Town Commanders Office.

Mike Black enters Bellos' office and salute smartly

Sir, I bring unfortunate news, one of the troopers, a lass by the name of LadyMarshmellow has disregarded orders and ran off of the exercise field. I have thought up a suitable punishment for her in the troop exercise and given your approval wish to implement it, I ask if you could make an official visit to the soldiers tavern (her last known whereabouts) and return her to the training exercise.

Mike Black stands at attention waiting for his response

"This is an outrage and I will most certainly go and check up on this"
Bellos quickly stands and heads for the door follow by Corporal Mikeblack.

"carry on trooper" Bellos adds as he goes in the direction on the tavern

Mike drags Marshy through the door and pushes her forward as he stands at attention before Bellos.

"Sir!" Mike reports, "The troopers and I have finally caught and subdued our wily quarry. She put up quite the fight and even had some accomplices along the way, luckily most of them have been dealt with. I believe I speak for all the troops when I say this has been a harrowing experience and absolutely dreadful for troop morale, I recommend a complete court marshal of the disobedient soldier to remind other troopers that this is unacceptable behavior."

Mike stands at attention waiting for a response and hopefully a dismissal so he can tend to his wounds

"Attention !

This court martial INQUIRY is now in sessions

Will someone plaese start with explaining to me what ever happened at the apprehension of Lady M"

Bellos looks at the bump on Mikes head.

"And why .. why did you feel compelled to leave your training in hte first place Miss Marshmellow. You were under direct orders to participate in a training program.
Explain yourself please"

Bellos waits patiently for someone to begin

(Hmmm ....alll witnesses huh.....guess that puts me in it....)

Stepping in behind Mikey.....i give my account of things.........


Well as far as when Mel ran off I was just comming on the feild so I know little of that.
As far as Miky's bump .... I saw 2 men run from the direction of Mel ...attack Mikey ...throw a rock at him and run off...it was obviously an attempt to distract us from Mel....

Mike stands at attention, although he must stop every so often to rub his head to keep his thinking straight

Aye sir, it all began in the exercise yard, we were waiting for enough troopers to arrive to start training, I noticed LadyMarshmellow yawning and this told me she was obviously bored. So I decided to let her run some laps around the courtyard for a bit of exercise to keep her mind focused on the training, I'd planned to let all the troopers do a few laps before we started our dodge rock game.

Unfortunately she never even finished the first lap... she jumped over the wall and ran laughing all the way to the soldiers tavern...

At first I thought she would come back quickly since the consequences for disobeying a direct order were quite clear, so I started the training exercise with the other troopers and it went on quite well for a time.

Sadly after a few days it became apparent she was not coming back of her own free will and I had to finally report the discretion to you sir. After receiving my orders to retrieve her I and 5 troopers (Vicombra, Nyelia, Jealeia, manothehouse and wayshaker) traveled to the soldiers tavern to find and return our disobedient soldier.

Once we entered the tavern it was pandemonium, I tried to keep or troopers organized, but someone in the tavern helped Marshmellow escape a back door and most of Chard's troopers got sidetracked, with chocolate, duels, getting lost, and alcoholic beverages...

Once I found her escape route I followed her out the back of the tavern, she was leaving a trail of chocolaty blood wherever she went. By this time Vicombra had finished his duel and most of the troopers had recovered and rejoined me in the pursuit.

Another odd incident occured at this point though, 2 strange men appeared from Marshy's hideout and with no provocation attacked me, slapping and throwing rocks at my body. I sent wayshaker to deal with them and he did quite well.

At approximately the same time Nyelia was injured after attacking the bush marshy had been hiding in, unfortunately it was a thorn bush and she was cut up pretty bad, I gave her leave to recover from her wounds at this point.

Finally Vicombra, Jealeaia and I converged on Marshy's location and quickly subdued her via some tackling and a little roughing up. Once she was tied up we returned here to your office and this is where we are now.


Mike exhales in relief as he finally finishes his report

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Unfortunately she never even finished the first lap... she jumped over the wall and ran laughing all the way to the soldiers tavern...

This should not have something to do with that Bathians soldier .. whats his name ...Gregor , Gregorian ... Gregarious I think ?

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Sadly after a few days it became apparent she was not coming back of her own free will and I had to finally report the discretion to you sir. After receiving my orders to retrieve her I and 5 troopers (Vicombra, Nyelia, Jealeia, manothehouse and wayshaker) traveled to the soldiers tavern to find and return our disobedient soldier.

Bellos notes the names of the soldiers involved for further details in this inquiry and natually the parties inplemented is most likele due to a promotion for a job well done.

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Once we entered the tavern it was pandemonium, I tried to keep or troopers organized, but someone in the tavern helped Marshmellow escape a back door and most of Chard's troopers got sidetracked, with chocolate, duels, getting lost, and alcoholic beverages...

Bellos frowns and shakes his head ... Always alchoholic beverages is involved when his troops are on duty.

"Vicombra I would like to hear a bit about this duel of yours"

Bellos looks at Vicombra expectantly.

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Another odd incident occured at this point though, 2 strange men appeared from Marshy's hideout and with no provocation attacked me, slapping and throwing rocks at my body. I sent wayshaker to deal with them and he did quite well.

"An attack you say ... On a corporal of Chard ?!?
This is totally unaccepteble if you have names on the people involved another inquiry will be made"

Bellos listens on now amazed of the adventured and trouble his troops encoutered on what first seemed to be a minor task.

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At approximately the same time Nyelia was injured after attacking the bush marshy had been hiding in, unfortunately it was a thorn bush and she was cut up pretty bad, I gave her leave to recover from her wounds at this point.

A trooper hurt in battle. Bellos makes a mental note to take this into consideration when promotions are due.

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Finally Vicombra, Jealeaia and I converged on Marshy's location and quickly subdued her via some tackling and a little roughing up. Once she was tied up we returned here to your office and this is where we are now.

"Did she offer any resistance ? this is a serious matter so answer carefully !"

Bellos now hears the statement from jealeaia

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Well as far as when Mel ran off I was just comming on the feild so I know little of that.
As far as Miky's bump .... I saw 2 men run from the direction of Mel ...attack Mikey ...throw a rock at him and run off...it was obviously an attempt to distract us from Mel....

And you Yeoman jealeaia.. did you happen to see who organized this assault on our good corporal ?

No I did not....just the direction from which they came...... and that's when I saw Mel hidding there.

Bellos listens to jealeaia's statement with some disappointment. It sure wouold be nice to see justice served. An attack on a squad leader is a serious matter.

Nyelia, manothehouse and wayshaker I still need you to testify before this inquiry.

Can you contribute more to this case then speak up. I want your testimony regardless how insignificant you might thhink it.


When I have heard from all witnesess Lady Marshmellow will take the stand and explain herself.

A judgement will then take place shortly.

Well, I was just getting on the field for training when I noticed Lady M run away. Where she was headed, I was uncertain. When the search party was formed, I quickly volunteered.

During the march to Greg's Tavern, I had to break to go to the bathroom while in the woods. When I had finished, I lost my way. I was lost in the woods for two days before I was able to make it back to Chard, and Mikey's Tavern.

So, as you can see, I was not witness to many of the events that unraveled.

Ummm Waysahker still has one of the men ...should you want to make him talk

"Trooper Wayshaker front and center.

Explain yourself please. I understand you have a prisoner from this mission"

Bellos awaits to hear Wayshakers testimony

"Wayshaker" Bellos thunders angrily

"are you present ?!? Dont make me hold you in contempt of this hearing. Please state your testimony so Lady M can be questioned as follows"

"Can someone please find trooper Wayshaker ... anyone"

Bellos shrugs and points at the guard at the door.

"Bring in Lady Marshmellow so we can be done here"

Wayshaker rushes in and snaps to attention

My humblest apologies Sir! Methinks those stones to the head are still affecting me adversely.
I actually left a report at your other office!
Anyway ..I don't really know much Sir.
I was following Mikey thro the tunnel and when I saw Jeleia destroy a bottle of Greg's elixir.
Then I head Mikey's orders to find and subdue two strangers.
I saw the fellows and apprehended them as best I could.
I confess that sometimes I don't know me own strength but I am still not sure how they got busted up like that!
Anyway I dragged them off and turned them in and then I fell in behind and Mikey and now I'm awaiting new orders.
Well actually Timari took one and the other fellow is back there all bandaged up.
But he didn't seem to know much he says he was just following orders and didn't know who Mikey was (I don't believe him Sir).
I don't think he'll make that mistake again Sir.
Trust me.

Bellos nods slowly trying to match and the testomonies into one big piece.

"Well forth Lady Marshmellow to take the stand"

Bellos looks sternly at Lady M

"Now what in the world were you thinking of soldier. Explain yourself"

LadyMarshmellow looks up at the mention of her name, but quickly looks down to her feet when she sees Bellos's stern gaze. She quickly takes the stand, but stumbles on the last step, almost tripping over in nervousness. She gulps and pauses for a moment before starting.

"Sir...err-Commander Bellos. I've acted foolishly the past couple of days. What I did was silly and uncalled for, and I'm sure it has discredited the Chard branch of the SAS. Too put it short, I ran away because I was bored. I thought it would liven things up. I - I...."

LadyMarshmellow takes a deep breath,

"I never planned to keep running when I was caught in the Soldiers Tavern, and I definitely never meant for anyone to get hurt. Not father, or those two men from Bridgewater, and definitely not myself. In fact, I only accepted their help so they could deliver an apology to my father and cause a distraction, so I could return to the training area without anyone else getting hurt."

She pauses again, before looking around the room and saying,

"I accept whatever punishment I am given. I just wanted - I mean, I just......I'm sorry. For everything." LadyMarshmellow lets her gaze again drop to the floor as she finishes her speech.

Bellos lookd at Lady M almost feeling sorry for her. She has been through alot.
Then he catches a glimpes of Mike rubbing his head still sore from the attack of the rock throwers.
With new determination Bellos speaks

"Lady Marshmellow ..." Bellos tries hard to sound very official
"Just because you are BORED does NOT justify you ignoring a direct order.

You actions further more involved several of members of the SAS Chard branch to leave their training to bring you back and one of those ended up being attack by unknown assailents.

No I must say I find this unaccepteble. As for consequenses I must ask for some time to think this over.

If you promise to participate in the training ongoing I will let you go for now and pass judgement in 2 days"

Bellos dismisses the court.

(i have to read my law book first )

*Poliphilus steadies his body (some extra drinks in the tavern make it necessary) and presents himself to Bellos*

"Man-at-Arms Poliphilus Lafayette,Sir! Presenting myself here to declare my availability to the SAS and Chard's Town Commander,that is...errr...YOU SIR!"

A courier comes to MikeBlack with a letter baring the captains seal.

The letter contains some orders to be read to all the troopers of Chard.

Mike reads:

In the case of absence without a leave Lade M is found GUILTY as charged.
With no motive other than boredom she chose to skip training and thus strengthening Chard SAS and her fellow troopers.

Lady M will not be incarcerated due to her important position in the town council but she WILL however receive punishment befitting.

I find it that after Mike was attacked during the attempt to bring Lady M back to Chard so is to serve as MikeBlack assistant in every chore he may find suitable for her to do.
This is naturally only work related.

Thats mean no complaints regarding sweeping the floor all day or any other form for manual labour.
Mike Lady M is at your disposal for a week and should any complaint for Lady M be heard from ANYBODY she will get another week and so on.

Signed
Captain Bellos

A letter is handed down here, with Bridgewater's seal on it.

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To Whom it May Concern:

There have been news of Lady Melle's court marshall. If Melle is convicted, Bridgewater SAS would like to offer the opportunity for Melle to tend and maintain to Bridgewater's boot camp grounds latrines. It is ever growing with filth and dung as my soldiers have abandoned their duties for the May Day SAS Games. If Melle has been assigned duties already as punishment, I suggest she do that kind of service, as it will strengthen her senses and make her an even stronger soldier.

As punishment for my soldiers, I offer them the obstacle course covered in execrations. I have been encouraged from a number of my soldiers here to offer Melle the opportunity of running through this obstacle daily for a period of time as punishment. I'm sure Capt. Bellos has heard news of this gross course. (OOC: Don't know how it will work as it is BW forum, but still a suggestion and this letter is a pretty RP! )

I hope that this letter has opened ideas up for the punishment of Melle. If the punishment has already decided or has been handled to another person, I hope that this letter inspires them. Thank you for your time, and your good neighbor town of Bridgewater wishes you well in your endeavors of exerting control over your soldiers. Please respond if you need anything of Bridgewater.

Sincerely,
Lt. Timari Phoenix

(OOC: Sorry for eavesdropping and bothering your good office. )

Mike hops in again and hears Bellos' statement at long last

Ah ha! That's excellent, good show sir, good show, and thanks.

MARSHY!!! I'll need you to report to the tavern, I've got some work for ya there

Lets go!

An interesting offer Bellos smiles as he reads Timari's offer.

[quote]Lt. of Brigdewater

I must say that you interest in Chard troopers is somewhat disturbing to be honest but I do like the idea of Lady M performing some manual duties.

However I find it difficult to accomplish now that for reasons unknown Lade M has become mayor of this fine town.
I cant have a mayor of Chard running around in humiliation of "foreign" soil. We can do that very well here.

My judgment stands. Lade M is to serve MikeBlack with physical labour for no less than a week and if she so complains she WILL be penalized with another week.

However I would like to consider your offer in the future or maybe even a joint training program.

Best regards
Bellos
Captain and town commander of Chard
(you would need to grant acces to soldiers from Chard or make a new thread for iintertown rp's)

Mike settles into his new office, abandoned by Bellos for the even more extravagant Captains office

Well here we are, a new Town Commander in office, leave a message if something comes up.

Oh and one more thing, I would like to have all Corporals be able to chat with me via IM (msn/aol etc.) so that I can talk to you personally about the squad work, I know I have Barerose already, but if any of the rest of you have an online chat please let me know, I've always made my own public, mikeblackisme@hotmail.com

In fact, any troopers wishing to talk to the Lieutenant are free to add me

Currently I'm compiling a bunch of information on the troopers of chard, a big spreadsheet with ranks/strength/weapons/join dates, etc. etc. Once I've got it filled in I can assign squads to our new corporals and then it'll be *there* job to get reports and then send them to me once per week

As I'm leaving Chard I must also leave the S.A.S.