FOURTH TRIAL

[beautifultomorrow]

[The usual scene plays of everyone going into the elevator after they finish up investigation. But when the elevator starts moving, they will hear John’s voice instead of The Narrator’s. It clearly sounds like he’s reading from some sort of script.]

Picture of Belle, a book lover born well before her time. She desperately wanted society to treat her like a human being, and to respect her love of books. Belle had made many friends and many enemies because of her personality, and now… Her final resting place will be in a book simply titled… The Twilight Zone.

[... Strangely, however, the elevator doesn’t drop this time, the doors instead open as soon as John finishes his speech, leading once again to The Tip Top Club. Now Reyna and Belle’s pictures are in grayscale and, instead of Rod sitting on stage, John is there, looking at some papers. He offers the guests a comforting smile when they enter.]

I shouldn’t complain that Rod’s doing something creative with his time, but I have to admit, I don’t get what he sees appealing about writing something like this. Don’t know why he had the elevator set to “ride” mode either.

I, uh...made some old fashioned lemonade for you guys. [He motions to the lemonade pitcher and cups on the counter.] Feel free to help yourself.

[He’s… really trying to attempt to lighten the mood of this situation. Please humor him.]

Comments

[stenchus_rodentus]

You're going to lump me with them?

[Clearly the buggest offense.]

After everything?

[anasty]

Are you a part of the grand majority, dear?

Perhaps it's time to put the champagne down.

[stenchus_rodentus]

Did you not hear my song? I'm the greatest criminal mind!

Getting me killed is one matter but respect should lay where it is due!

[anasty]

Then perhaps you should place it there.

[ Is that a threat? ]

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[stenchus_rodentus]

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[stenchus_rodentus]

[Haha...Ratigan's laugh rises in a crescendo.]

Is that the dying wish of a witch?

Ursula, you wouldn't realize it, but this is a lovely final piece your confession has gifted me. You've given me about everything I wanted~

[anasty]

I suppose a rat would have to be content with the little things.

Unless... someone tried to help him achieve greater heights.

[ You are so lucky she hates almost everyone else more than she hates you. ]

[stenchus_rodentus]

I suppose I would have to offer gratitude if such a hypothetical scenario happened.

But don't fret, I have aspirations large enough even for you.

[Oh you.]