Marcus Iunius Silanus stood and stared a moment at the energetic Tribune of the Plebs.

"The court admires the tenacity and eagerness of the Tribune, however I would like to remind people that when a Iudex sets forth a time table, he expects it to be followed! You are lucky only in that I happened to be here on other matters, and allowed you to begin this case.

"Now, I would hear from the defense. Is the advocate for the defense here? Let's hear from him and wrap this shenanigans up!"

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3 days IRL to post the defense's argument, Quintus/Congrio.