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Ty
Well mates... it's been a very long day.
For the benefit of those who have never caught the ban and for those, like me, that have forgotten how it works. I gladly share my experiences.
Last night around 11:50 PM EST I was chopping wood on Outcast island for the Guild bonfire. The next thing I know, I'm standing in jail. Luckily I landed in the
very same jail where Jade's beau pulls duty. He offered to smuggle out one message in a bottle, which went to Basil Dreadflint (Guild Officer) of course. I dont know what the guard's motivation for kindness was but I suspect he was fearful of Jade's wrath. It sure is nice to have friends in high places.
Basil contacted a Barrister who agreed to speak on my behalf in front of the Naval Magistrate at D. The Barrister charged me a sum of 20,000 dollars up front to represent me. (Dollars are their version of gold out here.)
Im truly grateful for Basil's help as the sentence was downgraded from "Hanging" to a lesser punishment. I don't have to actually sit in jail for 72 hours but they are making me participate in a program called work release. Additionally, the Naval Magistrate at D assigned a parole officer to monitor my behavior while I'm on the outside. I've already spoken to her and she seemed like a really nice lady.
Lastly, the Barrister had to pen a formal letter requesting a copy of the charges filed against me. It cost me another 5,000 of their dollars for him to write and send the letter.
So yes Kat... it is an expensive proposition. Then again... I could be hanging from a yard arm. But FEAR NOT my trusted lads and lasses!
OH! One more thing. Out here in isolation there is a man by the name of Bob Marley. He comes from an Island called Jamaica and he sings a "Redemption Song". His melodies have comforted me in my darkest hour.
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