Shortly after February 14th, Sheriff Vivian of Avalon arrested Val and brought him before Soren, Queen of Tarn. 
Wiseacre Sandra asks Soren, "What's this all about? You wearing a crown, and all."
"They've asked me to judge a Court of Love. And you - You will never 'borrow' my riding cape again."
"Who are you?" he asks. "And where does Miss Boots over there get off arresting me? I haven't done anything."
"Not so much. Nowhere near his reputation."
"I... I..."
"Missing St. Valentine's Day! GUILTY OF NEGLECT! - The Cauldron of Discontent, Sheriff."
Soren clears her throat. "He's trying to weasel out. It's just sand... with a little itching powder."
Vivian hands Ryder the chain. "He's all yours. Two short yanks usually gets his attention... "
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Soren looks up. "So, the notorious Val Sedgwick. And in chains. How fitting."
Soren frowns. "Precisely the charge Sedgwick - On your knees. Sheriff, did he put up a struggle?"
Soren turns. "Look you Sedgwick, the aggrieved Lady Ryder arrives. How plead you?"
The sheriff whispers to Deputy Melissa, "I think she's the one in trouble, now."
