Taking Responsibility.

[trustbound]

A while after that space behind and above the game room has been accessed, after things have been looked over, Jericho can be heard over the intercom; apparently, it works over in that area as well. "Wow, you guys really are having a great time going through our stuff, aren't you? Good for you! Seriously, look at all of you go, utilizing Rule Four and everything. It's cute as hell. I'm guessing you want something out of all of this, though – I mean, we absolutely could leave you there to just sort of mull things over until somebody else dies, but that seems like a waste of everybody's time, and believe it or not, I'm not too crazy about wasting tme. So if you're all happy with what you found, go ahead and head down to the courtroom – as always, we'll be waiting for you." And as he's said, the door the courtroom below is unlocked and open when you arrive; as always, feel free to follow that darkened stairwell down to that familiar room made of concrete and steel. There are so few of you now. Kyrie's photograph has joined the others in the circle that have their pictures in monochrome, their podiums draped in black – but notably, the podiums have all been rearranged. There are definite patterns to it, if you look; either way, feel free to find and take your place. The pit in the center of the circle remains darkened, but it isn't as though it matters much for the time being, given that there would be no one in it; after all, the thirty-sixth podium, across from all of you, is occupied. Hilda is standing there, dressed in black as always, a notebook folded tightly against her chest – not the notebook that killed Aligula, but a nice leatherbound one. She looks at everyone expectantly as they walk in; the implication is incredibly clear. It's you against the guilty. Take control of your fate, and hold them responsible. When she does speak, it's simple and straightforward, especially as compared to Jericho's rambling. "Let's begin, shall we?"

Comments

[bloodisthicker]

...

If it is the person you're thinking of, that means you just... attract people who run these things.

[heritrix]

[...I MEAN. In the novels that's literally a factor in why Tokiomi decides he has to adopt Sakura out; because and Rin have so much magical potential they're honest to goodness supernatural and/or bullshit magnets,]

...I can't deny that, but I take offense on principle. I only met that guy once, and it was ten years ago!

[bloodisthicker]

Even so, I'm really concerned here! Why does this keep happening with people from your world?!

[heritrix]

There's no way my world is the biggest offender here! [She gestures to the list Yuri brought.] Just look at how many people are from Blue's world. At least three of those profiles on the hit list talk about Pokemon! Obviously, that world is the real hotbed of shady activity.

[bloodisthicker]

Yes, what is up with that place? It seems filled with delightful creatures, so that can't be the problem.

Maybe we should... check it out after we're done here, if we don't end up neutralized or anything.

[matchbreaker]

I almost want to get Bue a new one of these so I can keep this one!

[ . . . As she's bouncing Ball-Ditty.

... Who turns into a cube because uh excuse? No? ]

[bloodisthicker]

I mean, it would be nice to have one of my own, but I want to see what else is there, too.

[matchbreaker]

Hey, come on, I was kidding...

[ Ditty is just making himself more dense so you can't pick him up again rude??? its blues friend?? ]

I wouldn't mind seeing if they have bats.

[bloodisthicker]

I personally have to wonder what sorts of water creatures they have, personally.