"Then let me disclose this one fact. As of now, it stands before us arbitrators that there is irrevocable evidence substantiating Revian's assault on Malric, and any resultant injuries upon the defendant were simple acts of self-defense." Beldrum stood, his arms crossed behind his back. Even though his voice was as calm as it could be, there was a modicum of sly cunning peeking through. It intrigued Revian, but there was nothing he could do about it. "Are there any disagreements on this matter before this court moves forward?"
"We refute the very notion that Revian was the initial perpetrator of violence," Varek responded, his hand slamming down on the stand before him.
"Know your place, Varek! Revian was already deemed the assailant, there's no room for discussion." Iskandar's outspoken bellow was a dire contrast to his previous behavior, but Varek was unshaken, still resolute in his defending Revian.
