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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[townmusician]

[He's so easy...]

Lobelia-san, what are you trying to do?

[dupiety]

I would think it is obvious, dear Haruka. He is trying to incite a reaction from who he suspects. Not a bad call.

[conchy]

What else, Haruka? I'm trying to suss out our meurtrier.

[His eyes sharply narrow, and his smile? Quite unpleasant.]

Would you defend a killer, Haruka?

[townmusician]

[SAYS THE SERIAL KILLER????






not that haruka's figured that out yet.]


Is this really the best way to do it...?

[conchy]

I'm afraid not, Cher. There comes a point in everyone's lives where you have to acknowledge the demons that walk among us.

[He's being pragmatic here, nothing more.]

One of those demons might just be a friend.

[townmusician]

[...

Well, on the one hand, there are literal demons right here, but that is definitely not what he's saying, huh.]

Maybe so, but you should still be careful before you try to pick fights. I know you're powerful, Lobelia-san, but...

[conchy]

But what, Cher? Don't forget what I told you last week: if you refuse to defend yourself, you'll find yourself becoming a corps before long.

[conceivesfrenzy]

[ 🍿 ]

[townmusician]

This isn't defending anything, though.

[conchy]

Then let me ask you this! When it comes time to cast your judgment and condemn one of your amis to die, will you do so facing the truth, or will you cower in fear and turn a blind eye to it? A shot in the dark might kill someone innocent, Cher, and you'll be the one bearing the weight of their demise.

[townmusician]

...That's different from not wanting to see someone punch you in the face for trying to start shit!

[conchy]

Heh-ahaha! Then let them suffer the conséquences if they try!

[Remember the coconuts, Haruka?]

[townmusician]

[Considers the coconuts...]

...If you're sure you'll be fine, Lobelia-san.

[conchy]

I am, Cher I'm not someone to waste your concern on, I assure you.

[townmusician]

[You can't tell him what to do!!!

Even if he's right.]

[butcherspice]

[Say what you will but he's spitting facts]

[chrysaline]

[ Thank you, Haruka! ]

I agree. I know we need to find answers, but don't you think this is just going to make everyone rush to suspect someone without a good reason...?

[conchy]

[Maybe that's what Lobelia wants! Maybe he's just a freak!!]

What do you suppose may happen if we fail to capture the culprit, Mademoiselle Psyche? Would you rather a killer walk among us or eliminate the threat of them surviving to kill again? Let's not let sentiment effect our judgement.

[chrysaline]

Is it that sentimental to want to find the right person? [ Maybe! ] I just don't like to think of someone being blamed for this when they've done nothing wrong.

[conchy]

Oh? Does the elimination of suspects not move us closer to learning the killer's true identity? If you have a better method in mind, please share.

[chrysaline]

I agree with Wang Lu. I don't think someone being alone tells us anything except that they were alone when they went to sleep.

[ A little frowning glance towards Temenos for rescue, she knows she's not an expert here. ]

Shouldn't we be thinking of... I don't know. How this could have happened? If we can put things together in order, maybe...?

[conchy]

Oui! There's nothing wrong with taking a more... objective approach, I suppose.

[As Psyche can clearly see, Lobelia doesn't mind going right for the throat, but there are other solutions to solving this predicament. Buuut, that said...]

...We've cobbled together what évidence we have, non? It seems we've hit something of a barrier in terms of progress.