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

[middaymoon]

[ Mahiru clicks her tongue, disappointed. ]

I suppose it's not likely, then. Someone that hates a man enough to kill him within weeks of meeting him isn't likely to be subtle about it.

[innocentloveholic]

Not at all. They'd probably go to town on him instead and give us a real bloodbath.

[middaymoon]

Wouldn't that have been a sight...

[seventhprogenitor]

It certainly would be, for those who could handle such things.

[innocentloveholic]

Butt out, wimpy.

[bluemeanie]

[is that a man in the corner making a sizzling noise with his tongue]

[seventhprogenitor]

[you slept in last week]

[bluemeanie]

[and half of us can't decide whether you look more like link or zelda. hush.]

[middaymoon]

Don't worry, Ferid. I'm sure you laid out on the floor in shock would have been a delight for everyone else.

[seventhprogenitor]

Do you think that goes against the rules? About no sleeping outside the rooms provided. If we can't help it, are we really to take responsibility for it?

[oasisrose]

Good question. That's a scary thought...

[innocentloveholic]

[ AH......... RULES........... ah....... ]

...It'd be better to ask for clarification on that instead of just seeing how it goes one day, wouldn't it?

[seventhprogenitor]

I suppose I'll do that on my next visit. It'd be terrible if I happened to find the body and ended up one myself.