Inside an unspecified Watch station house, within the Market District. We find a closed meeting currently in progress...
?So this is where we currently stand, Mister Ravenlock. We have the properties of the ?Jewell Ravenlock Center for Community Partnership?, ?The Sanctuary of Zi?tah healing baths and spa?, which were both seized by the Governing administration in response to the ?incident? last year.?
?An ?incident? is putting it mildly, Mister Sheonland.?
?I understand that, Mister Ravenlock, forgive us. We realize how troubling this was, and still is for you and your own.?
?No less troubling than the victims of Raven?s measures--- actually, a lot less troubling. We did not lose nearly, as many as they did? We survived.?
?Nuff o? that mess, Brian! Getting? all emo, an stuff isn?t gonna bring any o? them back is it? No, it won?t muchacho! So listen to the ?Queen o? Mithra Mayhem? here an let these advisors of yers go through their deal here, so we can grab some tacos, or somethin? cause I?m friggin? starving!?
The Mithra?s words slowly sank in, as Brian nodded softly. A hand lifted to adjust the collar of his dress shirt, and soon after his tie. The antique spectacles he was so rather fond of were slid off and set upon the table before him, as he replied. ?You?re right, I?m sorry. Please continue gentlemen, and ladies.?
?That?s better! Okay ?Jeeves? get back to the skinny, cause I got tacos on the brain, and the day ain?t getting? no faster, yeah??
Sheonland snapped to attention upon the Kerri?s food laden statement, and continued on.
?Thank you, Miss Al?Tuath?er your grace.?
?Damned straight!? piped the Mithra who stood tall with her arms crossed. A rather superiorly smug expression plastered on her face. This of course, caused Brian to facepalm?
?Mister Ravenlock, the seized properties are of course still in the hands of the current government, but I believe we can force a motion to rectify that scenario and then sell off the properties to offset the financial burden of reparations and fees, legal and otherwise. ?
Motioning for the man to continue, Brian simple listened as his eyes scanned the paperwork before him.
?There are also the transcripts we need to go over in reference to the previous three depositions regarding ?Raven?, and his associates and course what occurred prior, and since his capture.?
?Prior? You mean what happened to me in the wake of ?Scarred?, and what happened to the others, like Jade, Henrietta and Kerri here??
?Yes, Mister Ravenlock. The prosecution and independent counsels would like additional information on a few matters, within that period of time. Personally I think we should indulge them, and offer whatever they require--- to a point. Then there is the matter of the civil case, we have pending against you, in regards to ?Raven?.?
?The charges of treason were dismissed were they not??
?Yes, Mister Ravenlock they were dismissed this week. There were no true grounds to prove that the events led by ?Raven? had begun during your administrative term as a Minister for the Government of Rhy?din.?
?Alright, let?s do this then. I?d like you to draw up some paperwork in regards to the properties. Inform the administration that I will be vacating any claim to the properties, and I will be voluntarily surrendering the properties to the government and request that the properties are to be sold at fair market value. After the properties are sold, that the first consideration for the funds are to be held for those who are proven to be victims of Jacyn. Once that is settled, the remainder can be used to settle with the city for damages incurred, legal fees, etc.?
Quickly Sheonland?s assistant went to work, the young lady scribbling furiously as Brian continued on.
?That should save the government any additional costs in regards to dealing with the properties, or any legal battle with us over them, which could prove costly and take a good while to wrap up. Fiscally it is sound, as it is basically guaranteed monies for the victims and government.?
?Mister Ravenlock, that can also be used against you as an admission of--"
?Guilt, Mister Sheonland? I?m very aware of that, and I am glad as my council you are as well. However, it is the right thing to do and since nearly everything I had was seized, or tapped in the wake of this mess, it is what little I can currently do for those people.?
?There are---?
?Let?s start with that, and the scheduling of those depositions. We can discuss the other issues later tonight if that?s alright. Perhaps we can meet at the ?Bon Bon?, or something.?
Standing slowly, Brian nodded to the legal advisors, signaling the meeting had reached its conclusion.
?Mister Ravenlock, we?ll also need to speak with your wife, the Lady Ravenlock as well, we?ll need her signature in reference to any dealings with the Ravenlock Compound property, and also Zi?tah. Of course that will be at her convenience, as we know how busied her order can be.?
Reaching for his long coat, Brian turned and looked to the man questioningly. Quiet was the eldest Ravenlock, as he just stared a bit. And finally, after a few moments he spoke.
?The Lady Ravenlock--- my wife??
?So this is where we currently stand, Mister Ravenlock. We have the properties of the ?Jewell Ravenlock Center for Community Partnership?, ?The Sanctuary of Zi?tah healing baths and spa?, which were both seized by the Governing administration in response to the ?incident? last year.?
?An ?incident? is putting it mildly, Mister Sheonland.?
?I understand that, Mister Ravenlock, forgive us. We realize how troubling this was, and still is for you and your own.?
?No less troubling than the victims of Raven?s measures--- actually, a lot less troubling. We did not lose nearly, as many as they did? We survived.?
?Nuff o? that mess, Brian! Getting? all emo, an stuff isn?t gonna bring any o? them back is it? No, it won?t muchacho! So listen to the ?Queen o? Mithra Mayhem? here an let these advisors of yers go through their deal here, so we can grab some tacos, or somethin? cause I?m friggin? starving!?
The Mithra?s words slowly sank in, as Brian nodded softly. A hand lifted to adjust the collar of his dress shirt, and soon after his tie. The antique spectacles he was so rather fond of were slid off and set upon the table before him, as he replied. ?You?re right, I?m sorry. Please continue gentlemen, and ladies.?
?That?s better! Okay ?Jeeves? get back to the skinny, cause I got tacos on the brain, and the day ain?t getting? no faster, yeah??
Sheonland snapped to attention upon the Kerri?s food laden statement, and continued on.
?Thank you, Miss Al?Tuath?er your grace.?
?Damned straight!? piped the Mithra who stood tall with her arms crossed. A rather superiorly smug expression plastered on her face. This of course, caused Brian to facepalm?
?Mister Ravenlock, the seized properties are of course still in the hands of the current government, but I believe we can force a motion to rectify that scenario and then sell off the properties to offset the financial burden of reparations and fees, legal and otherwise. ?
Motioning for the man to continue, Brian simple listened as his eyes scanned the paperwork before him.
?There are also the transcripts we need to go over in reference to the previous three depositions regarding ?Raven?, and his associates and course what occurred prior, and since his capture.?
?Prior? You mean what happened to me in the wake of ?Scarred?, and what happened to the others, like Jade, Henrietta and Kerri here??
?Yes, Mister Ravenlock. The prosecution and independent counsels would like additional information on a few matters, within that period of time. Personally I think we should indulge them, and offer whatever they require--- to a point. Then there is the matter of the civil case, we have pending against you, in regards to ?Raven?.?
?The charges of treason were dismissed were they not??
?Yes, Mister Ravenlock they were dismissed this week. There were no true grounds to prove that the events led by ?Raven? had begun during your administrative term as a Minister for the Government of Rhy?din.?
?Alright, let?s do this then. I?d like you to draw up some paperwork in regards to the properties. Inform the administration that I will be vacating any claim to the properties, and I will be voluntarily surrendering the properties to the government and request that the properties are to be sold at fair market value. After the properties are sold, that the first consideration for the funds are to be held for those who are proven to be victims of Jacyn. Once that is settled, the remainder can be used to settle with the city for damages incurred, legal fees, etc.?
Quickly Sheonland?s assistant went to work, the young lady scribbling furiously as Brian continued on.
?That should save the government any additional costs in regards to dealing with the properties, or any legal battle with us over them, which could prove costly and take a good while to wrap up. Fiscally it is sound, as it is basically guaranteed monies for the victims and government.?
?Mister Ravenlock, that can also be used against you as an admission of--"
?Guilt, Mister Sheonland? I?m very aware of that, and I am glad as my council you are as well. However, it is the right thing to do and since nearly everything I had was seized, or tapped in the wake of this mess, it is what little I can currently do for those people.?
?There are---?
?Let?s start with that, and the scheduling of those depositions. We can discuss the other issues later tonight if that?s alright. Perhaps we can meet at the ?Bon Bon?, or something.?
Standing slowly, Brian nodded to the legal advisors, signaling the meeting had reached its conclusion.
?Mister Ravenlock, we?ll also need to speak with your wife, the Lady Ravenlock as well, we?ll need her signature in reference to any dealings with the Ravenlock Compound property, and also Zi?tah. Of course that will be at her convenience, as we know how busied her order can be.?
Reaching for his long coat, Brian turned and looked to the man questioningly. Quiet was the eldest Ravenlock, as he just stared a bit. And finally, after a few moments he spoke.
?The Lady Ravenlock--- my wife??