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Post by Jaica on Feb 27, 2017 20:20:07 GMT -5
"I wish it could be more than just a kiss" he teased lightly before leaning in and kissing her, keeping their bodies as close together as possible with the bars between them. He put a hand around her waist and the other on her cheek. He was happy that he could at least get this pleasure, kissing her was something that would never get old. He pulled away a for moment to look her in the eyes and gave a smile before leaning in again, kissing her deeply and passionately
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2017 20:29:44 GMT -5
Alice had to say she wished it was more too, but that certainly wasn't possible now. Maybe later, when he was free, and she could possibly find a way to see him. She would never stop trying to find a way to live her happily every after with Erin. She slowly pulled away from the kiss once it began to become more difficult to kiss Erin through the bars. "I'll see you in the morning, hopefully I'll have some notes for our case ready." Alice would have to stay up even later for that, but that didn't concern her. As long as it paid off in the end, it didn't matter. "Good night Erin." She held onto his hand for as long as she could until their fingertips could longer touch and she headed back up the stairs.
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Post by Jaica on Feb 27, 2017 20:36:54 GMT -5
Erin looked to the ground as Alice pulled away, he was nervous to be alone there again. "Goodnight, Alice. I'll see you then." He stated and gave a small smile to her before making his way back to the bed and laying down. He wouldn't sleep much, all he could do was worry about the morning coming too soon. If their plan didn't work he didn't know what to hope for, it was either the dungeon for most his life or death, and he didn't know which one scared him more.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2017 20:38:37 GMT -5
{skip straight to the trial or should they meet up a few minutes before hand?}
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Post by Jaica on Feb 27, 2017 20:47:14 GMT -5
(We can go straight to the trial, unless there's something you want to happen between Alice and Erin beforehand)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2017 20:48:14 GMT -5
{not that I can think of. Can you start? I have to do something really quick}
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Post by Jaica on Feb 27, 2017 20:59:28 GMT -5
(I can C: )
As the next day came Erin was woken abruptly and quickly taken in front of the court. He had no time to really wale up before being taken away from the cell but that didn't matter too much, he was happy to finally be away from that damn cell. He took a look around hoping to find Alice as soon as possible, he needed to see her at least once more before it started (sorry it's so short)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2017 21:24:39 GMT -5
Alice had stayed up later than she should trying to find ways to make their argument stronger. They were the defendants in this case, and they needed all the help they could get. It didn't help however that Alice kept falling asleep in the middle of her research. She was just so exhausted it was extremely difficult to force her eyes awake and brain to work. She managed more or less and could only hope her father overestimated them and didn't do a lot of work in the case. She tried to get there early, but she only managed to make it right on time because of her attempt to look presentable to the court. She thought she succeeded, so hopefully her outfit would distract from her tired features. She stood beside Erin once she located him to signify which side she was on. Her family looked at her in disbelief, but they stayed silent for now. They rose when the judge entered and he seemed quite ready to get this case over with, stating simply, "How does the defendant plead to the charges of unlawful kidnapping of Princess Alice Taylor?"
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Post by Jaica on Feb 27, 2017 21:35:07 GMT -5
(I'm sorry to leave at such a big point in the rp but I'll be busy for the rest of the night. Sorry! Have a good sleep(: )
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2017 21:36:25 GMT -5
I've got to go to bed too lol, see you later
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Post by Jaica on Feb 28, 2017 3:09:13 GMT -5
Erin gave Alice a smile as she came to his side, he refused to look over at her family, they would surely hate him for his actions. Erin huffed as he heard the judge, he let himself have a moment before responding "Guilty" he responded clearly, looking dead in the eye of the judge. He was confident they would win, as bad as it was to kidnap a princess he knew he had her on his side and it would make a huge difference in the outcome. He stood silently waiting to hear what the judge had to say next, hoping he wouldn't jump straight to conclusion and give his verdict so soon
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 7:29:30 GMT -5
The judge held a steely gaze as he looked at Erin, before muttering something under his breath and looking at the papers he held. He looked up at Erin once more, and then at the princess beside him. "If you plead guilty, and the princess is the victim of said crime, what is she doing defending you?" The judge noticed Alice open her mouth to speak but he silenced her with a raise of his hand, "this question is not for you princess, it is for the defendant." Alice could not argue with the judge, that would be disrupting the court and she could be punished for it. She took a step back so she was next to Erin, as she had taken a step forward when she was about to argue with the judge before being silenced.
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Post by Jaica on Feb 28, 2017 10:33:36 GMT -5
Erin blinked a few times rapidly, as if he were confused by the question. He wasn't sure how to explain it aside from being completely honest, but he wasn't sure how Alice would feel him confessing their love for each other in front if the court and her family no less. "Your honour, my first intention for kidnapping Alice was for my boss. It wasn't my idea and I had refused at first but I am in debt to him so I was more than just forced to do it. But after the first few nights of me and Alice being together I found she was a proper, caring, sweet young lady. She had won my trust and friendship over quickly but at one point she was taken again, but I got her back. And I should add I almost died in the process. But getting her here was an easy decision. I care for her, as weird as it is for a kidnapper to care for his kidnappee. So I started the journey back here with her and now here we are. My point is, we became friends during the month and a half we spent together, and she forgives me for the wrongs I've done." Erin had gone slightly red when he spoke, he was scared for what the judges response might be, and her family still scared him quite a bit. He looked over to Alice and gave a smile before whispering "Should we tell them?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 10:51:02 GMT -5
Alice gave Erin a small smile back but then bit her lip as she thought about his question. It was a very difficult desicion, it might work in their favor, but it could also backfire on them in the worst of ways. And Alice wasn't sure if she wanted to gamble with that yet. "No, maybe if we get a better oppritunity. A less risky one." She whispered back, keeping close to Erin so no one else could hear.
Her father had spoke up soon though after discussing something with his wife, Alice's mother, "Your honor, I would like to call the defendant to the witness stand." He said in a very diplomatic sort of tone. One that was too confident for Alice's liking.
The judge seemed to ponder the idea for a few moments before nodding. He motioned Erin to the witness stand but before he could enter the witness stand, he had him pledge to say the truth before letting him sit down. Her father approached the stand to interrogate Erin, and looked at him through narrowed eyes. "You say she was kidnapped by someone else? Was this under your supervision?"
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Post by Jaica on Feb 28, 2017 10:57:21 GMT -5
Erin nodded, he hoped that the time would come soon, and that it would work for them. But there was no telling. Erin hastily made his way over to the stand, pledging to tell nothing but the truth before taking his seat. He looked as the king approached, but was scared for what he might ask. And he was right in being scared, she was taken away with him present and he couldn't deny it. "Yes, it was under my supervision, but I'd like to add that I got her back within the day she was taken without a single scratch on her. No harm was done to her while she was taken from me or when I took her back." He stated hoping that could flip it on the king, though he knew he wouldn't have much chance if he found another hole in his stories.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 11:09:08 GMT -5
"do you mean to say that, because she is a minor, you put her in child endangerment? Even if it wasn't by your hand, it was under your supervision." The king turned back on Erin. Alice was afraid he would bring up this question, it would be hard to find a rebuttal for that. Unless Erin explained the situation with Ethan
Sorry, in class
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Post by Jaica on Feb 28, 2017 11:34:28 GMT -5
(I am as well it's alright.)
"I'd refused to have her taken, sir. But they had my younger brother, who they killed mercilessly. would you not say you'd have done the same in the situation?" Erin was desperate, it was clear in his voice. Bringing up Ethan again was hard, there wouldn't be a point where he could properly speak if him again.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 12:52:25 GMT -5
"may I remind you, you are at the witness stand, it is not your turn to ask questions." The king spoke through clenched teeth. "And in what way we're you 'forced' to kidnap my daughter in the first place? What means did they threaten you by?"
Blah, that was bad, sorry
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Post by Jaica on Feb 28, 2017 13:34:17 GMT -5
(EH it's okay haha i understand)
"Sir, I have no family. My dad left with my mom and abandoned me and my brother, and the one who had got me to take Alice threatened my brothers life if I didn't take her." Erin stated clearly to the king as he looked over at Alice
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 13:41:44 GMT -5
It was the judge who said something this time rather than the king, he seemed like he had enough from hearing what Erin had been saying. "That's enough questioning on the defendant's part. Defendant, you may call a witness to the stand." He waved Erin away back to his seat, and the king was quite unsatisfied though he said nothing. Once Erin was back, Alice gave him a subtle wink to signify that he did excellent. Which he truly did. The judge seemed to be leaning towards Erin's side but it was still difficult to determine who would be the winner of such a case and early on.
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Post by Jaica on Feb 28, 2017 13:54:13 GMT -5
Erin got out of the seat happily, the only person he could call to the stands was Alice, and that was what he planned on doing. "Alice, if you'd please" he said to her with a smile gesturing for her to take a seat at the stand
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 14:13:23 GMT -5
Alice made her way to the witness stand, and after being sworn in took a seat. Of course making sure her posture was correct, she was in public, and even if she wasn't in public it was practically sewn into her mind to maintain that habit. "You may beginning questioning." The judge motioned from Erin to Alice.
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Post by Jaica on Feb 28, 2017 14:22:24 GMT -5
"THank you, your honour" Erin said politely with a nod before turning his gaze to Alice. He took a moment before speaking, he wanted to make sure his questions were good and would help him in the case. "Alice, would you say I kept you safe of harm throughout the month and a half you were with me?" He questioned with a smirk
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 14:34:00 GMT -5
Alice shook her head at Erin's question, "no, I have not felt unsafe under your supervision." She confirmed, trying not to look at the judge as she spoke. She snuck a quick glance at her family however, and could see her father giving Erin a stone cold gaze. Her mother was in shock, obviously unsure as to why her daughter was defending him, and her brothers looked at the both of them curiously. The three of them had not heard this side of the story, and must want to know what happened.
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Post by Jaica on Feb 28, 2017 14:43:04 GMT -5
"Would you say you ever felt threatened or forced to do things tou wouldn't normally do under my supervision?" He then asked before looking over to the King, he gave a cheeky smile before returning the look over to Alice. He felt things were going well enough, he was confident so far. (Sorry I'm in photography my replies will br short and bad)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 15:02:14 GMT -5
Alice again shook her head at his question. "No I can not say I have felt forced or threatened to do anything under your supervision." Alice could think of a few things she wouldn't normally do while she was with Erin, but none of them were forced. However, it would be best to say nothing about it in court. When she saw his grin to her family she gave him a quick warning look before going back to normal. He shouldn't brag now, her father might find something else to question.
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Post by Jaica on Feb 28, 2017 17:12:05 GMT -5
Erin hung his head in shame for a moment before clearing his throat and looking up at her again "did I not return you here unharmed? Was it not my choice to bring you back?" He then asked Alice before glancing over at the judge
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 17:16:10 GMT -5
Alice felt bad for giving Erin a warning glance, but he shouldn't act that way to her family. She loved them, and although they were on the opposing side, she was still one of them. But she was focused on Erin's question now and nodded her head. "Yes I did arrive here unharmed and yes it was your choice." The judge raised his eyebrows at the questions and answers. It was quite compelling, even if he had committed the crime, the punishment would obviously be significantly less than what it was.
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Post by Jaica on Feb 28, 2017 19:04:01 GMT -5
"That's all I need to ask, your honour" Erin stated with a nod as he looked up at the judge "thank you" he added before turning and going back to his seat. He didn't feel the need to ask any other questions, mainly because he thought he'd covered everything that could possibly keep him at the minimum for the punishment if all had went well. He gave Alice a smile as he sat, to thank her for cooperating so well and giving clear answers.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 19:14:19 GMT -5
Alice stepped down from the witness stand as well, there was no need nor any arguments that she could imagine her father making against Erin. Although, his good deeds did not cancel out his bad, just lessened it. "If that is all the royal jury shall decide how they find the defendant." He hit his gavel on the stand he sat at before the jury stood and walked away from the room and to one adjacent of it. Alice turned to Erin, and moved her hand to hold his underneath the table they both sat at discreetly. No one would be able to tell from that point of view. "You did great."
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