THE THIRD TRIAL

[strangerpeople]

THE THIRD TRIAL
(~SK. 17-18)


[When the investigation ends, the D O N G rings throughout the ship, followed by Zero's voice.]

It is time. Everyone, come to the theater. Time is...wasting.

[And so it is. The seating has once more changed to reflect the fallen-Moriarty and now Brain's podiums are draped in black. And, of course, there is no food-

The screens come up, and the mask of Zero appears, ever inscrutable. Their instructions are brief.]

Your Brain is gone, I'm afraid. Cut into pieces and cast aside...and someone here knows why. Now, it's time for you to discover the truth as well...if you can.


[The trial for the murder of Brain, the Blue, has begun.]

Comments

[pegasinister]

It is only a question, for now. I do not intent to rush in wildly. But if it was then he knew it would be a possibility.

[exequte]

Okay.

[And she steps forward and takes his hand in hers, squeezing gently once before she releases it.]

I know that you know what you're doing. But I know that Brain was your friend, too.

[pegasinister]

I... know I am slightly emotionally compromised right now. I will try to keep it out of the investigation.

[exequte]

[She shakes her head a little.]

It's only natural that you would be. I, at least, certainly don't think you'd let that change the way you handle this.