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I'll give it a roll, sounds worth a go :)
Valeriya clicks her tongue against the back of her teeth. They make good points she thinks. The sub-bishop argues his case well, bringing the legal status of the greenbelt into question makes the argument very interesting. Nah speaks a great deal of truth in her words as well, and Valeriya realises that she would actually prefer a lighter sentencing to be handed down perhaps imprisonment or banishment. However she is the prosecutor, it is her job to argue against the accused, and she would only be harming justice by deviating from this role. "Distinctions and boundaries can seem arbitrary to those not versed in the law," she says "but that is no excuse. If ignorance of the law was a defence then anarchy would reign. Whilst they are certainly complex the legal status of the various stake-holders in the greenbelt are all perfectly laid out in local bylaws." She goes into a long description of said bylaws, referencing several other noteworthy claims disputes.
She makes the murky ownership as clear as written laws allow despite the large amount of resources she needs to draw on, and concludes by re-iterating her main point. "Your honour the crimes that the accused committed lie entirely within the bounds of Brevic law and as my witnesses have demonstrated have been malicious and cruel. Magical interference upon the client did not seem clearly present in any of my witnesses interactions with him, and therefore I do not believe it worth considering in regards to sentencing." She clears her throat and finishes "the prosecution rests."
Valeriya sits in the courtroom surveying her notes. She has been meticulous in recording everything she knows about the case, and whilst she does not like referencing her notes in day to day conversations, court is a different matter. As she hears Jamanda begin to speak she gives a look to the various symbols of Abadar decorating the room and holds her hold symbol within her hand. Judge of judges ensure that a sound verdict is reached today she prays silently. She nods at Nah's whispers and then stands. "Valeriya Mikhailovna representing the prosecution" she says with a formal nod of the head to Jamanda. "I have assessed the charges leveled against the accused and find them to be right correct under Brevic law, and committed upon Brevic soil. If it pleases the court I shall present several witnesses, each of whom witnessed said crimes. In order to expediate the procedure I will present each as both witnesses to his crimes, and to the content of his character. I believe that this will be appropriate considering that it was due to their heroic activities that the accused was brought into custody in the first place." She shuffles her notes before turning to her party. "You may each take the stand and speak of both the crimes and character of the accused. I am required by both law and virtue to remind you to speak only Abadar's truth so as not to disturb the sanctity of the court. Before you speak please swear to speak only the truth. As she finishes her formal speech she gives her party a smile, to assure them that this is only procedure, and that she trusts them to speak well.
"Good speaking with you as always Sub-Bishop." Valeriya says as she waves to the leaving man. The drawings that the rest of her party mentioned interest her greatly. Drawings of a green woman... she muses a manipulator, but someone that Boris saw as a lover. I have a feeling that this green woman will be important. "I would like to know more about this woman" she says, tapping a finger to her chin thoughtfully. "Lali, your suggestion of a being of fey nature is very intriguing, if the accused has been compelled by magic then this case is a wholly different matter." She pauses to think, but quickly resumes, realizing where she had left off. "Not that I believe that The Stag Lord is innocent, bewitched or not he has committed crimes against Brevoy, and he does not seem remorseful even now. Besides, I am the prosecutor, it is hardly my job to defend the accused. Still, if this green woman did convince him to do this, then she may be a threat in the future. Tell me anything else you might know, however beyond that I believe that I have all I need to make a successful case against the man." She stops her speech for a moment to look up the sentencing guidelines for this district, and continues. "If he is very lucky he will be flogged and then sent to prison or to a work-camp. More likely is death, a regrettable punishment, but sometimes necessary in the eyes of the Judge of Judges."
Does Starfinder society find it acceptable for male Lashunta to shave or, I don't know, at least a little manscaping? Would it be seen as uncommon/feminine. (Not that there's anything wrong with femininity, more of a personal preference in role play style) Metrosexual-Male-Lashunta-Hipster sounds like a fun character concept. |