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.
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robowest2017-01-28 12:00 pm
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[and some people's enthusiasm absolutely did not sit well with him.] It's not a bad place to start, a bunch of people volunteered last week.
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Then of those that volunteered, Nui, Ash, and Nisha were enthusiastic for it, as I recall. Roughly in that order of enthusiasm as well.
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[ He repeats the word curiously, since he hadn't heard that. Magically. Because I missed it whoops... ]
Did he elaborate, or was that left to the imagination? Not that it particularly matters, so I suppose I'm just curious on what he meant to accomplish.
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Young Shinnosuke immediately connected that implication to something akin to torture, I believe. Regardless of his intentions... I believe it was clear to us all that the girl had told us all she knew.
There was no need to make such an offer.
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I'm not sure what that word means, but I understand the point. Then yes, we could also consider him, I would say. Though admittedly, I don't know if there's any connection to this murder. It's more a general observation.
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However...those are the names of those who have been explicitly...eager. That is all there is to it.
[But it's very much something to keep in mind.]
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[ less than amused. ]
I merely offered because I was tired of watching you all run around crying over spilled milk.
[ also he's sort of giving Noctis a Look. why are you throwing him under the bus, roomie?!?! ]
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It's your offer in conjunction with comments like that for why I included you, Ash. After all, I also offered. But our concerns come from the respect, or lack thereof, given.
[ me, continuing to torment sib with hannibal lecter judging her character ]
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By that logic, I should have already killed all of you, seeing as I respect none of you.
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And that is why you are on the list.
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I didn't kill him. But go ahead and suspect me. I'm sure it's easier to accuse a machine than to turn on your own kind, isn't it? How typical.
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I don't think you killed him, actually. In fact, I would be surprised if it was anyone I named. I was responding more to the question of who was untrustworthy.
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I'll state this plainly. I have no interest in this little game the Sheriff is runing. My only goal is to leave this town and return to my true body.