[. . . yeah, that sounds about right. it's what she's always done, and it's what she's dong now. but she's always been in positions where she can do more, and that the total lack of power she felt she had after last night is just. . .]

[uuuugh]

[the last time she had been so afraid of losing people she cared about, she willingly gave up her life to save them. why couldn't she have done the same for Yuna. . .? for Sara?]

[perhaps it's because she was still needed alive]

. . .

Zacharias.

[first names again, 'cause it's time to get serious]

What Ash and Hannibal said during the trial was correct. If the Deputy kills the Bounty Leader, or if the Bounty Leader kills the Deputy, then this game may come to an end. And as the Sheriff hinted at the beginning of this game, the winner can choose the fates of those who have already died.

[a breath. she's still staring at her glass of wine]

But there is more to it than that. Perhaps they don't know, or perhaps they weren't willing to share in public. Either way, I'd like to share that extra information with you.

Maybe that will give you more focus. [maybe it'll give them both more focus]