Charles
As I sat at my desk in the dimly lit office, the soft glow of the computer screen casting an eerie blue light across the room, I couldn't help but feel a strange sense of anticipation. It was an unusual feeling for me, considering the list of names I was reviewing for the next open court day. These gatherings were typically filled with disputes, grievances, and political maneuvering among the clans, making them a draining affair.
Usually, the thought of it would set me on edge. I knew my people well enough to know that a lot of the conflicts heard in court would be easily resolved if anyone laid down their pride and thought things through.
It had the tendency to make me testy, but I didn't feel that usual tension in my shoulders.
Maybe I had grown more relaxed as I aged, b
