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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robowest2017-02-11 12:00 pm
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[It isn't sassy or sharp, and hardly even a judgement, but she says it firmly.]
We didn't do a good job the last few trials. [understatement of the fucking century] Even if I don't think this is the best way for Mister Ezio to bring it up, it isn't wrong of him to make sure we try discussing stuff instead of overlooking it this time, just in case. You shouldn't try to blame him because of that when we're trying to find out who did all of this.
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[ why are you this way, will ]
Yet the argument is still something as obvious as saying "use a fork and knife" or "wash your hands when you use the bathroom". Why volunteer something that obvious when he hasn't been around earlier other than to volunteer as an executioner? Do you have an answer for that?
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I know you aren't trying to help right now. [LIKE. SHE HEARS WHAT YOU'RE SAYING. SHE CAN TELL] I want to ask why you're getting involved, though. [Again, it isn't a judgement, and she doesn't doubt him; it could be cruel and sarcastic coming from anybody else, but Yuna is quiet and sincere.] Do you want to see people confused and upset? Are you trying to distract us?
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I'd like to be left alone. This guarantees it.
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that's dumb.]
Okay.
[it isn't, but. Yuna can't focus so much on that now when everyone else is upset and her friend is still being dragged towards the chopping block.]
I'm going to leave you alone for now, then, Mister Graham.
[> for now]
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but all he does is nod and look mildly grateful?? Jesus, Will. You're a mess. ]