Why did trials have to be so long winded and stressful? After withdrawing the conclusion from the Oratrice with shaking hands and declaring the trial over, he hurried out as soon as possible, rain beginning to pour outside.

He felt so overwhelmed, so stressed and anxious. He was never often that good at showing his emotions.. but he had never slipped so badly before, he had never felt so vulnerable.

He sat in his office in silence, hiding underneath the desk, clutching his stuffed otter.