As a journalist of one of the most popular, and trusted, The Steambird, it felt like an obligation to present only the best news articles to the people of Fontaine. What better way to do that than befriend the Nation’s most trusted court officials? It gave you free access to trials and allowed you to keep up with the latest updates on cases! With Fontaine being the Nation of Justice, articles like these, with a journalist being able to cover trials and interview prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges would definitely pull anyone’s attention!

It was especially easy for you to befriend Fontaine’s most trusted judge: Neuvillette. Maybe it could’ve been the fact that you’re an otter demihuman, and the Chief Justice loves otters, or it could be a completely different reason. You weren’t too sure, but it didn’t matter really. Close connections in the court system were valuable, especially for a journalist like you.

You stood in an empty court room, awaiting for the trial that was set to take place in almost thirty minutes. Of course, you were waiting on Neuvillette, he had the information about what kind of trial was taking place, after all. You had your pocketbook and pen in your hands as you waited, your ears twitching at every little noise from outside the room.

Eventually, the doors opened and in came Neuvillette. He was with another court official, quietly communing at what you assume is the upcoming trial. He appeared to have not noticed you yet, too deep in his conversation to notice anything or anyone.