(Execution Livestream Continuation, Across the Universe)
Across the Righteous Faction's countless worlds, stations, and orbital habitats, the mood shifted in a way no analyst had predicted, as the execution livestream stopped feeling distant and symbolic to the Commoner's and instead became uncomfortably personal.
At first, many citizens watched the scene at the Fourth Ring with confusion rather than fear, brows furrowed as they tried to understand why the dignitaries were being held back, as surely there had to be a reason, some unseen protocol, some higher logic that justified what they were seeing.
"They're Military Men," someone muttered in a crowded habitation dome, as he crossed his arms defensively while keeping his eyes glued to the screen. "They're just following orders. They probably don't have a choice here."
A few nodded at that, grateful for an explanation that allowed the universe to remain orderly.
