THE SECOND TRIAL

[strangerpeople]

THE SECOND TRIAL
(~SK. 10-11)


[Once the investigation wraps up, Zero's voice emanates once more throughout the Gigantic. The doors to the theater on both the C Deck and D Deck open as he speaks. And yes, when people come in through the C Deck Doors, they will find they can access the lower level from the stairs.

Yay?]

It is time. Come to the theater.

I wouldn't worry about bringing blankets.

[And indeed, when the Strangers come into the theater, they will find that the room is considerably warmer compared to the rest of the ship. There are also changes to the podiums-John, Anya and Kaito's places are all draped in black.

The screens schlllorrrp back in, with Zero's face appearing after a moment of static.]

Of course I am here for any questions. But I believe you know how this goes, so I suggest you begin. Justice delayed is...justice denied.

[The trial for Kaito Momota, The High King, has begun.]

Comments

[exequte]

Why are you doing all of this?

Why did you bring us here?

This game... there's no point to it. All there is in it is pain. Isn't there... enough pain and death in the world already...?

[It's barely a question so much as a protest, but Akane is flushed with fever and woozy with the illness and has cried so much that she barely has any tears left anymore. She's tired, and it felt like something she should say.

Even if it's pointless. Even if everything is futile.]

[15unknowns]

Life is...unfair, Ms. Kurashiki. For everyone, I'm afraid.

[exequte]

And? That doesn't excuse going out of your way to make it worse!

[She looks up at the screen with eyes that are red and swollen, noting the change in tone, noting the slight feeling of regret. It's interesting. Maybe important. But she is so tired and drained.]

Isn't there anything to do? Anything you can do?

Innocent people already die every day. Even children. That doesn't mean... it doesn't mean you should set up more of them to die. Like... like Kaito.

[Looks like she has a few tears left after all.]