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

1/2

[15unknowns]

[Well, he was going to be all "voting time" but. Zero's just gonna. Wait until this is all settled first.]

2/2 VOTING

[15unknowns]

Hm. Well. I suppose it's time to vote. Those who must restrain Ms. Castillo, you may have someone else vote for you is need be. Oh, and...

[The podiums schllllorp open, revealing the voting screens. Then, the spotlight appears, shining on Hubert.]

Never let it be said that I do not consider volunteers.

[jinglebros]

I mean, you better fucking vote for Val, she tried to kill Akane.

[ He practically punches that button in. ]

[somuchshipping]

[Hermes looks down at the voting screen on his podium, but makes no motion toward it.]

[...]

[He doesn't want to vote for Val.]

[jinglebros]

Hermes.

Stop bullshitting.

[somuchshipping]

[He's not bullshitting. But once again, it seems like he has no say in something unfair.]

[>Valerie Castillo]

[superstylishsquid]

And burn Brain's body. I doubt the tree cares if he tastes terrible.

[pegasinister]

[He bows slightly to Zero before voting]

> Val

[godspiousjasper]

...Hubert. Since you were named Executioner... I'd like to give you something to assist with that. If you're open to it.

[ Already walking over to you, sir. ]

[pegasinister]

I'm listening.

[godspiousjasper]

[ Roland carefully presses a button on his weapon and it splits into TWO Blades. He then hands Hubert one handle of Durandal's. ]

Use this. It's meant for killing vampires.

[ Goes without saying he wants it back after, but y'know. ]

[godspiousjasper]

[ Without question, he put in his vote without even thinking twice. ]

>Valerie Castillo

[yesorwoof]

I am using my sword over the back of her legs.

[It's floating there.]

I can walk around to each other podium freely if I am slow and concentrate. You may make your requests to me one at a time.

Only if necessary, of course. Many hands make light work.

[not_a_lego_maniac]

[Sigh.]

Yeah. I think you know who I'm voting for.

[yesorwoof]

[Whoops.]

Here I go.

AS ZACK PRINCE: VOTE FOR VALERIE CASTILLO

[voidseeing]

>Val

[onychomance]

[Kira is ducked beneath the podium like.

But he'll carefully reach up and vote for Val]

Re: 2/2 VOTING

[autonomousthought]

[Others seem to have this in hand, so she'll go vote

> Val

and be on hand to cast votes on others' behalf if needed.]

Re: 2/2 VOTING

[valkavian]

[ ha ha ha ]

[not_a_lego_maniac]

[He might be able to press the button if he uses his feet....]

[yesorwoof]

Would you like help to vote, Zack-kun?

[exequte]

[Well, she'd vote if she could, but she can't, so she won't. If somebody wants to vote for her, though, it's fairly obvious what needs to be done.]

[onychomance]

[nice icon there

Kira can help her do that....]

[yesorwoof]

Oh, yes, of course, Akane-chan's vote.

[Here she is.]

AS AKANE KURASHIKI: VOTE FOR VALERIE CASTILLO

Now I'll do mine and we'll be finished.

[yesorwoof]

[All done!]

VALERIE CASTILLO