Mount Seymour Unfortunately the lawyer was indicted on charges of embezzlement and could not be present at the court hearing.
Turbeaux Fortunately, the lawyer was effectively able to coach the child's "self-defense" over the telephone via utilization of a hidden earpiece with a sensitive second microphone pointing toward whichever direction the child faced.
Caracasus Unfortuately the trial was interrupted by radical armed illegalists who sprayed the courtroom with machinegun fire and ate the judge
DarthedDroids Fortunately, a t-800 Series Terminator, codenamed "Ahnold", appeared in time to save the day.
Esterild Fortunately, the child, having learned his lesson while lost in the woods, wore a flea collar at all times.
Caracasus Fortunately they were if not friendly, certainly programmed to follow directives that led them to protect the child with their nanolasers and stuff
Turbeaux Unfortunately, their tiny nuclear reactors were unshielded and the child quickly absorbed a high dose of radiation.
Turbeaux Unfortunately, since Mace Windu was not associated with the Avengers his admission of him/her was not recognized and the child was left to wander around Connecticut aimlessly.
Distant_Prince Fortunately, the child ran into John Mayer, who was wandering Connecticut to find inspiration.
Turbeaux Unfortunately, Groot fell into a hole and then Loki shapeshifted into Groot so convincingly that Thor was fooled.