week 3 - trial; day 1

[vicedirector]

seven vices case 3 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? victims   suspects      cast setting rulebook

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[mothercat]

[ He looks conflicted. ]

I think last time around the suspects opened themselves up to questions. I'm not against doing the same, so I'll get straight to the point.

Ask me anything you like. I don't know if I'll be able to answer all your questions, but I'll try my best to be helpful.

[hopefragment]

I'm sorry to ask this, but... can you shift into your "cat form"? [Or whatever. There's practically finger quotes around that.] I think... we need to see what that looks like to determine if it's possible that, you know...

Or if it can clear you somehow.

[mothercat]

I can.

Depending on how long I stay transformed, I can shift forms three times a day. If you need to investigate something later, don't be afraid to ask. [ Nevermind that Clover's seen it twice already, 's all good.

And suddenly BLUE LIGHT AND WEIRD MORPHING EFFECTS oooOOoooOO. How very pretty. And weird. And his hat completely disappeared, as did his clothes??

A few seconds later there will be a cat standing in front of Hinata. ]

[aumygoddess]

[ kitty!!!

slightly...terrifying kitty but kitty nonetheless!!

she claps, hanyuu why ]

[mothercat]

[ Hey, he likes kids and even though Hanyuu is by no means a child... she looks like one. So it's all good!

He approaches, slowly for her own comfort. Then he sits in front of her! Does she want to pet his head? ]

[hopefragment]

[Hanyuu...

If anything, Hinata just nods, looking a little discomforted. He'd been hoping for like, housecat or something similar so it'd be easier to prove that it couldn't possibly be him, but... yeah. That doesn't seem likely.]

Do you mind staying like that for a minute? How long can you stay that way?

[Crouches down to try to get a look at his claws. How sharp are they? Are they flesh-rendingly sharp?]

[mothercat]

[ His ears flick back over to Hinata. Time with Hanyuu is over, he supposes. He pads over and just... looks at Hinata, head tilted to the side.

Hopefully Hinata can guess that means he can't verbally communicate like this. He can still understand everyone just fine though! So he sits down and holds up one of his paws.

Those claws are sharp. They might even be able to cut through steel. ]

[minogame]

You're big!?

( LIKE HINATA, URAHSIMA, TOO, IMAGINED A SMALL HOUSE CAT. )

[mothercat]

[ Big enough for Urashima to ride for sure!

Cat Ranulf nods his head like a good boy. And he makes a cat noise as an affirmative. Yes. Cat things are happening. ]

[stupidly]

[What's going on over here?? A TRANSFORMATION SEQUENCE? IS THERE A MAGICAL GIRL IN THEIR MIDST--

Ah no, it's just a cat.

From the other side of the room, there's a LOUD CHOKING SCREAM and then just total silence...]

[aumygoddess]

[ ........

..................................... ]

Is Nightray-san afraid of cats...?

[crazily]

[ And here's Break to be a Truly Supportive Friend. ]

Ahhh, Gilbert, now's not the time to cry, you know... I know this is a true terror for you, but still...

[brawlhalla]

[ GIL GETS A "WHAT THE HELL" LOOK FROM THE VIKING. ]

[hopefragment]

[FELLOW PUNCHING BAG...

A sympathetic, if incredulous glance from Hinata before the teen goes back to checking out said cat's claws and teeth.]

[americanbeauty]

[Gil... The last trial is over. You no longer have to prove your innocence by being a wimp so buck up.]

[dhaosu]

[ Did someone just get murdered?!



... No it's just a nervous human named Gilbert. ]

...

[fluorospar]

[Gilbert???? Are you okay.........

A LOUD CHOKING SCREAM is cause for concern, okay... even if she just kind of looks over in a befuddled sort of way.]

[herbgrace]

It says on his profile card that he can turn into a cat, you know. [Gilbert...]

[minogame]

( WHY IS EVERYONE STARING AND PICKING ON TALL TURTLE INSTEAD OF ASKING, )

Mr. Gilbert?! Are you okay!?

[jackhole]

[ did you think you would escape just because the player is late as hell, gilbert?? no. ]

Ha ha. Freak.

[ yeah ]

[muties]

[ KITTY... ]

Let me pet you... [ whispered creepily from near by.... IGNORE HER... ]

[mothercat]

[ Ranulf stands there staring at Roxy dead-on with his ears tugged back as he considers her request.

After a couple of seconds, he moves forward and sits in front of her with his tail curled around him and his head craned up. Go for it! He'll do it, he'll make the sacrifice and be the petting zoo! ]

[herbgrace]

Ranulf, where exactly did you go all night? [On murder night.]

[mothercat]

I can't match up the times or anything, I didn't have a clock on me. [ Who does have clocks on them? Carrying a clock is weird. ]

But I circled the hotel twice, I sniffed around the clinic, and then I went to sniff around the void.

[herbgrace]

Around the clinic? Did you go inside? I assume you didn't hear or see anyone else. [Or are at least claiming not to.]