[ WP ] A couple is having their first child , when they admit to each other that they both promised their first born to a witch . It 's two different witches .

Narrator: `` *Witch Court*! **Where all legal disputes are brought in the Circle, and presented to your faaavorite dark mediator, Grand Lord Severn! `` ** 
 
 *audience stands and applauds politely and softly* 
 
 Marshal: `` Here ye, here ye, ye denizens of the night! Grand Lord Severn presiding!'' 
 
 *Grand Lord Severn emerges from the shadows to enter the Circle and take his place at the Judging Stump* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` Thank you all for coming this night. Audience, please be seated.'' 
 
 *audience does so on wooden, hand-crafted short benches* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` Let's see...'' 
 
 *Severn flips open the Book of Chaos and Order, the black leather backing crinkling for a moment, then looks over his bifocals at the Plaintiff and Defendant standing in the light of the bonfire* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` We have come together this night to hear the case of the plaintiff, Mrs. Sandorhal, and the defendant, Mrs. Hearst.'' 
 
 *Severn looks over both of the witches* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` Did I get your names right?'' 
 
 *Plaintiff and Defendant nod* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` Good.'' 
 
 *Severn looks down at the Book, reading* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` So, by the information provided before this proceeding to me, I understand you two have yourselves quite the novel predicament. Plaintiff?'' 
 
 *Plaintiff clears her wart-spotted throat* 
 
 Plaintiff Sandorhal: `` Yes, Your Lordship. You see, I was promised a first-born first, and --'' 
 
 Defendant Hearst: `` Lies!'' 
 
 *Severn eyes Defendant* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` It would please the Circle if you would not interrupt and wait your turn, Mrs. Hearst.'' 
 
 Defendant Hearst: `` I'm sorry, Your Lordship, but this witch --'' 
 
 *Severn pounds the Judging Stump's side with a rock three times* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` Order, please, Mrs. Hearst. The Circle must run on order, at least, in our dark community.'' 
 
 *Severn looks back at Plaintiff* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` Please, continue, Mrs. Sandorhal. What was it you were about to say?'' 
 
 Plaintiff Sandorhal: `` Your Lordship, I was promised the first-born of the Maene couple.'' 
 
 Lord Severn: `` Seems a simple matter of establishing First Oath, then?'' 
 
 *Defendant and Plaintiff look at each other uncomfortably* 
 
 Defendant Hearst: `` Your Lordship, may I elaborate? For it is not that simple, I'm afraid...'' 
 
 *Severn raises a brow* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` Oh? An extra factor?'' 
 
 *Defendant reluctantly nods assent* 
 
 Defendant Hearst: `` You see, Your Lordship... I was promised by the former Miss Dolores Underage *her* first-born.'' 
 
 Lord Severn: `` That is the wife?'' 
 
 Defendant Hearst: `` Yes, Your Lordship. I --'' 
 
 *Severn holds up a hand to forestall Defendant, and turns to Plaintiff* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` Mrs. Sandorhal, pray tell, which party of the newly formed Maene couple promised *you* their first born?'' 
 
 Plaintiff Sandorhal: `` Mr. Samuel Maene.'' 
 
 *audience gasp, murmurs to themselves* 
 
 Lord Severn: `` Oh dear.'' 
 
 *camera pulls away* 
 
 Announcer: **'' A truly shocking twist tonight... in *Witch Court*! Please stay tuned for the continuation of Grand Lord Severn's rein over the Circle. `` ** 
 
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