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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I can't see how anyone would hold their head high after playing into this game. Not unless they're a complete whack-job, anyway.
[Put a bunch of worried, frustrated people in the same room and get a lot of anger in return. Jason's still pretty pissed, but he doesn't have it in him to stay that way when he knows this guy is going to die tomorrow.
It's not fair.]
How did that happen? You winding up as a Bandit, that is. [Quiet, unsure.] I know you won't tell on your partner, but are you allowed to talk about the selection? Or... anything that could help us keep the next Bandits from landing in the same bad situation the two of you did.
[Though he's not expecting a miracle here.]
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[ There's no real way to prove he's sincere, but he honestly looks bothered by that? Even as he munches on the sandwich. ]
I think there's a hint somewhere, of who could be a bandit. That can't help you save them, but it might make trials easier.
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[Furrows his brows, frowning. Higekiri is already on death row so he doesn't suspect him of lying, but the idea is troubling? Hm.]
You mean... something like the camera Xion and Shinnosuke found? That's the only "hint" we saw this week, besides all the stuff you planted yourself.
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[ This is frustrating for him too, believe me. He has confirmed that aside maybe a threat, Jason is a good guy. A really, really good guy. ]
Hm... With how much you're trying, I'm pretty sure you're worth more than $0.02.
[ He smiles. Just. Smiles at this crazy kid. Please take the hint. ]