WEEK 2; TRIAL

[killerwaves]

TRIAL

Whether you investigated or decided to take it easy, before you know it the speakers crackle to life instructing you to head to the beach. This is a demand not a request, and anyone who doesn't comply will find themselves forcibly moved there by the kitty bots—even if it takes a whole swarm of them.

Once you get there, you'll see that this isn't quite a beach party, instead a gigantic sandbar dotted with some type of constructs has risen out of the sea and tides. The path to the sandbar is solid enough even if it is relatively narrow, and once you arrive you'll find that you're far out in the ocean, way farther than it's comfortable to swim.

And once everyone is gathered, the pathway recedes back into the sea leaving you trapped here, all twenty-eight of you. At least there's ample seating, a kind of amphitheater made of sand with space in the middle for grandstanding or dramatic revelations. Though the area is mostly open, there are lone pieces of sand wall around the edges, maybe to dissuade you from tossing someone into the ocean without stopping you entirely. Thankfully, a lone outhouse rests again one of the walls just in case you need to use the bathroom, though it's not much in the way of actual privacy.

Settle in, get comfortable or just complain about all the sand you'll be tracking back, if you make it back that is. There's still another sacrifice to be chosen after all according to your administrators and—

Maybe you've noticed there's no palm trees or speakers here? It's just you, and the sand. For now.

(( OOC: Welcome to your first trial! You'll have 7 hours (8PM EST/5PM PST) to find the killer and send them off their death, if you believe in justice at least. Since this is scapegoat style, finding the correct killer is not mandatory!

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[handsheld]

[ And as for his "companion", well, he doesn't seem to mind waiting to speak apparently, though the overly floofy shock of bright white hair obscures much of his face and expression. He's certainly grinning by the end of it though, clearly amused about something.

Rapt0r probably meets the image of what most people have of him in their mind, dressed in a light cloak and pants, all black of course, showing nary any skin besides his hands which aren't gloved. His sneakers at least provide a pop of color, red, because color themes are important perhaps. They match his eyes which are a similar bright red. ]

Finally. [ That word, long and slow, languid, and deep seems to be directed at Overhaul for his poor choice in aliases before he turns to address the group. ]

Drop the Rapt0r bit now, I'm bored of it—my name's Shigaraki. Feel free to say all the stuff you were saying before to my face and maybe we can have some fun. No promises on holding back though, that wouldn't be fair to Merlin.

[microtransactions]

[ huh! ]

Well color me surprised! Somehow I didn't expect you two would drop the pseudonyms, much less actually show up in person.

Any reason you're not just sticking with the catbots and PA system?

[handsheld]

I was gettin' tired of the whole ghost and coward thing. Plus the view's better like this.

[ If these sound like off the cuff answers, it's because they are. ]

But really, I just felt like it.

[allworknoplague]

Oh, the plan was never to hide indefinitely.

I've mentioned before that we were observing you on a trial basis. Besides, it's standard procedure to quarantine new arrivals, especially if they're from different dimensions. Wouldn't want to catch anything.

[finalmix]

[ huh! x 2, although josh doesn't seem as surprised as magolor. ]

... I thought you'd both be shorter.

[handsheld]

What, you think we'd bother to lie on the profiles?

[allworknoplague]

Don't believe everything you read online, I guess.

[It's almost dismissive, but maybe that's because they're higher up than everybody right now anyways.]

[idologue]

Ah... so you came after all?

[ That one's at Shigaraki, who gets a little nod of acknowledgement. Overhaul is being eyed a lot more curiously - that mask... ]

[handsheld]

Why not? Bit crowded for a tea party though.

[skyworp]

Well, look at you.

[It's a little condescending, like "look who finally decided to come out of their cave!"]

An underwhelming reveal, but I'll give you points for effort.

[handsheld]

[ He smiles at that. ]

Oh, didja wanna see what we can actually do?

[allworknoplague]

We're here to oversee things, not entertain you.

[He's looking Skywarp over in a sort of academic way, like he's taking stock of parts. Other than that, they probably both look equally unimpressed. And yes, he's keeping an eye on the Shigaraki thing, but isn't making any moves to quell it at the moment.]

Moving this with the rest of the reactions.

[hearnoplague]

[ Ok, Kallamar's here. He seems to have left the spear at home, but he may have a concealed dagger in the pocket of his hoodie. Just in case.

He's also hanging near the water, because squids like water it seems. ]

So our captors finally show themselves.

[ He sounds unimpressed. ]

[handsheld]

Says the generic mob.

[ Yeah that's an insult but also he might not remember Kallamar's name despite his obviously unique appearance. help. ]

[allworknoplague]

I'd say good job not getting eaten, but you've got a ways to go.

[He doesn't even look at the squid as he says it, but that's probably because Kallamar is mini-sized and all the way over there like a sulky kid on the playground.]

[conchy]

Accueillir! Ravi de vous rencontrer!

[A pleasure to meet you both, truly. Lobelia claps his hands together and smiles gleefully.]

Merci beaucoup! I was getting bored, you know, but it heartens me to know our gracious hosts intend to make good on their threats. This is wonderful news!

[handsheld]

You and me both.

[ Because boredom won the day here more than anything else, at least on Shigaraki's end. ]

You really are a weird one, huh?

[gluttoning]

[Huh.

Just reaching for the baseball vendor catbot as he gives a nod to Overhaul.]

Thanks for the snacks.

[dancing_flames]

Think I liked both of you better with the icons.

[diabolizes]

[ Oh. Huh. He actually didn't expect this. ]

I'm impressed you actually showed up. Nice to meet you, I guess.

[passetemps]

[ eh. kind of a nice cloak, at least. ]

Where have you been up until now? Another island?

[divector]

[ Oh, this is fun. ]

Okay, though I didn't mind imagining you two as giant birds.

[ Ibuki waves to them both and then returns to munching on the cookies he somehow grabbed before they all arrived here. ]

[dupiety]

How gracious of you both to pay us a personal visit.

[Yeah, they definitely look like the kind of people he'd expect to run something hideous like this.]

[townmusician]

[A man is dead and they're supposed to doom another, which means this should probably be a somber occasion, made even more serious with their administrators showing up in the flesh. Overhaul certainly has a... presence to him, and Shigaraki doesn't look like someone Haruka should ever trust...

But Haruka has well and truly given up.]

Ehhhh....

[This is directed entirely at Shigaraki.]

I think I'll have to just double down on saying Overho-oh-san is way less gross then you.

[At least he's dressed nicely!]

[stilllovesyou]

So that's what you look like. I'm Nona.

[In case he forgot.]