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Mathias

Mathias thought for a moment on the suggestion made by Adarani. While he considered using what beings lived up here to fill the seats, he worried about their place in the order of things. While they may in fact serve to be impartial, the utmost requirement for any jury. While they may serve to judge fairly and without bias, but do they have such power? This concern brings about a right he believes should be given to a criminal defendant, a right to a jury of one's peers. Are creations really equal to the gods that made them? Shouldn't we keep Gods tried by Gods? Mathias wasn't sure as he turned to Adarani.

"An excellent suggestion, and one that would work in normal causes." "But we are here not to try a mortal, but in fact a God." "Should creations be given any such power over their creators?" "They will be judging a God by whatever evidence is provided before them." "Even if this God is responsible for the murders of our kin, he or she, is still a God." "Given the circumstances and by how grand this case will be, I am not entirely sure about placing such faith in our creations over a case of such magnitude." "I will still prefer to have Gods on our jury, after all I want the defendant to be tried by his peers." Mathias spoke expressing concern.

"I believe Creations are equal to other Creations, as are Gods equal to other Gods." Mathias spoke as his face became one of serious contemplation. "But never have I considered the possibility of Creations, Mortal and Immortal alike, are equals to the Gods." "I believe in equality, it is what justice is served to protect." "All should be equal in matters of life, liberty, and justice." "But where does the line end, if it does?" Mathias spoke giving serious thought. "What is your opinion Adarani?" Mathias asked hoping to hear her beliefs in such matters.