THE FIRST EXECUTION

[disregartist]

THE FIRST EXECUTION


[Given what has happened, there's hardly any deliberation, or suspense, once the clock chimes again.

One by one, the profiles on the suspect list disappear, until only one is left.]


A unanimous vote, no less.

[The Conductor stands, slipping the pardon from her vest. Without a second's hesitation, she rips it up as she crosses the garden to the center of the podiums. The paper falls to the floor in tatters.]

I shall give you a few moments to say your goodbyes to the Rose; I would suggest not interfering with the execution. In fact, I very strongly suggest against it. Getting caught in the magnetosphere we will be creating will...not end well for anyone who tries, I promise.

Oh, and-you might want to consider putting your sunglasses on. Soon. Very soon.

Comments

[katzenpfote]

... Is there anything else you'd like me to do on your behalf, Beatrice?

[awitchdidit]

You know, I did kill someone.

But since you're asking, make sure to learn as much as you can about this place. Maybe blow up the sun.

[katzenpfote]

You're not the only one, you know.

[... Beatrice, really? That gets a snort from him.]

Of course. I don't intend to let this place go undiscovered.