week 4 - trial; day 1

[vicedirector]

seven vices case 4 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

Comments

[minogame]

( Just normal smudges, like he used his finger or something to check out the scratches. )

[herbgrace]

What caused these scratches? [Lithuania is curious. There's a lot of potential things that can cause scratches on a blade, but hey, might as well ask.]

[minogame]

( Ah... he folds his hands in front of him and looks down, a mix ot nervousness and embarrassment, )

Uhm, I've been a little tired.

( Which probably doesn't explain much for Lithuania, sorry. )

[herbgrace]

[Lithuania is going to take a guess.] Does your sword's condition reflect your physical condition?

[minogame]

It's more like... my condition in general.

( Physical and mental. )

[herbgrace]

I see. It's similar with me, though it mostly only works one way--the condition of my nation altering my condition. [Strange Christmas events notwithstanding... Lithuania hands Urashima his sword back.]

[minogame]

Mhmm... and it's been awhile since someone has cared for it... I can do it myself but it isn't quite the same as when master does it.

[herbgrace]

I could do it, if you don't think I would be imposing on your master. [Temporarily taking care of this sword child, but more literally.]

i lost this in the trial aaah

[minogame]

( He doesn't expect that and he looks at her, surprised, and then twists his mouth in thought, trying to think. It's a personal thing to ask someone to take care of his sword and he isn't sure if it's okay or not... but it's been over four weeks, too. It would be nice... )

I think it should be okay.

a common lament

[herbgrace]

[Lithuania smiles.] I'll be very careful.