sevenvices | week 1 - trial; day 1

seven vices case 1 trial, day 1

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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.

>Discuss?

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Hey there. [ Short wave. It isn't as enthusiastic as it could be, because, well, circumstances. ]

There was some talk of the burns and whether or not abilities were to blame, so I figured maybe it was a good idea to ask the suspects to demonstrate their abilities for us. You can go in any order you like, just use everything you've got, all right? And the target...

[ Pause of consideration. ] A wall probably wouldn't work very well, huh? If no one has a better idea, why don't you try aiming at my hair? [ Nbd nbd. ]

[...]

If I did that, I would be a murderer.

[It's funny because he's already a murderer no matter what he does here but still. No, Ranulf.]

[ Spoilsport. ]

Ha ha, I thought somebody might say that. All right, how about a piece of cloth instead? [ Do they even have cloth here... ]

[I mean, he didn't say no.]

I can just tell you, if I'd used my energy attacks near that boy, there wouldn't be any question of it. They're explosive and destructive [when they actually hit], there would be more damage than that.

Not to mention, I wouldn't have missed.

You missed me.

I wasn't aiming for you!

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smileleftbehind - 2016-02-21 03:48 (UTC) - Expand

Um...

[ Hanyuu lifts up her hand, and one of the empty water glasses flies into view. ]

That is my telekinesis, sir.

Nice! And I hate to ask but... could you lift a person up, or even yourself?

[ Shaking her head. She raises her hand in Ranulf's direction, and he might feel his feet moving erratically, as though he's stepped on something that's moving. A strained look creeps onto Hanyuu's face at that, and she drops her hand. The moving stops. ]

[ Whoa!! That--that is really disorienting. He wobbles a little bit before she stops and he regains his balance.

He breathes out in relief. ] Whew. All right, it did feel like you were telling the truth. Could you stick around just in case someone else wants to ask you a question? [ Not that she can go anywhere. ]

[ She nods. ]

Did you want to see my sword, as well?

I don't think that rules anything out. She could be faking not being able to lift you.

mothercat - 2016-02-21 03:58 (UTC) - Expand

Dude, don't be a hero. [ Who would ever sacrifice their hair. ]

[ Rubs the back of his head. ] Does this really count as being heroic?

Okay, I can't approve of that disgusting shade of blue on your head, but I still don't think you should burn it off.

Disgusting...? [ Is it really that distasteful to some of the people here? How weird. ]

Anyway, don't worry. It doesn't look like anyone wants to burn my hair, that means it's safe for another day.

earie - 2016-02-21 03:12 (UTC) - Expand

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earie - 2016-02-21 03:17 (UTC) - Expand

Maybe the target should be less flammable?

How about a cloth?

That'd be a lot better and less likely to die, yeah. You can use my scarf if you want.

[Okay, aim at his hair or not they are packed in like sardines. That is asking for trouble.]

There has to be a better way to test it.

Nope! We have to see it to believe it.

Don't worry, there should be enough room if we push ourselves up against the wall.

It might be counterproductive but we might have to take their word. It wouldn't do for anyone else to get hurt.

[No way this plan is good.]

Technically we're taking their word for it even with a demonstration. It's not like we can force the culprit to reveal all their abilities for us. It's just this way we have some way to measure their abilities, for now and for later.

YEAH!! THAT'S A GREAT IDEA!! [she sounds a bit too excited about this...]

[ Yoite shakes his head.]

It would be a waste.

And it would kill you.