[ WEEK TWO – 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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QUESTION HIGEKIRI

[sunnashi]

[ ...The good news is he looks well rested and he got a change of clothes. His arm is bandaged up properly with sleeve rolled back to show it, and aside from that, he just has a cut above his eye.

The bad news? His tachi on the table in front of him. It's clean, but you can tell it's clean because it's missing the scabbard. Trial time, you know what to do. ]

[guiltlevel]

[ He notices the sword and all, but you know... Russell's gotta know if the dude's okay. ]

Uhm. Mr. Higekiri... Are you feeling okay?

[sunnashi]

Better now, thank you for asking. I didn't have anything vital hit or broken, so I'm fine.

[ raises injured arm, sets it back down. ]

[guiltlevel]

[ That's good!! Russell looks a bit relieved. ]

Did something happen between you and that old man last night..? Both of you were hurt...

[ Well, one of them is dead, but you know. ]

[sunnashi]

[ Hey Russell, did you want a straight answer? ]

...There was something bothering him, and he's not very nice when I talked to him. I suppose that is something between us.

[thatsthespirit]

[CHIP THIEF. . . this doesn't look good]

Your weapon is missing its scabbard.

[straight and to the point]

[sunnashi]

[ It doesn't at all and he knows it. ]

I couldn't find it.

[ ...Troubled by this because then his sword's naked and that is awkward in a way he's not explaining. ]

[thatsthespirit]

When did you lose it?

[she is all business, just like she was last trial]

[sunnashi]

I had it before the curfew. I left it alone when I was making tea, and then... it was gone.

[ Milla is made of serious business. ]

[moraled]

[Another one who's gonna be totally straight to the point, brow furrowing.]

Do you recall what happened to you?

[sunnashi]

I got into a fight. Or I was caught up in a fight? Well, someone used my sword on me, I suppose that's obvious.

I hit my head on the floor too.

[ points to head wound. It's not a clean cut, more like he hit something with a little bruising. ]

[moraled]

[Don't...sound so calm about this???]

How did someone obtain your sword from you? Did you not have it on you?

[sunnashi]

...It was stolen.

[ He's not proud of that, at least? ]

I thought that man took it, or he saw what happened to it.

[feminitis]

[Sei is going to be rude and invade his personal space, leaning in close to get a look at his bandaged arm and the cut on his eyes.]

...that looks painful.

[sunnashi]

[ Hello Sei(zaburo)! He wishes he could say it's a nice day to be up in his person space. But... they're both pretty swordsman? ]

I've felt worse injuries, so it's nothing to be concerned over. I just wish they could heal faster.

[feminitis]

[They are... which is why this pretty swords(wo)man really hopes that Higekiri didn't do it, because she doesn't want to have something in common with a murderer.]

Well, with the proper treatment and a little luck, you should be just fine...

[A little luck, because whoo, someone's going to get executed...]

Do you remember seeing anyone or anything suspicious before you were injured, and before your sword went missing? And, when did you get it back?

[cherrypuncher]

[what if instead of asking questions like a reasonable trial participant, Yuna just fussed

because!! she was so worried about her ever growing collection of injured friends that not only did she bring snacks as requested, but she brought pillows. injured people deserve better than these shitty seats!!!]

Higekiri-san, how are you feeling? I brought some pillows if you want something to lean on or sit with!

[sunnashi]

[ A PILLOW. Yuna is officially "Best citizen of Whole Ass". But he doesn't like being fussed over, so he's looking a bit uncomfortable despite the pillow to lean on. ]

I'm fine now. Please don't be so concerned.

[cherrypuncher]

[the wholest ass. a good butt. she even fluffs the pillow. fuss fuss fuss!!!]

I'm glad you're feeling better. [But she can tell he's uncomfortable, so she...tries to back off a bit.] I don't think I can help being worried, so will you let me know if I can get anything for you?

[dmails]

Tachi, what the fuck? [DISAPPOINTED_ROOMIE.jpg]

[Okabe takes it in: the cuts, the bandages, the missing scabbard. He's frustrated, and it shows in his body language - why?]

You knew something like this was going to happen! Why did you leave in the first place?!

[sunnashi]

[ HES_SORRY_ROOMIE.JPG ]

I can... I was sure I could handle myself, you know. I don't like being coddled. Honestly I just wanted to grab tea, and murders shouldn't happen in the hotel.

[ Headtilt. ]

...I thought it would be okay.

[dmails]

It's not just about your ability, it's about-- Look, there are forces at play. There are forces completely out of our control at play here. It's not about...

[He cradles his forehead in his fingertips.] Dude, just tell me you didn't stab the old man.

[flippity]

Ahhh! That must hurt a lot.

[ pointing out the obvious. ]

[sunnashi]

Ahaha, there's a funny thing about that. I found some medicine to dull the pain in the clinic... But it made me fall asleep.

[ ...It's okay, that's a thing to comment on. Injuries on important limbs do hurt. ]

It's worn off by now. But I don't mind the pain.

[flippity]

Want me to ask the Sheriff if he has any medicine?