Take Responsibility.

[andexecutioner]

As before, once the investigation is done the corridor at the northwestern edge of the foyer opens up; it wasn't open, and then it simply was, and the hallway is no less claustrophobic as you enter it. And the podium circle still stands in the middle of the courtroom at the end of those tightly enclosed walls – though the journey may be a bit less cramped, given that there are fewer of you than there were the last time you traversed it. Rideaux, Chitoge and William have joined those with podiums draped in black, their framed, greyed-out profile portraits keeping a watchful eye over the rest of you. Presumably, they're doing so along with Juri; he's nowhere to be seen, but judging from the feeling permeating the room, someone – or something – certainly does see you. Either way, you'll be addressed once you've all found your spots in the circle. "Unconventional is dead; whatever the reason was hardly matters by now. Clearly, whomever acted knew what they were doing; the completion of Rule Seven is possibly on the table for them, as is taking advantage of the incentive if they succeed. It's your job to hold them responsible. Good luck." Twenty-four Competitors remain. How many leave this place is up to you.

Comments

[innocentloveholic]

But if you were interested! [ although: ] What do you mean, he's courting you? And he didn't even tell me!

[seventhprogenitor]

I'll tell you once business is done here. I don't want more of our affair aired out, after all.

[i'm so sorry juri]

[bluemeanie]

No, no. Please. Continue.

[he's sort of realized this is pissing juri off so. keep going. HE WILL USE YOU AS PAWNS IN HIS NONEXISTENT PSYCHOLOGICAL WAR AGAINST THE ADJUDICATOR.]

[seventhprogenitor]

[!!!]

To tell my own successes without spilling your own? Oh, no, certainly not, Walter, you'll have to trade from now on! Though I suppose your courting life is rather dulled now that you have a wife, isn't it.

[bluemeanie]

How will we know you're telling the truth? I mean, certainly you should tell them now, when your partner is all-ears to confirm or deny.

[seventhprogenitor]

He'd deny every single tale, being as shy as he is.

[bluemeanie]

Oh, I'm sure. But this is the only way you'll get him to confess to his love for you. By confronting him in public.

[obviously]

[innocentloveholic]

[ !!!!! ]

I totally hate to say it, but Walty's totally right!

[seventhprogenitor]

[Oh, no, he's created a travesty.

Time to back out.]

I decline to answer~! I'm afraid if I say too much, then I'll faint in embarrassment... even thinking about him makes my head feel light.

[innocentloveholic]

[ B|!!!!! ]

You're gonna tell me everything when this is all over though, okay?! You totally can't hold out on me!

[seventhprogenitor]

Of course not, Aligula! I'd never hold back from you.

[bluemeanie]

Write it down. I'll read it aloud for you.

[you fucker he's not leaving this courtroom until he can give juri a heart attack.]

[seventhprogenitor]

You don't have the voice for it.

[he is not going down with his own ship]

[bluemeanie]

It'll be as sultry as you like.

[walt no]

Aligula will happily volunteer, I imagine, if you're displeased with my interpretation.

[seventhprogenitor]

[...................]

Well, you've cornered me -- the truth is we haven't even kissed yet. It's a proper courtship if I've ever experienced it, and I've experienced many. Gifts and conversation.

[bluemeanie]

Ah. So now you're saving him the embarrassment.