The Kings and Queens of Narnia were in session for court when High King Peter demanded that the court will no longer receive proposals, and his last final straw disapproving of a certain case that involved an impoverished merchant, A merchant from Calormen who has travelled dunes and hills to seek the Highest of Narnian court, which is also endangering Cair Paravel's economy.
This certain man was not very appreciated, his name tainted under the malice and cruelty he had inflicted over his inferiors, He was said to be found thieving when luckily they had caught him and incarcerated him down Narnia's deep earthly soil. and now reflecting over the vicissitude of his life he had most definitely landed on a very unfortunate end.
With Peter having many more responsibilities and schedule to attend to, did not spare the man an ear and dismissed him into the back of his head as someone who probably deserved such fate.
Lucy felt utterly miserable for the man, while yes he may have committed such things in the past, Lucy had always believed in the natural goodness of human nature. surely there is a reason why he had become the person that he is. with much empathy and understanding, Lucy took pity.
And So, She requested to see the man and hear his side of the story.
She sat waiting in one of the solar rooms, Narnian squires set about chaperoning the young faired haired girl as she absent-mindedly flipped through pages, thinking about the dark haired boy, his body at a stance hitting one of the wooden apparatus and His hair drenched in sweat, his eyes dark and focused
Almost forgetting that a man had finally entered the room
"Your Grace, Lord Izrildom has arrived" one of the squires announced, letting go of the man's arm as he brashly set him aside.
"There is no need for violence, let him sit by me" she said, taking notice as she sets her book down.
He was a man of his fifty's, his grey hair framed his protruding forehead, lines visible from the stressful life he has led, and somehow there was a sense of regret and humiliation that plague his eyes.
"Thank you, your Grace," he said in a very quiet voice with His head lowered down.
"You don't have to be afraid of me, " she kindly said, her eyes trying to focus for once.
He finally looked up at her, his lips curved into a frown and then there was his eyes, riddled with so much sorrow that Lucy couldn't help but pity him even more. Then he broke with a cry
"Your Grace, I would like to beg for your forgiveness, I know I am a man hated by many.
I am only human, and I have done so many wrong in my life if it weren't for my daughter, I wouldnt mind but to accept my fate and perish in the name of the law. But I must be there with her for her future..."
Her heart welled up with sadness her eyes almost teary from looking at the man. Lucy had always been empathetic at heart this man was like any other who deserved a second chance like every other person to set foot among this Earth. Aslan would've thought so otherwise, He had given Edmund a second chance despite betraying the whole of Narnia his selfishness and pleasure were all forgiven by the Great Lion. and she knew that's what He would've done too if the man ever seek his salvation.
"I will try to help, tell me more of your daughter sir," She said in a soft voice.
"I cannot leave her at Taashban she has no other living relatives, It is only her and I in this world your majesty. I would hope that your majesty could bring her under your care as one of your lady's maid. I suppose I will not be able to find her a suitor due to my debts and obligations with the law."
She looked at him almost reassuringly, She is not able to do much for the man that may tweak and upset her Brother's system especially those of Edmund, as he is the one regulating Justice without much choice in hand she finally agreed to take in the girl under her wing, not as a mere Lady's maid but a friend she will confide in once she has arrive at Cair Paravel.
"Thank you very much your Majesty! I owe you my life" He said with utmost gratitude
Lucy Smiled at him as she does, The Squires took the man by the arm and forcefully led him where he is to be sent, and again her heart sank just a tad bit by the sight realizing that Lord Izildrom's daughter would have to live her life knowing that her Father wasn't going to be with her.