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Post by kane on Nov 12, 2009 22:11:31 GMT -5
AFR nodded. "Agreed." He activated the teleporter and they appeared at the center of the tribunal room. AFR took his place at the center of the Stone Fist seat. He nodded at Armok... "Whenever you are ready... let it begin, Brother."
Kane was seated in the congress of the others... wearing a suit... who knew he even had one?
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Post by Karma Kayla!! on Nov 12, 2009 22:12:25 GMT -5
Bianca strolled in all dressed in official garb. Two of her bodyguards followed. She shifted and fixed her hair looking at who was there. She didn't know everyone, but she would eventually. Bianca was the second to sit down at the table. Her body slid into the chair on the other side of Armok.
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Hikari laughed. "Nothing will happen." She turned his face to look into his eyes. "Thank you for staying with me last night. I know...that couldn't have been easy. I'm sorry for all I put you through." Aw.
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Post by Assassin on Nov 12, 2009 22:12:41 GMT -5
Assassin sat straight in his chair, he kept his arms folded across his chest and watched the others closely.
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Post by Achtung Katie™ on Nov 12, 2009 22:14:21 GMT -5
I guess Kat is supposed to sit somewhere, and I bet she knows where that is, so she's gonna go do that. She let her gaze drift to a point on the opposite wall, annnnd she was going to sit and wait, because what else could she do?
Nick was sitting with Hawk, OH MAN.
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Post by The Loathed on Nov 12, 2009 22:17:05 GMT -5
-Aubrey just shrugs- Love makes you do crazy things, or so I've heard.
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-Armok rises, and manages to walk to the podium without limping. A huge feat, given the residual aches and muscle damage, as well as Hikari's stolen injuries- Before we begin, let the record show that I am Warlord Armok Everhate, Supreme Commander of the Shadow Clan in this galaxy, and every galaxy. Also let the record show that due to grievous injuries I have sustained recently, my Fist, Michael, will be sitting in as the Grand Arbiter of the Tribunal. -He takes a steadying breath- That said, now comes the difficult part. -He looks around the room, making eye contact with several members of the Inner Sanctum- Katherine Lynn Hamilton, who is currently an exile from the Shadow Clan and the country of Darkmoor, stands accused of: Treason and mutiny Insubordination Negligence of Duty
In the past year, the world has suffered great casualties and anguish caused by many great enemies of both the world and the Shadow Clan. By standing united, fighting together, we have repelled these great evils, at great cost to each and every one of us assembled here today. My job... that is, the job of the Warlord of the Shadow Clan... it is not an easy job. It is demanding, both physically and mentally, and is quite frankly, emotionally exhausting. It is a lonely post, and it requires a great deal of inner fortitude and control, as well as discipline to maintain a professional outlook on life. In the past six months, many things have happened, altering the face of this world, altering the kinship we all have with one another. I, and several others present, were victims to Tanor Everhate, a foul demonic necromancer. -He sighs, steadying himself- I waged a private war on an old enemy of Darkmoor, fully within the threshold of my limitations as the acting second of the Shadow Clan. Upon my return, in a rather unorthodox manner, with Tanor's taint fresh on my soul and mind, I declared civil war on the Shadow Clan. At this point in time, I feel that the accused, Katherine Lynn Hamilton, was justified in refusing to meet my demands. I was a puppet dancing to Tanor's tune, unable to regain control of myself, my consciousness. -At this point, he looks around the room before speaking again- However, in the days that followed, Tanor was ripped from me in Moscow. Kane and I both were at the mercy of the demonic abomination as his foul cultists gave his flesh back the damned soul and ressurected my brother. I think we all remember what happened next... Tanor waged a massive offensive on the Darkmoor Tactical Command Base and Spaceport complex... and we lost both. -He shakes his head- A sloppy defense in our very home... The wolf was at our door, and we were caught unprepared. Unacceptable. -Armok's gaze takes in many of the gathered soldiers, then he begins speaking once more- When I returned in the midst of Tanor's raging army, even my most primal instincts were to defend this place... my home. Our home. After a heated melee, the Shadow Clan pushed back Tanor's foul legion and everyone was left to recover. The next day, I approached the accused and requested my post back. -Armok leans against the podium, taking a deep breath before continuing- Now, ladies and gentlemen of the Tribunal, we come to treason. When I requested my post as Warlord back from the Fist of the time, Kat... she refused to stand aside. She was presented with numerous opportunities to stand aside, to relinquish her post of duty without reprimand or repercussion... and she refused. -He slams a fist on the podium- The Shadow Clan is not a democracy. It is a militarocracy. The military law is like biblical code... you simply do not disobey without fear of retribution. Words have consequences when they are spoken to me. The same is true of any military officer. -Armok looks around the audience once more, then nods his head- Does the Grand Arbiter wish to speak?
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Post by kane on Nov 12, 2009 22:25:37 GMT -5
AFR Leaned forward and stood. "Nothing more then this... for you all to understand the seriousness of this situation. No one in the history of this clan... has ever required this Tribunal to be summoned. Let alone two members at the same time. As a member of this tribunal you are all expected to be non-biased... Even the maker of the charges himself on voting for her reinstatement. We have ways of knowing if you are being truthful or not in your votes and any votes made for or against her in any way other then complete neutrality will be dealt with in separate circumstances and you will be denied your vote. Does everyone understand?" He looked around... "With that said... may we please continue." He sat back down.
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Post by Achtung Katie™ on Nov 12, 2009 22:41:03 GMT -5
Kat stood up, and she hadn't really prepared a speech or anything, so woo, here goes it. Her barely present smile was icy at best, and she avoided direct eye contact for the moment. "Lord Everhate is correct. The job of a Warlord is not easy. It's even less easy when one is thrust into the position without so much as a thank you ma'am." She narrowed her eyes somewhat, "I did my job, and I did my job well for a year and a half." She smiled again, humorlessly, "I hated every minute of it. Nobody was happier when Lord Everhate showed up than me." Indeed. "But I would fight for it again, if I had too. I did not hold onto my post for want of power, or money, or whatever other motivations you might imagine."
Ugh, she hated speeches, this was terrible. "I held onto it because of trust. A far more naive person than I would have a difficult time handing over control of her family to a man who tried to kill her mere hours before. I did not trust him and that, perhaps, was my downfall. I find it unfortunate that he did not trust my choices as well, trust in the fact that I was not disrespecting him, nor trying to steal away his birthright; I was asking for a show of trust, and I received my answer. It happened to be an answer that satisfied no one."
"I'm not going to deny what my actions are, but treason? Mutiny? Harsh words, for the crime of asking for a choice. Strong accusations for want of one thing. Trust." Kat blew her bangs out of her face with a small sigh, "Hurt, on both sides, for something that could've been resolved so much easier. Thank you." Annnd she sat back down.
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Post by Miss Twix on Nov 12, 2009 22:42:48 GMT -5
<hawk kinda looked at assassin and nick and stuff 'cause hey...there's a lotta talking which beat a lotta hitting i guess>
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Post by Assassin on Nov 12, 2009 22:44:21 GMT -5
Assassin met Hawk's gaze before he leaned forward, now somewhat interested in what was going on. He continued to watch the others but still had little to say on what was going on.
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Post by Corinne!<3 on Nov 12, 2009 22:46:16 GMT -5
Natalie was watching and listening intently. She had only been here for a very short time, and was only just now learning the whole story of the split. This made her feel a little out of place. >.>
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Post by Karma Kayla!! on Nov 12, 2009 22:47:25 GMT -5
Hikari watched Kat closely. She understood what she said, but she also understood Armok. It was all just a huge mess and both sides were to blame. She remained quiet.
Bianca however scowled. "Lord Everhate, if I may." She stood and looked dead straight at Kat. "You did not address the summons that was gifted to you before you ultimate exile from Darkmoor. What reasoning did you have behind that? You fired yourself and in a rather rude fashion after given a second chance that Lord Everhate gave you based on who you were to him." She shifted. "Your motives were questionable at the time, but you seemed to not even give him a chance in talking. Why? I would like to know why."
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Post by The Loathed on Nov 12, 2009 22:54:04 GMT -5
-Armok nods at Bianca's words- She raises a valid point, especially after your words of trust and family. -He stands slowly, glancing at AFR before looking around the room- Answer the Lady Bianca truthfully, and then answer me this. -He leans against the table, staring at Kat intently- What reason did I have, to trust you after I brought you here for a second chance? What leap of faith was I supposed to take based on not a single gesture of goodwill towards this Shadow Clan you so adamantly claim to have served well? -He shakes his head- Every chance you had to spit in my face, you did. Do not misquote me here, I bear no grudge against you for your transgressions against me as an individual--- the issue here is with your utter lack of self control and discipline. -Armok takes a seat, looking to AFR- Arbiter, the floor is yours once more.
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Post by kane on Nov 12, 2009 23:02:40 GMT -5
AFR stood up... He wasn't at all in any state of mind to argue. It was all robotic almost. "I do not want to waste this tribunal's time and emotion. Because you are being given yet another chance and if you squander this one nothing will save you from the charges initially given to you at Brother's worst when Tanor had him dance. Your reinstatement will not be without punishments to be announced by my brother and our leader if you are accepted back into this clan by your peers. You are expected to take these punishments as a bid of faith and loyalty to this clan. If you can't handle them then I suggest you take this time to remove yourself from this Tribunal and go forth in exile before their votes are thrown dirt upon. If, however, you are willing to stay I invite you to respond to Bianca's and Brother's points and then the voting process will begin."
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Post by Achtung Katie™ on Nov 12, 2009 23:05:12 GMT -5
Kat arched an eyebrow, "I was mad." Um, because nobody else ever gets mad and goes on a crazy killing spree around here NOPE NEVER HAPPENED. "I was angry, hurt, and upset." This shouldn't be news to anyone, but hey. She shrugged at Armok's next questions, "I love them more than I hate anything else." Sooo yeah. "I never asked for a second chance. But I will fight for them, and only them, until the day I die." She smirked somewhat, tilting her head, "I came back. I'm standing here. That shows more self control and discipline than you'll ever know."
She turned her gaze back to AFR's, resisting rolling her eyes. SEE THAT SELF CONTROL RIGHT THERE. "As you say."
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Post by Miss Twix on Nov 12, 2009 23:08:39 GMT -5
<hawk really didn't get why bianca was there if she wasn't sc and just a mercenary and talking buuut whatever i guess XD what does hawk know> kat did alotta good for us against mephisto and even other things...<so people dont say she didn't do anything>
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Post by Assassin on Nov 12, 2009 23:11:26 GMT -5
Assassin continued to keep his face blank, even though he was interested he saw no point in showing favor to one side or the other at this time.
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Post by Karma Kayla!! on Nov 12, 2009 23:14:47 GMT -5
Hikari sighed. She closed her eyes and started pondering her own thoughts.
Bianca laughed. "Control and discipline?" She just laughed. "Was that in getting drunk in the woods while your 'family' as you called them were fighting a great evil? You did not do much but add insult to injury and further pushed the trust some had for you to the wind." Bianca shifted as she was standing. "You did not ask for a second chance, but you were granted one and you threw it to the side. It was because of your family you received that much and are receiving this." She sat down. "I do hope you know what bridges you burned before the choices are made."
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Post by The Loathed on Nov 12, 2009 23:19:36 GMT -5
-Armok smiles sadly, rising to his feet- To clarify... you did say "But I will fight for them, and only them, until the day I die." -He folds his arms across his chest, shaking his head- Them implies that the Warlord of your Shadow Clan, your 'family'... is not included. Your priorities are off, by far. -He returns his gaze to Bianca, then looks back to Kat- Again, an outsider that has risked her life, bled for us... brings a valid point. -Armok clears his throat, raising an eyebrow to study Kat before speaking- And, be under no false impressions here. You are not here on your own... and you are not here because you came back to the Shadow Clan. You were summoned here for a Tribunal, as you can see by glancing around this room. You caused a chasm in this family... A great rend in the heart. -Armok shakes his head- I hope that everyone here takes that into consideration before AFR calls a vote.
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Post by kane on Nov 12, 2009 23:25:15 GMT -5
AFR shook his head. "Brother's word is first and foremost... you answered my call, but you ignored his... twice..." He stood up and looked at the others. "All I expect out of you all is a simple Yay or Nah. We don't need to know reason behind your decisions. That's not why any of us are here. I will call your name to call out your vote, and then my vote will be rendered, followed by Lord Everhate's. A simple tally and then she will be allowed to go forth from this tribunal back to her life she saw fit to begin or remain here to find out the terms of her reinstatement."
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Post by Achtung Katie™ on Nov 12, 2009 23:26:26 GMT -5
Kat sighed, sitting back in her chair, "Right now, I am sitting here, and right now I am replying to your questions in an exceedingly patient manner, and right now I have more control and discipline than you can comprehend if you knew anything about me at all." She had no idea who this chick was, annnd she didn't really care. She shrugged somewhat, ignoring the second half of Bianca's statement, because she kept all the bridges she couldn't live without, and that was enough for her either way. "I wasn't offered a second chance because I'm a spectacular person, and I'm well aware of that." She was verrrrrrrrrry aware the only reason anyone agreed to this was because of Rose, and that's why Rose was getting Yves Saint Laurent for Christmas.
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