[Maya's Heart]

[soulping]

[Everything goes white, almost blindingly, as you enter Eveningstar's heart.... it's so overwhelming that you forget, for a moment, what you're doing, why you're here, and details about yourself start to slip---]

[but then it all stops, abruptly, and your senses return to you]

[OOC: Channel is #quitplayingames]

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[soulping]

[the Prosecutor staggers back as if physically hit]

U...Ugh!!

[pchaaair]

[—wait]

I'm sorry!?

[grandstanding]

That his argument was so easily destroyed?

[thumbing through his own copy of the profiles since he's still playing catch-up]

[gandere]

Don't read mine. [ Guilt, guilt, guilt. ]

Can we continue already?

[soulping]

[This starts up in the background]

[The prosecutor makes a recovery, banging their hands on the table]

F-Fine! But that doesn't prove you're here to help!

[pchaaair]

Yes, it does! Because, Bakeman is a hero to all, with his cakes, and there is no reason that a hero would hurt someone! Especially, uh, Cakemissioner Eveningstar! Because that is her name, when she helps Bakeman, and why would a hero hurt the people that help them? I do not think you know the definition of 'hero', if you are trying to say that we are not here to help.

Um. Hero means, "distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities." Does that sound like the definition of people that are not here to help?

[grandstanding]

There's also this.

[PRESENT: objective. although it's less 'presenting' than 'throwing it at the prosecution's bench']

[soulping]

[It comes out like some kind of hologram, but the prosecutor still staggers back! The music keeps playing in the background]

F-Fine...! You've proven your point!

[Even the Judge looks impressed]

Let's move on.

[gandere]

Yes, let's move on already. I'm tired of this.

[pchaaair]

Holy shit, we did it??

But, okay, let's move on.

[soulping]

[THE MUSIC DIES OFF] Hmph. There's no need to pat yourselves on the back. The real trial begins now!

You may have proven you don't intend to cause further damage, but there's still a person on trial.

Even if it isn't a bunch of pathetic defense attorneys.

[gandere]

Well then, shouldn't we get to the first witness? I think that's how these things go...

[grandstanding]

Yes, and keep the disparaging comments to the minimum.

[pchaaair]

It has not been going that badly, though, has it?

But, anyway, let's do this witness thing.

[soulping]

Very well, the prosecution calls its first witness to the stand, a person who will prove Eveningstar's guilt beyond any doubt!

[Another ~mystery~ witness takes the stand, and seems to just be a blur when you look at them]

[gandere]

You there-!! While you're offensive to the eyes, you should state your name and, um, favorite food for the record.

[pchaaair]

Um. And also, please tell us what your opinion on cake is.

[soulping]

[The witness speaks in a monotone]

None of that is important. I'm here to tell you what I know.

That's all.

[grandstanding]

Then get started.

WITNESS TESTIMONY

[soulping]

[New music starts up!]

[soulping]

Eveningstar is a murderer. I've seen it with my own two eyes.

[soulping]

That game... she killed two entire teams herself!

[soulping]

OBJECTION!

Your Honor, the defense is badgering my witness!

[gandere]

[ SLAMS BOTH OF HER HANDS ON THE DESK. ]

Your honor, the prosecution is a halfwit who keeps interrupting me during these proceedings! I implore the court to teach him some manners.

[soulping]

Miss Schooler, this isn't a playground! Keep your temper in check or I will keep you in check.