The people place a great amount of faith in the verdicts of our court. Once declared innocent, a defendant rarely faces lasting damage to their reputation. [ Neuvillette is seen as a symbol of justice who presides over trials with complete impartiality. The Oratrice is a divine mechanism regarded as infallible, having never once rendered a verdict contrary to the Chief Justice's own. Although the people have come to review the courtroom as a source of spectacle and drama, their faith in Fontaine's legal system is strong enough to be converted into a source of energy.

(If convicted, however, the criminal record becomes like a millstone around the neck. Those who serve time in the Fortress of Meropide frequently find themselves unable to reintegrate with society and end up living in the sewers beneath the city.) ]

Tea would be lovely. [ There's the slightest curve to his lips as he nods. He may prefer water above all else, but Wriothesley has helped him cultivate a fondness for tea as well. ]

I brought a few bottles of water from Chenyu Vale. The high quality and purity of the springwater in the region should make it an excellent choice for tea brewing.