Dom, a purple diamond, is dressed as a Chinese judge with 8-bit sunglasses tipped below his eyes. Ray sits behind bars. "DEAL WITH IT" is written in an 8-bit font.

July 1, 1200

Sunglasses are invented in China. Used as legal tools, they conceal the emotions of judges during trial.

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