[ he doesn't want to believe it either; everything looks untouched, and it's moving so quickly it's hard to accept.
but things are getting worse. if trust breaks down—how bad will it get? he clenches his fists. ]
...If we catch the killer tomorrow, others might be scared off trying. [ he says so quietly, but with a sort of forcefulness like he's trying to convince himself it's true. ] It doesn't have to escalate.
Well... there are a lot of good reasons to care about justice! It's all about doing the right thing... to be as a shield that defends the innocent, and as a sword that punishes the wicked! All so that the world can be a better place!
... Um, but if you mean, like, personally... probably because of my dad! It was his teachings that fostered a love of justice in my heart!
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but things are getting worse. if trust breaks down—how bad will it get? he clenches his fists. ]
...If we catch the killer tomorrow, others might be scared off trying. [ he says so quietly, but with a sort of forcefulness like he's trying to convince himself it's true. ] It doesn't have to escalate.
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[She clenches a fist too! More passionately than tense.]
It's at times like this that we need Justice more than ever!
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Hey... why is Justice so important to you?
[ not that he doesn't agree with her sentiment, but it clearly means a lot to her in a way that he's not considering. ]
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[huh. that's... not a question she actually gets a lot.]
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[ he's curious. 'justice' wouldn't be a priority for him here. even with a trial to take care of, it barely crosses his mind. ]
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... Um, but if you mean, like, personally... probably because of my dad! It was his teachings that fostered a love of justice in my heart!
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It must be hard to find justice in a place like this. [ ... ] Your dad sounds like a superhero or something.
[ it's impressive. ]
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He taught me that justice can be found in any place where people still carry the light of hope in their hearts!
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[ he says so sincerely, wistfully. ] I hope you're right. For tomorrow's sake.