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

[oasisrose]

Well, mine's already off... [So she hands them off for inspection. The bangles, earrings, and choker pendant are a little rough, the telltale signs of handworked metal. But they aren't damaged.]

[However...]

Um... what about the clasp of my skirt? [The large triangle of metal, sitting at the front like a buckle.] If I show you that, the rest of the skirt has to come off.

[onedrinkwithme]

[Gods please don't. There has been enough stripping for today and do we wanna risk folks dying of nosebleeds?]

[oasisrose]

[Alas. The booty massacre will have to wait for another day.]

[hentopan]

You're not the shy type, right?

[oasisrose]

Well, there's a difference between being confident and being perverse.

[killedbyapig]

[suddenly intensely interested in this trial.]

[oasisrose]

[sorry, but it looks like people are saying no. democracy, amirite.]

[middaymoon]

If you're so shy I'm sure we can ask the gentlemen in the room to avert their eyes.

[oasisrose]

Oh, I'm not really worried about that. I prefer to keep my clothes on, but...

[Look at her, do you think she cares that much about decency.]

I don't want to cause needless distractions if it's not necessary. We should stay focused on the task at hand.

[glaciates]

I uh... don't think that's necessary. There's no way you could've been responsible for that handprint.

[losthisflower]

I doubt that will be necessary. Let us have some small bit of decorum here.