The screen shifted. A sidebar appeared: “DEFENDANT DISPLAYS CONTEMPT. SANCTION? (Y/N)”
Finally, the interface asked: “DELIBERATION COMPLETE. VERDICT?”
Thorne stood up. “She’s lying! That’s not real testimony! This is a game!” You are the Judge- Free Download -v1.11-
I was the judge.
I clicked it.
He laughed. “Not guilty. And you don’t have jurisdiction. You’re a disgraced drunk playing a video game.”
“You are the Judge – Free Download – v1.11” The screen shifted
I typed: “No joke, Mr. Thorne. You are charged with crimes you committed. How do you plead?”
The interface prompted: “OBJECTION – HEARSAY? OVERRULE/SUSTAIN.” That’s not real testimony
My heart stopped. Elias Thorne was the man who actually took the bribe. The man who framed me. The man now sitting comfortably in my old chambers.
I looked at Thorne. He was crying. Real tears. On my screen. In my bedroom at 6:12 AM.