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Feb 11, 2019 22:43:33 GMT -5
Post by Nikita on Feb 11, 2019 22:43:33 GMT -5
As Nikita was granted to speak, her lips slowly departed, and just as she was about to release her words, two beings in the room interrupted. She sighed, slightly annoyed, it was becoming a joke to have a voice in this area. Instead of rarely freaking out in hollers, she'd patiently wait for the two conflicts with each other.
This time, between Dr. Zaius's threats against the defenseless human, Nikita didn't bother to intervene. It had only proven to be useless. She'd figure the President would cut them off, or scold them with words if he gets annoyed enough. Educating herself in observing the entire scenario, Nikita decided it was best to remain silent.
Her eyes traced as Elisabeth easily got intimidated by Zaius and a few guards. Though she was stunned, such a brave human revealing she wasn't at all. Nikita shrugged, witnessing Zephram try to coax her from departing.
She purposely released a light cough to retrieve a variety of attention. "As I was saying, do you not have bloody surveillance over at the area? Just in case for the stupidity of your new recruits? Or apes trying to prove of their innocence. Or do you not? Because I feel this whole court is relying on witnesses and words. Do you have a camera in that area?"
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Feb 12, 2019 0:23:20 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Feb 12, 2019 0:23:20 GMT -5
After getting some 'encouragement and coaxing' from Zephram, Elisabeth was no longer feeling that need to flee. She surveyed each member and then her eyes landed on Dr Zaius. She quirked a cheeky grin just to show she wasn't really phased by his threats. She glanced to and fro, making sure no one would notice her being cheeky.
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Feb 13, 2019 5:34:40 GMT -5
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Post by zaius on Feb 13, 2019 5:34:40 GMT -5
He shook his head, irked at the behaviour of the disrespectful girl. "Control that bloody beast, Zephram. Or I'll see a different path for the disrespectful mutt." He snarled when Nikita was completely done. He peered more kindly at Nikita. "Yes, we do, you're Highness. However we can only receive it every twenty four hours. If you wish to wait, you can."
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Director of Human Affairs
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Feb 13, 2019 12:12:55 GMT -5
Post by zephram on Feb 13, 2019 12:12:55 GMT -5
Zephram looked at Elisabeth, noticing her cheeky grin. He gently turned her face to him. "Don't be cheeky Elisabeth. You're going to get into a lot of trouble for your behavior if you keep this up."
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Feb 13, 2019 12:54:46 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Feb 13, 2019 12:54:46 GMT -5
Elisabeth read Zephram's lips about being cheeky and will be getting into trouble with her behavior. She didn't acknowledge or even talk to him. A more of a worried look came to her face. Then she decided not to face them anymore.
She thought, "Good luck on getting anymore testimony from me. I'll just face the door, deaf as a door nail."
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President of the Assembly
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Feb 13, 2019 16:59:05 GMT -5
Post by Kratos on Feb 13, 2019 16:59:05 GMT -5
Kratos wasn't irked, just his growing exhaustion was provoking his patience and frustration. This time in the night was just a wrong idea to form a trial. Even the other council was appearing more cranky than others, especially Zauis. He could easily be bothered, and snap.
His paw rose high, receiving numerous attention on him. "Now, now that's enough you two." He kindly ordered, lowering his sedated arm back down. His focus drew back on Nikita, who was waiting to speak after Zaius attacked the other party. His eyes rolled once.
He ignored Zaius and Elisabeth's rotten behavior in the vast room. "Your Grace, we do, as one of my council informed. But, if you do not wish to wait for that hourly wait, then we can continue. Now, that we've retrieved quite the data from each. I can gather my council in the other room to discuss the results. Up to you of course."
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Feb 13, 2019 19:58:21 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Feb 13, 2019 19:58:21 GMT -5
Elisabeth hadn't noticed or heard anything so she didn't turn. She was focused on an item of interest instead. She walked over to the door and glanced at the guards on both sides. They would not move or let her leave. She saw her curiosity overtake her and reached out for the gun. Guns were dangerous, even in the hands of humans. But she was not intending to shoot up the courtroom. How can she even think about that?
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Feb 13, 2019 23:20:39 GMT -5
Post by Nikita on Feb 13, 2019 23:20:39 GMT -5
Nikita sighed, agreeing with Zaius in her being disrespectful, but she's a wild human, not domesticated. How would she be familiar with the ape society? Elisabeth's life has been with the jungle majority of her life. She'd wonder if Zaius, and possibly the rest of the entire council looked past at the perspective of the human, and only what's in front of themselves.
Nikita gently sealed her eyes, listening to Zaius complain about the bitten human, then respond with having the surveillance, but would require time to retrieve. A clam sigh came out, and with a solid nod, she agreed with having the council converse together for a verdict.
However, despite silently agreeing, she decided to kindly confront Zephram, who she couldn't identify the name. A warm smile caressed her warm face. "I'm not aware of your name, but you seem to enjoy defending humans. I would assume you're a type of zookeeper, but I'm sure, I'm wrong." She softly whispered over to Zephram, not intending to disrupt the trail. It was still her turn after all. "Though, I've been noticing the cold reaction from the council to the girl. I assumed they would suspect a free human not being knowledgable on behavior to the tribunal." She turned her head, releasing her eyes at the chimp. "That's why I believe it's best to prepare them, and not shove them to a quick meeting."
After, her emotionless eyes peered over to the council above. "Go and form a circle to discuss the results. I will not wait for unnecessary time to prove my true fate when the answer lies in certain testimonies, and voices."
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Director of Human Affairs
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Feb 13, 2019 23:31:16 GMT -5
Post by zephram on Feb 13, 2019 23:31:16 GMT -5
Zephram also agreed the council should converse together and come up with a result. As tired as they were all are, there was no doubt that the human was also tired, hence the reason why she was cranky. He couldn't fault her. Nor could he fault the rest.
He smiled warmly at Nikita. "I'm Zephram. I'm the Director of Human Affairs. I help unfortunate humans and make sure each human has a fair chance at life." He glanced over to Elisabeth. "I have told her to behave, but sometimes, wild humans need some form of training. That's all she really needs. I've also informed her her behavior was going to get her into trouble."
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Feb 13, 2019 23:49:09 GMT -5
Post by zaius on Feb 13, 2019 23:49:09 GMT -5
Dr Zaius victoriously smiled to himself when the chimp finally attended into his duties, and calmed the girl, or scolded her. He didn't think Zephram would actually listen, and just allow the creature do what she needs. He nodded back to Nikita at her confirmation of what to do. "We shall in the backroom." He mentioned, rising to his feet. Finally, the provoking trial might just end. He was about to leave, until he noted that Elisabeth was reaching for a firearm. he glowered, firing a finger towards her. "Cease that beast before she causes worse scenarios!" He ordered the nearby patrols.
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Director of Human Affairs
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Feb 14, 2019 0:00:32 GMT -5
Post by zephram on Feb 14, 2019 0:00:32 GMT -5
Zephram turned to see Elisabeth reaching for a firearm and she was curious. A curious human was going to create trouble. He leaped and climbed over the chairs to get to her. He grabbed her hand and led her over to a chair. Forcing her to sit, he said, "No."
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Feb 14, 2019 0:05:02 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Feb 14, 2019 0:05:02 GMT -5
Elisabeth didn't know what she did wrong. One moment, she was looking at some type of thing, and the next she was forced into a chair. A look of confusion on her face. What'd she do that was so wrong? Elisabeth didn't know.
"What'd I do?" She asked, not sure why Zephram said, "No."
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Feb 14, 2019 0:09:27 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Feb 14, 2019 0:09:27 GMT -5
Maximus stood up to go to the backroom and grimaced. He noticed it, and narrowed his eyes at the human. Then Zephram sprung into action, leaping over chairs to stop her. He knew the human needed some training. He hoped that whoever got her would teach her. He figured Nikita would not want her at all. Since she was a wild human. Was she always like this? Possibly.
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President of the Assembly
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Feb 14, 2019 15:17:11 GMT -5
Post by Kratos on Feb 14, 2019 15:17:11 GMT -5
Kratos bobbed his head, rising from the stand, grimacing over at Nikita's cold words. SHe was correct, the councils' answer to her innocent was in a few sides' testimonies. As he observed the ticked Queen, his corner sight caught the human. He annoyingly sighed, lightly closing his eyes. "Zephram, please control that mutt before she causes horrid events." He ordered, rolling his eyes.
After, he departed last into the backroom with his council. He hoped none were on the wrong side, but there had to be some that were assigned on one side to try and defend, or the accused would either be free or placed in prison with no fair trial. Kratos tried to make the tribunal balance.
He seated himself last into the chair that surrounded a circled table. "Alright, who would like to go first? If not, then I can. There is no issue too. We've viewed, and listened to each side."
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Feb 14, 2019 22:10:15 GMT -5
Post by Maximus on Feb 14, 2019 22:10:15 GMT -5
"I'll go first." Maximus offered since he was the one who would be defending the Queen and was on her side. "I'm on her side."
Maximus sat down at the table. "I've interviewed the Warden first and he was steadfast in seeing both the Queen and her guard incarcerated for life. While I tried to talk reason into he Warden, he would not accept my order for a release or there will be war. He didn't seem to care about what would come here.
"After talking to the Warden, I demanded to see both parties. One left and was apprehended. But the guard blamed the human for all of their 'Problems' upon arrival into Central City. The human kept returning to them for an unknown reason."
"A world leader should not be imprisoned for bringing in an injured animal. We capture humans every day and they don't have collars around their necks when they arrive. So, she should not be tried for that or coming freely into this country to talk of a peace treaty with her native country."
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