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

[autonomousthought]

[Ritsu has been quiet through much of the trial. Cold, mostly, and trying to analyze through the cold.

She's not as close with him as Akane has nmbeen, but Moriarty listened to her and comforted her through her breakdown. That stands out to her.]

So...you're claiming everything, your behavior up until now, was all a ruse?

[hatesdeerstalkers]

YES! Finally, Someone is able to understand what I am saying!

[He laughs, staring down at her.]

Nothing more than that - and you were all so pitifully easy to manipulate. My thanks to all of you! Wahahahaha!

[autonomousthought]

...Hm. That seems illogical, though... Maybe I've just fallen for it too hard.

But let's be clear. When did you begin your deceit?

[hatesdeerstalkers]

Hm? Oh, that's quite simple. From the start, as I said. Don't say you actually believed me when I said I had no memory!

[autonomousthought]

From the very beginning? When none of us other than the Kurashiki siblings knew any of the others, or what situation we'd found ourselves in? And you maintained that the whole time.

That's very impressive. Maybe, as a liar, you could even give Kayano-chan a run for her money.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

Oh, very well - Perhaps I've been exaggerating a tad. Still, There's nothing that says that I am not telling the truth. Is not the brutality of the scene towards a young man I was 'assumed' to get along with enough proof of my words?

[autonomousthought]

No, it's not.

The cause of death was exsanguination, likely from the cut to his throat. He died quickly. I've seen base cruelty, and it doesn't look like that.

This is conjecture, though. It just seems strange, that's all.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

[Well, the vote is up - so he merely smiles at her.

...Somehow, it's not as cruel anymore.]

...Do keep thinking, Ritsu. Such a thing will do you good in the future.

[....Wait, was all of this...?]