week 7 - trial; day 1

[vicedirector]

seven vices case 7 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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[crazily]

[ He at least softens more for Clover, since she's a good bean and a better seeing eye imouto. He coughs into his hand awkwardly, since he seems to feel bad about being sharp with her, then looks to his assortment of ingredients. Right now it's just an assortment of vegetables that Break could recognize, some meat, and a container of pasta. ]

I... hadn't really decided yet, honestly. Figuring out what anything is ended up being harder than I expected.

[ Break shrugs ] Some sort of pasta seemed fairly simple.

[fourleafcleaver]

We can do pasta. [She can't really blame him for snapping a little, especially since he isn't even being outright mean, so she's unfalteringly casual as she goes over to wash her hands and inspect the ingredients he's picked out. Something tells her he doesn't particularly want a pity party so she's gonna be chill!] There's enough around here to make some sauce, too. But I can cook pretty well if you're in the mood for something else instead.

[crazily]

If... you wouldn't mind, I'd appreciate it.

[ He exhales a sigh of defeat, but it's really just because he finds this embarrassing. He's ride or die Team Pride, so this is probably a circle of hell for him. ]

I'm not a bad cook, but I also haven't done it in a long time. The last time I did, I could see perfectly well, so this is... a challenge.

[fourleafcleaver]

Yeah, no problem! I was gonna make something for myself anyway, doubling up's not hard. You're not allergic to anything, are you? [She's just gonna sort through the ingredients here, grab a few more from the fridge, and start haphazardly tossing bowls and pots and pans on the counter, careful and conscientious chef and human being she is.]

Mm. We still find stuff my brother hasn't done since he was sighted, too, and we were just kids when that happened. I can help you through stuff if you want. [Maybe this will be mildly less circle of hellish if he helps?? She remembers the adjustment phase, she can be helpful.]

[crazily]

[ He shakes his head ]

Not that I'm aware. I joke about having diabetes, but that's a lie. [ did you really think anyone believed you, break... ] But I would appreciate that, actually.

[ Break rubs the back of his head awkwardly, then bows it lightly. ]

I was thinking about it today, but it hasn't really been that long. I had to get used to it so quickly that it's felt like longer, but away from here, it's probably only been a month.

[fourleafcleaver]

[Even if probably no one ever believes that, Clover still snickers at the thought.]

Is that really all? You really did figure stuff out quickly, 'cause I never would've guessed. You find your way around really well. [And now that she's done throwing everything everywhere, she can actually organize it so there's an actual setup for cooking on the counter instead of just a mess of food and dishware.] You up for chopping stuff?

[crazily]

Mm, that'll be no problem.

[ The swordsman can definitely handle chopping, at least! So he'll move over to the counter where she's setting things out, though he might have to be nudged more towards a cutting board if he didn't happen to guess it's location correct. ]

But yes, it's a surprise, isn't it? Even I'm surprised, actually. [ He laughs a little, though it's a tired laugh. ] My illness is degenerative, but the fact that I lost my sight was unexpected. I just had to learn quickly to make up for it.