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]

[He's not looking anymore, his shoulders shaking desperately for a moment before it's like all the fire and life went out of him.

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.]

[superstylishsquid]

[Oh no you don't. He's putting a firm hand on Moriarty's shoulder and fixing him with a glare. His tail flicks, and...he wants to comment on Moriarty daring to accuse him of being Good, but instead...]

Give 'em real Hell down there. I expect to see you again, when we're on equal footing.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

[He says nothing - but when he turns his head...there's a real smile there.]

[superstylishsquid]

[He gives a faint smile in return...before reaching to swat Moriarty over the head.]

And I'm not a good guy!