[ Grell is much less subtle in her confusion; her upturned brows are deeply furrowed, upper lip plucked to reveal some of those saw-like teeth. Surely, she must be misunderstanding them, in some way. ]
Wh— what?!
[ She immediately whips her head to look William’s way. Witnessing the fear in his eyes make her own widen, the gravity of the situation weighing her heart down into her stomach.
Unfortunately, that makes her act out all the more; suspended, upturned palms turn into fists. ]
Surely, you must be joking! Why—
[ SILENCE!
The sudden booming voice echos throughout the chamber, making Grell flinch back.
You, Grell Sutcliffe, have accumulated a record of grievances so long, that we would be addressing them well into the next decade.
To demonstrate, the head of council picks up the redheaded reaper’s packet, and its density rivals a bible. She slams it down on the podium, and proceeds to read the first page.
Grell Sutcliffe: Born to Nathanael Lambourne and Grace Sutcliffe. Greater London, of London, England. March 21, 1772. Deceased: May 11, 1779. Beachy Head of East Sussex, England. Death by suicide, footnote reads as drowning...
A pause, as she leans back in her chair and points to a large, blank screen hanging on the wall behind the jury.
I will ask you to direct your attention overhead.
As the lights dim, the nostalgic sound of a movie projector whirs to life. Immediately, the color drains from Grell’s face. In front of this entire panel - and William - she’ll be forced to watch her cinematic record... ]
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Wh— what?!
[ She immediately whips her head to look William’s way. Witnessing the fear in his eyes make her own widen, the gravity of the situation weighing her heart down into her stomach.
Unfortunately, that makes her act out all the more; suspended, upturned palms turn into fists. ]
Surely, you must be joking! Why—
[ SILENCE!
The sudden booming voice echos throughout the chamber, making Grell flinch back.
You, Grell Sutcliffe, have accumulated a record of grievances so long, that we would be addressing them well into the next decade.
To demonstrate, the head of council picks up the redheaded reaper’s packet, and its density rivals a bible. She slams it down on the podium, and proceeds to read the first page.
Grell Sutcliffe: Born to Nathanael Lambourne and Grace Sutcliffe. Greater London, of London, England. March 21, 1772. Deceased: May 11, 1779. Beachy Head of East Sussex, England. Death by suicide, footnote reads as drowning...
A pause, as she leans back in her chair and points to a large, blank screen hanging on the wall behind the jury.
I will ask you to direct your attention overhead.
As the lights dim, the nostalgic sound of a movie projector whirs to life. Immediately, the color drains from Grell’s face. In front of this entire panel - and William - she’ll be forced to watch her cinematic record... ]