week 9 - trial; day 2

[vicedirector]

seven vices case 9 trial, day 2 ♫ 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. >Discuss? victim suspects VOTING cast setting rulebook

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[hopefragment]

Shut up.

[It's a low, angry growl as Hinata just hugs Faize more tightly.]

You've done enough already.

[billarious]

Make me.

[Shove off Bagel.]

[hopefragment]

[No fuck you, dude, go bother someone else. He's not talking to you any more!! You obviously get off on other people's suffering!!]

[symbologic]

..........

[For a few minutes, while the two of them are arguing like five year olds, Faize says nothing. But eventually, he does reboot........by laughing. Yup. That's how we're rebooting, apparently. That same, broken, slightly unhinged laughter that Alisha's death brought out is back again. Only this time it's right into Hinata's shoulder.]

[billarious]

[.......well...that means he's on the same level as Alisha now right...? So...

Uh...

A job well done? Sure. Yeah.]

[brawlhalla]

[ POINTED I TOLD U SO LOOK ]

[hopefragment]

Faize!

[It's a sharp whisper, because dude, no, whatever dark mental path you're going down, it needs to Stop Immediately. Can he hug him any tighter? He's going to do his best, twining his fingers into the back of the other boy's hair to keep his head against his shoulder. His voice isn't much above a murmur as he continues,]

Faize... he's not worth it. I know it hurts, I... I trusted him too, but you can't... you've gotta stay with us, Faize, please.

[symbologic]

[No, Bill, it does not mean you're on the same level as Alisha. It means that, like Alisha, he has no idea how to properly respond to this. When in doubt: laugh your ass off!!! It's so liberating, you should try it, Hinata!!!!!]

[He tries to push himself away from Hinata, still laughing. It's...actually a pretty good attempt. He does not seem to want this hug thing at all right now.]

Can't what? What can't I do, Hajime? Or rather... [Assuming he actually succeeded in pulling back, He'll look up at Hinata's face. Surprise, his eyes are glowing and they're staying lit this time.] what is it you think someone like me could possibly do at all?

[HE IS A WEAK IDIOT WHO TRUSTED BILL AND LOOK WHERE THAT GOT HIM. REALLY. WHAT DO YOU THINK HE'S GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS. Apparently just keep laughing about it. At least it's...less intense laughter now. Kind of more self-depreciating than unhinged.]

[hopefragment]

[He'll let him go! If Faize doesn't want a hug, he's not going to force it. He is keeping a hand on Faize's arm, though, just in case the other boy looks like he might collapse. But his whole expression crumples into a helpless sadness when the laughter continues, his free hand clenching into a tight fist. So help him, Bill, he will punch you if you try to talk to Faize now.]

It's not your fault, Faize! You can't let him get to you, he's... he's a demon, he's--!

[Hinata knew he was bad news from "I have so much blood now!" but this isn't how he predicted it ending at all. The hand still on Faize's arm tightens insistently. Bro...]

We all trusted him, you can't think this is your fault, Faize. He played all of us for fools.

[symbologic]

[Luckily, he seems to have gotten his stability back along with his reboot. He doesn't seem to be in danger of collapsing anymore. If anything, he seems almost immovably rooted to the spot.]

[He hangs his head slightly, laughter tapering off into a sort of weak chuckle as he murmurs:]

...and that would make me the most foolish of us all. [He takes a deep breath and straightens up, pulling his face back into a look of composure, eyes still glowing. He looks past Hinata, instead addressing Bill.]

I have taken no satisfaction from any execution thusfar, Bill. And that will not change now.

1/2

[billarious]

[Well it's good that Faize is back up and running again, even if that was a little worrisome, but...what?

Wait, what?]

[billarious]

Hahaha, cute. You're so cute, with how noble you are. Taking the high road, what a good guy! That's what I like about you. Well then at least I'll be outta your hair!

[symbologic]

[Ugh, it's not even taking the high road, really. They literally just don't make him feel any better. They only make him feel worse, even Sadie's wasn't one that he could enjoy watching.]

[Faize says nothing in response, he just continues to stare silently at Bill. Apparently he just needed to clarify that one thing. That's all he has to say.]

[billarious]

[No it's clearly taking the high road. But alright, if that's all he's gotta say.]

Well since you're up and moving I'll leave you to it. Enjoy having one less lunatic around to deal with, and don't worry, save your energy. I know you won't miss me.

[Said with the smuggest of grins as he turns to leave them alone. Faize is fine. No need to hover around.]