[Some time after the trial, and after she's had a chance to calm down a little, Estelle finds her way to the camp jail, whatever that looks like! She lingers in the doorway, like she's waiting for an invitation to enter properly.]
[Estelle has fairly comfortable accommodations. Sieghart, meanwhile, is seated on the bunk bed and awaiting visitors. He straightens from a hunch when Estelle appears.]
I've always thought that life is too precious to be wasted. I still believe that.
But there's also a part of me that won't think twice about cutting someone down when I'm angry. That part of me rose to the surface that night . . . and today. All because I was approached by a shadow with a promise.
[The question gives him pause. He considers the answer for a fleeting moment.]
We're not especially close. She's the sole surviving heir of a lost kingdom my immortal brothers once served. I found her after they died, and took it upon myself to protect her from those who'd use her celestial blood.
[Estelle can't help it. She laughs, just a little. And at the same time, she has to wipe a tear from her eye. It's as if several conflicting emotions just happened to come out at once.]
[He opens his mouth to deflect, as per usual—only to stop short once he sucks a breath in to give those words voice.]
. . . I don't know. I had the feeling that I'd lose out on our ridiculous agreement if I confessed before the verdict. But I was approached early in the week, and that's when it extended its deal.
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Week 0, Saturday
Sieghart... are you here?
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Where would I be? Here, come inside.
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I really didn't want to think it would be you...
... Are you willing to talk about it?
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I meant what I said when I promised to explain. Where should I start?
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Why did you kill her?
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It didn't matter who it was. I would've killed anyone once we crossed paths—even you.
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So it wasn't about Flayn... but then, what was it? Why would you kill anyone like that?
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But there's also a part of me that won't think twice about cutting someone down when I'm angry. That part of me rose to the surface that night . . . and today. All because I was approached by a shadow with a promise.
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Could that be... your hostage?
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She doesn't like me much, but it's my duty to protect her.
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We're not especially close. She's the sole surviving heir of a lost kingdom my immortal brothers once served. I found her after they died, and took it upon myself to protect her from those who'd use her celestial blood.
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[Her expression softens a little.]
What is she like?
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[The corner of his lips twitches.]
Honestly, she'd be just like Rita if she were louder.
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She must be a wonderful person.
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Here, however, his eyes fall on Estelle.]
. . . It isn't Rita for you, is it?
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... until the hesitation lasts long enough that the answer is probably obvious. She nods.]
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We'll get her back, Estelle. So don't lose heart, okay? For Rita's sake.
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I... I won't! I promise.
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Do you have any more questions? If not, you should head back and get something to eat. You shouldn't go to bed hungry.
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But... actually, there is something more I wanted to ask.
When did the shadow approach you? And... what did it say? Is Mari still going to be okay, after...?
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. . . I don't know. I had the feeling that I'd lose out on our ridiculous agreement if I confessed before the verdict. But I was approached early in the week, and that's when it extended its deal.
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