FIFTH TRIAL

[bathymetric]

Quite the spread of evidence, isn't it? You have all you need, make your way to the vault door at once.

[ Once you're all at the door, Angel lets you through and into the elevator as always. And speaking of that elevator... your space to roam inside has grown again as you head down. Four is a heavy number to lose in one week, isn't it, between Nova and the three bodies you've just found? Though the number of things to discuss might be weighing heavier on your mind, if you're one of the investigators. The elevator might seem bigger or smaller than usual, despite the increase in space.

The trial room is as it is most weeks, apart from the newly-red podiums, so at least that's not a surprise by now. The screens are lowered, the familiar spiral displayed as ever. ]

That's three down this week. Up to three parties can be found responsible, when all is said and done - so go forth and find whoever did this, won't you? And to whoever did this... as always, best of luck to you as well.

[ The screens raise.

Welcome to your fifth trial. ]

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[hardnosed]

[ Her lip curls. ]

I told you what she did. You acted like you understood why I hated her. But you were both liars.

I've only got one question for you, Rhea. Did you just take my victory from me? Or did you shatter my Diamond?

[archboxer]

That is a question I cannot answer.

[She's the pope but she's not a therapist.]

[hardnosed]

Ugh -- yes, you can. Was the gem I'm holding the same one you broke? Did you bury the rest of her in the garden?

[archboxer]

It was. I buried the rest and the knife to make people believe the knife was important.

[hardnosed]

So that's it.

[ There's any number of absurd things she could say, but she's made enough of a spectacle, hasn't she? It would make her as weak, as pitiful as Anna. ]

I should have let you make an example of yourself. Forget that fight. Even to rip the heart out of your chest, I can't fathom touching you.

[archboxer]

I know, Jasper. I know. No sinner goes unpunished.