Esteemed colleagues:

It is with much interest that I have followed, from afar, the affair concering Altair Chryseis. I have seen the outcry that followed the slaying of Caius Antoninus, as well as the arrest of Altair Chryseis. Now, as the trial approaches, I am finding myself agreeing with the noble words of Dominus Augustin - let this matter pass, so that we might occupy our time on matters that seem more pressing to the Empyre.

The Defence has also given notion that we should repay Dominus Chryseis for the time whilst he's been imprisoned, and demote the very man to whom we trust our safety. To the first, the idea that we should repay criminals should their cases not be prosecuted is ludicrous. Altair Chryseis did, in fact, slay a Praetorian Guard - with or without cause, 'tis not of much import in this matter. The training and upkeep of the Guard is not without its own costs, and so in doing such - Altair Chryseis has wasted the funds of the Empyre without consult with Empyreal Government. The family of Caius Antoninus have lost a brother and son, Dominus Chryseis has lost a few coins. I do not see where he deserves repayment for such.

In addition to the charges against the Imperator - to suggest any sort of reprimand for him doing his job is not only insulting, but limiting the authority of the Imperator and his Soldiers. Should we, indeed, find cause to investigate his actions would only limit his actions in the future, and possibly endanger any of the lives which he protects within the walls of the Palladium. He has devoted his life to the Empyre, and to suggest anything other than such is preposterous.

Lastly, the Defence suggests that the Empyre apologize for the actions of Caius Antoninus upon his return to Haven. As Caius Antoninus was not acting on behalf of the Empyre, there is no such reason to provide an apology or recompense. However, I would think as noblemen, and women of the Aegis, we should all feel responsible for the negligence that allowed Caius Antoninus to escape his prison in the first place, and in doing so, might provide donations of charity to the families of those who were killed, out of the goodness of our very hearts.

Tritonis votes to dismiss the charges levied against Altair Chryseis, and to release him now upon his own recognisance.

Kalpyso Deukalia Tritonides
Matriarch and Aegian of House Tritonis
 

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