The nonsense came. The introductions lasted for ten minutes or so. Everyone just had to mention their fathers, their possessions and their businesses, and even though this was probably relevant information, Serenica felt very tired already.
Then they decided to talk about witches.
No one said the word. It was obvious to anyone with ears that the practitioners of magic were the topic. Weasel words and euphemisms were used. The main concern was supposed to be the consumption of illegal drugs, but it was framed in a way that left Kinley's doctors out of the equation. There was a gray area in the laws concerning medical use of certain herbs and herb extracts, and the gray was tinted with blood red, gray and red everywhere, Serenica was so tired. She was so worried.
Apparently the crux of the problem had already been mulled over in previous meetings, and the council members quickly moved on towards the actual sanctions for those selling the shepherd and the paw without permission.
