Judge Doran looked up as Syd walked into the offices. He could see in the man's face that he didn't look too pleased to see all the empty chairs. Judge Doran put his book down and put out his hand when Syd walked over to him.

"That would be me, Sir," said Judge Doran in a friendly manner, his half-moon spectacles glinting with the light of the chambers. "I would like to thank you for my job. I'm quite eager to get started with everything. How are the judgeship applications coming along?"