In the morning, the town comes back to life. Birds crow overhead, a snake nearby hisses, a lingering coyote dips behind a shop before disappearing into the wild. It's a frightening contrast to the stillness of yesterday but it doesn't mean it's over yet. After all, today is the trial.
The Sheriff stands on the porch of the Town Hall and brings his hand up to his mouth to let out a whistle. He'll thumb back to the Hall behind him and very clearly state --
"Trial time, folks. Get in here and figure out who did it."
And then he'll turn to leave before pausing and adding on,
"Bring a snack or somethin' too.
The Town Hall is set up more like a court house, a Judge's bench at the front but instead of at center, it's off to the side as if more for observation than participation. There's a table at the front of the room already holding a small box and a pad of papers and pen, for voting apparently. A side room containing only a metal gurney is next and today it's obvious why there's a gurney there at all with the corpse, resting right on top of it. Aside from that, there are rows for everyone to take a seat and it's only after everyone is inside and settled, that the doors close and the Sheriff speaks.
"Well, have at it. You've got till nine."
And then, he points to a clock on the wall that reads 12:00. Good luck.
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robowest2017-01-21 12:00 pm
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she grabs onto the bars and rests her head against it, looking sadly at the other girl. ]
This isn't fair...
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[She can see those dark circles.]
We must accept what has happened. I fear you will have much yet to deal with in the future. [Which saddens her too--Papika doesn't deserve this fate.]
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[ also she does not accept this? it sucks?? life sucks and then you DIE etc
she starts digging into her pocket and pulls out... not a cracker, for once. it's a bracelet? made up of her school uniform's tie and flowers wrapped together. it probably would not sell on etsy but she did her Best. ]
This is for you.
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[She's certainly startled at that, eyes widening.]
I-- I certainly could not accept this...! Not when I-- [She's gonna be real dead soon, Papika, are you sure you wanna gift her something...]
You must keep your belongings, I...
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[ there's not even a school here she does not need an intact uniform?? ]
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[How could she refuse it then?
Gently, she reaches through the bars to accept it, and focuses on attaching it to her wrist.]
... Thank you, Miss Papika. I... will take heart and courage from this. Please--do not lose this kindness of yours, no matter what shall happen in the future. It has brought me comfort.
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[ she watches tiara put it on, before continuing to speak, ]
And I won't let anyone say anything bad about you and Ao! I'll beat them up if they do.
[ granted most of the people here seem to be just as upset about all this as papika is so. that will hopefully not be needed? ]
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... Thank you, Miss Papika. You've been so very kind to me. I wonder... how I can thank you for that.
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[ although she wishes this friendship did not have an expiration date..... ]
And you've done that already, so you're welcome!
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[She's a little startled despite herself--but then she smiles, relaxing.]
Yes... I believe that...is enough.
I am very happy to be your friend, Miss Papika.
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[ she holds her hand through the space between the bars. ]
And I'm sure everyone else is too.
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Good job guys.
But on the other hand... it's nice. It's really nice, to feel this cared about.]
Truly... Truly, thank you.
[If nothing else, there's some warmth that she'll have when she approaches her own execution.]