Order 33 (Backdated Trial. Filtered from the Triple A, to Allies/those with Reeve)

[iron_countess]

The latest updates regarding Mr. Reeve's trial have been disheartening.

This is a point we should remind ourselves that law and justice sometimes don't go hand to hand.

((OOC: Nuku Nuku & Anime!Alucard can spam with action brackets since they are in the same location, if the muns want)).

Comments

[mcronqvist]

Justice is not always blind or fair.

Private; Unhackable

[iron_countess]

Then that isn't justice, Matthias. That is tyranny.

Private; Unhackable

[mcronqvist]

Not to the ones in charge. Remember, I was a tyrant as well. This trial is a laughable farce.

Private; Unhackable

[iron_countess]

I know. And you have done worse deeds than this, haven't you?

Filtered from Triple A

[fantasticninth]

Exactly what I've been saying. Are you watching this? This isn't a trial, it's- Insanity, that's what it is. They're twisting everything he says.

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[iron_countess]

Unfortunately, I had to remain home and look after the pets. I can't have Nuku Nuku distressed over the trial or this Alucard destroying the Courts.

Do fill me in with details, I insist.

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[fantasticninth]

They've spent half the trial arguing semantics and the meaning of the word piety. The other half mostly consisted of stating and re-stating the laws. Completely sidestepped the issue of motive. Not like they care. This trial can only end one way.

Oh yeah, first witness was called, but it looks like he's only managed to establish Reeve as a lying, sneaky double-agent. Doubting that's going to do much for the verdict.

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[iron_countess]

...

They discussed the meaning of a word? Dear God, that is ridiculous.

[ergo_ex_nihilo]

Law ? Justice? No such thing.

You could have taken some, you know.

[ ooc : at her feet, clearly, wagging tail on occasion and not without some amount of drowsy canine charm. Sleepily chewing on zombie remnants and a touch bit disconcerted with Integral's reticence to embrace a humble gift of entrails.]

[iron_countess]

Be quiet. You are a dog, you aren't supposed to talk.

[ ooc : Looks down, unfazed by the entrails but not enamoured with them stainting her shoes.]

Lick the blood off my shoes.

[ergo_ex_nihilo]

Heh.

[ ooc : raises brow rather softly, rolls onto his back, exposing a lovingly full tummy and swating his paws in the air. ]

Ruuuub.

[iron_countess]

Did your Master stand this?

[ ooc : Rubs with the end of her shoe before standing and walking to meet Nuku Nuku. ]

[littleblackcait]

... I see you're being kept abreast of the situation. Well, things don't look quite their best now... but I suppose it can't help to hope that things might turn around. Though that's easier said than done.

How much... does Atsuko know about what's going on?

Private, Unhackable.

[iron_countess]

My best wishes, Mr. Reeve.

Hm. Alucard's presence frightens distracts her enough, I don't think she's aware.

Private, Unhackable.

[littleblackcait]

... good. She doesn't need to know... thank you for looking after her.

Re: Private, Unhackable.

[iron_countess]

She's a charming girl. It's my pleasure.

[nk1124]

Is Reeve-papa all right? They're not hurting him, are they?

{Keeping her distance from Alucard while making sure to protect her cats.}

[iron_countess]

He is a strong man, Nuku Nuku. Don't doubt him.

[ ooc : rises, leaving Alucard to approach the catgirl android. ]

Have you eaten today?

[nk1124]

{Tilting her head and pressing her hand to her stomach.}

Hm...no, but I probably should. Papa-san says it's good to keep my energy level high for an emergency.

[iron_countess]

What would you prefer? To be honest, I think I lost my appetite but I can have a good cup of Earl.

[ ooc : She touches her right pocket briefly, securing the potion she'll use on Reeve later as she walks. At the doorway, Integral halts and looks at Alucard over his shoulder. ]

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