It was like there was a hurricane, a tornado, and an alligator set on fire in his brain.
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What did the last one have to do with anything? I dunno, don't ask.
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Anyways, contrary to popular belief, multiple people was a pain, especially when you didn't know how many people you were. There was himself and Escalene, who was just a female version of him, Marie Sue, as she preferred to be called, was an older version of Escalene. Elenor Owens and Pristina had no relation whatsoever to the others, and there was then these four object selves and a self he could not access. As of now, he was Adam Winters, no relation to the others, and, since he couldn’t trust anyone else, head judge of The Galaxian High Court.
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Sitting at the judge's bench, Hezago observed the pandemonium unfolding around him, the plaintiff and defendant engaged in heated exchange. They were screaming at each other, whereas the witness just sat, looking very nervous as they scrolled through a holographic screen.
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A notification then promptly popped up on his screen, and it seemed to be from Annabeth. Hezago sighed, slightly, if not very, annoyed. He raised his hand in a futile attempt to restore order, but the courtroom continued to disregard his authority. Exhausted and in dire need of rest, he learned from Annabeth's notification that Borealia teetered on the brink of civil war, (again) a situation demanding his attention.
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Having enough of the noise, he lifted a gavel and tapped it vigorously three times. The room immediately went silent, with all heads turning towards him. He then began to speak. "As per the order of the Galaxian High Court, Yukasev Mandeon, you have been found guilty of fraud and attempted murder. You shall be put to work for-"
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The Defence Council did not take that lightly. "What!? You didn't even ask the jury w-" "You fail to understand I simply do not care. So the jury is overridden." "...What?" "Yes, I can do that, jury overridden." "There is not reasonable proof that this man is guilty!"
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Hezago sighed. Unbeknownst to these people, he had the ability to read their minds without them even realising it. Normally, a spell would be cast to display the memories like any other holographic screen, but that was made illegal when those who were not guilty had their private information released to the public, as these trials were.
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"Well, I can say that, beyond reasonable doubt, that there is. Video proof, even. However, showing that jurisdiction has been reached, I deem that unnecessary." The jury, visibly fuming, stayed silent, as there was no reason to be against him. "That is unreasonable, I see-" "This criminal will face 35 years of public service, enough to repay the money of which he has scammed from people. You are all dismissed." The jury was furious, but their complaints were ignored. Hezago sighed, annoyed. He had a lawsuit and another two cases to cover, and he really, really, wanted a nap.
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"Please find your positions." Hezago said, as the jury and others flowed in. "Alright," he said. “I, Adam Winters, deem this court open. What would be the case for this evening?" The prosecution spoke immediately. Oddly enough, there was no defendant. "My client is suing your government over the seizing of his land." Hezago sighed. He knew signing that 90 year land seizure bill wasn't necessarily a good idea, but when you're underwater, you have to make use of what you have. "In what manner?"
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"The return of land and material compensation, along with benefits that would not normally be had."
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"Refused."
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"What do you mean? My client rightfully deserves th-"
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"Look, the land seized from him has been done so rightfully under the 90 year economic land usage bill, and is therefore legal. I see no problem with-"
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"I am absolutely disappointed with the lack of sensibility you are displaying! I abhor you to-"
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"Please discuss this with the jury." Hezago said, as one of his cats, Max, appeared on his desk. He took a breath, annoyed, as he scratched his cat's ears. This compensation that this lawyer was asking for was quite literally breaking the law, as upon the signage of that bill he mentioned, the land this old man owned was no longer his, and was now property of the government. Although from the outside it seemed unsensible, but when land has been sitting empty for more than 90 years, it really starts to take a toll on the economy, and nobody wants that.
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Glancing at his father's pocket watch—now his—Hezago realised he'd been in this legal limbo for an eternity. Six weeks without sleep, and his eyelids felt like they were made of concrete. With a weary wave, he summoned the court's attention, his gaze piercing through the minds around him. It was time.
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"On the subject of this court, the seizure of Mr. White's land is completely legal, and the construction on the Appleland Dam shall progress nonetheless. Two grand for your troubles, Mr. White, and a mighty grand fine if you choose to make a fuss again."
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The courtroom erupted like a soda can in a paint shaker. The Appleland dam was about as popular as a mosquito at a blood bank, as half the room figured it'd get snapped up by some corporate shark; the other half thought it'd turn into an accidental waterpark if the government spaced out.
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"Silence!" Hezago's voice boomed, Max the cat jolting upright, fur on end. "I'm the judge. My word is law. Deal with it."
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"Rubbish! Absolute rubbish!"
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"Call it what you will, but as I’ve said multiple times before, I do not care. Court dismissed!"
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The crowd's grumbles bounced off Hezago like rubber balls off a battleship. They could whine to the queen, but surprise—he wore that crown too. No self-respecting monarch would oust themselves for a bit of rabble-rousing.
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Now off he needed to go, Borealia awaited him.
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[...Transmission Complete...]
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Hey! Welcome to the Borealis's list of fun facts!
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Did you know?
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The Appleland Dam is the third largest dam in the central Centralis Galaxia region, supplying millions of watts of power to the people! It is the country’s oldest Galaxian-Constructed dam, and a pride of the nation. The dam is intended to stay stable for the next sixty-four years, until it will be refurbished and more than likely rebuilt.
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The More You Know!
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