Krios
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Post by Krios on Apr 8, 2023 8:58:53 GMT -6
"Brothers and sisters, I ask of you to lend me your full attention." Krios stands on an elevated platform within the abandoned building they had confiscated. Dozens of his followers have surrounded him, while two stand off to the side, holding a third person between them.
Krios gestures to the others with one hand.
"Today, this man stands accused of theft, and has been proven guilty. As such, I ask of you, what punishment best befits this crime? In what manner can we ensure this sort of action never happens again?"
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Medea
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Post by Medea on Apr 8, 2023 18:42:10 GMT -6
A hand would gently raise up!
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Krios
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Post by Krios on Apr 8, 2023 18:59:32 GMT -6
Krios points.
"You. Yes, you, with your raised hand. Please come up here to tell us."
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Medea
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Post by Medea on Apr 8, 2023 19:21:26 GMT -6
Medea would give a small bow of her head before heading up as told.
"Enlightened One, I believe the hands that were used to steal should be removed in order to dissuade future thefts."
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Krios
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Post by Krios on Apr 8, 2023 19:25:47 GMT -6
The man starts to struggle in the grip of the other two, while Krios thumbs his chin thoughtfully.
"Hmmm... that would certainly keep future thefts to a minimum. It would also keep the person from being a productive member of society moving on."
He points out, lifting an eyebrow.
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Medea
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Post by Medea on Apr 8, 2023 19:42:22 GMT -6
"Why do you say so? Must people have hands to prove productive? Are we not adaptable?" she'd tilt her head.
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Krios
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Post by Krios on Apr 8, 2023 19:48:06 GMT -6
"I mean but in the simplest terms. Most crafts are done by hand, even if they are accomplished through tools, they still require hands."
Krios smiles, pleased.
"What is your name?"
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Medea
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Post by Medea on Apr 8, 2023 19:49:03 GMT -6
"Medea, Enlightened One." she bows her head.
He was correct about most trades requiring the use of hands and would leave it as such.
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Krios
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Post by Krios on Apr 8, 2023 19:50:31 GMT -6
"Do you stand by your decision, Medea?"
He asks, before turning to the gathered followers.
"Do you all concur with her decision as well?"
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Medea
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Post by Medea on Apr 8, 2023 20:10:41 GMT -6
"I do. If we mean to keep a thief in our circle then they must suffer for their slight against their brothers and sisters." she'd stand firm before glancing at the others.
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Krios
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Post by Krios on Apr 8, 2023 20:14:43 GMT -6
The majority of the crowd agrees, while there are a few dissenters.
Krios nods again, with a wider smile.
"Very good. We must hold true to our beliefs, and you have proven to do an excellent job of that, Medea. I will let you carry out the sentence."
He turns afterwards towards the crowd.
"There are those among you who may think we go too far. I don't hold it against you, as I admire that... kindheartedness. But you are new to us. We don't suffer such transgressions lightly. If you break our rules, if you hurt our people..."
He lets the smile drop from his face.
"You will suffer."
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Medea
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Post by Medea on Apr 9, 2023 12:59:53 GMT -6
Medea waits and listens until Krios is done, looking at the two holding the prisoner as she holds her hand out for a weapon.
"I am honoured to carry out the sentence."
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Krios
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Post by Krios on Apr 9, 2023 13:01:21 GMT -6
One of the two restraining him hold out a long blade for Medea, then extend the man's arms.
"No, please! I've learned my lesson, I'll never do it again!"
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Medea
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Post by Medea on Apr 9, 2023 13:04:07 GMT -6
Medea would take the blade before pointing it to the man.
"Explain the reason for your crime. We deserve to know why you betrayed us."
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Krios
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Post by Krios on Apr 9, 2023 13:05:51 GMT -6
"I... I needed money! My family's hungry!"
Krios turns, looking over his shoulder at the conversation.
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