sevenvices | week 9 - trial; day 2

seven vices case 9 trial, day 2

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Saturday
At 9AM, every television will go off, loud enough to wake anyone sleeping. The calm, apathetic voice will advise everyone to gather in the chapel for the trial. Static will continue to blare in the head of anyone dillydallying.

Once all of the guests have gathered in the chapel, the doors will lock. Most of the pews have been moved aside to allow for more space, and a few tables have been set up on the altar. On the first, there is an additional copy of the rulebook, and the information cards of the victim and suspects laid out, with space for the suspects to provide their whereabouts, as well as an autopsy report. There is also a large wheeled chalkboard upon which you may write theories. On the second table is a pitcher of water and some glasses, as well as very simple sandwiches and pastries.

The door behind the altar has finally been unlocked. It's a rather plain room with an area set off by a folding screen. Inside, you will find a table on which the victim's body has been laid out. Next to the table, two black and white photographs have been hung on the screen. they are close ups of the victim's body, as it was found when the body discovery announcement chimed. A few sticks of incense burn in the corner to avoid any smells.

At 6PM, the trial will adjourn. Everyone will be escorted back to the hotel by Miata, after which everyone is allowed to head to either the kitchen to get dinner, or to their rooms. Attempting to wander off into the other areas of the hotel will trigger the static alarms in everyone's heads/televisions.

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[ After the little bit of investigation, he comes out here. ]

Urashima's blade does not match up with whatever was used to decapitate or bisect him, because it was too short. Naturally it means the knives did not do the trick.

[ ... ]

I believe it's time to ask to see the blades of the suspects, and compare them with the wounds.

[ I think Poland stole Roxy's katana during Room Search for evidence, but either way it is probably here and ready to be compared. It's probably longer than Urashima's? It's different lengths depending on which Homestuck panel you look at, ok. Don't look at me. It also has a navy blue mask tied to it, which I totally did mention yesterday and didn't just remember now yep. ]

[ Still, he imparts a few words to her mid-testing. ]

Your blade did not match up with the wounds.

Truly, I am shocked.

[ unnecessary sass ]

Yes, I can tell...

[ Why not just entertain the dryness here. He's trying to be serious, Roxy!! ]

Of course. [Lithuania presents her sword; she carries it on her at all times. It's a longsword, European in style.] Be careful with it.

It came up as a possible match, like with Faize's. But. Yours didn't have blood on it.

[ He returns with the sword, handing it off. ]

Thank you for your cooperation.

[Blood? Faize, how roughly were you training Hinata... Lithuania takes her sword back.] It's no trouble.

Here. [Faize hands his rapier over without complaint. It's still just as distinctly weird of a blade as it was the last time we had to check it, and he's still wearing it on his right hip because HE'S STILL LEFT-HANDED.]

( There is blood on Faize's rapier. )

[What the fuck what the fuck WHAT THE FUCK? This is what he gets for not taking his sword out for two days, apparently????]

[How much blood are we talking here? Not that Faize isn't going to be surprised either way because he definitely didn't put that there.]

[ PEERS OVER HERE ]

... You should really keep that clean, Faize. I don't know much about sword maintenance but.

I do! [IMPECCABLY??? That is why he's so surprised here. Because he does know proper sword maintenance. And even if his sword is some kind of weird space metal that probably doesn't rust thanks to blood, he'd still clean it properly! ESPECIALLY IF HE MURDERED A GUY?] Normally, at least. However, I have not taken it out of the sheath since Thursday evening...

[ He was gonna ask a question because well. There's a theory he might have but Faize's already answered it-- ]

... Then. How about this: While you were unconscious, the killer used your blade to kill Urashima and put it back whilst you were none the wiser.

It could be an attempt to frame you.

Edited 2016-04-17 20:20 (UTC)

That's the only explanation I can think of. It isn't as though it would be difficult to do so.

[Though he still doesn't look happy about it because??? Wtf??? Someone still used his sword to hack Urashima to pieces and that's not cool.]

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dhaosu - 2016-04-17 20:34 (UTC) - Expand

Faize...

[Bro. Hinata doesn't like the look of that bloody sword.]

Someone could have used it while you were unconscious, though. I mean... you'd definitely clean it, right?

symbologic - 2016-04-17 20:27 (UTC) - Expand

No? Well, I was gonna say maybe don't shave your legs with it...

[ since Surely the elf did not do the thing?? it would destroy hinata to lose his best bro, plus he's a wizard so roxy is Refusing for the moment ]

symbologic - 2016-04-17 20:25 (UTC) - Expand

muties - 2016-04-17 20:49 (UTC) - Expand

( Only a little bit! Some near the base of the sword. )

[Okay well that's...slightly better??? But still not okay??? Fuck this killer, tbh.]

Okay but like, I don't have a blade or anything.

[ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ]

Then you just...

[ ... ]

Sit back and watch the fireworks, I suppose.

[ Why is Rhys even a suspect again? He just doesn't know. ]

Gotcha.

[ RHYS DOESN'T KNOW EITHER, HONESTLY.

so, just have some finger guns in agreement and he will do so. ]

I don't have any kind of blade!

[Unfortunately his cane is not as cool as Break's is.]

Then, I suppose it's not necessary to do much in this scenario in your case.

[ Regarding handing off the blade or anything. Maybe it's a relief Bill doesn't have a blade, really... ]

[Thumbs up! Sit back and wait for the results it is then.]