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When Ug storms out he looks a little confused. “Why is Ug all mad, and why does he want a trial… what’s he talking about?”

When Shale starts his prattle and accusations about his tall friend Icarus Eli’s face gets a little worried, as he still isn’t quite sure what a High Magus is, but it sounded powerful, and he wasn’t much of one for messing with titled people… except the trade coordinator of course, but that was different.

“What kind of spell casting do you need mommy? I got all kinds of spells, he says reaching into his bag and fishing around for a leather bound book he always carries and a piece of wood he used to focused his spells that everyone keeps calling his wand simply because it flashes several colors when he cast his spells.

Robin frowned as Shale spoke. "Do you really think me that devious, that wicked, Magus? I am sorry if you do. I meant every last word that I said. I need your help. I would rather have it of you willingly and comradship than by order and decree only, to be honest. I'm tired of the cold war between us."

She shrugged and looked a little sad. "Magus, you can believe as you like. I can't change that. No matter what I say, if you believe it only guile and manipulation, then I can never convince you otherwise. I don't need your friendship. I only need your obediance. However," and she met his gaze, "I would very much like your friendship, or at least for us to not be at one another like this. I have no stomach for it."

She gave him ony a ghost of a smile. "I wish there was a way to help you understand. There is no trickery, no manipulation here. Just a woman who wants some measure of peace for her family. Surly you can understand that, Shale." She used his name for the first time in weeks. "I know you will abide by the findings of the laws, I have never doubted it. I on'y wish I could help you feel some measure of peace about that."

"I need your help, and that fact is not going to change. I wish our dynamic, however, could."

With that, she turned away from him and gave her son a bright smile. "Sailors DO make the best cookies, my dear one! And we shall to it right now!" With that, she swept him up in her arms and tickled him till he was laughing so hard he was almost in tears. She held out a hand for Corbyn to take. "Shall we tend to dinner for our family together, my Beloved?"

As they left the Lodge proper and headed for the kitchen she turned back to Shale. "This is what I fight for, my family. These moments of peace and laughter, free of fear. It is the only ambition in this life that I have now. If I am reckless, then it is for love. If I am impulsive, it is because I am human, and I only have so much time to fulfil this dream before it is lost to me. This is my whole world, Shale, those two elves and the half elf I bear. If you can believe that, then we have a chance." She gave him a bow and followed her boys into the kitchen.

(Eli and Corbyn: to be continued "In the Kitchen")

*Kidwynn moves her position to outside the kitchen door to guard it. She pulls out a red leather journal and if anyone reads over her shoulder and can read, they will notice she is scribbling down ideas on what to cook later on in the day for memebers of the Phoenix guild.*

*Atrum sitting behind the bar watching the goings on with his feet propped up on the bar addresses Corbyn before he enters into the kitchen*

Corbyn, none shall be above the laws that have been agreed upon, whether they be Duke, Dutchess or any other title that one may adopt. If a grievance is voiced to the constable it is well within his right to investigate it. *Glancing at Shale but his gaze not lingering there* Whether or not someone comes to you about a grievance is up to them. The laws should be posted for all to see and know with haste, otherwise they are meaningless. As far as this matter, do I believe that Robin made a mistake, yes I do, one that could possibly come to haunt us all in the future, but that is just my opinion and nothing more. But a mistake in judgement is not always a breach of law, *glances at Shale again* and we cannot confuse the two. Under the laws that were set down she has not broken any of them, the only one that could apply at all would be treason, which this is obviously not. Will I do all that I can to aid in dealing with what has transpired, yes I will, not only for one I call friend but for one of Haven and for Haven. *looking about the room* I may have submitted myself to the councill for judgement on an issue that is not within the law, but that was my decision to make, and none others, not even Robert my accuser. *Atrum stands with a smile that encompasses al gathered* Someone should make sure that UG's fury doesn't cost us anything more than my damaged door.

*Atrum goes to leave the Inn and pauses at the door*
There is to be no violence within the Inn by any of any fashion, if that is violated by any they will have more than the law to deal with.
*Continues on his way*

*Midnight silently watches the continued arguements about right and wrong, law and judgement, and supresses a very avyanna-like sigh. She moves from the table where she had been having her discussion with Eli before he went out to fish, and took up her usual positon near Donmayo, as his ever-present shadow.

The thought of so much happening behind closed doors and in secret boggled her mind. High Magus? Constable? Magistrate? When did all this happen? she wondered. She didn't recall having heard of new laws or new council members. It seemed as though all tribes were included in the decision making but her own, and she thought it might be because they were so few.

She sighed again, and then tried to take her mind off such depressing, somber, human thoughts by humming the cheerful little love song that so recently was thought to be part of the problem with Lady Rose, yet was only just a little song that she had known all of her life*

*Arthos hears Midnights questions and walks over to speak with her*

Midnight, I'm sorry you did not hear about the laws and the new postions in the town. In the concil meeting all the Guild leaders where to get with their people and inform them of what the concil agreed upon. Giddeon was on the concil and he did cast his vote.
The laws are being written and will be posted shortly. I did not realize that Gideon did not get with you. I will see about getting the laws posted so everyone know what they are.

*Kidwynn looks at Arthos and grins*

Umm...Arthos not to be pickin' on you or anything, but some people can't read. So you planning on readin' the laws and all as well?

*Midnight wonders to herself how Arthos has read her mind, but smiles in appreciation when he mentions making the laws available to everyone*

Shale, directly after dinner, I would like to speak with you and Ug privately to address any concerns you may have. Please meet me in the Guild of Light hall in one hour.

Atrum, I agree with your interpretation. However, perhaps all accused parties should be informed that they are under investigation.

At the next council meeting, a topic should be how specifically investigations are to be conducted in a manner acceptable to all guilds. We will use this first investigation as an example of what we liked, and what needs modification.

The front doors of the Inn swing open, admitting Donovan for the first time in several days. He salutes the Phoenix when they come to attention and signals them to go about their business. He crosses the room, instinctively looking for signs of danger. Though he does not see any immediate threats, the tension in the air seems to put him on alert.

Arriving at the bar he retrieves his mug its shelf and enters the back room. A few moments later he returns with dusty bottle and a corkscrew. Donovan opens the bottle, fills his mug, and takes a long drink.

*The door creaks a bit and cracks open on Shale's words. Then, after Robin speaks and leaves the room, it cracks a but more. Atrum speaks and then Ug steps inside, almost running into Atrum. He walks to Shale and pokes his arm, moving his head in a "lets go talk outside" type of motion. He looks over to Atrum.*

Treazun? Me wuzunt even tinkin bout treazun. Me wuz more wurried bout de murdur. De treazun can be eazily undone. Me kan do dat at any time. It de murdur dat is hard to undo. It de murdur dat me tryun to fix. Skruw de mage Narninun, he jus a wickud powurful arcane. Ug a powurful arcane, Shale a powurful arcane, Eli a powurful arcane...we not wickud, so we kan alwayz juz kill de Narninun.

No, me pizzed dat she sided dat instead uv walkun to Roddies she'd kill de baby. Me not know how Shay-ule prezunted it, me wuz gunna wait to talk to Corbun cuz uf de politukal ramifukatuns dat dis all kuld have.

*Corbyn speaks of a meeting.*

Yez, we have much to diskuss me lordshup.

*Donno walks in.*

Hato to de Donno.

"Lords and Lasses may I make a few points clear" Incarius bellows from his solitary place by the fire. " First off my Lord, After I spoke to the ladys accuser Robin was the first that I spoke to. I am sorry that you took offence but you and the lady are not yet married and so regretably not involced. I mean no offence but it was the accused privacy I was concered with."

" Next Ug I cant bring Robin up on murder charges when there has been no death. One sorta flows with the other"

" Lastly I appolagize about the laws not being read aloud but I have awaiting for the exact wording of law six which was an addition at the coucil meeting. And if your Guild heads have yet to explain to each of you the laws than that is thier failing . They each recieved copies of the laws .But . know this that I am personally working on gathering them for the telling within a day or two. Guild heads you may wish to re-read them as well because many of you are failling to fufill one of the provisos." with that Incarius sits back lits a cigar with the embers of the fire and seems to enjoy the evening.

*Hearing Ug's voice, Corbyn exits the kitchen, finishing his ale. Nodding to Ug and Shale...*

Gentlemen, let us proceed to the guild hall. I would have your counsel on this matter, and relate to you my thoughts and concerns.

*Sees Donovan and nods to him*

First Knight, would you please assure that Ug, Shale, and I are not disturbed. After we are finished, I will meet you in your office to discuss Haven's defenses, per our discussion.

*Exits the Inn, walks across the small field, and enters the Guild of Light hall, making sure it is empty.*

Donovan raises his glass in greeting to Ug when he says hello. He looks on thoughtfully as Icarius speaks, glancing around the room and judging people's reactions to his words.

He then nods a greeting to Corbyn, drains his mug, and moves to the center of the room.

"Magus, Councilman, shall we?"

He leaves with Ug and Shale and secures a perimter around the Guild of Light hall.

*Atrum turns around when UG opens the door and comes back to the main room of the Inn and walks over to Incarious and speaks to him quietly and claps him on the shoulder and then proceeds to the kitchen, He returns a few minutes later.*