[How can a plush toy be a second-in...oh. The set up of scalemates in the garden reminds him of the many games of 'house' played in the orphanage years ago with his sister and Shinji. He never did like that game, but endured it anyways.

'House' never led to going to court or having executions, though.]

A witness? [He picks up his towel and slings around the back of his neck.]