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

[not_a_lego_maniac]

[His fists slowly clench as he glares at Moriarty.]

[hatesdeerstalkers]

[HE just leers back in return.]

[not_a_lego_maniac]

You....you lied to her.


A real father wouldn't hurt his child like that...

[hatesdeerstalkers]

....Ha.

[He looks at Zack, and growls out-]

I have never been a real father. Base manipulation, and nothing more.

[...Why did that sound less angry and more....pained?]

[not_a_lego_maniac]

Then why!? Do you even know what it's like for a father to lie to you!? It's like telling you you're no good at anything and nothing, like everything you try to do to show you love them meant....nothing!! That they don't care about you!! That they....that you...

[He's shaking.]

Th-that you're not worth anything to them...like...like all those years growing up...alone....and then...this...

[valkavian]

Nah, you know what? The more you put it that way the more Moriarty sounds like my dad.

[pegasinister]

[he was just watching all this but something about that... actually makes him come over to Zack and place a hand on his shoulder]

...calm, Zack. Some people don't deserve your suffering.

[Moriarty, family. Who can say what he means]

[not_a_lego_maniac]

[He wipes his face once he calms down. Remembers where he is.]

You're....you're right, mate. I'm sorry.

[pegasinister]

After this is over come find me. We should talk.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

I don't care about your trauma, boy.

[Ah, there's that coldness again.]

[valkavian]

Who the fuck hurt YOU as a kid, you fucking Muppet-ass freak?