trustfell | Taking Responsibility.

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?"

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I suspect that the person in there is either Alena herself or your mother.

[......]

Alena is one of them.

And they're the ones who - they're the reason that you're involved in this madness.

Alena didn't want to be here. She didn't want to be involved in any of this.

But she's the reason I'm here.

You've made it sound like you've been doing this since you were young. Or at least younger...

[ The reason she's here, but she only died recently... What - how does this connect, dammit. ]

Why do people deserve this, Hilda?

I get the feeling we’re missing something rather important, timeline-wise.

If you have a suspicion, say it! [ Ugh, she- she knows she's missing something. Ditty, can she please play with you? ] I care not how insane it sounds.

Because they're bad people.

[ . . . She- ]

And it's that simple? Do you have the knowledge of how we're so bad, or does Jericho tell you? [ . . . ]

Of course Jericho tells me.

Then I ask for him to stand trial here. To take responsibility.

No.

I'm not Jericho, and I understand why you're out for his blood. But I am responsible for the things that have transpired here.

If you're a "bad person so others don't have to be" doesn't that make you the weapon here, more than it makes you the murderer? Responsible or not, he's used numerous people and has declared guilt with impunity this the whole time. He's rested in his ivory tower and I will see him face to face!