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[strangerpeople]

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Attention, Strangers. It's time for the trial now.

Please bring whatever you see fit and not anything against the rules.

[And so it is, that the Strangers must come once more to the elevators, to the room where the force field sits and their podiums wait. Three more people are now Xed out, as if they never existed.

Once everyone is in place, five podiums light up red.]

THE BRITTLE	THE DISCORD	THE ENEMY	THE FORLORN
				THE JOVIAN

Once again, two bodies have been discovered. It sure is tragic. Please remember to vote accordingly.

[There is no hesitation, no pause, before the clock begins, and the ticking echoes through the chamber. The evidence is there for the remaining Strangers to see, and organize. Voting must happen to ensure justice. What else is there to say, then?

The trial for the murders of Vita Clotilde-Morris, the Bad Luck, and Jonathan Morris, the Double, has begun.]

Comments

[unwittingking]

I DIDN'T WANT TO!

[He's shouting, and he shouldn't shout, but the other option is screaming, and that's worse.]

But...but what was I supposed to do?! They'd go after anyone if I didn't get away with it! They would...they...

[His voice is soft, and it wouldn't be surprising if only Caleb hears it.]

They're just pups...

[relieable]

[he doesn't understand! he's furious now. he was going to say this to Arthur earlier, but now Osomatsu can't keep his mouth shut]

You think you're special? Like you're the only one who's lost something? Look around you! We're all in the same boat.

[he's shouting, too, now]

The only difference is that you seem to be the only one that thinks it's okay to get away with killing two people!

[unwittingking]

I'm not special! And I don't think that!

HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF THEY MADE A THREAT TO TURN YOU KIDS INTO MIDLESS KILLING MONSTERS?!?

[He shouldn't be shouting, but he can't help it. He didn't want this-he never wanted this-why would he think he'd want this?! He just wants this to end...]

[katzenpfote]

... Stop it. Both of you, stop it.

Yelling like this is getting us nowhere. We're being stretched thin - we need to focus on the ones actually at fault.

Besides, Osomatsu, you seem to not give a shit about some murders. What makes this one special?

[relieable]

........You think I don't give a shit about these murders? Are you SERIOUS?

[bristling like a cat. let's throw down, wizard boy]

[katzenpfote]

[He just shrugs, flicking his gaze up to the observation booth.]

[carryabigstick]

Osomatsu...

...I won't ask you to choose the same path we are. You have every right to be mad. We all have things we want to protect.

Either way... I'm going to help make sure we get out of here safe. Because I promised I'd help you find a way to save the others, right?

[unwittingking]

[He just...he deflates, going back to crying, looking at the floor instead.

Just...just vote for him already...]

[relieable]

[he has kids... sort of. Sakura, Millium. they're precious to him. he has his brothers, who are also precious to him. and Keith and Natalie, and Kino, and....

this isn't fair!

he snarls! if they are going to riot, someone needs to grab him before he lunges for Caleb and King]

[poorlovefool]

S-Stop!

[He'll grab his arm.]

We can deal with them later!

[like personally Eric is still voting for him but he kinda encouraged this riot so he'd better commit.]

[relieable]

[what even is going on here

he does stop, and gives Eric a look, like "DID YOU HEAR WHAT CALEB JUST SAID TO ME?????" he could actually spit venom here]

.........!!!!!!

[he'll stop. for now. but he's hurt, because it feels like all of his relationships now are done for.

he hates this. where is the justice?]

[poorlovefool]

[No, Eric completely understands where Osomatsu is coming from. That's why he felt he should be the one to stop him.]

We're not doing this for King.

[if they can stop his execution just think of what else they can do, or something. stand united yada yada]

[comesaround]

He's right, Osomatsu. We're fighting because we're done watching people die.

[ Not all of those relationships are gone, okay? He's still here. ]

[relieable]

[frustrated tears are in his eyes now. he's trembling with rage. what should he do, then? how is he supposed to stand united when Caleb and King just shattered the trust he had in them?

he relaxes his shoulders and slumps]

Tch.

[poorlovefool]

[It isn't lost on him that what Caleb said to him was pretty bullshit. He's still holding onto his arm, and he squeezes it for a second before he lets go and backs off.]

Just kick his ass when we're out of here.

[relieable]

..........

What are we doing, then? Not voting at all?

[his expression is tired, voice almost void of emotion. he's done with everything]

[poorlovefool]

Hell no, I'm definitely still voting for him.

If we can stop what's coming then that'll be a victory for us. If not, then.... same as always.

[relieable]

[Osomatsu appreciates you, Eric. maybe they started off on the wrong foot, but they seem to be on the same path now]

Yeah. Guess you're right.

[poorlovefool]

[doughboys unite!!]

[comesaround]

[ He takes this moment to walk over to where Osomatsu is, expression firm but also determined. ]

Just remember. You might not be able to trust them, but you can still trust me, alright? Trust me and we can deal with the consequences of what they did, later.

[relieable]

[just... doesn't even look at Karma right now. he's still shocked about what Caleb said to him. and he feels betrayed]

Whatever you think is best.

[comesaround]

[ He nods, knowing there's a lot going on here and he could just leave it at that, but... ]

For the record. I don't agree with what Caleb said to you, or the fact King was willing to let someone else die for him at first. It was selfish on both of their accounts, considering Caleb was willing to hide King away like that, too.

[ There's nothing dishonest in Karma's voice when he spoke now. ]

I just want us to be on the same page if we're going to fight together.