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

[meanttobe]

We couldn't leave last week to compare. Juri's probably not gonna let us leave this week either.

[middaymoon]

Yes, exactly! At this point it's only fair to put the onus of proof on Archie himself, isn't it? It's terribly convenient both potentially damning pieces of evidence have been left behind.

[meanttobe]

You...you're making sense, but could you... Calm down a little? Sharpedo's not evidence, he's. He's a living creature.

[middaymoon]

We're living creatures, Brady - though the 'living' part will change if we continue to talk ourselves in pointless circles like this.

Evidence is evidence, and I don't believe his decision to leave behind both is insignificant.

[meanttobe]

I- look, it is but if we start talking about something like that--

[But uh looks like Archie has something to say about all this.]