"Regardless of motivation."
"Then why now?" Raayani's question cut through the discussion like a blade. The temperature in the room started to drop as her aura started to increase.
"Baron Rothgard died several months ago. Why bring charges only now, when Baron Kaezhlar happens to arrive in the capital?"
Halvren shifted slightly.
"The timing is not my concern. The charges are legitimate, and they were properly filed. My duty is to enforce the law, not question the motivations of those who seek justice through it."
"Justice?" Cleora's voice rose.
"This isn't about justice. This is Hernais trying to undermine Tekkora because he couldn't inherit it himself. And you're letting him use your office to do it."
"Lady Cleora," Halvren said firmly, "I understand your frustration. But this office does not play favorites. When formal charges are filed with proper documentation, we investigate. That is our function."
