The room is utterly silent. There's a familiar tension in the air, every single person waiting for the moment of truth. Sylvia pauses, waiting for Lancelot and Nancy to take their places. The faces of the Representatives are either stern or neutral, none of them giving much away.

"The Night Council has heard the plea of Nancy Fagin," Sylvia begins, "and her would-be sponsor Lancelot du Lac. Nancy has been condemned as a practitioner of dark magic and she has previously been caught in possession of dark magic objects. However, today we have learned more about the circumstances of her upbringing that led her astray and we understand that she has a sincere desire to choose a better path. With Lancelot's guidance, we believe this will be possible. We therefore pardon Nancy Fagin of all her crimes and offer her a fresh start, free of prejudice."

The announcement seems to ring in the air, Sylvia pausing to let it sink in as the audience breaks into applause. Nancy's pardon has been granted. She's free.