THE SECOND TRIAL

[strangerpeople]

THE SECOND TRIAL


[Soon enough, once the final clues have been uncovered, the telltale DING echoes through the Mall. The elevator in the food court has opened once more, and it will not close until all of the remaining Titled have gotten in it. And, as before, a thought comes to them, the realization that they needed to get on the roof, and get to the bottom of this.

Soon enough, everyone is back on the roof, and they will find that their platform arrangement has changed to reflect those who had died since last week. The podiums of Dio, Torri, and Yuuri are each all lowered and covered with white cloths. Otherwise, everyone else's platforms also have food and drinks, just like last week.

It's probably still not much comfort, especially with what everyone knows must happen. They must look at the evidence they have gathered, and once more, they will have to figure out the truth, putting their lives on the line to do so. Hopefully, their luck will hold.

So, get ready.

The trial for the murders of Torri Feiji, The Bliss, and Yuuri Katsuki, The Future, has begun.]

Comments

[theirmagic]

I have magic. All I would have needed was my wand and a will!

[ Making? Hand gestures??? ]

I could have helped you. I'm sure of it. Oh, Nine Olde Witches...

[eyesofdespair]

Bit too late for that. You're already hurting plenty of us, as evidenced by the reactions here.

[theirmagic]

...

[ She looks at Akechi. ]

Goro... does this count as your confession? Or are you still going to... to fight it?

[foolishjustice]

I wanted to save both of us, but I guess that isn't happening, huh?

[theirmagic]

[ VIGOROUS NODDING IN AGREEMENT. ]

[foolishjustice]

You're right, they were genuine. So, what do you think it says about someone who would throw all of that away?

[theirmagic]

That they were desperate.

[byanyother_name]

Is that what you think of me, too? [It's sharp and demanding. The look in Kurama's green eyes is almost wild, like a dare from a wounded animal. Challenging Akechi, no, challenging Goro to say yes.]

Akira loves you. Truly. Deeply.

I considered you a friend. [He isn't genuinely sure he still doesn't. He knows the lengths fear can drive a man to.]

[foolishjustice]

[He shrugs, spreading his arms exaggeratedly wide.]

Tell me something I haven't known for my entire fucking life.

[incrediblystressedout]

[She can't look at him anymore. It's a thousand times worse than when she snapped back in the department store.]

If...if it really was you...and you love Akira...vote for yourself.

No matter what you've done, you can still do the right thing now.

VOTE

[lifecoach]

[Just like the previous trial, the Life Coach's phone beeps. She's been drinking her cocoa in silence, but she stands up now.]

Ok... That's, like, time. Everyone needs to vote now. I'm totally serious.

[She actually does look serious this time, but with the looks some certain people have been giving her, she's kind of bracing herself here.]

[comesaround]

I meant that I wouldn't have bothered using it at all. If i'm going to kill someone, i'll use my skills with a knife to do it before trying to use the power i'm not well acquainted with.

[foolishjustice]

[He shakes his head.]

Those people are fools. They shouldn't care so much about someone like me.

Re: VOTE

[totalbullshit]

> GORO AKECHI

[ SLAM THAT MOTHERFUCKING VOTE! ]

[scienceofmagic]

> Goro Akechi

[ Croix is still numb honestly. ]

[thegreenhornet]

>Goro Akechi

[So long, kid]

[eyesofdespair]

And I think Akira put it well: "Love is blind."

[beguiledcard]

[ ...

There's so much anger. So much rage coursing through him. But...

He holds a blink.

Then he wraps his arms around Goro. ]

... I love you.

[ With that, he's roughly shoving Goro back... and then using his Title power to hold him in place if necessary to run towards the LC one more time. ]

[foolishjustice]

...No, you're one of the few I'm sure did care. But there's only so much a handful of people can do against seventeen years of isolation. I was beyond saving by the time we met, Kurama-san.

[comesaround]

[ It took only a second for him to spot Akira using his power for Karma to go on the move, putting himself between LC and Akira firmly. Looking rather pissed off for once. ]

I know you're upset, Akira-kun. Don't do something reckless!! I told you if you're going to do something like that, i'll be too happy to hit you for it.

[foolishjustice]

[Unlike some people, he's going to face his conviction with dignity.]

Goro Akechi

...The bandages, smaller cuts, and knife were planted evidence. I never actually left the murder weapon behind.

[He reaches into a pocket and draws a folded switchblade, which he holds tightly in one hand.]

If there's any other questions you want to ask, this is your last chance.

[beguiledcard]

[ Tossing his phone onto the podium. ]

...

[eyesofdespair]

>Goro Akechi

[Loewe is definitely looking over towards Akira about now to make sure he's not going to do something stupid.]

[eyesofdespair]

Do you have any thoughts on who planted them?

[byanyother_name]

No one is beyond saving. It's never too late to change, Goro, I should know.