FIFTH TRIAL

[stagemanagers]

[The sound of the courtroom doors opening is louder and deeper than the stairwell doors were, as if they understand their dramatic importance.

It's time for yet another trial.

Natalie's podium has joined the other somberly-decorated ones in pretty short order. Unfortunately, the other ones are left entirely as they were - no pillows, food, or coffee provided by the Opera staff. You'll just have to try and make this quick. The Balladeer sounds like he'd like to get this over with as well when he speaks up.]

I'm sorry, Heather. I really didn't think... [He sighs.] Okay, go ahead.

Comments

[dechagny]

[Rule Five - Cast members may not interfere with or attempt to harm Opera staff - unless given permission.]

So they...had permission to shoot her? Because they thought - they thought she was trying to hurt the Balladeer, but she...was simply yelling at you? Is that right?

[tellthestory]

...pretty much.

[dechagny]

But then you've done nothing wrong! You're no killer, Monsieur - the crew should be the one to take the blame, not you and not any of us!