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!

Please remember to vote before then unless you've spoken to a mod, as votes are our stand-in for AC. ))

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[microtransactions]

Yeah, sure! I brought the half-full one with me.

[ behold, as he pulls out a half full can of Monster™ with some sour candy stuffed inside. ]

[idologue]

That's good! Now the question just is... how do we actually test it for drugs?

Does anyone have... a partial immunity, maybe?

[gluttoning]

I could give it a try.

[idologue]

[ ...................... ]

Yes, if it were you, I think you'd be safe.

[gluttoning]

[Going over to Magalor to get the can, then.]

Back up. Just in case. I'd feel bad if I fell on someone.

[Time to chug half of what remains. What are we tasting here?]

[hearnoplague]

...

[ Sigh. ] If you manage to poison yourself, I am not helping you.

[gluttoning]

We eat poison and toxin all the time in the Devildom. I wasn't too worried.

[killerwaves]

[ You're tasting the remaining Monster w/ sour candy having been slipped inside! It...probably tastes kind of nasty, tbh. ]

[gluttoning]

[Sadge. His nose scrunches up a bit in thought, but he shakes his head.]

It's not great now that it's warm. But it's just the drink and the candy, as far as I can taste.

[chosenwang]

[ Hiding a sigh of relief ]

If it did work, I would have been tempted to draw on you.

[ He wasn't worried at all what are you talking about ]

[gluttoning]

Heh.

It's fine. It would just be a consequence for my choices I could live with.

[idologue]

Thank you for your valiant efforts, nevertheless.

[ ... ]


Are you feeling better, by the way?

[gluttoning]

[Ah.

He pauses for a long moment, but nods.]

I'm guessing you saw all that.

[idologue]

I'm afraid so. You were... quite impressive, in that state.

[ Also creepy, but that's neither here nor there. ]

[divector]

Hmm...

[ You'd think that reaction would stop him, but— ]

That makes me want to try it too.

[gluttoning]

It's better if the drink is cold.

[Helping!]

[dupiety]

Be--

[Ah. Didn't get to finish.]

Careful...

[gluttoning]

[Just giving him a ???? look with a mouthful of battery acid.]

[dupiety]

[He knows Beelzebub can handle poison and whatnot, but it's still a bit concerning to think about him potentially drinking it anyway!]

[gluttoning]

[He's just shoving another hot dog into his mouth to cleanse his palette.]

I'm fine, Temenos.

[dupiety]

Good. But do not hesitate to speak to Doctor Baizhu if you begin to feel ill.

[necrotiem]

[jesus

you wanna lick the napkin too, dude?]

[microtransactions]

[ this might actually be a good idea since this was the one that was on the ground and not right side up? ]

[necrotiem]

[Makes eye contact with Magolor, perhaps having a moment of meaningful revelation through nothing but the language of his soulful gaze.

Ah.]

... Beelzebub.

[gluttoning]

Mm?

[Hello his name is Beelzebub.]

What's up?