thefoundation | WEEK 5 TRIAL

It was noon on Saturday.

No matter where they were, no matter what they were doing...the moment the chimes rang out through the hall, they felt a change.

The world...began to expand, as they felt themselves leaving the world they were on, and towards another, much larger world...🗈

...As always, the courtroom was there - along with the audience, watching, waiting for the entertainment before them.

The Witch - Nirrti - was there, sitting in the most important place, watching all of them with a sharp, cruel gaze, the smile on her face bright once again.

Watanuki was also there, but he merely lounged in the back behind them, smoking a kiseru pipe in silence.
...It seemed as if he was content to watch - that he had to watch - as part of the rules of the game.

There was no music to be heard, but... perhaps on another plane, in another place, someone else heard music as they gazed upon the proceedings.

Again, their forms had changed - perhaps into something different than last time, but...still a change, no matter how dramatic or inconsequential it was.

...There was a deep silence in the room, one that no one wanted to break. It was the faint tension in the air, like the moments before a race or a competition begins.

The Truth of this case hung in the air, just out of reach.
Like a hanging dagger over their heads, ready to strike...
...Just when would it fall?
Should it fall at all?
Yet, it had to.

For the sake of the dead...and the sake of them all.

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Because Wheatley tried to kill me, and I'm not in the habit of leaving my enemies alive.

And I killed Sherlock because Nirrti's side was always more interesting to me. I've always wanted to test my skills against all of you, all at once, once I got a handle on this Game. Removing Sherlock, as one of your strongest detectives, should at least have forced the rest of you to step up a little. I really thought you could do better.

I'm really very disappointed in you all.

That's not how blue truths work, Anon.

[He gives a little laugh.]

It's probably not, but I'm having fun with them.

I'm not surprised that you like Nirrti's side better, with talk like that. You really would make for a good Witch, wouldn't you?

I think we've gone over that enough times by now, Watanuki. It was interesting being your Piece for a while, though.

I hope what you want is still worth it.

[Just. casually steps over and smacks him on the head with a hand.]

Hush.

[....Though she does look a little...surprised.

...Actually, no. It's clear she's conflicted.]

[He's a little surprised by the boop, and he glances up at her quizzically.]

Nirrti. May I do the execution?

Given our track record with executioners, you might want to rethink that offer.

I don't.

...

if she allows it, please make it quick.

[Because the other two deaths this week were brutal, and Ruler isn't here to help the pain anymore.]

[ WELP, SHE WOULD HAVE

TOO BAD YOU GOT DR. REVENGE OVER THERE INSTEAD ]

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An 'n' of one is hardly a pattern, Kimihiro.

1 of 1 is 100% accuracy.

No, because that's just one example! You can't make that kind of conjecture with just ONE instance! That's basic science!! If that were logical, then you could say.... you could say anything! You could say that because I tripped on my sandals last week, I decided to have pancakes this morning!

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Technically, you've had two executioners.

[Nirrti counts!]

And look who isn't responsible.

[That's definitely now how blue truths work, but Joey's just literally trying to stab him to death with her metaphor sword now, since he's so interested in "testing his skills". Her footwork is impeccable, and her swordwork is is absolute nonsense.]

[But it doesn't have to be good. She just has to imagine him getting skewered. For his actions, for his words, for being...]

[...for really being a monster after all, like he never said he wasn't this entire time.]

[He... seems to be having a good time -- in fact, the last time she's seen that look on his face is probably the last time they played DDR. Fierce, focused in the moment. Wielding his sword without hesitation against everything Joey's throwing at him.

... Accepting everything she's throwing at him, and rising to meet it, willing as always to take any challenge.]

...

[She closes her eyes.]

I see.

So that...is your decision...?

[She looks...like she can't believe it, and her hands are trembling.]

...You're prepared for the consequences?

[He smiles brightly at her, without hesitation and without a single shade of regret.]

I'm an Infernal, Nirrti.

I've always, always been prepared for something like this.

....!

[For a moment, she seems...Vulnerable.

And something...seems to have changed, even as she brings up a sleeve to wipe at her face before anyone sees the tears mounting.]

....Th...Then, I will stay quiet until the verdict.

...quiet about what. What... what did you do Anon?!

[He just blinks at her, seeming a little bit surprised himself. The smile is still there, though]

... Thanks. It really has been a great Game with you.

....

[She draws him into a hug, quietly, and whispers something in his ear.]