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

[onychomance]

Hmph... did the injury check not suffice?

[I'm going to be real with you chief, I have no damn idea how Stand Users rate on the deliciousness scale]

[superstylishsquid]

Like I said, there are other ways blood could be spilled...best to check.

[Come on, he's only taking a small taste.]

[onychomance]

And there are other ways to catch a killer as well. Why should I care about the tantrum Moriarty is throwing?

[yesorwoof]

[Kira was waiting for Makima to melt over his food. She's melting now.]

[superstylishsquid]

Because, we need to be certain before we vote. Or have you forgotten the consequences for getting it wrong?

[onychomance]

Of course I haven't. If Akane's re-check turns up nothing then by all means. Other than that, consider yourself lucky that "blood deliciousness" is being considered credible evidence at all. A true testament to our desperation.

[superstylishsquid]

Well seeing as we don't exactly have any way to test DNA, taste is kind of our only way to narrow down who blood belongs to.

[onychomance]

The fact remains that we only have your word to go on. If Moriarty had more composure, we'd be up shit creek right now. Because of that, I am already certain. This is merely a stalling tactic.

[superstylishsquid]

You think this is what I'd lie about, after I called out a kid and my roommate last week?

[onychomance]

I'm not saying you're lying, only that your claims are easy to dismiss, and we should wonder why they were not. I believe we're looking at a guilty conscience.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

Yoshikage.

[Holy shit, that's some killing intent right there.]

I believe that's Enough.

[onychomance]

[well, gentlemen, looks like he struck a nerve. Truly, need he say more?]

All I desire is to be left alone. Nothing else.

[superstylishsquid]

Are you seriously trying to accuse me? Considering how much evidence we have that I couldn't have been the one to do all this?

[onychomance]

Try to keep up.

[that is not at all what he meant but look at what happened now]

[superstylishsquid]

[Yeah, he's looking at Moriarty.]

Moriarty, it's...fine. I'm used to people thinking I'm suspicious.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

[The killing intent fades (along with the faint feeling of something pulling?) but he doesn't respond.

He just...watches.]

Finish your tasks, Alastor.

[superstylishsquid]

...

[He hates this. He hates everything about it.]

[hatesdeerstalkers]

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