OOC: This is is a small prologue for the next sim …

IC:

“Your Honour,” said Commander Werex, “I would like to nominate my own counsel.”

“This is your right,” said Vice Admiral Linus Bell, who was the main judge in the courtroom.

“I would like Captain Sidney Parker to be my counsel.”

Checking his PaDD, the Admiral took a few moments before looking up. “He was your Department Head in the past. He has not been in contact with you for the last seven years, would he even accept being your counsel?”

“I believe he will,” Werex answered. “Despite not being a Tellarite, he was able to understand me and was impartial in his dealings with me. I believe he would be someone who would be able to represent my interests in this case.”

“Granted,” said the Admiral. “However, he was never part of the judicial arm of Starfleet. Your present counsel would be appointed to assist him. Is that satisfactory?”

“Yes,” said the Tellarite.

“If he refuses, then you will only have your original counsel to defend you,” stated the Admiral.

“I understand, sir,” said Werex.

“Court is adjourned until Stardate 19110.0. That would give you enough time to make arrangements for Captain Sidney Parker to arrive for the proceedings.”

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