Draiss shrugged at accusations, before looking at the jury and sighing. "Is it me, or does this 'judge' have an ulterior motive? Because clearly he is not impartial in any shape, sense, intent, pattern, or color of the word."<br/><br/>He paused, having been getting ready for the good point, and then stood and bowed to Verdelet. "No no, I want them to finish this kangaroo court, because I am most curious as to how they intend to enforce whatever 'result' they get. Because clearly, judging by the judge, this jury was fed information beforehand to color their views, and the phrase 'fair and impartial trial' has never occurred to the lawful stupid on the judges podium, which he mistakes for a throne.<br/><br/>Because while I did seem to join their ranks, at no point did anyone take me aside and EXPLAIN all these fine little points that everyone else has taken for granted."<br/><br/>He stood up and smiled, before twisting his technology powers to form the balefire blade. "This is a blade similar to the one I use in combat."<br/><br/>He took a breathe, and focused on the magic around him, idly curious as to if he could beat the suppression. "And THIS..."<br/><br/>He twisted his energies, making a more traditional balefire, which burned the air even before he formed it. "Is a more traditional balefire. I am sure everyone can see the difference between the two. And here is a demonstration."<br/><br/>He held both blades up, and then swung them with absolutely no hurry, more like he was trying to smack the surrounding banister rather slice through it. "And while my esteemed colleague, impressive though her entrance was, is in fact correct, I will admit that my views changed recently based on having a previously biased survey population. Now that I have a more balanced one, I have since revised my standard operating procedures, or SOPs for everyone still awake, for that new information. So, if the jury would be dismissed to go and make their judgement, I am going to go and speak with my colleague."