The human lawyer who had spoken in defense of the harpy godling approached her as the hall continued to empty. He stopped a respectful distance away and extended his hand.
The female harpy godling studied it for a brief moment before accepting the gesture.
"Well done today," she said, her voice calm, measured.
The human lawyer let out a quiet laugh, scratching the back of his head. "I wouldn't say that. Our side didn't do much once you began to speak. You controlled the court the moment you opened your mouth."
At his words, the godling smiled, faint, knowing.
"Your people were too hasty," she replied. "Too eager. Even before the Goddess' law had been fully invoked, you took it personally. You wanted us to lose." Her grip tightened slightly before relaxing. "That forced my hand. I played the only move left to me."
The human lawyer's smile faded.
