(1504) Consilium II: Births

[Teeramus]

So Zilker was the non-committing sort. No worries.

"Um. Sure thing mate." Striker wanted an answer, but knew he wasn't in a position to push for one. He was just glad Zilker hadn't asked him to leave already.

"I'm sorta worried about lotsa stuff at the moment, but sure, I'll wait ay." he said with a nod as he turned back to rejoin his cabal.

Striker heads back to his table here.

[Aurora]

Faye had found an empty table to sit at. Both Pepper and Mace were part of the Council, so it left her alone to observe. But she hadn’t seen Mace, and it was cause for worry and concern. Maybe we’d flag Pepper down after the meeting and ask about her. Then again, she could always send Mace a quick text asking if everything was ok.

She was still debating sending a text when the meeting seemed to begin. Then quickly end as unrest settled in again. Between Star’s outburst, Avis sudden decision regarding Striker and Einstein accusing Avis of invading her mind.

There was a heavy sigh as she puts an elbow on the table to rest her hand in. The council retreated to the back and Faye lifted her coffee to her lips.

An eyebrow was raised as Einstein suddenly appeared, shouted something, then left.

Her free hand moved up to her forehead to rub it, a headache was quickly setting in. Now, why in the hell did she decide to settle here?!

[Star]

Being first out of recess felt a lot like going on stage.

Maybe a little shuffle, a moonwalk? Nah. He slid over to where he'd seen Einstein sitting -- who could miss it with the hat -- and eased into the chair.

Don't wave audience, yo.

[Avis]

Behind Star came Avis, her eyes fixed in a flat stare in the direction of her chair. With no Ceremony she sank back into it and her gaze stared off into the distance. Her legs crossed as an afterthought, but otherwise she remained motionless. Waiting.

[Pepper]

Pepper followed the two former members of the Veiled Threats, then blinked slightly at Star's presence at the table. Although she'd been suspicious when Star had been the one to announce Einstein leaving... Well, it figured.

She'd fully left the post. She sat back in the seat she'd previously been in.

[Truce]

Whatever conclusions the Council has come to during its recess they seem to return to a seemingly calmer forum. Truce heads back to his provisional seat at the table. His eyes look about the room attentively, searching for a specific absentee before giving up. It seems none of the remaining Councilors are ready to speak up just yet as they await the Hierarch to call the Consilium back to session.

[Miach]

When the Councilors trickled in, and then Hierarch Aquinas too the spotlight, Miach took his head away from the Charter he was perusing, wondering what would be said. Bureaucratic stuff. Nothing about the coordinated action against the Banishers, or something of the like. Hopefully the Cabals would deliver the information, because it was all that mattered to the Acanthus.

[Emrys]

Emrys took in a deep breathe as the Heirarch spoke, wondering how much of the earlier conversation was still relevant. There was a chance he'd make an ass out of himself, but it was worth saying something in the Enchanter's mind.

"Um, quick question!" Emrys called out as he scanned the Council. "Why is there still need of a trial? Striker rather publicly announced his guilt just a bit ago and Councilor Avis voiced her desire to drop the charges against Striker. Even without the Councilor's desire to drop the charges the Lex states that if the accused pleads guilty we move straight to the penalty stage and consult the Tetragrammaton. Per the Illumination on the Precept of Hubris, magical assault has a base punishment of a Minor Reprimand. Given the events took place here myself or Pepper can Postcog what happened and replay it through a Telepathy spell to the others."

"So why despite the clear protocols of the Lex and the desires of those involved do we need to beat this dead horse for six more months?" He paused for a moment and shrugged. "I'm not trying to be difficult or get my cabalmate off light, but I can't be the only one sick of seeing Striker's name plastered across the agenda for his latest missteps. We can close this tonight within the full legal authority of your Lex, so why do Pepper and Ermon need to waste time and resources putting cases together for a case we all already know the answer to when we can find the truth and put this never ending distraction to rest? Aren't there more important issues then bureaucracy to be discussing? Like, I don't know, the Awakening causing drugs or the university full of people that want to destroy us?"