TAKE X (6-5-17: The End)

> Give Gio advice.




Just do your best to stay calm, all right, Gio? I think I've got enough to get you out from under this. Just, uh, go easy on the narration, huh? At least until the trial's over.


He was asking something nearly impossible. I was confident in my--


Gio.


Got it.



The doors open in front of you, and the guards lead Gio into the courtroom. You follow them and take your place at the defense's bench.

The judge looks to you. He seems kind of friendly-looking, all things considered, especially for Vezretti. "Well then, Mr. Amjad, I see you've taken time from your busy book-writing schedule to conduct a defense. Though I must say you're younger than I expected."

That throws you for a second, but then you realize what he means. "No sir, your honor, you're thinking of my father. I'm Amjad Jr."

The judge's face falls. "That's a shame. And here I was hoping to get his signature on 'Deadly Flora.' It was a gripping read, especially for non-fiction." He shakes his head. "Ah well. It seems you're here, anyway, as is the defendant. Now we're just waiting on... Mr. Mugg, was it?"




No need to wait, your honor. That's me. Westley Mugg.


(I didn't even see him come in...!)



The judge nods. "Ah... very good. Then, opening statements, if you please."