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

[hatesdeerstalkers]

Then tell me, Akane Kurashiki.

[He practically sneers at her.]

Am I merely playing the villain for everyone to see, in order to obsfucate the true killer? Or, am I truly as evil as I seem?

I had hoped you would be intelligent enough to understand - though perhaps my faith was misplaced.

[exequte]

[She carefully pushes herself back up to her feet and smooths her dress, then smiles over at him.]

Why should I, Daddy?

What reason do I have to play along to your game?

I don't see why I should cooperate with this fantasy of yours.

[And she's going to turn around and walk back to her podium and wait for the vote.]

[hatesdeerstalkers]

[For a second -

Just for the smallest moment -

There's a flash of absolute agony on his face.

But it's gone as he cackles.]

Fine then! Let it be, if you will not solve his murder. Still, I had thought you loved him more than that.

[exequte]

[She just smiles at him for that.]

Oh, Mr. Moriarty. I wish you didn't think I'd be that easy to bait out.

We aren't going to give you what you want. Stop begging us to.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

[...Why is there a faint grinding noise before he speaks?]

Hah, very well. Then, at the very least, hate me with all the pain you can muster. A shame I was not able to use you to your fullest potential.

...and never forgive me.

[exequte]

[She only smiles a little more broadly.]

I told you.

I'm not playing along.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

[Then, he has nothing more to say.]

[valkavian]

Hey, if we vote for you, and we're right, then we're right.

If we're wrong, Akane gets to meet him again and the rest of us don't have to deal with your bullshit.

Win/win.