Monday, July 10, 2017

Digital Scales of Justice (SFF World Microfiction contest: 97 words)

Digital Scales of Justice
by Mike Pollock

“The N.E.T. rests its case.”

The agency prosecutor nodded towards the juror’s box before returning to its seat. ‘Gordon’ swallowed as she stood; she took a major risk representing herself.

“Your honor,” ‘Gordon’ began, also casting a nod toward the jurors box, “I begin by saying I didn’t do it.”

Just then, video from Hazen’s VR feed swam with static, leaving her with nothing but her avatar’s audio.

“How does the Jury find the defendant, Hazen Gordon, on the single count of impersonating a N.E.T. agent?” The Judge asked.

“Guilty.”

Hazen cursed as her feed was terminated.

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