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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[disapproved]

[ a sigh ]

I see not how what I have to say on the matter will be relevant, but I suppose I will open forum for the time being as my fellow suspects have done.

[princessantly]

May I ask what you can shapeshift into, Lady Morrigan? If we can prove the teeth marks were most certainly not yours...

[disapproved]

Most any animal you can imagine, provided they dwell in the wilds near my home. Bears, spiders, dogs, cats, swarms of insects, ravens, squirrels — conceivably anything.

[ she crosses her arms. ] Unfortunately, my abilities have been sealed to a degree, so I am limited to but one form: a dog.

[fluorospar]

[She definitely doesn't want Morrigan to be the killer here, she needs sane people around, so she'll be poking in here.]

A particularly large dog, or...?

[princessantly]

And would you be able to show us?

[disapproved]

[ an even deeper sigh. ]

Yes, but I would like some privacy, and would prefer if only Alisha was present.

[ she doesn't just want to transform in front of everyone it's embarrassing!! ]

[fluorospar]

Certainly.

[Selena's got no problems with that! Alisha's a reliable girl, after all, so she'll give them privacy.]

[princessantly]

Understood, I'll accompany you. We'll have to find something you can leave a bite mark on, as well.

[ SO HELP HER SHE WILL PROVE YOUR INNOCENCE. ]

[disapproved]

[thanks ladies she knew you guys would understand ]

When you have everything prepared, I will be here. Perhaps Miata might grant us the privilege of leaving the chapel for a moment.

[princessantly]

[ She'll go, and ask permission-- and return, nodding. ]

We have permission to step outside, but she'd like another person to accompany us. Lady Selena can always turn her back for the process.

[fluorospar]

Ah, of course.

[She just waves a hand at that.]

I have no issues with giving you privacy for this, but I will certainly accompany you both.

[disapproved]

[ and, exiting the chapel, morrigan heads to around the bonfire. convenient for lighting, obviously. ]

You must be swift in your investigation. Since arriving, I am, unfortunately, only able to maintain the form for a short time.

[ it isn't immediate; instead, morrigan raises her hands in the air, seemingly conjuring something into existence. it takes about thirty seconds before she runs forth, her body changing all at once, white light surrounding her (and maybe her polygon count going down). she's a dog alright. ]

[princessantly]

[ We're gonna say Alisha managed a quick trip to grab some meat from the kitchen, which she'll hold out for Doggigan to bite as she crouches. This... isn't something she's used to seeing, but it sure is impressive-looking. ]

[fluorospar]

[Selena promised privacy, so privacy's what you're getting--carry on without her, she's there as Extra but she won't look until given permission anyway.]

[disapproved]

[ Morrigan will paw her way over to the meat, taking a large chomp. she rips a piece off, but spits it out — she isn't hungry. for good measure, she also lifts her paw and leaves a good scratch in the meat, also for comparison.

Morrigan isn't one to play with her food.

either way, after that's out of the way, she sits on her haunches and looks up to Alisha, as if to ask if there's anything else she needs. ]

[princessantly]

That should be more than sufficient-- thank you very much, Lady Morrigan.

[ And as she straightens up-- ] Lady Selena, would you mind comparing this to the... marks on the bodies?

[ SHE'S SEEN ENOUGH OF THEM... ]

[fluorospar]

Ah, very well.

[SHE WILL...accept the meat somewhat grimly, but it's not like she's unused to dead bodies, though the ones she leaves behind are usually barbecued.

And, to Morrigan before she goes:]

Thank you for your cooperation.

[disapproved]

[ in a flash, she's rising up to once again tower over alisha, fully human. ]

Yes, well. I hope you the truth you seek.

[princessantly]

I do, as well. I want to see this through.

[ as painful as it already is. ]

[keepshispride]

If you only spoke when you had something worthwhile to say, we'd all think you were mute.

[Hi, friend.]

Eviscerating two people seems like a lot of effort for you.

[disapproved]

Perhaps it was. That has remain to be seen. Truth is a funny thing, 'tis only potential that lay in waiting to be uncovered.