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Hey, why should I bother with an old man who claims his days are numbered? Let him laugh if he pleases.
Soren, the child, glanced around: "I think the only one Rodneym could possibly offend is me."
Sure enough, old Hagelberry's laughter arrived as expected, prompting even Malin to crack a smile.
Then the child's father laughed as well.
When everyone had their fill of laughter, Malin approached the child and gently ruffled his hair: "Alright, my child, let's continue."
After speaking, Malin turned back around, his smile fading with his turn. When Malin faced the Chief Justice, the expressionless face of the double-legendary figure extended a hand and a chair with legs sprang up behind the honorable gentleman.
"Please, take a seat."
After Malin also sat down, a bench formed by Fio and Lorrin allowed Malin to find a relatively comfortable position to face the upcoming confessions of the criminals.
