kunzite

[dramatispersonae]

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):

"Will you walk into my parlour?" said the Spider to the Fly,
"’Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy,
The way into my parlour is up a winding stair,
And I’ve got many curious things to show when you are there."
"Oh, no, no," said the little Fly, "to ask me is in vain,
For whoever goes up your winding stair can ne’er come down again."

Comments

inquiries

[dramatispersonae]

[ring bell receive rabbit]

Re: inquiries

[sightunseen]

Hello~ we would just like to know the identity of the plaintiff in this case. Thank you!

Re: inquiries

[dramatispersonae]

[there is a few moments of nothing, then a little red rabbit, regally dressed, scurries out of the hole and holds out a piece of paper to you. in stubby little handwriting, it reads:

The state.

the rabbit looks at you expectantly.]

Re: inquiries

[sightunseen]

[sweetly]

Which is presiding? Do you mean his ruined kingdom, assuming that its legal system is contiguous with its previous incarnation before it became a vassal-state? Or the court judged by the invading princess?

[:')))!]

first case

[dramatispersonae]

On the table you find a paper, though it most certainly wasn't there before. It reads, or is read to you:

DEFENDANT: The Fly
DETAILS: The prince of a faraway kingdom, the Fly was a handsome man whose parents planned for him to befriend the princesses other kingdoms as a form of temporary alliance. This was, of course, temporary, until his parents could choose which of the several princesses to marry. All of them he befriended and visited freely, except one, whom was rumored to be of bad character. The slighted princess became enraged, and thus had war waged against the Fly's kingdom, and it was subsequently crushed.
PROPOSED SENTENCE: Execution

Re: first case

[sightunseen]

[D...ELIBERATE PAUSE]

Well! I see that this Persona has a firm and benevolent notion of justice.

Re: first case

[supersensitive]

...Reassuring, huh?

Re: first case

[sightunseen]

I'm sure we'll all get along with her very happily.

Re: first case

[surefire]

She certainly spares no effort to hold people to her expectations.

Re: first case

[sightunseen]

It's admirable, isn't it? Oh, my. I hope we don't hurt her feelings if our judgments are a little different than hers. We may have to include an apology.

[:'(]

Re: first case

[ganbareist]

[S C R E E]

. . .

Re: first case

[sightunseen]

Mister knight, I'm so pleased you can join us for this delightful game of hypotheticals.

Re: first case

[ganbareist]

I'm happy to be here as well!

Re: first case

[supersensitive]

...Hey.

Re: first case

[ganbareist]

Hello there. What an interesting choice of defendant.

Re: first case

[surefire]

[waves]

Ah, I see we have a knight joining us for this exciting game!

Re: first case

[ganbareist]

You do, hello. Guy Cecil. Nice to meet you.

verdict

[dramatispersonae]

[a gold-trimmed envelope, letter-writing paper, and a red ink pen on the table has been provided for you. the back of the envelope reads FIRST VERDICT.

you understand the letter must be sealed and left on the table when you finish writing your answer, but you can always open it again later. the resealing would just be noticeable.]

Re: verdict

[sightunseen]

As the crime in question is meant to address the injury to the princess's heart and her country's reputation, and as the Fly's kingdom can't be expected to offer further adequate reparations in its occupied state, to prevent further heartbreak on the Princess's part and an undesirable precedent of politically motivated regicide he is heretofore sentenced to repay his crimes to her via public service. This public service shall take the form of at least one (1) romantic evening with the princess, during which time he will get to know her for herself and treat her ♥properly♥. After this both parties will declare themselves satisfied.

second case

[dramatispersonae]

On the table you find another paper, though it most certainly wasn't there before. It reads, or is read to you:

DEFENDANT: The Spider
DETAILS: The princess of a faraway kingdom, the Spider was a beautiful woman who had considerable influence in her kingdom, more than the King himself. Known as the Bloody Princess for the rumors surrounding her, instead of levying tax, she would have each individual village and town send one young man to her monthly, where they would disappear into her castle. The princes she became fond of, too, would also have a tendency to disappear. However, she seemed especially obstinate about the attention of the Fly, and his affections were necessary for establishing trade between their kingdoms, for her own was dwindling thanks to several food shortages and droughts. She later chose to invigorate the economy through war, and proceeded to crush the Fly's kingdom, successfully revitalizing it and gaining a multitude of new resources.
PROPOSED SENTENCE: Execution

Re: second case

[sightunseen]

[G...GIGGLING]

Oh, someone is trying to be clever. During their romantic evening together he should have full power of attorney over her. That'd solve things neatly ♥

Re: second case

[surefire]

You're so good at this, Meadow~♥

Re: second case

[surefire]

Ah... The other side of the story.

verdict

[dramatispersonae]

[a gold-trimmed envelope, letter-writing paper, and a red ink pen on the table has been provided for you. the back of the envelope reads SECOND VERDICT.

you understand the letter must be sealed and left on the table when you finish writing your answer.]

Re: verdict

[sightunseen]

Prince Fly will have full power of attorney over Princess Spider and her influence in her own kingdom for the duration of their romantic evening, for his own protection and the protection of both their kingdoms' interests. Should each convince the other to use the penalties granted to them wisely, the opportunity will exist for them to resolve their differences in a way profitable for both parties and their neighbors using heartfelt diplomacy and ♥love♥