Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:31 AM (Okay, here I am. The trial should start any minute now.) ((You okay there, Storm? You're looking a bit pale.))(edited) Birdy - Today at 12:32 AM :sweat_smile: Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:32 AM ((Don't go passing out, now!)) I... I should be fine, Mr Lawrence. Just give me a moment. ((You've been inside courtrooms before, haven't you?)) Yeah, but only twice. Not to mention they were only Magistrates' Courts, not a full-on Crown Court like this. ((Ah, you'll be fine!)) ((See that guy over there?)) ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:32 AM Hi Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:33 AM You mean that black-haired guy with the green tie? I take it he's the prosecutor on this case. ((Yep. Don't you recognise him? He's pretty well-known in the area.)) No, who is he? ((His name's Arrow Dunovan. He's a crown prosecutor.)) Hmm... the name rings a bell, actually. Is he good? ((He's VERY good. Excellent, in fact!)) (Oh, well that's just GREAT...) ((You look terrified, SnowStorm! You want my advice? Don't be.))(edited) Its Josh - Today at 12:34 AM Judge: Ahem Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:34 AM ((Donovan's a brilliant barrister... )) ((for all the right reasons.)) Huh? What do you mean? ((He cares about the truth, Storm.))(edited) ((He's not your average lawyer trying to win and earn money and respect.)) ((You won't be considered an opponent, per se.)) ((e's more aiming towards... constructive non-aggressive argumentation.)) Its Josh - Today at 12:35 AM The Trial will begin in 5 minutes. Please sit down Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:36 AM ((And he's a very nice bloke, to boot.)) (So at least the prosecution's not going to be stamping me into the ground... Small mercies, I guess...) Hi, there! I guess I should probably introduce myself before we get started. My name's Storm. Storm Sente. I'm an
undergraduate student at the Femley School of Law... or rather, I was. On the 15th March, 2019, was the triennial
FemCon. That's the Femley Convention, which every law student goes to as well as every defence barrister in the
country. Practically no exceptions. But, as luck would have it, my alarm clock decided to break down on me that day of
all days... Yeah, I know: it's an exceptionally clichéd way to start a story but, that's what happened. As it turns
out, I was really lucky. That morning... That morning... Was the morning of what would since be referred to as the
FemCon incident. It came without warning... An explosion at my university that left no survivors. If it weren't for my
rubbishy alarm clock... well, I'd hardly be talking right now, would I? That wasn't all that happened that day. That
was the day of the murder of Kathryn Davies... the day of the trial of Richard Kingsley... and the day of my first
ever trial. Uh-huh; that definitely came without warning... (Ah...! The jury's being led in...) ((Now, now. You will try not to look TOO terrified, won't you?)) ((Look, here comes the judge.)) ((Get ready, Storm! It all starts here!)) Its Josh - Today at 12:37 AM Welcome to the courtroom ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:37 AM Thank you, My Lord Earlier this morning, Kathryn Davies, an eighteen-year-old girl, was found dead in her flat. A post-mortem examination confirmed the cause of death was a gunshot wound. This is the report compiled by the CID. Its Josh - Today at 12:38 AM Prosecution. ... Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:38 AM ((A gun, huh...?)) ((I wonder how that managed to get into the situation... Kind of implies it was....)) ((premeditated!!!)) Exactly. Whatever this was, it wasn't just on the spur of the moment. ((Oh, and remember, Dunovan just had that evidence added to the court record.)) (That's right. I can access the evidence, profiles and locations at any time I want.) (I should keep myself up-to-date with the latest information and check it regularly...) Its Josh - Today at 12:40 AM The court accepts this Gunshot wound as evidence Continue, Donovan ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:40 AM In addition, a gun was found in the same flat. The gun has the defendant's fingerprints on it and he later admitted to
owning this gun, under police interrogation. Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:40 AM Fingerprints?! Confessions?! (Oh, come on, Richard!) ((Odd. Hardly seems like the kind of guy who would own a gun, if you ask me!)) ((Highly doubt he has a firearms licence, so that's a crime in itself...)) (Oh, brother...) Its Josh - Today at 12:41 AM Was a bullet found at the crimescene? Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:41 AM ((Oh, and the CID? That's the Criminal Investigation Department of the police service.)) I KNOW what the CID is, sir. (I haven't gone completely blank... yet...) ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:41 AM The prosecution will also prove, as well as how murder could have taken place, but that it DID take place. A witness who found the body shortly after death is prepared for testimony. Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:42 AM There's a witness, too?! ((Hey, it could be worse.)) Its Josh - Today at 12:42 AM You may call this witness to the stand Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:42 AM ((There could've been a full-on eyewitness of the actual crime as it took place. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.)) (Richard, are you sure you didn't do it...?) Its Josh - Today at 12:42 AM And the defense shall refrain from any more loud interruptions Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:43 AM I'm sorry, Your Honour. ((mumble)) What? ((My Lord! My Lord!)) Agh! Sorry, My Lord! Its Josh - Today at 12:43 AM Hmmm Apology accepted....but dont let it happen again Donovan, would you like to call your first witness? ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:44 AM Ah, yes, I'll call him now The prosecution calls Blizdaman Mendi to the stand ...this may take a second, My Lord. Its Josh - Today at 12:45 AM (Who is gonna play as Blizdaman?) ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:45 AM He's coming dw Its Josh - Today at 12:46 AM (Is he on the server yet?) Blizdaman Mendi - Today at 12:47 AM ! ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:47 AM Please state your name and occupation to the court. The name's Blizdaman Mendi. I'm manager at the Beefy Mare. Blizdaman Mendi - Today at 12:47 AM I see ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:48 AM Ha ha ha, I'm just joking, sir! Blizdaman Mendi - Today at 12:48 AM Anyway, hi! Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:48 AM (Do none of these guys have any other clothes?!) ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:48 AM In case the court is not aware, that's the fast-food restaurant at which the defendant also works. Its Josh - Today at 12:48 AM The prosecution will please refrain from strange jokes.... Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:48 AM (Yeah, I think we could tell from all the costumes, thanks...) Hey... Are you aware that you have a spatula sticking out of your pocket? Its Josh - Today at 12:49 AM ! Blizdaman Mendi - Today at 12:49 AM hmph (spins spatula) Its Josh - Today at 12:49 AM Please take that out of the courtroom ballif, i dont want any burgers getting cooked here! Blizdaman Mendi - Today at 12:50 AM Its Josh - Today at 12:50 AM It could start a fire.... Blizdaman Mendi - Today at 12:50 AM A true professional always keeps his tools at the ready. Take yourself, My Lord. Its Josh - Today at 12:50 AM ! Blizdaman Mendi - Today at 12:50 AM Don't YOU always have your gavel at hand at all times? Its Josh - Today at 12:50 AM Well....yes....erm Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:50 AM (English judges don't even use gavels!) ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:50 AM ahem Its Josh - Today at 12:50 AM But is that really necessary here? ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:50 AM So, Mr Mendzi, where were you at the time of the murder? Blizdaman Mendi - Today at 12:51 AM I must have been on my way back to my flat... ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:51 AM ...... Blizdaman Mendi - Today at 12:51 AM ...! ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:51 AM ....? Its Josh - Today at 12:51 AM ...?? What is it? Snowstorm Sente - Today at 12:51 AM Um... why is Mr Mendi... glaring at Dunovan? ((Beats me!)) ((Seems like Donovan's trying his best to ignore it, though.)) Its Josh - Today at 12:52 AM Does the witness have something they would like to share? ArrowDunovan - Today at 12:52 AM Mr Mendi, would you please testify to this court about the last time you saw the defendant, Richard Kiki, and also
about how you came across the murder? Blizdaman Mendi - Today at 12:52 AM ...Sure. Its Josh - Today at 12:52 AM WITNESS TESTIMONY