[ WEEK ONE – TRIAL ]

[sheriffexe]

TRIAL

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. If there are any questions, please shoot a message to this journal or to robowest.

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Comments

[robitussin]

Pretty sure anyone would be.

[A deep breath.]

I know he said you aren't part of the game, but - we'll bring you back if we can.

[abasing]

... Thank you. I do not know if that is...truly a possibility...

But if it is... I will hope for that.

[robitussin]

I don't know, either, so it's not like I'm making any promises.

[She glances over at Yuna.]

But there are a few bleeding hearts here who aren't going to stop at anything, so. You know.

[abasing]

[She follows the glance over to Yuna, and nods.]

... Will you look after her? Miss Yuna has been kind to me, and I betrayed that kindness.

She will need support.

[robitussin]

[She almost laughs despite herself, almost says that she isn't the kind of person Tiara should be asking for that kind of thing, but... She's going to die. Might as well try to reassure her before it's over.]

Yeah, sure thing. Seems like she cares about you a lot.

[abasing]

... Thank you. She cares because she is too kind, and I fear for her in a situation such as this.

[At least she can have that reassurance before she dies]