Lockwoods trial, overseen by a senial gnome with a hot caretaker, this was one of the funniest moments i've ever had on this server. Edited down a bit for ease of read.
Sheriff Eugene Walters:*clears his throat* After consultation with key members of the Council, it was decided that due to the unique nature of this case that the trial will be held as an internal, Watch review.
Ian Lockwood: Is there a precedent for that?
Sheriff Eugene Walters: In the intersests of a proceeding that was absolutely fair, it was decided that former Lieutenant Maxwell von Matterheim would review the case.
Sheriff Eugene Walters: Please be seated. *scowls*
Ian Lockwood: Apologies. Please, I didn't mean to interupt.
Sheriff Eugene Walters: Lieutenant Matterheim had a very strong reputation in the community, being perhaps Sanctuary's most famous paladin.
Sheriff Eugene Walters: His integrity is beyond question, so I'm sure there will be no complaints.
Cail Durris: *quirks an eyebrow, slight nod*
Sheriff Eugene Walters: I believe he and his aid will be along shortly.
Cail Durris: [Tell] Oh man... >.> You're f*ed. <.<
Ian Lockwood: *sits silently*
Cail Durris: I assume this will proceed as a normal trial, Sheriff?
Cail Durris: *scowls, shrugs slightly, stands, re-equips the mising parts of his uniform*
(An elderly gnome clad in shining gold armor and a one of the funny pointed hats walks through the gate)
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *shuffles in very, very slowly*
Matterheim's Nurse: *shimmies along....*
Cail Durris: XDXDXD
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *wheezes slightly* Almost there, dear.
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *has an outrageous pair of old slippers on his feet*
Matterheim's Nurse: *purses her lips* Don't tax yourself, Maxie darling....
Ian Lockwood:*stiffles a laugh*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: Now then. *wheezes* Nurse, would you set up the ear trumpet please?
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: [Talk] I won't be able to hear these boys without it.
Matterheim's Nurse: *nods and begins to assemble a contraption with practiced ease*
Cail Durris: *glances between the gnome and the scantily clad nurse a few times*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *the nurse sets up an elaborate, gnomish ear trumpet - evidently used to augment the gnome's hearing*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *carefully fits the end of the trumpet into his right ear*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *wheezes* Very good.
Cail Durris: *slight grunt, lowers his head slightly, looking to the floor, although not hunching, his shoulders still thrown back and his posture perfect*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: Now then, which of you boys has been naughty?
Matterheim's Nurse: *slinks over to the other arm*
Cail Durris: Former Private Lockwood, sitting in the front there, is on trial.
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *nods and begins to shuffle through some paperwork*
Cail Durris: Sir- Forme- *grunts* How would you like me to address you?
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: Baron will do just fine. I do miss the ancestral Matterheim lands.
Matterheim's Nurse: *fidgets with her nails*
Cail Durris: *slight nod*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *sighs sadly* We had a glorious shrine to Gaerdal, sit atop the prettiest green hill. I remember as a boy, playing tag with the other squires...
Cail Durris: Very well, Baron. *pauses a moment* Lockwood is on trial for treason and assisting -
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: ... *rambles on* There was the prettiest girl lass, with the longest nose and twinkling green eyes...
[Kotenku] Cail Durris: Quite done, Baron? *interrupts*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *glances up, and adjusts his rumpet* Speak up, boy!
Cail Durris: Lockwood is charged with treason - assisting a highly wanted criminal.
Matterheim's Nurse: *fans herself* Oooh....
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *nods sleepily* The evidence?
Cail Durris: Are you familiar with Maalgor the Malevolent?
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: Oh yes.
Cail Durris: *rustles in his pack a brief moment, produces a folded letter* The written and signed testimony of the victim.
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *nods* I remember his trial well too, aye. Council Pengerhast it was, and my testimony earned many a cheer from the crowd...
Cail Durris: In which one, Rollo Stoneshield --
[Kotenku] Cail Durris: [Talk] A tad more recent, Baron.
[PanamaLane] Ian Lockwood: [Talk] When was that, Baron?
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: [Talk] Oh, more recent, of course. Yes.... go on.
Cail Durris: (Gives testimony)
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: Oh. *looks very sternly to Lockwood*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: Now then.
[PanamaLane] Ian Lockwood: Now then.
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: [*fixes a rheumy, sleepy yet stern eye upon Lockwood*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: What do you have to say for yourself?
[PanamaLane] Ian Lockwood: Most of what the Sergeant said is true.
Sergeant Adriarch Hersur: [cranes his neck to get a glimpse of the nurse behind the pillar]
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: [Talk] *casually, with no trace of shame, reaches out a whithered hand and rests it upon the pert rear of the nurse*
Matterheim's Nurse: [Talk] *wriggles prettily*
[Kotenku] Cail Durris: [Talk] *keeps his head down, vaguely agitated, and avoiding looking toward the Nurse*
Ian Lockwood: (more testimony)
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *his slippered feet swing idly*
Sergeant Adriarch Hersur: [shuffles his feet, before inching subtly to his left]
Matterheim's Nurse: *begins to massage the Baron's left shoulder with an expertly-manicured hand*
Sergeant Adriarch Hersur: [glances around the room, making sure nobody is looking, before getting a sly wink off to the Nurse]
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *sleepy eyes snap wide open and he glares terribly, his moustache bristling at the impudent Sergeant*
Court Scribe: *Records the sly wink in a private notebook*
Matterheim's Nurse: *blushes prettily*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *wheezes* I find the Sergeant by the scribe in contempt of court. He is to be removed from the court room. I will have no one making rude faces in my courtroom.
Sergeant Adriarch Hersur: [blanches] Sir?
[Kotenku] Cail Durris: *mutters darkly, looks in agitation at Hersur*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *points feebly to the door* Out
!
Sergeant Adriarch Hersur: [looks to the Serrif]
[Kotenku] Cail Durris: Get lost, Hersur.
Sergeant Adriarch Hersur: [Nothing intended.
Matterheim's Nurse: *pouts slightly, then redoubles her attentions to on the Baron*
Sheriff Eugene Walters: Hm. As he says.
Sergeant Adriarch Hersur: You got it, sir.
Sergeant Adriarch Hersur: [grumbles a little, before catching a last glimpse]
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: Please continue with your defense, unless you're finished.
Ian Lockwood: (more testimony)
Ian Lockwood: Judge me for it as you will.
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *nods, and slowly shuffles up to his feet.
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: Please approach.
Matterheim's Nurse:*helps him up....*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: Not you, Sergeant.
[Kotenku] Cail Durris: *slight grunt*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim:*sighs and looks up to the much, much taller Lockwood*
Ian Lockwood: *towers over the gnome*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *presses a finger to his brow, closing his eyes, and begins to mumble* Oh Great Ironhand, bless this trial with your wisdom. You who have given me so very, very much in this life... so much happiness... grant me now the wisdom to discern the nature of this man's heart, and what would would be the just way.
Cail Durris: *brief glance to Lockwood's knees, then to his own sword, hesitates a moment then shakes his head, redirects his attention to the left wall*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *concentrates intently, and sighs*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: Thank you, you may be seated.
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: I am prepared to offer justice.
[PanamaLane] Ian Lockwood: *sits*
[PanamaLane] Ian Lockwood: I hope it is served.
[PanamaLane] Ian Lockwood: Either way.
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: The defendent, Ian Lockwood, has not acted correctly, but much can be forgiven for it is clear that his intentions were pure. He will return to the Watch, and pay penance with more vigorous and thoughtful service to the city of Sanctuary.
Cail Durris: *tightens his grip on his sword*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *wheezes and pats the escort again* Perhaps, with time, you will look back on this moment, Ian Lockwood...
Ian Lockwood: I am certain that I will.
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: ... and remember it as a time that the great and solemn duty and responsibility of the Watch was at this time, in your moment of review, made more clear to you.
Matterheim's Nurse: [half-crouches behind then Baron, encircling him fondly with her arms as he delivers Justice]
Ian Lockwood: Thank you, indeed, this has taught me much.
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *wheezes* For never forget, from the day that Charles Bresley said, "I will watch this night, and who will join me?" there has been a great need for pure hearted and goodly and respnsible members of this great organization.
Sheriff Eugene Walters: *nods approvingly*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *mumbles into his beard a few more lines, then signs to the nurse to pack up his tremendous ear trumpet*
Matterheim's Nurse: [offers him a pretty smile and nod]
Ian Lockwood: Did you know Bresley?
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: Of course, young man. Of course.
Matterheim's Nurse: [packs up the momentous trumpet]
Cail Durris: *removes his helmet, scowling, he glances around the room briefly*
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *dabs at a tear in his eye* I knew all the Bresleys.
Baron Maxwell von Matterheim: *begins to shuffle towards the door*
Sheriff Eugene Walters: *scurries to hold the door*
Matterheim's Nurse: [follows along with a cheery smile]