[Lauchenoiria]

Tomás Arenas had begun his career during the time of the authoritarian communist regime in Lauchenoiria, and continued it under liberal capitalism just the same. What mattered to Arenas was justice. And when the provisional government asked him to present their cases to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, he was all too willing to oblige.

Arenas approached the podium as asked.

“Thank you, your honour,” he said, then took a deep breath. The list of grievances submitted by the provisional government was rather long.

“Firstly, the Provisional Government of Lauchenoiria would like judgement cast against the Republic of Conternia for orchestrating the bombing of Melissa City Police Department and the kidnapping of Professor Michael Antonin. Secondly, the same party would like judgement cast against Ezra Griffiths, former Prime Minister of Conternia, for approving these terrorist activities in Melissa City.

Thirdly, the same party would like judgement cast against the Matriarchy of Kerlile for orchestrating the widespread mistreatment and torture of numerous Prisoners of War. Fourthly, the same party would like judgement cast against President Joanna Greenwood for orchestrating numerous activities leading to the death of innocent parties. Fifthly, the same party would like judgement cast against Lucia Casci, former Kerlian Defence Secretary, for orchestrating the kidnapping of civilian males across Yervia and Ulinaria provinces.

In addition, the same party would like judgement cast against Councillor Anita Patel for orchestrating the mistreatment of prisoners of war. The same party would like judgement cast against Councillor Pauline Pierre for orchestrating the attempt to covertly seize control of the Lauchenoirian government by Kerlile. Furthermore, the same party would like judgement cast against Charissa Clarke, for numerous actions, including the attempt to take over our government on behalf of Kerlile.

The provisional government of Lauchenoiria would also like judgement cast against Colonel Chloe Conde, for executing and ordering the execution of prisoners of war. In addition, the same party would like judgement cast against Major Amanda Littlewood for the mistreatment of prisoners of war in Usera.

Additionally, the same party would like judgement cast against Captain Gregor Docherty for preventing the delivery of essential food and medical supplies during the Aelurian blockade. Moreover, the same party would like judgement cast against Henrik Yulov, for ordering his subordinates to fire on innocent civilians. The same party would also like judgement cast against Karl Iovavik and Franzik Udr for following these orders.

In addition, the same party would like judgement cast against Councillor Jennifer Hale for orchestrating the illegal attack on Annatown. Furthermore, the Provisional Government of Lauchenoiria would like judgement cast against First Minister Victoria Juárez for the mistreatment of prisoners of war. The provisional government of Lauchenoiria would also like judgement cast against Laura Moore for orchestrating the activities of the rebel group calling themselves the Lauchenoirian Resistance.

The same party would also like judgement cast against Jonas Kelley for his part in the illegal detention of numerous Laeralian and Skodenian citizens. Finally, the same party would like judgement cast against Anthony Santos for the torture of President Leanna Walker.”

Areas exhaled with relief at reaching the end of the provisional government’s extensive list, and not having to think of any more synonyms for “also”. Of the nineteen grievances listed, nine were against Kerlile or Kerlians, if one counted Jennifer Hale. As such, he could feel Kerlile’s advocate giving him the evil eye, and he suppressed the urge to shudder. This would be a long few months.