he was on. All involved Wist, Valen, and Sing were all guilty of multiple violations of Paxo's peace policy. Wist was not formally detained and punished because.. frankly got his rear whooped and I felt pity. Valen took Sing's punishment on himself and served it out.""
A nod is given as Totoquay peers closer to the proceeding. His knowledge of the law is limited, and that may be apparent to anyone who can read the face of a Weequay. "I see. And what side of the fence are you on?"
Tuil smirks. "Justice."
Wist looks toward Totoquay as well as he talks with his master and nods his head up and down at Tuil's words. "Indeed. But there is little doubt of the motives behind this. I'm surprised Paxo is so weak on the aggressors. But I suppose they are on the rim and have to fear the Sith more than we at the core do."
Zamir seems to narrow his eyes at some words, and mutters to Aldog.
Jason looks to Draven and nods then to the judge "Thank you, your honor. my questioning is finished of this witness"
James Loro glances over toward Wist, a cloud passing over his face.
Zamir whispers to Aldog.
Jason moves to his seat..
Bail nods and glances at Richard. "Cross-examination, Counsel?"
Totoquay grunts in what passes as a gruff laugh. He continues to stand next Tuil, but watches what's going on down below with more interest.
Richard moves to question Draven, "Did you personally witness the beginning of the battle on Paxo, or did anyone besides those involved who is here witness it? And again I'm asking about the battle not any goading before it started."
Aldog hears Tuil speak of justice and accidently laughs one big laugh before stopping and quieting down.
Draven shakes his head "No, I was not there to see the altercation, But that is not hte point. I am simply explaining that neither Wist nor Sing are... credable.. Both are criminals in hte eyes of the Imperium."
The soft opening of doors goes unnoticed within the cacophony of the courtroom, and, for the most part, the Corellian Viceroy's arrival does too. That is, of course, unless one was looking about to spot newcomers. L'hnnar crosses the expanse of massive pillars, blue flags of the Republic, and then comes to a halt just before one of the crescent-shaped cushioned bench areas.
Richard says I mean no offense sir but we are not in the Imperium so the Imperium's opinion of their credabilty has no real meaning here." pose faces the judge I have no further questions your honor."
Bail frowns at Draven. "You are dismissed with the thanks of the Court. Are there any other witnesses who have testimony regarding this matter?"
Corellians are often known for their fashionable disregard for schedules. 'On time' is often the subject of individual will and expected company, and even then, shuttles often encounter delays, speeder taxis might have breakdowns, and, on occasion, something far more entertaining.
However, the younger L'hnnar is prompt on arriving, suit cleanly pressed, scalp freshly shaven. Due to age and relative size, it is more circumstance than promptness that puts him in poor view of the rest of the chambers, awkwardly balancing on tip-toes to catch a glimpse of the proceedings from behind a pillar. Liam is not one to waste proper learning opportunities, especially not in the turbulent study of law and ethics.
Aldog stands and addresses Bail. "I can be, what is mostly described as a character witness, your judgness."
Draven nods to Bail, and steps away. Draven takes a new seat at the back of the court.
Bail nods to Aldog. "Do you have anything to say regarding the facts of the case?"
Richard returns to his seat.
Aldog addresses the question posed before him. "I have a unique perspective of the nature of the mind behind the person, Your Regalness. For, as you know, I have been on both sides of the law and have a knowledge of the defendants actions from both perspectives. The mindset is very important when considering the guilt or innocence of the accused."
JAson look to Aldog and then to Bail and back to Aldog as he listens before calling his next witness
The Viceroy's verdant gaze sweeps across the court 'proper'; it pauses on the Supreme Justice, meanders to Richard Tan, and then finally comes to rest upon the form of Aldog. L'hnnar raises a brow as he brings his gauntlets behind his back, locking them wrist-in-palm. A smirk escapes him, along with an audible 'heh'.
Bail shakes his head. "The Court disagrees. Your perspective of the defendant's mindset may have some bearing if you were present at the location of the alleged crimes. If you were not present, the Court believes your testimony would be complete speculation."
Nashtah watches Aldog and then she turns to her lawyer as he looks back to the judge.
Jason annouces "If it pleases the court, I wish to call Nashtah Sing to the stand
Aldog bows deeply to Bail. He then shrugs. "Still, you have to admit that was a lovely way I put it, all articulate and such? I've bought some legal type holovids and have been working on the presentation. So, what do you give me...7 out of 10 plus some style points?" He looks to Jason and merely smirks before sitting down.
Bail chuckles. "Your performance was exceptional. Ah, yes, if the defendent wishes to testify, she may." Crossing his arms, the Supreme Justice swivels his chair to look at the accused.
von Mourn shakes his head, shifting on the bench to achieve a more comfortable position.
The powdery white female stands and looks over to Wist for a moment before walking across the courtroom to the seat. She takes up a seat and waits for the lawyer to begin.
Jason looks to Nashtah and says "The bothan Wist made very strong accusations against you. Lets start on Paxo, which this began. He stated you shot him with the intention to murder him, what was your intention and why did you shoot him?"
Richard stands "Objection, this trial is related to her actions on Coruscant not Paxo."
Jason hears the Objection and then looks back to the Judge
Bail holds up his hand to stop Jason. "Counsel, the Court realizes you are inexperienced. According to the rules, witnesses are not examined directly. They may give testimony in their own words and then submit to cross-examination by both the plaintiff and the defendent." Glancing at Nashtah, "please give your account of the events in question."
Nashtah nods to the judge and states very simply "The bothan came to me on coruscant as I was speaking to some individuals. He wished to arrest me for assaulting him on Paxo. I responded to him that if he shows me somewhere in the republic law where that my actions against him on a non-republic planet was against the law on Coruscant then I will come with him, if not then I am not coming in to his false arrest. He didn't show me any proof of why he was arresting me and then assaulted me. I defended myself. And even during the battle I stopped and began to turn to leave, but he then rushed up and attacked me with a lightsaber...That is my account of my actions on coruscant and there is holovideo of this in the evidence that was submitted...
Bail listens, nodding here and there to the relevant points. "Very well. Plaintiff, you may cross-examine this witness first, if you wish."
Gray eyes blink as the examinations and testimonies continue, a calculative, impartial gaze carried there as they shift from prosecutors, to witnesses, to the Supreme Justice. Liam shifts from his little nook, gradually, only the softest rustles of silks as he moves away from the columnar support to his father's side. A more powerful pillar, anyway, in his opinion.
Richard says "Yes I do." walks over to Nashtah. "Let me make sure I understand this clearly, Mr. Wist approached you and told you that you were under arrest. Rather then excepting this you felt that the courts should be completly bypassed because of where the action you were accused of took place?"
Totoquay blinks a few time as the proceeding continues, then mutters something about 'justice' before turning around and heading for the exit.
An annoyed glare sprinkles against the gold flecks of the Viceroy's eyes. He shakes his head, withdraws a slow, deep breath, and then looses it equally slowly. "This is quite inane," he says quietly to the boy, head tilting downward and nodding to him.
Nashtah responds "I will be very clear again but this time add in my thoughts to this, I know what happened on Paxo and my view on this being to be an arrogant and overbearing individual who uses his positions to attempt to force laws and wills unto others. Very simply, I was not coming into his custody willing for his inability to produce a law that stated the reason he was arresting me was against the law here on coruscant. That was my thoughts on the matter..hopefully that is clear enough for you.."
Richard similes, "There are precedents to deal with such cases, a ruling of Autonomous. However rather then bring your case before the court and reciveve such a ruling you chose to judge yourself innocent by caues of Autonomy and resisted arrest, am I correct?"
Jason says "I object your honor...."
Bail turns his head slightly to bring Jason into his field of vision. "Of course. On what grounds?"
The younger tilts his head up to look at the elder L'hnnar, and despite the seriousness of the procession, dons a faint grin. Liam's own grasp of the legal system is, at best, a primitive knowledge of the more exciting cases of the centuries past. He keeps his voice to a whisper when returning a comment.
Liam whispers to Dash L'hnnar.
Tuil looks up from where he sits in the visitors' area to survey the newcomers who have arrived to view the verbal combat.
Jason states "He is leading my witness and assuming to be stating what she was thinking of or not, it is clear in both her accounts she didn't hold the Bothan's claim of arrest as valid. Are we to just allow any citizen to walk up to another and say you under arrest and if that person chooses to ignore those claims to then drag the citizen into court??
The pale redhead slowly makes her way in, shutting the door very faintly so it can't be heard. She had a ..pull to be here. She isn't exactly sure why as she slowly made her way into the rows. She smiles faintly to one of the bigger denizens, and shakes her head as her hand waves up. She shares a silent conversation, indicating she will just sit on the outside. Auras slowly makes her way down into the chair as she watches the proceedings.
Bail scoffs. "Objection overrulled. Leading questions are allowed on cross-examination."
Nashtah looks to the man and says "Sure, I chose to not let me arrest me.."
Dash, too, is grinning now. He shakes his head twice, leans down, and whispers to the child at his side.
Dash L'hnnar whispers to Liam.
von Mourn leans back on his bench, stretching out his back and looking over the crowd slowly before returning his pale gaze to the court.
Richard begins to speak again, "So after Mr. Wist informed you that you were under arrest you chose not to allow him to arrest you, at this point you attempted to leave and Mr. Wist attempted to stop you, correct?"
NAshtah nods "YEs"
Richard nods "Did you, at any time during your attempted escape, arm yourself?"
The Red head does identify several people that she is aware of. A slight smile given to the faces that look familiar.. Von, Tuil and the others. Auras considers as her eyes are drawn back to the proceedings.
Nashtah looks to him and says "Once he attacked me, I armed myself and defended myself"
Richard's eyes narrow, "So you not only attempted to escape arrest forcing Mr. Wist to attempt to attack and subdue you, you attacked him as well, correct?"
Jason looks to the judge and says "I object...Judge. Wist did not even have a warrant for my client's Arrest from the court and now my client should not defend herself when attacked??
Wist whispers to James Loro.
Bail glares at Jason. "Another frivolous objection, Counsel, and I'll bar you from this Court for the duration of this trial. It is up to the witness to make your point. I suggest you let her do so."
To the Viceroy's words, Liam nods slowly, more of a roll of his head. After another thoughtful, silent evaluations of the proceedings, he scratches his chin and whispers another question.
The young senator of Taanab slips her way into the Supreme Court and over towards a spot in the back. A datapad in her hands and a curious look on her face as she looks out over the trial in process.
Wist folds his arms and leans his head back, speaking quietly toward Tuil, "Do you think this is going to go on much longer? I want to see about arresting Erdal if he's still on Coruscant."
Liam whispers to Dash L'hnnar.
Nashtah looks to Richard and says "The padawan did not show me warrant of my arrest. He attacked me. I defended myself for my own survival for I with this individual I question his actions to cause me harm. To add, during the battle, I stopped my engagement with him and he then continued his aggression and sliced into me with his lightsaber..
A shake of her head, Auras watches the proceedings and frowns as she considers the woman's words. She had always heard good things about Jedi.. Atleast the rumor mill. Hmm..this was an interesting turn of events.
Tuil shrugs at Wist. "I have no clue. If you wish to go seek him out, I wish you well. I am interested in remaining to see how each side plays out."
Once more, the elder L'hnnar shakes his head. And, still leaning close to the child's face, he whispers yet again.
Dash L'hnnar whispers to Liam.
Wist smirks at his master and inclines his head, "Oh, I'll stay. I enjoy listening to my name being slandered. Of course, I should take it as an honor."
Draven continues to watch the trial passively now that he said his piece, now to see the outcome.
Richard speaks "And as part of this defense did you fire any projectile or blaster weapons at Mr. Wist, throw any gernade style weapons or blunt objects at him, or attempt to strike, stab, or slash with bladed objects, blunt objects or a limb of your body?"
Anneke punches things into the datapad she holds, it's almost like the young woman is taking notes as she continues to look around the room, studying the other people here now.
Nashtah looks to Richard and simply says "Yes, I shot at him to attempt to disarm him from attacking me..With the reports of the outcome, you should see I ended up near-death and am pretty lucky to be alive walking around at the moment, thanks to the heroic medical efforts from Coruscant medical staff...So yes, I was defended myself, especially when I felt the padawan tap into his anger and inflict lethal wounds on me to cause my death.
Bail covers a yawn in response to these accusations leveled against the Padawan.
Aldog speaks in a low voice to a stranger next to him. "See? Jedi try to kill people and justify it by brilliantly spoken codes, but get all angry when they are expected to live up to said code."
Richard steps back "I believe I mentioned earlier that Mr. Wist is not on trial here." turns to the Judge "I have no furthur questions your honor."
"....." Auras glances up to the strange man who has spoken to her without introducing himself and considers,"Perhaps he was having a bad day?" She offers with a slightly smile. She glances back and hmms,"Or if it was a 'Padawan'.. Then the control isn't all there? Aren't they the learners?"
Bail heaves a sigh of relief. "Very well, Counsel. Are there any more witnesses who wish to testify?"
Jason shakes his head "No
Richard shakes his head "No."
Tuil shrugs at Wist.
Wist looks toward Auras and overhears, his ears twitching as he speaks toward her, "She speaks of me, of course. I attempted to arrest her twice, and was grievously wounded both times..." then his eyes fall to Aldog, "If you speak ill of us, why do you wish to support our order? Or did you wish to withdraw your bid? Did I not tell you? You won."
Anneke continues to look around, continues to pluck things into her datapad. She even bites her lower lip as she does. Her eyes falling next on Aldog and Wist for the time being.
Bail makes a note on a datapad and nods. "Very well. Aponomy will commence. Are there any motions to dismiss or transfer this case?"
Jason "I motion to Dismiss this case..."
Aldog turns to Wist. "Oh, I had not heard. How wonderful. Pray, how much was my winning bid? And to address your question directly, I support your order because it does good things, just goes a bit overboard now and then. Why, if I speak of those exceptions to the general rule..." He glances at Tuil..."then by no means do I consider the general order to be at fault, simply select few of its participants. To do otherwise would be to cast out air, needed to breathe, because someone caught a sniffle from an airborne agent."
Without missing a beat, Bail replies, "motion to dismiss is denied. Is there a motion to transfer this case to another court?"
Jason sits quietly and awaits verdict
Wist folds his arms, and shakes his head, "A private matter, Mr. Dogma. I'd not want to air your financials here. But you, who once were around such criminals no doubt know the tendency to play the victim once caught. Bacta heals quickly, but fur does not grow back as quickly..." he turns away for a moment to watch the proceedings then turns back, "I shall have you the access codes for your ship soon."
Richard returns to his place but makes no other motion.
"..Was it true, did you grow angry enough to harm the woman?" Auras asks as she looks to Wist with a curiosity and then back towards the proceedings. She tries to move a stray hair out of her eyes as she watches Bail with keen interest. She watches with a curiosity, and then slowly stands as the two begin to fight. She glances to the two and shakes her head,"I don't think this is helping?" She offers to them both softly.
Nashtah simply sits back looking to the side of her incompetant lawyers head, thinking how how many ways to cause him pain and suffering to degress that would make a tuskan blush.
Wist looks toward the woman and shakes his head, speaking to her quickly, "I was reckless. But I was under attack from three at once. Two of them... they control a darker side of the force than I do. I also was attacked first. Twice. She is a dangerous one, miss."
Bail nods. "Very well. At this time, the Court is not ready to render Summary Judgement on this case. The basic facts are not in dispute. But the circumstances are and the Court would like to hear arguments from the plaintiff and the defendent. Would either counsel like to request a recess or that we adjourn for a time before we enter the Archonomy phase?"
Richard says "The plaintiff does not request a recess."
Aldog speaks again to Wist. "Around Criminals? Hell, I was the greatest criminal this galaxy has ever known. Don't let the fact that I've changed my ways in any way diminish my long list of accomplishments in the criminal realm. As for the victim thing? Those be heavy words that ah not be knowing, mate."
No expert at all on all things legal, Liam frowns. His words to his father, while for his ears alone, precariously borders on being louder than custom for such events. Rather touched by emotions that unwittingly show some of his displeasure with the.
The Viceroy of Corellia straightens, coming to full height once more. He withdraws a cigarra, lights it, inhales, and expels a column of scented smoke into the air. "Well," comes the deep, syrupy tone. "If you're ready to make your exit, then so am I."
Jason says "My client need a short recess..."
Liam whispers to Dash L'hnnar.
Bail says, "we are adjourned until..."
"Too true, Liam, too true," L'hnnar says with a simple shake of the head. Then, with that, he is on his way out, perhaps assuming the child is in tow.
Bail rises from his seat, several joints cracking along the way. Turning, he follows the associates into the repulsorlift.
Graf von Mourn says, "What exactly was the defendent charged with?"
Richard steps back and walks out the door.
Tuil finishes his pipe and taps out the ash for the cleaner droids to get. Then he rises and moves toward Anneke to see what she's been working on.
Wist hears the adjournment and stands up then, turning toward Tuil, "Well, Master. I'm going to have a drink."
Wist looks toward Aldog, "You don't know what it means to be a victim? That sounds utterly repulsive. If you had pirated Bothawui, I would have hunted you down and had you hung for it."
James Loro turns to Graf, "Assualting Jedi Wist while he was attempting to arrest her."
Wist spots James and holds up fingers, "At least twice!"
Tuil glances at Wist and nods. "May the Force be with you, Wist."
"Ah." von Mourn says coldly, shrugging and turning to walk out of the court. "At least he bothered to bring her to court eventually instead of just cutting her down like they did to Palpatine."
Aldog laughs and stands. He puts a hand on Wists shoulder. "I like you. You've got spunk." He smiles and withdraws his hands and makes his way out of the courtroom.
"...." Auras smiles to Tuil when she catches him walking by, and then notices Graf leave. She considers, as Aldog walks away and utterly looks confused.She stops for a moment to make her way towards Bail.
Bail continues towards the behind his fellow justices, unaware his attention is required.
James Loro frowns slightly "I believe Chairman Vreeth still has quite a large fleet over Bothawui, perhaps we should speak to him about moving part of it to defend the Bothawui cargo node."
Anneke is just sitting silently now. Relaxing amongst the crowd as much as anything, it would seem.
"..Sir?" Auras calls out to the justice,"Mr. Organa?" Her voice is a bit louder, and almost seems amplified for a moment. She pauses and shakes her head as she seems a bit curious, not meaning to be annoyingly loud.
Tuil sits down next to Anneke. "Madam President, greetings to you."
Wist nods his head, "Really? That's not a bad idea... but we must be careful to balance the needs of the planet." Then he nods and heads out.
Bail turns, his formal robe swishing near the ground. "Yes? Oh, Miss... good afternoon."
"Ao.. Miss Ao." Auras says with a smile as she nods her head,"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you about the oppurtunity before. I'm definetly making use of it." She smiles faintly,"I've even met a few interesting individuals." She glances back and considers,"Sir.. With out discussing the case though.. I thought it permissable for a person to use equal action in a self-defense case? If I came at you with a hammer, you could use a bat.. If I came at you with a blaster, you could use a blaster.." Her hands coming behind her,"..Or is my understanding of Coruscanti Law, misunderstood?"
"Hello." Anneke says, bowing her head respectfully to Tuil. "How are you, Master Lindo?" She asks, her head tilting to the side inquisitively.
Tuil nods to Anneke and smiles. "I am well, thank you. You have come to observe the Supreme Court today?"
Bail shakes his and holds up a hand to silence Auras. "Miss Ao, it is inappropriate for me to discuss the case, even in an indirect manner. Ask me again after the Court renders its verdict. Or ask Master Lindo. He is familiar with the laws of Coruscant. This is his home planet after all."
"Mmm.. Which would have brought up the question of if the attack happened on this planet." Auras says in thought and then shakes her head, as her cheeks darken. She waves her hand,"I didn't mean to ask you something that was forbidden, I appologize. I just wanted to thank you for the oppurtunity again and hope you have a good night."
Bail nods and smiles warmly. "I am glad to be of help. I am still trying to contact whoever profits from the Cantina. I will let you know the outcome as soon as I do."
"Indeed." Auras nods her head and takes a step back to allow him to continue to head out. She considers as her hand comes up to go through her hair and then decides to turn and head out on her own as well.
Anneke nods to Tuil. "Yeah, I cannot stop my lessons just because I have to much else to do at times." The young woman says. "Especially things related to the senate and law. I need to understand it better to, well, understand my duties."
"If you should ever need tutoring, I have a degree in law from the university." Tuil nods and then looks up to the other woman talking to Bail.
"May the Force be with you." Bail turns and enters the lift.
Continued in LORO V. SING (II).
Category: September 2008 RP Logs