EXAM 2

[lockdownmods]

Exam 2.

[ Like last time, the exam begins with the desks arranged in a perfect circle; one desk for each person that's participating in the program. There are nameplates for everyone, and they have been bolted to each of the desks, facing the inside of the circle...

...including the deceased. Their chairs have been placed on top of their desks, signifying that they will not be needed. Above of their desks are holograms of their portraits from their profiles, grayed out and bloodstained.

Han is at the front of the classroom again, looking noticeably neutral about the entire setup. His laptop is closed behind him. ]

You know the drill. [his voice sounds soft, tight.]

Be careful with who you pick, as they'll be answering for their crime with their life.

Victim.






Suspects.



[ The physical evidence tray sits in the middle of the circle of desks; you all have the Evidence app on your tablets to access photo evidence. ]

Examination START.

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[throwabookatit]

[ ...No. No, she wouldn't want that either. ]

Damn it, I- I still wanted t-to... This isn't...

[ ...There's still some time, isn't there? Well. Viral's desk isn't that far away. Just past the damn close, and Terra. Before she can stop herself, she crosses that distance, quick. ]

...Stand up, alright?

[machrophage]

[He gives her a single brief, confused blink, but stands.]

[throwabookatit]

[ Earlier yesterday, she'd leaned against him, and it'd been the most physical contact between them. See... Despite her maternal personality, Rebecca's not exactly quick with physical affection. That's just always how she's been. She draws comfort from others, but it's not often she initiates, especially with someone else who seems withdrawn.

But right now, she leans in and hugs him, which is...awkward, since he's almost a full foot taller than her, but. Whether he returns it or not, it's tight. ]

I- I'll take care of them. ...And myself, too.

[machrophage]

...I know you will.

[He returns the hug... Maybe with a little more strength than he needs to, practically lifting her off the ground.

It's the most he's ever touched a human.]

Keep living.

[throwabookatit]

[ She's never experienced something like that, with that much force. ...Really, she hasn't...experienced a lot, in general--

...

A sharp pain gnaws at her gut. Why's she have to think about this, now? Her voice is high and breathy. ]

I'll try.

[ She's not quick to let go. ]

[machrophage]

I believe you can do it.

[Believe in him that believes in you, Rebecca.]