week 1 - trial; day 1

[vicedirector]

seven vices case 1 trial, day 1 ♫ 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         cast setting rulebook

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[symbologic]

[Faize had gone straight to his room following the trial. But much to his dismay, sleep did not come as easily as he might have hoped. So after a couple hours tossing and turning, he gets dressed again and heads downstairs. Maybe a quick walk outside will help.]

[Except, he doesn't actually make it outside. Which is a good thing because it apparently would have set off alarms and probably pissed a lot of people off.]

Alisha? Have you...been down here this whole time?

[princessantly]

[ Alisha glances up, slightly startled-- and that quickly morphs to chagrin, as she ducks her head a little. ]

I... yes. Has that much time passed?

[ Maybe her sense of time is still trying to readjust. ]

[symbologic]

[He takes a seat across from her.]

A few hours, yes. I believe your armor can back me up on that.

[Unless she's going for the "knight in far-too-shining armor" look?]

[princessantly]

[ WELL MAYBE SHE IS-- ]

I just haven't been able to calm my mind enough for sleep. I thought this might help.

[symbologic]

[Blind the damsels as you save them. Truly dazzle them!]

Mmm...I had a feeling that might be the case. I find myself facing the same problem. Our perception of time may have returned to normal, but...it's almost harder to fall asleep now.

[princessantly]

[ Gives them the ol' razzle dazzle, tbh. ]

And a lot has happened... we're supposed to decide a culprit, and I still can't say who it is for certain.

If I-- if we pick wrong--

[ She hesitates, as her voice trembles slightly. ]

[symbologic]

That will not happen. [His voice is set and determined.] The answer is there. It's merely a matter of putting the last pieces together. We made a fair amount of progress today, wouldn't you say? I am confident that everything will become clear after tomorrow.

[princessantly]

We... certainly learned more, yes.

[ She reaches up, to scrub at her eyes. She's frustrated and sad, yes, but knights shouldn't cry. ]

... I'm sorry, you're right. We'll be able to bring the culprit to justice.

[symbologic]

It's alright, you have nothing to apologize for. This situation is very... [Very what, exactly? Lots of things. Very lots of things. He can't really think of one, singular word that truly sums up just how fucked up and awful it is.] well, it's easy to get discouraged, at any rate.

[princessantly]

It is, but... I should know better than to let this get to me. I'll only worry people, at this rate.

[ She's a princess and a knight, she's dealt with all manners of tough things. ]