Cnaeus Mallius Maximus sat as his tribunal as a clerk passed him the next docket. He grumbled something about his gout, took a deep sip from a glass of water to his right and then spoke.

"Gentlemen, I am not one for flowery language or excessive posturing. Additionally, this is a court room, not a conduit by which one advances one's political career. Keep it clean and keep it brief. The prosecution may proceed with their argument."


OOC: Marcus Aemilius Corvus, you have three days IRL to present your argument. Should you require an extension, please let me know no later than April 10th.