guiltrip | WEEK 2; TRIAL

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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[ oh shit, a fight. don't mind as he just sits back and watches ]

[ Leaning towards ]

Who do you think will win?

Well, it seems like they might both be familiar with combat. Honestly, I hope it's a close match.

[ makes things exciting ]

[hello he’s just going to watch this go down behind wwx because lobelia’s archive is unnerving and he’s taller then xiao and kanon]

I'll keep you safe from any stabbings, Haruka.

[ Look, he'll even hold his flute out in front of Haruka for protection!! This helps, surely. ]

[The spooky flute is more reassuring then it should be, honestly.]

Thanks… What the hell is even happening anymore?

Who even knows? Emotions run high in situations like these, and so drawing weapons is a common result.

[ He shrugs. ]

I hope it's a good fight.

I feel like it’s just going to be really disappointing.

[Though he is leaning around Wei Wuxian’s shoulder to get a peek… ready to hide if it gets way too gory for his delicate sensibilities.]

Perhaps. But let's at least have some expectations here.

[ Definitely hide behind him just in case, Haruka... Wei Wuxian has no problems with gore, so he'll stay put.

As the fight progresses... ]

Oh, a headbutt...

Ouch…

[Oh, that looks painful. Haruka is grimacing and scooting further behind Wei Wuxian.]

I’m not surprised Billy Butcher can do this…

[is that praise or not]

I should talk to him more.

[ Consider his curiosity piqued. ]

He’s a pervert.

[Could he explain? Yes.

Now is not the time.]

[ WELL. ]

Elaborate?

(no subject)

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[ wow ]

[it’s not haruka’s fault he’s taller then xiao!!!!!!]

[ quick, xiao—what are your feelings on bofa again? ]

[ Spoken in a low voice so the fighters don't hear... Hopefully. ]

... You know, it might be a good time to vote the troublemaker off. Our captors don't seem to care about who is sacrificed so long as there is a sacrifice.

That's true! Have you put yours in?

Yes.

And in case anyone needs to know, you can vote on the devices.

So who are you voting for?

The one who got violent when we asked to see his weapon...

[ He glances over at the fight... ]

Did... Did he just say something about... Wishes?

Now, now... speaking of my vote takes all of the suspense out of it, doesn't it?

[ aka he's avoiding the question ]

We shall see who shall die soon enough...