FIVE
“We appreciate you coming on such short notice,” the mayor said. He was a short, balding man of thin build and wore a dress coat buttoned to the silky white ascot tied at his throat. Large brass buttons adorned the flared, cuffed sleeves. A gold trim followed every seam. His shoes were freshly polished, and his coat was the deepest black, with no hint of fading or specks of lint.
“We strive to answer all calls for our help with matters of legal concern,” Mirerien answered, allowing herself to be seated beside the mayor and judge presiding over this case. Her friend and trainer, Collin, sat at the back of the room to serve as a witness to the proceedings. Whenever dealing with other municipalities, it was always wise to have a witness to head off potential political complications sho
