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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If your world is in such a state, then why not have anyone here help you, rather than executing them? I can think of at least four or five people in this game alone that would be quite helpful in the aftermath of the situation you just described.

Absolutely not. Besides, I'm handling it.

By killing all of us? Or are you multi-tasking right now?

You guys are part of it.

Then please, explain how our deaths will affect your world.

Why bother? You're just going to do more arguing about how this isn't going to fix anything and maybe one day I'll have my fucking icy heart melted by the power of love and friendship and I can fuck off into the sunset with my sisters and their robot.

I'm not here for that shit. Get it through your heads already.

Well at least he said it.

[Because Cabanela wasn't particularly here for mercy.]

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Yeah, he sure did.

[ ... He's not particularly here for that either -- he still wants Jerich to take responsibility after all. ]

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...That isn't true. If you know anything about me, you should know that if I believed my death would truly help save a large number of people, I would make that sacrifice in a heartbeat.

But doesn't that also mean we have the right to understand the situation beforehand?

Oh please. If you want platitudes of friendship then you should talk to Elda.

I am a scientist, and I want to learn more about the world. If I am to die by your hand, then I want to at least know 'how' it's being done, and 'why' my life in particular is necessary. If my life will help save your world, then I at least deserve to have my curiosity sated.

Don't you speak of me as a friendship monster or something.

[ she said, standing next to Rachel still. ]

All I am saying is that he is more likely to get a friendly handshake from you than he is from me.

-Is that not more Tarrlok than myself?! All I promise is that I'm not going to harm him until our discussion's clearly hit a dead end.

[ :T which just seems fair at this point. ]

YOU'RE the one who just offered friendship to Rachel!

But you know what? Fine. You're not the most friendly person here anymore. Tarrlok is. He gets to be friends with Jericho.

Yes, and Rachel has been good to me! She's been friendly! And thus, she is my friend!

[ :T :T ]

I'm not friends with him, you ass. I'm just trying to prevent him from making stupid mistakes.

-oh come on, don't tell me you can't understand sarcasm too!

I don't owe any of you anything. You don't seem to get that, either.

I really don't see why you're being so stubborn on that point, even. If what you say is true, and you're really going to end our lives soon, then why does it matter if you explain things first?

Maybe he would, if you would stop antagonizing him every time you open your mouth?

[He's just giving Rin a look before he responds flatly.]

I'm sorry that I am mad at the person who is literally about to kill all of us. I hope you can forgive me for the transgression of being a bit short with my responses.

I hardly blame you, but now is hardly the time, Luca.

[Well, Adelina is at least being nice about it, so.

That will get him to shut up for now.]

You should be, because it's stupid. He's a jerk, but he's the jerk who holds our lives in his hands as you so pointed out, so maybe it would be a good idea not to be a smartass for once, jumping up and down about how you have the moral high ground.

[Well he's already not talking to Jericho right now, so.]

I've had to defer to others my entire life, Rin. Don't start lecturing me about keeping my head down and staying alive.

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