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- Usually quite objective, tries her best not to be biased. Akairo is an excepton. - Is actually quite reasonable and fair. However, she can make other's lives legal hell if she really wants to. Normally follows rules to the letter, but is willing to only follow it to the letter - not the spirit. - Seems to be the only around other than Polaris and Regina that can read legalese and actually endure it (emphasis in the enduring), so the three of them read and fill out legal things for the rest of them - Is a Lightning Bruiser who uses polearms a lot. It’s her weapon of choice other than smiting with lightning of unusually high voltages, hence the intimidated dragons call her the "Lightning Lancer". - Ever since Amalia lent her a Physics university book, she’s experimenting with making magic railguns. Notably, launching her enemies into something. - Is an expert at telling half-truths and technical truths. She can lie, but she doesn't like doing so. - Has a 6th sense of sorts, which is essentially electroreception. - The 7th is a lie detector, but it has limitations. If the person believes they're telling the truth, it won't trigger, and if it's the technical or metaphorical truth, it also won't trigger. - Spends her time reading the law and memorising it. Every single rule. - Now insert an evil lawyer joke here. Don't worry, she has a sense of humour. - Can make the cyan Veined glow on command. Also glows when charging up electricity, using Lightning magic or eating/touching electrically-charged items. - Tends to snack on Charged Duneberries and High-Voltage Almonds. - TECHNICALLY, works for Papaver & Rudbeckia LLP (lmao, LLP). Susan basically runs the thing these days, but Laurel helps out where she can.

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“Polaris, we need to establish some ground rules... If we do end up apprehending any drunken troublemakers, no flashfreezes. Okay?” Regina's the other one in charge of Dawn Sr's and Ignatius' wills. The two of them spend most of their time together poring through every single statement inside. Turns out, Regina can be motivated to finish things, and she appreciates the help. On one hand, she likes that Polaris is highly knowledgeable on all subjects. On the other hand... does Polaris really need to stick massive icicles through-

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"The truth is a beautiful and terrible thing. It should therefore be treated with great caution." Believes Ava to be quite the capable warrior. Though... now she just has to find out how on earth Ava's monetary worth is so high... she suspects bribery, and now she has a new case. Appreciates Dawn's lawyer jokes, because it's hard to get a good laugh these days. Doesn't stop her from thinking she's batsh*t crazy.

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“I'll remind you again: The law can be both a help and a hindrance.” Hikari's the other dragon she talks about in regards to the law. Is also helpful, because she's a trusted witness, and she knows how to handle paperwork. Both of them were in the employ of the royal family once, anyway. Highly respects her skills. On principle, does not like jerka*ses. Also trying to see how she can catch Ankaa, but the other Skydancer's much more cautious.

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“Sometimes the law is compatible with morality, but sometimes the two conflict. Balancing the two is a discipline in its own right...” Is itching for an opportunity to persecute him. Accidental stalkers are one thing, but perverts are another completely. She has lines she will not cross, and this is one of those. Laurel's new protegee. Likes her inquisitive spirit, not much the way she goes about it. She's trying to get Seraphina to be more considerate of others' feelings.

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“Every round of changes to the law generates mountains of material. Urgh... the latest edition of the legal codices contained 3 new laws, 121 revised legal annotations, and an array of new legal precedents. Stormcatcher knows how long it's going to take me to commit them to memory...” Likes listening to her music - the softer ones are great for concentration. Now if she would stop disturbing her, that would be nice. Is slightly disturbed, to be honest. Regina's warned her about Maria's murder-happy tendencies, and she can only hope she's not next.

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“OBJECTION! Huh. I've always wanted to say that.” After Asteria burnt down half the forest, Laurel's just resigned because no amount of fines or community service will solve her problem. Quite frankly, Dawn Jr she can deal with, but Asteria's genuinely crazy. Is okay with Magnolia, but makes it a point not to stand too close. Not because she dislikes her, but because she doesn't want to electrocute her clothing.

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“Loophole abuse? Well, yes, technically it is, but it's completely within the rules. ...yeah, that's the definition of loophole abuse...” She is Volta's mentor (in terms of lightning magic), but Laurel's made it clear a) she's not romantically interested in anybody, and b) she's old enough to be his mother. Childhood rivals with Daffodil Levina, hasn't seen her in a long while though.

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“Why don’t sharks attack lawyers? ...is this a lawyer joke- Professional courtesy? Seriously?” TECHNICALLY, she works for Papaver & Rudbeckia LLP, the lawyer firm she founded with Susan. The latter basically runs the thing these days, but Laurel helps out where she can. Both have a good working relationship FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER FILLER

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High-Voltage Almonds Plant It just seems like a really bad idea to try and eat these, but don't let common sense stop you. 43 5

Namesake: Laurus nobilis, the bay laurel Meaning: Victory, success, achievement Notes: Used to crown victors in ancient times. All laurels except the bay laurel are highly toxic.

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“I'll remind you again: The law can be both a help and a hindrance.”

Laurel is not dumb. After all, to rise to her position, one has to be sharp of wit and strong of mind. She is, however, constantly besieged by the general stupidity of the populace on a daily basis.

“Polaris, we need to establish some ground rules... If we do end up apprehending any drunken troublemakers, no flash freezes. Okay?”

“What the- who vanished half my tie in this photo?”

“Your Highness, please restrict your Peahats. I don’t think either of us want to deal with yet another lawsuit…”

Thankfully, such beleaguerments are usually restricted to the other Eternal Stars. Most other people follow the law, which is nice and good. Well, there are the usual troublemakers which always give her headaches, but actual court cases are rare.

She was relatively free until the big hoo-hah where Helleborus decided to ambush Delonix out of nowhere (okay, maybe not out of nowhere, they had been giving each other the stink-eye for weeks). Now, she’s swamped with paperwork since so many dragons are suing each other over the incident.

At least discussing technically law-related things with Phoenix helps alleviate her headache somewhat. Well, most would call it gossiping, but she’s merely sharing concrete information found in documents with the co-ruler and asking for her opinion as an unofficial amicus curiae. There.

Still, she had deliberately left out some of the more sensitive information since a) the Queen Consort can just look through the documents herself, b) she’s lazy, and c) she’s supposed to be professional here.

Laurel munches on a High-Voltage Almond, causing the cyan markings on her scales to glow and cast a sheen on the affidavit signed by Honeyleaf. Biased and two-faced the Imperial may be, but when it comes to something threatening the safety of the healers as a whole, she’s surprisingly motherly. If only she wouldn’t instantly snap back to belittling Soulsong… but anyway.

Footsteps sound behind her, so she turns to the prosecutor standing behind her and nods as a way of greeting. “The affidavit checks out with Skadi’s. Any more evidence you would like to submit before tomorrow?”

Dawn Eileen Regina’s ever-sharp gaze twinkles molten gold in the morning light. “Nothing at the moment,” the red Skydancer shakes her head with a certain finality to it. “Just came to say that… since Amalia was among the injured, even though it was only slight, she’s been pestering me to ask for additional security since she'll be testifying. Since she’s royalty…”

Laurel can’t help but visibly hold back a smirk. “And especially with the entire royal family present, their safety is paramount. Permission granted. And if some of those security personnel are suddenly changed to escort Helleborus at the last minute, well, it’s not on me.”

"And when you're on the wrong side of the law... well... good luck."

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