... Deal.

[ Her voice shakes only a little. ]

I'll kill someone for you in return for an even playing field. Do I need to sign a contract? I understand how horribly I'd be punished if I went against you, so no worries on that front.

You're a lot more sympathetic than you let on, miss.

[ Unrolled from his cuffs ( wtf does he keep up there ), Omega finds a scroll and pen. In it details her agreement for murder. ]

If you sign, you will have to think this week on whom to go for. I will advise you think about it. Unfortunately, I can not be held responsible if this brings you to your end. There are worse things than death, you know.

Hah, I'm signing a contract to kill someone and you think I'm sympathetic?

[ She takes the contract and scrawls a loopy signature wherever it says to sign before handing it back to him. ]

I just don't like being made a fool of. I want to narrow down whoever did this and hopefully bring them to justice. You know I'll be looking for them, right?

Ah, ah, context miss. This is a delicious hunt for revenge and to preserve your own ego. You still have pity for the recently deceased with a dash of anger - it's beautiful.

[ He takes the scroll and up it goes into his cuffs. He claps a bit, then his staff stops and claps as well. ]

And I do hope you find them! It would be a brilliant way to bounce back. You have all week to carry out the task, but we advise Thursday's as - well; it doesn't raise too much concern too soon. Who are you thinking of, miss?

[ She happily and performatively kneels into a little curtsy to the sound of their clapping. At least she can enjoy her showboating for now. ]

There was a guy at the trial who was remarkably silent... I didn't see them engage with anyone the entire time I was there. I think I'll be investigating them first.

Mm. The quiet ones can always be the most unnerving. My first girlfriend was as such.

[ He seems very unnerved, seriously. ]

I wish you luck in your endeavors. You're free to inform people of this on Monday during brunch. Not your deal with me, but that you spoke to me about matters and how they will be handled. Hosts that go through possessions will be marked going forth.

Thank you, but I promise I won't need any luck. [ In a sing-song voice. ] Thanks for the deal, Craftly. Can't wait to see you this trial. ♥

[ And with that, she walks out of the room. ]