[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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THIRD PSYCHELOCK - COURTROOM

[soulping]

[when you enter the third room, you find yourself in a courtroom]

[specifically, you find yourself stuck behind the defense bench. Powers are off, you can't leave the bench, and the only things you have provided to you are the pieces of evidence you picked up and your shiny badge.]

[The judge's bench is so high up you can't see the face of the of the judge, but whoever it bangs their gavel and calls out decisively:]

Court is now in session for Miss Eveningstar of Epona. And you are... Miss Schooler of Epona, I presume?

[gandere]

[ Why doesn't she get any cool sidekicks? This is a rip off. ]

Yes, that's me.

[pchaaair]

[I'm sorry I'm not cool?? Wow!]

[G...lancing... over...]

Do you know how human court works?

[gandere]

[ UNLESS HE IS GOING TO DROP PHAT RHYMES WITH HER... ]

I suspect that even if I did, it's nothing like human court whatsoever. This isn't natural.

[pchaaair]

[He could try at least. If. If you want his phat rhymes.]

It's... not? Okay. Well. I guess we can roll with it, and, uh, see what happens.

[soulping]

Miss Schooler and Mr. Wren, it is? [The Judge seems unimpressed]

I'm not sure you're ready for court. Let's test your knowledge before we continue.

[gandere]

Are you really going to test us? Geez.

[pchaaair]

It is kind of annoying...

But, I guess we probably should.

[soulping]

First question!

Is it a

>Ladder
>Step-ladder
>SWEATS PROFUSELY

[gandere]

What kind of question is that?

[ Muttering to Wren: ] No sweating.

[pchaaair]

[HAD ALREADY BEEN STARTING TO SWEAT. Wiping his brow, there is literally no more sweating here okay.]

Um. Okay. No sweating. There is absolutely no sweating here, that was happening, or will happen.

[soulping]

[Helpful illustration]

[The Judge is eying Tavros critically...]

[gandere]

I guess a step-ladder? Is there really a difference between the two?

[ To Wren: ] What do you--oh, never mind. I just realized I don't care what you think.

[pchaaair]

[wow rude rin!!!]

I—I was going to say step-ladder, too.

[soulping]

Hmph. Not bad. Very well, next question.

What do you do with a badge?

>Sell it
>Flash it
>Hang it on the wall

[gandere]

[ PRESENTS HER BADGE LIKE A CHAMPION ]

[pchaaair]

[POINTS AT RIN

YOU DO THAT THING.]

[soulping]

...Well, you certainly seem to understand the fundamental action of defense attorneys. Fine. Final question.

Points are made with
>Calm, rational discussion
>TABLE-SLAMMING AND POINTING
>SWEATS PROFUSELY

[gandere]

No sweating. [ SHE REMINDS HER BUDDY. ]

... I'm going to have to shout a lot and beat up this poor table, aren't I? Oh well, we can do it.

[pchaaair]

I am not sweating.

I am assuming that you will have to yell a lot, though. Like, uh... hold it, and objection, and take that?

[soulping]

......... I suppose you're qualified. Very well, is the prosecution ready?

[As in on cue, someone appears at the other bench. For some reason, you can't make them out, but you do see that they are wearing a lot of frills and is probably a snooty jerk]

[you can feel a derisive look being sent your way]

What a waste of my time.

[gandere]

You're a waste of time. [ Smooth comebacks over here. ]

[pchaaair]

Yeah. I mean, you are just standing over there, acting like a weird old guy, or something, and not actually starting the session? Or, whatever it may be called.

[soulping]

I would watch the attitude if I were you two.

You two are trespassers in this place!

INSTRUCTIONS

[soulping]

COURT INSTRUCTIONS

-You're the defense attorney! You have a badge, and you can access any evidence in the Court Record, including what other people have brought up!

-You may use the evidence to make points or counter-points against any prosecution argument, no matter what it is!

IE: The Prosecution accuses YOU of stealing something!

Present -> Evidence -> Creepy monkey head

OBJECTION! I couldn't steal it because I was too busy being creeped out by this monkey head!

OR you can try to present evidence to the Judge to try to soften them up.

IE: Present -> Evidence -> Steak dinner!

Bear in mind there may be consequences. You can take penalties if you answer incorrectly. However, there is merit in going as ridiculous as you can.

-When making a point, be sure to slam your desk, point, yell OBJECTION! or TAKE THAT! Gusto and presentation matter.
-When pressing for details, be sure to yell HOLD IT!