Every so often, incidents happen between Shepards. Incidents that the Shepards themselves would rather take care of. Sometimes there's a brawl and someone needs to be held accountable for damages. Sometimes drunk Shepards who had too much fun the night before need to be found out and made to pay. We look in on a scene for one such exchange, the honorable judge Fredereck presiding over a case between the strategist Mark, and Gregor the swell sellsword. In this instance, Mark leaves the delegation to his "lawyer" Cordelia. Cases like this are never to be missed by the other Shepards, as a crowd has formed around the figures standing over three tables that formed a loose triabgle.
Fredereck: Mark, you're being accused of stealing from Gregor's supplies, a crime which is punishable in this camp by fines triple of the gold and goods stolen. How do you plead?
Mark: What?! Oh that is redi-…
Cordelia: Not Guilty. [She elbows Mark in the side and glares him down.]
Fredereck: We will first hear the prosecutions sideo f the story. Gregor, if you will.
Gregor: Thank you, judge man. Gregor is coming back from field of battle with much gold and other loots in hand. He is thinking this is good fortune and brag worthy. So Gregor puts most of acquired loot down in tent and goes of to make the impressing of the Shepards. Well, when I am returning to tent, all of gold and shiny sword from fight is making the disappear. Later, he sees Mark with hands on sword! Gregor wants money and treasure back from tactician.
Fredereck: Okay. Cordelia does your…uh, client have any defense.
Cordelia: No, but I have questions for Gregor.
Fredereck: You may approach the plaintiff, then.
Mark: [whispering] Whatever you have up your sleeve I hope it's good. I don't even HAVE any money to be able to pay this ridiculous…
Cordelia: Yeah, I know. You've told me already. Just trust me. [she approaches Gregor] Gregor, when did you join the Shepards.
Gregor: Gregor is joining 4 months ago. You know this, because Cordelia was there the day I join!
Codelia: Yes I know. I bring this up because, on that day, you became an official employee of Prince Chrom correct?
Gregor: Yes, I am becoming the sold sword to little lord Chrom, hah hah hah!
Cordelia: I see. Your honor Fredereck, I present to you the contract that was signed on that day. [she produces a scroll from her side and hands it to Fredereck.] I would ask you to read Article 2, section 4 for the clarity of this court.
Fredereck: 'In the event of any military excursions participated in by party B, the arty is allowed to keep any wealth or valuable obtained from the enemy only, as dropped. However, if party B is participating in a campaign with other Shepards, party B loses claim to the valuables, and the wealth and other treasures officially belong to party A'
Cordelia: Gregor, were you alone in this battle that got you such wealth reported missing?
Gregor: Er…ahh…no, I am fighting with Ricken and Virion together in clearing out Risen.
Cordelia: I thought so. Your honor, my client did take the gold and sword that were retrieved from this particular battle. However, he was in every right to do so, as it belongs to Chrom, as detailed in the agreement in your hands.
Fredereck: I see. The defense's arguent is solid. Solid enough in fact for me to dismiss this case. Gregor, please make sure that next time, you do read your contracts.
Mark: [He glares over at Gregor, who returns a sheepish look of apology.] Cordelia, I can't thank you enough for this.
Cordelia: Don't mention it. But you owe me. The usual; next round at the Purple Dragon is on you.