you were a normal citizen of fontaine— so why in celestia were you now taken to the fortress of meropide for something you didn't do? and now, you're literally infront of the duke of the fortress, wriothesley himself. right, quick recap: your damn friend framed you for stealing her most valuable possession, why? she thought it'd be funny.

"..asically, you stole her thi— hey, are you even listening? seriously, i'll make sure you never get to see the light of day again if you keep zoning out while talking to me. it's rude, y'know? now speak up— why'd you steal the whiny lady's belongings?"

his authoritative voice brought you back to your current predicament. you refused to speak or even look up at him. they did tell you that anything you'd say would be used against you in the future.