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Giodanoa Daily Post-Gazette

Royal Custody Battle Rages

Dateline-Lindor Following the recent divorce of King Niffin Gio, and his wife, Queen Lily Gio-Danoa, a bitter custody battle has erupted, over the couple's four children, Princes Henry, and Edward Gio, who are 15, and 5 respectively, and Princesses Emily, and Gertrude, who are 13, and 7 respectively. No judge can be found, who is not seen to favor one side over the other, causing the other to object to such a judges ruling. The nation itself has become bitterly divided over who they believe should receive custody of the children. Joint custody has already been ruled out, as while the princes were staying with their father, King Niffin, he attempted to send them out of the nation, and the reach of his wife, to a far off boarding school. When Queen Lily Danoa, she has chosen to drop her ex-husband's last name, and use only her maiden name, found out of King Niffin's treachery, she had the aircraft stopped on the runway. Since the diviroce, there has been some confusion, as to which is in charge, as many in the government remain loyal to the King, while many obay the Queen's word over his. If a solution to this issue is not found soon, fears are that the situation could bubble over into armed conflict. Not wishing for this to happen, the Royal Haji, the highest court, below the King and Queen, have called for an international third party, to hear the custody case, and render an impartial decision. If no such party is found, than civil war seems inevitable.

A Message from Big Boss to Giodanoa
We can send you a judge, as we do not wish to see a nation go to war with itself for a foolish reason like this

The door to Judge Harrison Tward's private office opened slowly as a security guard walked into the room. The smell of coffee filled the air as papers were scattered throughout the room. The sound of 'click click click' could be heard from the keyboard where the judge was working. The security guard add a stack of dcuments to the judge's already messy desk. The judge, who was middle aged; gray hair and glasses on his face, looked up with a look of confusion on his face.

"These are from President Marzipan Williams," the guard said.

The judge took the top document a read the title aloud: "Giordanoan Royal Family Has National Custody Dispute." The judge read the rest of the title page to himself and put it on the rest of the stack. "So President Williams wants me to go rule this case?"

"She plans to make peace with the nation and feels this is the best way to do it," the guard replied.

"What about the losing half of the family?" Judge Tward asked.

"President Willaims says they will always have a home in Miroxia."

"Well," the judge said, getting onto his email on his computer, "I guess I should submit myslef, then, eh?" The judge then chuckled as the guard left the room.

To The Royal Giordanoan Family
From Judge Harrison Tward of Miroxia

I, Judge Harrison Tward, the highest ranked judge in all of Miroxia, wish to submit my offer to judge this case. I understand what harships the nation, and the family, must be going through, and I promise to judge the case with truthfulness and fairness for both parties involved.

I look forward to judging your case.

Signed,
Judge Harrison Tward

Private Message

To Judge Harrison Tward,

After extensive debate between the two parties, and their lawyers, it has be decided to accept you as our judge. We wish for you to be here as soon as possible. There was though of paying for your airline ticket, or sending a private jet to pick you up, however, neither side could decide who would pay for it, and believed that for either of them to do so, could be considered a bribe. We are very sorry, but you will need to pay all expenses yourself, lest on side claim that you were on the others take. A courtroom has been prepared in the Lindor Federal Justice Complex. We will be inviting the international press to cover the case, and hope that you do not mind. If you believe that television cameras will be too much, we can have them confiscated at the door, however, many would like to watch the trial live. We will leave that up to you, as it will be your courtroom. You may bring with you any court staff you feel you need, clerks, bailiffs, etc. Again thank you for offering your services.

Signed,
Hiram Traff
Royal Judiciary Adviser
The Fiefdom of Giordanoa

Private Message

To Mr. Traff of Giordanoa,

I am pleased to hear of my acceptance and would like to say that my nation's president was planning to pay for all expenses if your nation wouldn't, and I also understand why you wouldn't. I don't mind international broadcast, so long as I may bring Rick Johnson from Channel 8 Miroxian News. I'll be bringing my security guard, Joseph Woods, who is also my bailiff. The clerk will also be brought by me (her name is Viridian McPherson). I will catch the next plane I can to Lindor and will rent my own car to drive to Lindor's Federal Justice Complex. You may expect to see me by tomorrow morning. I have my laptop on me always, my email address is judgetward@yeehaw.mir and my official Judge Tward hotline, which will be answered by my bailiff, Joseph, can be reached at (647)-593-8337. I appreciate my acceptance.

Best regards,

Judge Harrison Tward

Judge Harrison quickly 'click click clicked' his letter. Once it was sent, he gathered his things: judges mallet, official robe, official name plate, ect. Once he had it all in a suitcase he found around his office, he left for his home to pack his actual belongings. After doing so, he went to the house of Joseph Woods and the house of Viridian McPherson and picked them up. One final stop. As he went to the Miroxian News Headquaters in Port Durant, he explained everrything to the CEO and left for the airport.

Once at the airport, he, along with Viridian, Joseph, and the entire International Miroxian Channel 8 News Crew, boarded the flight waiting for them. It was a private jet owned by President Willaims. After it took off, it was a long flight into the nation. Late that evening, they arrived. Getting into a multitude of rented cars, they each drove off to their hotel of choice. Harrison checked into a fancy one with many floors. After checking in, he went straight to bed. In the morning, he would expect to find an email from Harim Traff, saying when to meet at the court...

OOC- that email address is made up. If it is real, it's not mine, so please don't use it!