Journal Entry — October 19, 2026, Monday
Locations: Turmus — Educational Hall, Infirmary, Magistrate Office, my home, and outside the kennels.
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The morning brought a brief conversation with Dexter about Nadia’s trial. I told him that I had heard unofficially that closing arguments would be at 8:00 a.m. the following morning. He hoped I would succeed in clearing her name. I hoped so too, but whatever the decision, I knew I had done my best for her. His encouragement was welcome after the work and worry of preparing the case.
During the afternoon, Amalia approached and asked whether she could be of service. With the next class not until November, I suggested a thorough cleaning of the Educational Hall, including the ceiling, walls, and floors. She was uncertain how she would reach the ceiling, so we discussed finding a ladder. I reminded her to begin at the highest point, since dirt falls downward. There was time to spread the work over the coming two weeks, and she agreed to help. Ubara Selia stopped to greet us before returning to her own work.
Nadia sought me out later, although difficulties seeing her delayed our conversation. When we met near the Infirmary, she said she wanted to tell me privately about something that had happened with a guard. She had come to see a physician to make certain she was well. I asked her to find me afterward so we could speak without leaving any surprises for the trial.
Later, Nadia joined me at the Magistrate Office, and I invited her home for tea. Ink hurried ahead to put the water on. Dexter accompanied us briefly, then left us to discuss what needed attention. Ink prepared and served the tea, adding a little cream to mine, and gave us a comfortable setting for a troubling conversation.
Nadia told me that Warrior Arcadius had detained her when she attempted to leave Turmus to obtain hair dye for her shop in Valaris. She said he accused her of defying the Ubar’s travel restriction and attempting to bribe him. According to her account, he took her bags and brooch and placed her in a warriors’ cell. I questioned her carefully when she said he had “stripped” her of her belongings, and she clarified that she had remained fully clothed.
I asked whether an Incident Report had been completed. Nadia believed the warrior might have done one, but I had not seen it, so I began taking notes. She mentioned another man being present but could not remember his name. Her account referred both to the previous night and to early October 19, so the precise timing still needed clarification. She was worried that this new matter might affect her case, and I was glad she had told me before the hearing.
Kael joined us during the visit. There was a little welcome laughter about my new ring, with Ink repeating that it could be seen from space. Even with work before us, it was pleasant to share those lighter moments. After Nadia left, I told Kael that the trial was expected at 8:00 a.m. He said work would prevent him from attending. Ink reminded me to eat the raspberry muffins she had made for the morning, and I thanked her for thinking of me.
That evening, Aries asked whether I was ready for the trial to continue. I assured him that I was. He said he would be unable to attend because of other obligations, and later wished me luck. I greeted Skyrn and spent a little time among the gathering outside the kennels before deciding that I should retire.
Before ending the day, I made one final note to check with Marcus about an Incident Report concerning something that had happened in the kennels around 6:30 p.m. The details were not recorded in this portion of the log, but the follow-up needed to remain on my list. With the trial ahead, it was time to rest.
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TO-DO / FOLLOW-UP
◈ Attend the trial continuation expected Tuesday, October 20, at 8:00 a.m. SLT; verify any final scheduling notice.
◈ Complete and arrange review of Nadia’s Incident Report, clarifying the timing and identifying the other man present.
◈ Check with Marcus about the kennel incident around 6:30 p.m. on October 19.
◈ Follow up with Amalia about cleaning the Educational Hall before classes resume in November.
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