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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robowest2017-01-28 12:00 pm
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[ Aidios help her. ]
That's not the point here. If we can't find the person who actually killed a man, we're killing someone innocent.
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[ HIGEKIRI... ]
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Sorry, Higekiri, she's going to reach for his collar and if no one stops her (Higekiri included), she's going to headbutt him. ]
What the hell is wrong with you?! Say some people decide they like you too much to vote for you when we can't figure out who the murderer is because you think they're probably not a bad person! So then what, the vote ends up going to someone completely uninvolved? Hell, they could even vote for me just because I have a sword!
This is about finding the truth, and people taking responsibility for their actions!!
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...
...Ow. He's wincing, but he's also looking at her straight in the eye. ]
This is about finding the truth for you. For me and the murderer, it's about getting my wish granted.
Even if I have to die for it. My wish doesn't need me to be alive.
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[ Boy is she not happy with you right now. ]
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They're a good person. They were kind to me. I swear it.
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[ HAHA DROPS IN HERE anyway that's ............. something. ]
So the person who killed Mr. von Karma... was threatened into it? Did they tell you that?
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But how do you really know your wish will be granted? Did you have a guarantee of that somewhere?
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so he knows who it is and is protecting them... it sounds like he's trying to get himself killed to make sure that person remains alive.
Interesting...]
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[Since that's a thing that's been tossed around.]
They could be setting you up as their fall guy. Don't you think it's too big of a coincidence?
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[ His calmness about this is definitely not human... Heh. ]
That's something I'd want to tell you, because it was the reason he died, along with another.
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[Much as it might sound like a silly schoolyard sort of suggestion, Yuna's clearly taking this very seriously.]
I understand if you won't, because I can tell this is important to you, but...I really don't want anyone to have to die. I hope you can believe me when I say that. That's why if you're being quiet to protect them, I can promise that I won't tell, either, if you really are sure they didn't kill Mister von Karma, because I want them to be safe. If someone knows, you might be a little more accountable to everyone else that way.
...If not me, then someone? I understand that it's a lot to ask, but...I want you to be safe, too, so I want there to be a compromise.
[she's Trying Her Best for flower buddy grandpa]
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The person who told me is the one who wanted me to kill.
There you go, tiny flower ball of sunshine. You got him to cave. ]
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she's turning away from everyone else when he tells her, not wanting anyone to see if she ends up looking especially startled or concerned or upset. When she turns back to Higekiri, she's got a slight, strained smile on her face.]
Thank you, Higekiri-san. [It doesn't answer all her questions, but that isn't why she asked. What she says is entirely sincere.] Thank you for trusting me.
[A pause, and then:] I want you to be safe. I really mean it.