The Court Clerk carries the copied index and black-wax docket to a locked writing table beneath the annex eaves. The Registrar’s scrutiny fades behind the inner door. In the service yard, rainwater slips from the tiles into a quiet stone basin.
Serren settles beside a stack of empty crates and carefully unwraps Carciel’s bandage. The cloth is dark at the center, but the bleeding has slowed.
Serren Vale
You held that docket like the whole court could be kept honest by the strength of your hand. I understand why. I am not sure the records would have survived otherwise.
Serren Vale
But an authority that can rewrite custody records can make a person doubt what they saw, what they signed, even what they remember. That is the danger. Not only losing the evidence, but being taught to mistrust yourself.
Court Clerk
I am within call. When you are ready, I can tell you which testimony must accompany the index and docket, and which details should remain separate until the magistrates review the custody chain.
Serren Vale
For now, let the hand rest. We have a little time, Carciel. Tell me what you need from me before we place this burden before anyone else.
✓ Quest Accepted
Tell Serren what Carciel needs from him
“I look into Serren's eyes. "Having you by my side with your wonderful honest heart is more than enough."”
Carciel
Having you by my side with your wonderful honest heart is more than enough.
Serren Vale
Then I will stand there honestly, beside you. We will tell the magistrates what we know, and leave nothing hidden between us.
Present the evidence honestly to the magistrates
Quest Complete
Tell Serren what Carciel needs from him