pcl_0535_208_13_24

Puddleby Court Log: 28 Summer, year 535 of The Ascendancy. 13:24

In the matter of John the Clown v Algernon, accused of “hiding his evilness behind a cheap costume”

Before the jurors: Sleipnir, Garr, Crystal, Crunch, Thuja, Poplar, Trauma, Squritle, Bones, Tonle, Chimba, Warplet.

The Honourable Judge Haengemie, presiding.
With Bellafae serving as Bailiff.
To all who read these precepts, the following transcript of this trial is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.
Clera, reporting.

[Bellafae] This court is now in session, The Honourable Judge Haengemie presiding.
[Haengemie] <standard pre-trial court briefing>
[John the Clown] Algernon is as evil as can be.
[John the Clown] He is an agent of Mobius
[John the Clown] He previously hid his true form from as as a halfling, and now as a pig
[John the Clown] He will destroy us the first chance he gets.
[John the Clown] He supplies the Orga and the Darshak with intellegence on us
[John the Clown] Are you all blind?!
[Haengemie] 10 seconds remaining, Please finish up, or say "done"...
[John the Clown] Can't you see the threat he is!?
[John the Clown] done
[Haengemie] Thank you, John the Clown
[Haengemie] Algernon, you have 90 seconds to speak.
[Algernon] Algernon blinks blankly.
[Algernon] Algernon looks at John the Clown.
[Algernon] Algernon rummages in his pack.
[Algernon] Algernon takes out a key to the Puddleby Home for the Disadvantaged.
[Algernon] Algernon offers it to John the Clown.
[Algernon] Algernon smiles.
[Algernon] Algernon chews on his lip for a moment.
[Algernon] Algernon blinks.
[Algernon] dum
[Haengemie] 10 seconds remaining, Please finish up, or say "done"...
[Algernon] Algernon struggles..
[Algernon] done
[Haengemie] Thank you, Algernon
[Haengemie] John the Clown, you have 120 seconds to speak.
[John the Clown] Can he really fool you with his act?
[John the Clown] Are you all stupid enough to be manipulated by the Evil One
[John the Clown] He manipulates you all into doing his will.
[John the Clown] Open you eyes!
[John the Clown] He is the evil that walks among us!
[John the Clown] done
[Haengemie] Thank you, John the Clown
[Haengemie] Algernon, you have 120 seconds to speak.
[Algernon] Algernon stares uncomprehendingly at John the Clown.
[Algernon] Algernon offers the key again, smiling gently.
[Algernon] Algernon looks around for Keeper for a moment.
[Algernon] Algernon sighs, sits down and plays with Amstr.
[Algernon] done
[Haengemie] Thank you, Algernon
[Algernon] Algernon smiles.
[Haengemie] <standard jury verdict briefing>
[Bellafae] Bellafae hands Haengemie the jury's verdict.

[Haengemie] Algernon this court finds you innocent. You are free to go.
[Haengemie] Judge Haengemie bangs his gavel
[Haengemie] This court is adjourned.