week 4 - trial; day 2

[vicedirector]

seven vices case 4 trial, day 2 ♫ sunday 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, after which everyone is expected to have cast their votes. >Discuss? victim   suspects      VOTING cast setting VOTING TENTATIVELY CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT CST.

Comments

[aumygoddess]

What kind of blades? Beleth-san's profile says his weapon is an "Eldarian Rapier"...is that anything like a regular rapier? I do not know much about fencing, as my specialty is using Japanese blades, but rapiers and katana and the like are made very differently. Thrusting versus slashing. Could a rapier have made the wound on Selena-san's throat?

[brawlhalla]

I can check if you want.

[ SHE FEELS COMFORTABLE ON THIS TOPIC. SHE CAN HELP. ]

[aumygoddess]

Please do.

[ She shifts Ryuuou off her back and holds it out ]

If you would like a comparison to a different blade, you can use Ryuuou.

[brawlhalla]

Sure.

[ SHE FEELS CONFIDENT SHE COULD GAUGE WHAT SORT OF BLADE WOULD CAUSE IT EVEN WITHOUT THAT, but tbh she likes to get her hands on other people's weaponry so she'll just borrow that, thanks man.

Also probably steals the fuck out of Faize's sword because she's Astrid and does what she wants. HI KATAR???? ]

[symbologic]

[JUST ASK ASTRID, HE WILL HAND IT TO YOU?]

[Though I should note that his rapier is a little different than a standard Earth fencing foil. Though it does end in a very sharp point, the blade itself is weirdly crystalline instead of thin like an Earth foil.]

[brawlhalla]

[ OKAY, SHE'LL ASK (though being astrid this will be more like "hey i'm gonna borrow this" than "Can i")...and probably go "wut" at the crystalline, but that'd make it easier for her to disqualify anyway so. ]

[hopefragment]

I don't know for sure. That's definitely a question for Faize himself. Can't anything with a blade be used for slashing in an emergency?

[He's got no clue, save him]

[aumygoddess]

I suppose, but the cut would look differently. Katana are designed for slashing, so they would be the easiest, I think? Attempting to use a rapier on someone might get...messy. Its blade ends in a point rather than a broad sheet of metal, to give a visual, so the actual act of slicing up someone's throat with it would be different. Hand movements, and the like.

[hopefragment]

Oh, I see.

[IT'S WEIRD TO HAVE A SMALL CUTE GIRL TALK ABOUT THIS but he'll take it as fact for now.]

What about a spear?

[brawlhalla]

I think a spear's unlikely. It looks like that wound was made with a shorter blade - Faize's sword isn't a likely candidate...and a spear is even longer.

[hopefragment]

Really?

[What a weapons expert, that Viking. Hinata genuinely appreciates it.]

Then... what about a cane sword, like Break's? Would that be along the same lines as Faize?

[brawlhalla]

Who has it? Let me borrow it to see - I haven't actually gotten a close look at the thing.

[ SINCE IT'S. USUALLY IN A CANE. She hasn't had a good chance to gauge the dimensions or anything... ]

If you can get it for me, I'll give it a look.

[stupidly]

[SINCE GILBERT'S STILL HOLDING ONTO THE CANE SWORD--]

You can take a look for yourself. It's not "a shorter blade".

[He'll pull the blade free - it's pretty much the same length as the cane. Basically a katana good work Break.]

[brawlhalla]

[ THANKS GILBERT. Astrid will just examine it real quick and go make another examination of the wound. ]

We do know of one short blade, at least? [ sorry urashima but you aren't team pride and astrid is willing to throw you under the bus here ]

I'll give it another look real quick, though.

[hopefragment]

That's Break's, uh... maybe check with Gilbert if you want to get your hands on it.

I'm counting on you.

[brawlhalla]

Yeah, be right back.

[ SLUGS HIM IN THE ARM COMPANIONABLY BEFORE SHE LEAVES apparently she does that even when she's being friendly, whoops ]

[aumygoddess]

Its length would also be an issue, I think. Above all, it's the ease of having to slit someone's throat with a very long blade--whether it be rapier or katana or spear. Excuse me, let me show you--

[ She flies up to him, holding out her bare hand near Hinata's throat ]

Spears are designed for throwing and thrusting, so the movement would be awkward if you used it like a knife.

[ She shapes her fingers into a point, and mimes...the effect of trying to use a spear like a knife. Hovering a little over his throat area. ]

Katana-like blades are easier, but also difficult, depending on their length. Wakizashi and tantou are closer. [ Miming dragging a broader blade, again ]

[hopefragment]

[He absolutely stiffens at her not only flying up, but putting her hand near his throat -- but he stays still besides that, letting her give her demonstration.]

I... see. And that's more similar to Urashima's weapon, isn't it? Than Faize or Break.

[Please to be taking her hands away from his throat now.]

[aumygoddess]

--a-ah, I am sorry. [ instantly retreating back. SHE WAS IN THE MOMENT, SHE HASN'T GOTTEN TO BE A SWORD GEEK IN 1000 YEARS.

Hanyuu clears her throat. ]

But there's also something that would be even easier than Urashima-san's blade. A kitchen knife.

[fourleafcleaver]

That would make sense. I know we didn't find anything, but after last week...someone would be sure to take extra care making sure it was clean and normal-looking, yeah?

[symbologic]

I am not sure how it is on Earth, but my sword can be used for both, yes. Though my style is primarily focused on thrusting, Hanyuu was correct in that regard. But occasionally it incorporates slashing as well.

[Whatever gets the job done.]

[aumygoddess]

[ a nod, and she sees Astrid's bladenapping.... ]

A...crystal sword?

[ the hell's up with that ]

[symbologic]

Yes, you were curious as to how an Eldarian rapier differs from an Earth one, correct? [HERE'S YOUR ANSWER.] The ones on Earth are...much thinner, correct? And made of a different material? It's not truly made of crystal though, I'm not sure that would make a very sturdy blade.

[aumygoddess]

[ a slow nod, as she looks it over....Astrid get back here she's ogling ]

Much thinner, yes. [ miming the shape with her hands ] They are metal, too.

[symbologic]

[Faize stifles a small laugh.]

Would you like to take a closer look when Astrid is done comparing cuts? I don't mind.

Iron is one such metal, correct? Edge helped me make one out of that back home, among other things [God bless item creation meaning he's actually NOT confused about why his sword seems weird to everyone else. Also does he have a small collection of rapiers back on the Calnus? You bet your winter boots he does.] I've enjoyed learning how to use it, compared to what we use on Eldar.