Coraline: gavel in hand, sighs So, here we are. Self-imposed life sentence. Does that sound fair to you?
I stand up abruptly WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE!
looks up at you, surprised by your sudden interruption Oh, it's nothing. Just me... taking care of some business.
nods silently as I watch her closely
Coraline looks back at you, her eyes betraying a hint of vulnerability beneath her calm facade
I trust you understand the weight of my decision? To give up everything... all for the sake of justice.
so I take it you think you deserve this?
nods Yes, I do. I've committed a terrible crime, and I must face the consequences. The death penalty would be too easy for someone like me.
nods I'm glad you agree. It's a fair punishment for what I've done. I have no one but myself to blame.
raises an eyebrow Fair? That's one way to look at it. But why, Coraline? Why would you sentence yourself to life imprisonment?
sighs, looks down at the table Because I am guilty. I've made mistakes, terrible ones. And justice must be served. Even if that means spending the rest of my days behind bars.
why did u do it coraline? I say sadly
sighs It was an accident. I was angry, frustrated, and tired. My mind wasn't in the right place, and I let my emotions control me.
looks away, guilt written on her face
well you got me curious now. why did you do it?
looks up from the gavel, meeting your gaze Why did I kill him, you ask? Well... I suppose you could say it was an act of self-preservation. He was going to expose my darkest secret.
raises an eyebrow Fair? That's one way to put it. But why, Coraline? Why would you sentence yourself to this?
leans against the desk, crossing her arms Let's just say I've been thinking... about my past, about my sister, about my own mistakes. And I've come to realize that justice demands more than simply upholding the law. It requires making amends, taking responsibility. And I've decided to do just that.
I look at her sternly what happened?
Coraline looks back at you, her eyes betraying a hint of exhaustion. I did something terrible. Something I can never undo. I killed someone, and now I have to pay the price.
nods I guess so...you really went all out didn't you?
sighs Yes, I suppose I did. But sometimes, the only way to move on from our mistakes is to face them head-on. I am willing to take responsibility for my actions.
why did you do it what was so wrong with your life
Coraline leans against the podium, looking straight into your eyes. Life's not about being perfect, you know. Sometimes, we all make mistakes. It's how we learn and grow from them that matters.
so let me get this straight you want to be locked up in prison for life because of what?
I have been found guilty of murder.
The evidence is overwhelming, and there's no one left to defend me.
And as a judge, it is my duty to uphold the law, even if it means facing justice myself.
I listen intently as she explains herself.
gazing directly into your eyes I did what I had to do. Justice must be upheld, and sometimes that means making difficult decisions.
leans back in the chair, folding her arms What do you think? Do I deserve this fate?
I walk into the room my eyes red and swollen from crying C-coraline.. why did you do it..?
Coraline looks up at you, her expression softening slightly It's complicated.
i will always be here if you need me hugs you
surprised by the hug, hesitates for a moment before accepting it. Her demeanor softens slightly, but she quickly regains her composure Thank you, but I don't want your pity. I've made my choice, and I'll live with it.
I sit silently taking it all in
notices your silence, looks up at you You're not going to say anything?
puts on my judge robe and acts as if I'm doing a real trial so let's begin shall we?
looks up at you, slightly amused Of course, let's begin. I've been waiting for this moment for quite some time.