robowest | [ WEEK ONE

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

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[ Well, this is unpleasant. Hannibal listens to everyone else's input first, but then offers coolly: ]

If it must be done, may I suggest that it at least be done as kindly as humanly possible?

[ So like. Don't pick the people enthusiastically volunteering ASH AND NUI ]

P... please. If this has to happen .... then .... she--

[ Her voice breaks. Trying again: ]

She shouldn't have to suffer.

[ Hannibal's expression turns to one of sympathy, and so long as she doesn't shy away, he'll reach out to put a comforting hand on her shoulder. ]

It's why I wanted to bring it up as a reminder of sorts. I'd like to avoid any further suffering if at all possible.

[ She lets him. A shiver runs through her, but that's emotion. Thickly, she swallows, and nods slowly. ]

... thank you. For thinking of her. There... there's so little we can do, but ... at least we can do that.

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[ i don't want to be judged by HANNIBAL LECTER???? ]

[ HE'S JUDGING ]

Let's not pick those who seem happy to do it, this time.

[ He nods ]

I agree. Being enthusiastic for this concerns me. It's not even as if Tiara were unsympathetic in her plight.

[ fuck you man >:( ]

[ look he didn't call you out!! yet :) ]

I don't want to agree to anyone who seems excited getting voted for this.

[ like. she's on team don't do that, sup. ]

[ He nods lightly, since, I mean. It's a good team to be on??? ]

I agree, quite obviously. If it's something that must be done, it should be treated with respect, in my opinion.

[ thanks hannibal lecter ]

Especially considering she confessed and it was - what it was.

[ gods. ]

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[He doesn't want to ask, but he does try to keep himself calm when he does.]

And what would be your idea of a kind execution, Mr. Lecter? [...he's genuinely curious okay.]

If possible, a mixture of drugs. Not unlike those given to criminals, which is...

[ He pauses, then adds: ]

I hesitate to call it fitting in this case. But they're meant to be as kind as possible. That does depend on what the Sheriff is inclined or able to give us, but that would be my personal hope.

Like lethal injection. It might be kind but...poison burns. And it takes a while. [Don't question why he might know this, plz and ty.] Have any of us asked what he's willing to give us as tools for this?

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[ Nisha rolls her eyes at this also. ]

[ LOOK... Being enthusiastic about murder is a problem ok!! ]

[ Tell that to anyone on Pandora. ]

Thank you.

[Looking at the same people who need to find their chill!!]

[ He breathes out a laugh, but it's a bit dry and tired ]

You're welcome. I thought it may be a helpful... reminder, as discussions were proceeding.

Honestly, I really wish we didn't need that kind of reminder, but.

[Some people sure are hyped for murder.]

You leaning towards anyone in particular?

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[ Going to helpfully pipe up from the side: ]

Yeah. I mean, who wants to feel like a pig put out for slaughter?

[ :) ]

[ RUDE!! Hannibal gives Will a level look, but he shakes his head ]

No one. Personally, I'd like to think we can be more humane than the Vergers.

[ He pauses, considers -- ]

So, you're suggesting... an ethical butchering?

[ :) :) :) ]

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