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

[yesorwoof]

Due to his past actions, is there any doubt that he would deliberately be knocked unconscious if it served his goals? But I don't want to push this line of inquiry too hard yet due to the circumstances - it would be quite painful were he innocent or even simply misguided. Besides, surely Akane-chan can vouch for Aoi-kun's handwriting.

[onychomance]

You expect her to rat out her own brother? Uncovering the fabricator isn't a matter of life or death like the culprits are. But yes, we should focus on the latter for now.

[exequte]

If it doesn't look like his, that's important information too, right?

[onychomance]

...Indeed.

[Well, looks like her determination is still strong even after fainting. Maybe he should give her more credit.]

[yesorwoof]

[Well...]

If nothing else, there are two notes that are different from each other. It might yield something. And if other supporting evidence gets recognized, she'd be in pretty hot water had she lied.

MOD CHECK REQUESTED

[exequte]

Yes. I know what his writing looked like.

[And, even if she hates this, she'll take the notes and look at them from that angle. Anything seem familiar?]

[strangerpeople]

[...Yes.]

[exequte]

[.... both of them?]

[strangerpeople]

[No. Only one.

KAITO IS THE FABRICATOR.]

[exequte]

[Looking over all the details, how likely is it that this note was a forgery? Do they seem to line up?]

[strangerpeople]

[Given Akane knows Aoi's handwriting pretty well, it looks very unlikely Aoi's note is a forgery.]