In the morning, the town comes back to life. Birds crow overhead, a snake nearby hisses, a lingering coyote dips behind a shop before disappearing into the wild. It's a frightening contrast to the stillness of yesterday but it doesn't mean it's over yet. After all, today is the trial.
The Sheriff stands on the porch of the Town Hall and brings his hand up to his mouth to let out a whistle. He'll thumb back to the Hall behind him and very clearly state --
"Trial time, folks. Get in here and figure out who did it."
And then he'll turn to leave before pausing and adding on,
"Bring a snack or somethin' too.
The Town Hall is set up more like a court house, a Judge's bench at the front but instead of at center, it's off to the side as if more for observation than participation. There's a table at the front of the room already holding a small box and a pad of papers and pen, for voting apparently. A side room containing only a metal gurney is next and today it's obvious why there's a gurney there at all with the corpse, resting right on top of it. Aside from that, there are rows for everyone to take a seat and it's only after everyone is inside and settled, that the doors close and the Sheriff speaks.
"Well, have at it. You've got till nine."
And then, he points to a clock on the wall that reads 12:00. Good luck.
Welcome to the trial post! Characters are free to discuss everything related to the trial here. They won't be let out of the room until 9PM when voting ends. Every character must vote and the voting post can be found here.
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robowest2017-01-21 12:00 pm
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I understand. Thank you... Sir Noctis. You have been very kind to me, and I am...eternally grateful to you for that.
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[he's not looking for formalities at a time like this.]
We're all victims here. [he believes in that—even if he also believes that people here would kill if they're being put up to it.] Just gotta stay calm and do our best to find the truth.
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... I understand. I will remain as calm as possible, and assist however I may.
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[it may lead them to finding out if a culprit is really a culprit, or if they're as much a victim to the game as he thinks.]
Let me know if you need anything. [that's about all he can offer otherwise.]
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And... Sir Noctis.
[what was that about being less formal... she at least manages a faint smile.]
Thank you. Though the circumstances are not as expected--I truly am out of that cell now, as you promised.
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Sorry... we couldn't get you out any faster. [or that he couldn't do anything for ao, either.] Sheriff's not making it easy on us, either.
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Do not apologize. I was thanking you.
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[he nods, she's right about that—he can't shrug off her gratitude.]
The important part's that you're out. And safe.
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Thank you.
[Otherwise...she's got nothing at this point.]
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