Magistrates

JJE1/1 Judge, Jury, and Executioner. That's what they were, in reality. The Magistrate flowed through the door to loom over the court. The trial had come to a close, the moment of Justice had arrived. Barrister Anoa had built a sound case and argued well. The jury would have to put him away. She nodded politely to the defense. Atticus “Custer” TikabowThey argued different points of law. The jury decided, and the counsels wiped their hands of it all and went back to their offices. The Magistrates had to mete out punishment. In cases without a jury, they heard the evidence, ruled, and carried out the punishment instantly. Punishment up to and including death. “Would the jury read the verdict?” the Magistrate ordered. The courtroom remained standing. The verdict was read, and the Magistrate pronounced,“My appreciation goes to the jury for your work in this case. You are released from your duties.” The Magistrate intoned the words as he did at the end of every jury trial. The Magistrate stood and walked out. He’d won, and she’d lost. She shook his hand as decorum dictated