Notary Kour Reports Trouble

[*Captain Vanguard]

Logged today Notary Kour reports an incident today where she saw a halfling she knew by the name of Mara openly state that an elven woman *She describes Niennas appearence* with grey hair and skin and a maroon coloured dress beat her in the past.

The conversation was loudly discussed infront of many people, she recalls seeing Dom, Phantom and several others there to hear the words said.

She feels concerned because of the way Mara said it, and believes that the elven woman was badgering her.

She requests orders on how to handle the matter.

Additional:

A frustrated Kour returns to state she heard a very open confession in the exact quoted words from Nienna's mouth:

"It was- while regretable, necessary at the time. I fail to see the issue."

She would like to request permission to arrest the elven woman immediatley on the subject of confessing openly to striking someone.

Notary Kour also logs down the information of the conversation that lead up to that comment:

- Elven Woman: Mara, this is unfair- I thought we were on good terms.
- Mara: oh- we are-
- Elven Woman: Then why are you asking jall if she spoke with me, or- acting as if you are?
- Mara: You beat the crap out of me cause of one bad thing I thought of doing, and now ive actually "done" alot of bad things so I really dont want to talk about it....
At this point, I interjected.
- Kour: Whats this about beatings?
- Elven Woman: I thought that- What did you do?"
- Jall (another halfling involved): Nothing
- Elven Woman: -Addressing Me- Pike off, Berk.
- Jall: We dont need a harmonium getting involved with personal matters, with due respect Kour.
- Kour: I dont like your attitude -I was addressing the Elven Woman, then I turned to Jall and Mara- but ill trust your judgement, Jall. Mara, take it easy... if you need anything, ill be at Khazeets.

At that point the conversation ended, I went to file my inital report then came back to hear the sentance mentioned afterwards.

- Mara: Its hard to explain. Just leave it, im over it now.
- Elven Woman: It was- while regretable, required at the time. I fail to see the issue. And- you are not, though, perhaps best you say so.

At that point I stopped listening and went to file the second report. As it stands, im unsure how to act, I will note all of this I overheard while not on duty. I await further orders.

[*DemonicResonance]

A small reply is sent to Notary Kour.

Notary,

While I agree with the sentinent that the elven woman Nienne is one to be watched, unfortunately the system of law in Sigil neccesitates that there is an accuser, and an accused. If the 'victim', Mara Raven, do not desire to press charges against the perpetrator, however just it may be, the trial will be a farce, we will waste resources and ultimately, the woman will walk free without repercussions.

In the other possible scenario, the Harmonium can act the as the accuser on the grounds of lawbreaking, yet it also fall apart because while you may have heard comments in passing, they are not sworn under oath and it is the right of any citizen of Sigil to decline testimony in any case that does not classify as Major Crime, which would put the evidence upon which the trial would based as circumstancial, at best.

That said, should you find that Miss Raven desire to press charges and see the perpetrator punished for her crimes, you are free to conduct your own investigation, and I will await further report.

Duty Binds,

Measure Blackthorne, District IX, Main Unit Maintenance.

[*Captain Vanguard]

To Measure Blackthorne:

Thank you greatly for this clairifcation, ive further left my report that Jall wishes us to know there was more to the situation than meets the eye.

The Elf, Nienna, struck her after being provoked by the halfling Mara.  The halfling apparently is known to say things that can be provocative and difficult to tolerate by all parties and the subject in question was one that apparently the elf was severley sensetive too.

Jall notes that bringing up this case would likley do more damage than good.  She also wishes no ill will against Nienna and feels it would only make Mara's situation even more difficult if the case was given full prosecution.

I will politley withdraw from further investigation, but I will leave with my own feelings noted that id like to say this woman is a risk.  Kept unchecked, risks will only escalate into dangerous problems and id like to take the "prevention is better than inaction" approach to this risk.

For that reason, I am noting down this incident as part of any future testimony given against the woman in a criminal case.  Thank you for your time and I will have no further involvement unless the woman is seen again commiting a crime.

Peace be with you Measure.

Notary Five, Kour

[*Cadence]

A letter is left inside Notary Kour's Locker. The tone of this one is markedly more heavy-handed than that of Measure Blackthorne:

Notary,

It is unbecoming of an officer of the Harmoniun to file reports based on bits and pieces of overhearing conversations, and filling in the rest with speculation. After examining the exact words quoted, I have come to the conclusion that the words used during this conversation are exceedingly vague, and fail to provide adequate backbone to any beliefs you may have held.

Another glaring misfire in your abilities of perception include the sentiment that this elven individual was - as you say- badgering the others. Indeed this viewpoint was refuted later on in the quote you cited, as the citizens did not wish to involve you in their personal affairs.


I must remind you that it is the duty of the Harmonium patrol to prevent and/or stop crimes from being committed. Indeed, as you gain experience on the patrol, you will learn to better differentiate between actual misconduct, and a situation like this. Nonetheless, your hasty filing of this report, as well as your abundance of baseless speculation will be taken into account if and when considering your promotion (or lack thereof).

From now on, I ask that you focus more on blatant crimes being committed (which there are no shortage of), rather than focus on drawing speculation after hearing bits and pieces of dialogue - leave that to the more experienced Harmonium officers and official investigators.


Have a pleasant day,


Colo Lane
Measure 5
Bazaar Patrol Guard Captain