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

[matchbreaker]

... Honestly, I agree with you sometimes. For a man who claims he was only doing it for the sake of the kids, he does moralize a lot.

[ Elda. ]

[trustbound]

Doesn't he just.

[GUYS...]

[matchbreaker]

Honestly though, his habits aside... we've come to the end of your game, no one's died for two weeks, we've found a plethora of evidence, your partner is having doubts...

It's clear it's time for you to confront this with us.

[trustbound]

Again, you've given me no reason why I should.

[matchbreaker]

[ She thinks for a moment, tapping her finger against her lip and then... ]

... To convince us. If you're right, then your reasoning should prevail if we understand enough.

[trustbound]

Ah, yes, come down and try to talk logic with the small group of people going on about how they want to murder me. Good idea.

[matchbreaker]

I won't let a one of them touch you.

[ She says, earnestly. (you know, unless they hit a dead end like she said) ]

... Besides, you said it yourself. You have Rachel - you're basically all-powerful.

[trustbound]

Fair, I guess.

Doesn't mean you're getting anything, but that's. Fair.

[matchbreaker]

Of course not, life is never entirely fair.

[ Okay, she's going to clear her throat and - ]

You hear that, everyone? Will you trust me enough to not attempt anything crazy to harm the man unless I do?

[perpend]

I trust your judgement, Elda.

[That's a yes.]

[trustbound]

...Oh my god, that was the opposite of comforting.

[AH, YES, GOOD TO KNOW THAT THE FIRST THING THAT JUMPS HIM IS GOING TO BE THE INSANE VAMPIRE WITH NICELY-MANICURED TALONS.]

[matchbreaker]

... What! I'm reasonable!

[ :T ] I'm also right next to Rachel. She can grab me or neutralize me or whatever a second before I move.

[bloodisthicker]

Look. Let's just not murder the man. Let's just talk. I think that's our only option anyway.

[heritrix]

Weird how it's that simple. Who would have thought?

[This is a thumbs up here. Like. No murder?? Rin's in team talking sense.]

[notaccurate]

[He's still really mad at everything, and a little peeved at Elda too, but.]

You have done right by us so far, so yes. I will defer to you in this case.

[evilfrenzy]

It's cute that you think he'll accept our word. But I'll go along with it.

[...well, Jericho could end up making him eat his words on that, but he'd be fine with it?

He smirks a little to himself. Laying claim to the first hit though, Elda?]

[hesperos]

[ ...Well, he has the best poker face here. Though, he finds the files more interesting than anything when he answers with a shrug. ]

Well, the rules are still in effect. It'd be stupid to try to kill him.

[notaccurate]

[Elda he's right there]