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

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[princessantly]

You could at least be resting as much of yourself as you can by laying down. If it's a matter of there being too much on your mind, I'd also be happy to speak with you.

[ This other Team Pride member DISAPPROVES. ]

[crazily]

[ He laughs again, but just shakes his head lightly. ]

...You know, when you say things like that, you remind me of someone I know.

[ Break takes a sip of his tea, and it might seem like that's all he's going to say at first, but he's really just thinking it over. He's not exactly one for sharing anything close to feelings, so he has to dance around it as best he can. Because he's a stubborn old man. But he at least does manage something. ]

I'm worried, of course. It's nothing more than that.

[princessantly]

[ ... Is that a good thing? She wants to ask, but-- no, she won't, she'll be a good princess. ]

Then allow me to reassure you. [ Wow she sure said that confidently. ] I won't be voting for you, Sir Break.

[crazily]

[ That actually surprises him more than a little, and the shock is open on his face for a moment. ]

I'm— [ Not sure what to say, to be honest. ] Well, I'm not complaining, mind you, but... Why, if I may ask?

[princessantly]

Your reaction, to the motive... I don't believe the sentiment behind it was false. Which may be naive of me, of course, but if it was the motive that prompted someone to kill Lady Selena... then as far as I'm concerned, you're the least likely suspect.

... I do intend to find the true culprit tomorrow. I don't want another loss like Lady Morrigan's.

[crazily]

[ His smile turns sympathetic, and there's definitely an element to it that's touched. Considering how angry he had gotten when Cheshire had brought it up and how his word was discounted, it's at least good to hear that someone believes that he hadn't been lying. Objectively, he knows that there's no reason to trust him, but that anyone would even think he'd take this motive still upsets him deeply. ]

...Thank you.

[ Those words are quite sincere, and after he says it, he sighs and bows forward lightly to rest his head in his hand. The exhaustion is easy to read from his posture, but his tone is still focused. ]

I certainly wish that I didn't know it with such certainty, but there's no future in a changed past. It's... not something I enjoy talking about, obviously. Perhaps I should, but relaying that story seems like it would do little good anyways.

[princessantly]

I don't think you need to feel obligated to talk about something that you'd rather not. I'm certain we can find the true culprit without having to force you to do such a thing, anyway.

[ Let's not bully Break into talking about his trauma, guys. She does firmly believe that he was being sincere when he'd talked about the motive before... so then it's just a matter of figuring out who had caved. ]

[crazily]

[ He nods ]

I hope so, at least. I would share if I felt it was helpful, mind you, but as no one will take my word that I would not take it, explaining further serves no real purpose.

[ Break sits up straight again, but it's to sigh in a way that seems to be expressed through his whole body. ]

I'm too old for this, you know~. It's very stressful.

[princessantly]

Which is exactly why you need to try to get as much rest as you can. Once you've finished your tea, I'd recommend trying to sleep.

[ You're not safe yet, sir. ]

[crazily]

Ahh, you're very insistent about this, aren't you?

[ He laughs, but he'll also be drinking his tea very slowly now... You can't make him go to bed!! ]

But fine, I will~. Or I'll at least try.

[princessantly]

Excellent! I'll stay with you until you're ready.

[ SPARKLE. ]

[crazily]

[ wait, no that ruins his plan of not actually sleeping!! ]

Er... That's not necessary. I wouldn't want to keep you up...

[princessantly]

[ Exactly. ]

It's no trouble. I'd feel worse not knowing how long you stayed up...

[crazily]

[ At the very least, you can start to see Defeat creeping into his features. While he'd argue with Gilbert or most other people here, Alisha has a power over him, and that's being a ojou-sama. ]

That's— [ He sighs, then shakes his head. ] How late is it anyways?

[princessantly]

[ Ojou-samas have their own mystical power, truly. ]

Well, it was just after midnight when I came downstairs... and we've been here for a while.

[crazily]

Ahh, I suppose that is a bit late~.

[ Though granted, Break also wakes up at 5AM or earlier every day without fail. ]

Then in that case, I do apologize for keeping you up. You shouldn't have to worry about looking after me.

[princessantly]

Oh, I don't mind. It's been pleasant, speaking with you. [ Topic aside... ] I feel as though I've learned a little more.

[crazily]

[ Now that's not something he hears often. He definitely looks surprised again, but this one is a bit more awkward. Even Sharon doesn't exactly use words like "pleasant" to refer to him... ]

...Have you?

[princessantly]

[ Break didn't practically raise Alisha or get into a cat fight with her, so he won't be getting such choice lines as "Friggin' watch me" from her. ]

Yes. Whatever you've gone through that would make you feel so strongly about this motive... I'm sorry it happened, but I'm glad to know this wouldn't shake your resolve.

[crazily]

[ oh my god is that seriously a canon line....... i love her ]

[ That's actually quite a bit kinder than he had been expecting, so he smiles again in a warmer, softer way. He bows his head lightly, but he doesn't actually say anything at first. It actually feels far too kind for him, but he at least knows better by now than to reject such kind sentiments. It's still tempting, since he doesn't feel he deserves them, but he's at least learned the importance of carrying peoples' feelings with him. He'll never forget that small little lesson that Shelly passed to him, even if it's difficult for him to actually act on it. ]

That is... very kind of you. I will at least do my best to be certain that such a sentiment is not wasted, Miss Alisha.

[princessantly]

[ behold. ]

The best way you could thank me is to help me find who is truly behind this... on my own, I fear it may be more difficult. [ She offers him a smile of her own-- if nothing else, he ought to hear it in her tone. She's been called naive, idealistic, soft, whiny... really, she probably believes in people more than she ought to, even though she's been betrayed before. More than once.

But truly, that's just how she is. ]

[crazily]

[ AAAAAAAAAA i love her what a good kia character ]

[ But this actually does seem to have a positive effect on Break, perhaps oddly enough. He smiles more cheerfully, but it doesn't quite seem like a mask for something else. He picks up his tea and takes more than just a small sip this time, since it's a quiet way to show that he'll at least go to bed soon. ]

Mm, then I'll do that. I can't let such kind words go to waste, now can I~?

[princessantly]

I should hope not! Let's do our utmost tomorrow to clear your name!

[ And Faize's and Urashima's and Undyne's. She doesn't know Vegeta as well. ]