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15strangers2023-07-01 12:02 am
strangerpeople) wrote in 15strangers2023-07-01 12:02 am
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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.
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Hahaha...hahaha! Ah, yes, how foolish you both were! Did I not tell you, over and over again, that I was evil?!
[Blood drips from his nose, but he wipes it away without a care as he stands, unbowed.]
Well, now you see! I am nothing more than the most hideous, evil devil, the old spider that weaved his web in London's underground! And Ah, the fun I had, ceaselessly twisting your affections towards me! How laughable!
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I'm a devil, Moriarty! You think I don't know...the urge to prove myself? To show everyone who doubted I was evil the mistake they were making?
Have you forgotten I'm a villain too? I thought we were a team!
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I did too!
[ A breath. Then another. Damn it. He's... not doing great. ]
You... did it. You proved to me that you were correct, and my assessment of you was wrong. [ Then a pause. His arms fell to his side, listless for a few moments. This has never happened before and Oh Lord he hates it so much. ] All of that... the time we spent talking together... everything until now... you truly believe it was all fake? I just... I can't believe that..
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[And all he does...is laugh in their faces.]
Oh, you absolute fools! In the end, all you were was nothing more than disposable pawns!
Alastor - please, Stop trying to pretend. You are no more Evil than a vulture is for following their natural instincts. And You, Roland - of course it was fake! Every single moment, Every single word! Truly incredible, how much an idiot one man can be! Wahahaha!
[And the fist behind him is so clenched it's practically creaking.]
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But you know what? I'm also good at understanding people in the first place. I know you want us to take you seriously as a villain. You know I feel the same way...so why keep me in the dark? Why lie, when we could have worked together to come up with something to show them?
...Unless that was just a bonus, and you had a reason it had to be the one villainous act that you knew would get you, and probably any accomplices, killed if people ever knew you were behind it?
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...Poker face!]
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He listened quietly to Alastor afterwards, taking it all in while he re-composes himself, considering all of it. Then, he offers a small laugh and a bitter smile when he lifted his head to look at Moriarty. ]
Why does it feel like all you're doing... is trying to make us hate you before you go out in a big, villainous flash of glory? Saying things that cut deep, trying to sit there and say i'm an idiot... when a real villain would have truly made this case unsolveable.
[ This time when he exhales a breath, Roland doesn't quite look as shook up. Infact, he offers a sad smile. ]
I'm angry... but I don't hate you. I won't give you that.
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That flash of Agony he showed towards Akane earlier flashes on his face.
He quickly lowers his head, but it's not fast enough to hide it.]
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I merely wanted the spotlight! I am a Villain that deserves nothing less, even when among a very demon from hell!
[But he....can't speak to Roland.
He can't even look at him, right now.]
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[He steps forward, eyes fixed on Moriarty. They're not low and guttering anymore, but bright, with a spotlight-like intensity.]
You think I'm dumb? Blind? You picked murder because you wanted to protect your hostage. And you didn't tell me about it because you didn't want me to go down with you. I'm right, aren't I?
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Anger, Sadness and Disappointment are there, but he won't do it. He won't hate the older man. ]
I could see it. The way you spoke of... Miss Ritsuka. I should have seen it back then.. but my own emotions and feelings clouded my judgment.
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It's...almost strangely like the state Akane is in, truly the cold reptilian man Sherlock Holmes spoke of.]
...Think what you wish. I will continue as I am to the end, taking my secrets to the grave - where you two will not join me.
[He brushes past them, calm and almost chilly.]
You needn't think on it anymore, or mourn over what could have been. Merely live, and Face down our captor with all the Good you can muster.
After all, that was never my destined path.
[And he goes to vote for himself, unsure of why he hears the rushing of a waterfall loud in his ears.]
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Give 'em real Hell down there. I expect to see you again, when we're on equal footing.
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And I'm not a good guy!