From the gallery, al Fine watched the proceedings. When the Eighth overseer called Lance to the stand, she hadn't been surprised. Even without knowing the witnesses in advance, she knew Lance's out burst had been the result of a perceived attack on the half fae agent by Coalition. It had been a rogue official acting without authorization. What had surprised her was a familiar looking piece of paper appearing in the place of the dark summoner. The same force that had taken the summoners of the world's demon fighting orders had snatched him as well. Recess was called swiftly after. Which Minerva evidently needed, given how quickly she left the courtroom.













