Laurelindo was at home, sitting near the little pool, harp in a side, writing supply on his laps, writing :
'Yesterday was the trial, finally. It has been long in coming…
The trial was long and, despite the seriousness of the crimes and of the situation, it was quite… Entertaining. Between the famous argument of : 'Feanor did that, why can't we also… ?' and other liberties taken by the defendants, much to their attorney's despair I believe… Really it was entertaining.
But I should begin by the beginning and not the end :
Daegond was the defense attorney.
Parnard was here for the accusation (even though the only one he really tried to accuse of anything was lady Nirhen)
Lord Anglachelm was the judge.
And several witnesses were called to answer the attorneys questions…
Just that was…'
Laurelindo stopped writing for a moment, unable to find a word to qualify the process :
'I believe I should say it was interesting…
First there was a great lesson in how to make your friend pass for a crazy man in a few minutes. I admit I never imagine that Parnard would chose that line of defense : 'Estarfin is not responsible for his acts, he doesn't have his head at the right place.' Right… But if that is indeed the case, why should lord Estarfin keep his place in the Hammer to the risk of his own and everyone else's safety ? I wonder if Parnard thought of that before hand ? Of course, one can always say that Nirhen and Daegond are in the Hammer and that everyone knows that they are both dangerous and not… Entirely sane but still…
Then, continuing on that idea, it was Naergon's turn to be said crazy. Poor elf. I would also turn crazy if I had the company he had for this trial. Oh, pardon me. He is not crazy, only suffering from post-battle stress and he is delusional… Then again, I think it has as much to do with that trial than it has to do with the event itself.
And then lord Veryacano's turn to be witness. No he didn't turn crazy suddenly. I was half expecting that. Or that he'd admit that lady Nirhen's crazy.
Then came lady Nirhen's turn to be witness… Never, ever have I heard a so ridiculous line of defense : 'what she did was horrible but with the instable behavioral examples before her and the fact she is a warrior and not a nice elleth who's sole occupation was doing needlework… '
I think I cut my lips from biting it to keep from laughing out loud. I'll have to remember to give an needlework kit to lady Nirhen sometimes ! It may be fun. And if possible when Daegond is around.
When Parnard tried to make me say that lord Estarfin was crazy on the basis that he thought of our safety, to Parnard and I, and while injured went in search of the group, unsuccessfully sadly, I refused to play along. I mean… I hoped to be able to help if I was to witness or whatever but I had no wish to belittle the nobles action of a friend who already passed half of the trial hearing how crazy he was.
Not even counting that as a healer, I was completely against such private information going public so suddenly and without knowledge and agreement of the first concerned !
So… I am sorry to say that I failed to join Parnard's plan to ensure lord Estarfin's safety in this trial and I will go and make my excuses to him if I ever think about it without the will to hit him on principle alone. He claimed knowledge in healing several times during our journey, but apparently he has not knowledge of what one should keep silent !
Then lord Tindir was witness. I believe he was unnecessary harsh but to each his own point of view I believe.
In any case, lord Anglachelm came to us to talk about the judgment to pass… I don't know for lord Tindir, but I asked for mercy, mainly. Of course, such an act cannot be entirely forgiven like that but still… They are our friends and they were moved by revenge and need to keep the company safe, or so I choose to believe.
The judgment decided upon was… quite faire I suppose. I am sorry that lady Nirhen got exiled for 3 months but in all honesty, I cannot say we didn't saw this coming. And it is temporary. Estarfin and Naergon though, got out of this trial without punishment, which is good. I guess they will just need to be kept under watch next time.
Laurelindo looked at the piece of paper he was writing on and then at the time… Well, he had to try to find and talk to lady Rainith now. No time to stay at home lazily !
