[Mock Trial] Osiris v Rachael Vytherov-Skollvaldr

[JRJR_SLAYER]

The evidence presented by the prosecution shows us some interesting things. In it, you state that you would "stick [your] beak in" to a coup attempt of Osiris, and express that you'll merely try to blame others and hide your participation if the coup failed. The reasoning you give for this course of action is your discontent at having been dismissed as a guardian under Altino, and you heavily implied that you would attempt to position yourself as a future Pharaoh should the coup succeed.

Would you say that my assessment of your involvement is correct?

[Dr_PelIcaN]

Somewhat. When I stated I would "stick [my] beak in" it was to see what would happen and to imply some involvement to where I didn't really want to. I was still skeptical of the entire idea of the idea of a coup. The reasoning for my supposed course of action wasn't even said by me to start off, it was stated by Rach and she tried to manipulate me into doing it. I did say I would blame others for their involvement, viewing that what they did was wrong and were trying to throw me under the bus. Finally, no I didn't say I would position myself as pharaoh in the future, I only said I was close to becoming pharaoh after Rach said so.

[JRJR_SLAYER]

Somewhat. When I stated I would "stick [my] beak in" it was to see what would happen and to imply some involvement to where I didn't really want to. I was still skeptical of the entire idea of the idea of a coup. The reasoning for my supposed course of action wasn't even said by me to start off, it was stated by Rach and she tried to manipulate me into doing it. I did say I would blame others for their involvement, viewing that what they did was wrong and were trying to throw me under the bus. Finally, no I didn't say I would position myself as pharaoh in the future, I only said I was close to becoming pharaoh after Rach said so.

What I see is not a process of convincing on Rach's behalf. I see only that she mentions your own previous remarks on missing power. I see a conversation where you, without resisting in any meaningful way, agree to tacitly support a coup of your home region. Of course, as the defence has noted, Rach was indeed trying to see whether you would do this, as she had been assigned to do by her Pharaoh.

Do you think, given how events turned out, Rach was right to believe Ana had reason to question your loyalty?

[Dr_PelIcaN]

To some extent, with the fact that I was a guardian and to what I believe jokingly get mad after losing my position (that is understandable). However, I believe that this is an overreaction in Ana's part, taking little things and amplifying it without context, knowing that I have aided Osiris in the worse of times in the NPO fallout (making me more loyal than perceived), and fearing to stay in power.

[JRJR_SLAYER]

To some extent, with the fact that I was a guardian and to what I believe jokingly get mad after losing my position (that is understandable). However, I believe that this is an overreaction in Ana's part, taking little things and amplifying it without context, knowing that I have aided Osiris in the worse of times in the NPO fallout (making me more loyal than perceived), and fearing to stay in power.

The defence is certainly inclined to agree that Ana's reaction was rather odd and over the top, were it genuine. We know now, of course, that it was designed as a trap to discredit all parties involved, most of all Rach, but also yourself. Do you believe that these events have harmed your reputation in the region, and thus potentially made you less of a political threat to Ana?

[Dr_PelIcaN]

Yes, yes it has.

[JRJR_SLAYER]

Yes, yes it has.

Thank you for your time, Pel. I have no further questions for you at this point.

Next, the defence would like to call Ham.

[Lukatonia]

Ham is present

[JRJR_SLAYER]

Hello Ham. It is the opinion of the defence that you were one of the primary targets of Ana's trap, given your closeness to Rach and historical working relationship.

How would you describe your relationship with Rach? Are you two friends? What about your working relationship with one another?

[Lukatonia]

Hello Ham. It is the opinion of the defence that you were one of the primary targets of Ana's trap, given your closeness to Rach and historical working relationship.

How would you describe your relationship with Rach? Are you two friends? What about your working relationship with one another?

Me and Rach are friends outside of our working relationship. I would say that me and Rach work well together as shown in Gameside Affairs