Conducted where a file is ambiguous. The examiner need not be a person.
Q. Something familiar, as requested?
A. This coin.
Q. May I take it?
A. You said I could have it back.
[Received. The rim is smooth on one side.]
Q. Who gave it to you?
A. Someone who wants it back.
Q. Their name?
A. It isn't mine to give you.
Q. Would another coin do? Same value.
A. [Laughter.]
Q. Your laugh arrives late.
A. It always has.
[Marker retired after a woman at a school gate was overheard four times. Proceed.]
Q. I cannot finish without a name.
A. You asked for something familiar.
[The examiner rubs the worn place.]
Q. May I keep it until you answer?
A. No.
Q. Answer as asked.
A. I have.
Q. This silence will be entered.
A. I'm waiting for you to open your hand.
[Coin returned.]
Q. Is the person asking these questions a person?
A. That field is empty.
ASSESSMENT: PENDING. The counterparty was shown out. The next sitting is on the hour.
[Examiner's addendum: I entered the delay against the counterparty. The hand was mine.]
[Addendum retained. Examiner flagged for verification.]