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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[ Of course Xion has come. She didn't get a chance to talk to Tiara before the trial. But after yesterday, she feels ... so strongly about the other girl, she isn't really sure what to do.
It's pretty clear that, like others, she had trouble sleeping, too.
She actually sits on the floor and leans against the bars. ]
... good morning. I... I know it probably doesn't help at all, but we're here. [ Her smile is shaky. ] As long as we can be.
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[So many visitors... she wishes she could offer tea.]
I... wish to tell you that... I will not be offended if-- if you do not watch. I wish for you to be...as happy as you can be, considering the circumstances.
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Tiara, I ... no, I can't do that. We ... we did this, we couldn't stop it, so ... I owe this to you. I won't look away. I want ... to be right there with you, till the very end.
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[Tiara reaches out through the bars for Xion's hands, shaking her head.]
You have done nothing wrong. Please remember...that though your hand was forced, I cannot blame you for this.
[SHE DID STAB AO IN THE THROAT, AFTER ALL...]
More than anything, I wish for you to take care of yourself.
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... you know I feel the same about you, right? You-- [ her voice cracks, and she scrunches up her whole face, trying to get herself under control. ]
I will! [ There are tears in her voice, even if she's not crying yet. ] I'll do that, for you... I promise, Tiara. I won't ever, ever forget you as long as I live. You're ... my friend.
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Thank you. I am grateful as well to have you as a friend.
... Thank you, Miss Xion.
[If nothing else...at least she's had this.]
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[ Xion bows her head, smiling sadly. ]
My best friend and I... when bad things would happen, we'd collect sea shells as presents for each other. Back home, I had a whole collection. But ... none of my sea shells came with me. I'd give you my whole collection, if I could.
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[She smiles a little to herself, shaking her head.]
When... you arrive home, perhaps--you could collect a few extra, for me? That...would be more than enough. I think it would be nice to be remembered in such a way.