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sapphire

You find yourself in a beautiful red room, the edges of each wall adorned with real gold accents. At the center of the room is a long table, several chairs on either side of it, perfect for very serious conferences. In the middle of the table is a plate of strawberry jam tarts atop it, one per teammate present.

In the corner of the room is a hole in the ground, only large enough for a small animal to fit through. Next to it is a flat iron bar, curled at its tip, where a golden bell has been hung from it.

Finally, on one wall is a large poster which reads (or you find read aloud to you, if you cannot read):

Georgie Porgie pudding and pie,
Kissed the girls and made them cry
When the Boys came out to play,
Georgie Porgie ran away.

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[arriving late and not looking...all too well]

...Have I missed much?

[at this point, slouched in a chair -- but sits up at his appearance]

No, not really ... we're not even done with the first part yet.

[...slouches down next to, and bites back a groan.]

Oh good. I assume you've decided on something other than execution?

[nods]

Apple and Yuki are trying to get more evidence, but ... definitely we're not going to do anything until we get that proof.

If he is, I suggested stripping him of his assets, to give to the families of his victims based on what they might need. After that, he can be sentenced to labor under supervision. Give back, somehow.

[glances back at him]

...I agree. Make him earn his redemption.

[extremely pale and looking pretty tired/sick, but not uncertain]

Mmmm. As long as he's alive, he can learn and he can get better.

Who had you?

...Miss Cake.

[looking him over]

I'd assume she had you too if I didn't know any better.

Her, huh ...

We won another game. Before this one.

Her cooking is terrible.

...Though I assume your memory was worse.

[cracking a weak smile]

Well, I dunno. I remember those pies ...

You didn't look so pale after all of them, however.

[looks down, then sighs]

It was ... pretty bad. Maybe one of the worst yet.

[...places a hand on his shoulder]

We can save it for later, if you'd like.

[starts a little, automatically, but nods]

It's not -- I'll be all right if I can get some sleep after this.

...A nap after this sounds like an excellent idea.

I'm going straight back after this.

[nods]

Speaking of which, are we all still going with your sentence?

... I'd like it if we did, but it doesn't look like Apple's having much luck with those rabbits.

For the purpose of the game, we'll have to work with the information given. They're likely deliberately withholding information so that should be taken into account.

Probably ... Sayaka thinks we'll probably have to judge "the Boys" next. So we can't just assume right away that he's even as guilty as he looks.

So unless anyone has an objection, I'd still stand by my suggestion.

It does sound as though this man pleaded guilty to his crimes. Since he admitted to them himself, it would be reasonable enough to assume that he's guilty of it.

...What sort of labor did you have in mind for him?

Community service. Help build civic projects -- orphanages, places for people who don't have anywhere else to go to find shelter and a meal. That way, he's helping the same kinds of people he wronged.

...Very well. I agree with your sentence.

[nodding, and shuffles over to give the VERDICT]

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