[ WEEK FOUR – 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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[guiltlevel]

[ Looks down. ]

I place I was at before... They forced me to inject myself with medicine to sleep. . . So it's one of the only ways that can help me sleep when I have trouble.

[moraled]

Is that so?

[Yes, please explain your innocence, Russell!!]

Has this been the case every night here?

[guiltlevel]

The doctors I knew before made me inject medicine all by myself, so I had to learn to do it on my own.

[ wtf he's trying. it's not a fun topic to talk about!! ]

I started Monday night because I started feeling bad. . . And it's lonely in my room, so... That's it.

[moraled]

[aaaah]

I see. I am sorry to have to force you to speak about something you do not wish to speak about--however, it is very important that you are entirely honest here.

[REMEMBER THAT YOU WANT TO LIVE, RUSSELL.]

You must prove your innocence.

[guiltlevel]

No. . . It's fine.

[ what the fuck is this feeling called "wanting to live". ]

I am being honest... I'll talk about it if you still have questions though...

[moraled]

Remember what I have told you, Young Russell. There is much yet to be done with your life.

[DON'T GIVE UP ON LIVING, RUSSELL...]

There is much to live for yet.

[guiltlevel]

. . . You're right...

[ UGGHHH BARNHAM!!! FINE... FINE. Truly being a father figure Russell never had in his life??? ]

Uhm... I'll try, okay?

[moraled]

See to it that you do.

[Please, Russell :'(]

We must search for the truth--all of us, together.

[guiltlevel]

[ He'll try for you Barnham :( ]

Uhm... Okay. I will.. I hope answering all these questions is a way for me to help...

[moraled]

[It's appreciated.]

That is the best any of us can do.

[feminitis]

[Gently:]

Did you ever talk about that before? Maybe to anyone who's in this room right now?

[guiltlevel]

I think ... I mentioned that I was in a rehabilitation center once or twice...

[ He just shrugs. ] Only if they asked.

[feminitis]

Do you remember who it was you told about that...?

[guiltlevel]

[ TRYING TO THINK ABOUT THIS... Let's see. ]

I think I told someone I was in an experiment..? When I first got here... [ So that sort of counts. He points to Percy though! He remembered he told him in the church on week one. ]

But I think that's it..?

[feminitis]

[Sei follows Russell's finger to Percy and frowns. She can't believe Percy would have done this, so... She must have been wrong about talking about drugs giving someone the idea.]

I see. Thank you for answering my questions.

[guiltlevel]

[ Russell hasn't really talked about drugs, in particular. Only the fact that he was in a weirdo place with bad doctors. ]

Uhm... You're welcome? I hope it helped...

[hydrokinetics]

[And that's when he meets her gaze and just gives her a questioning look? Is there something you need clarified, Sei?]

[generously]

Were you sleeping on the night of Lust's murder? Your latest injection marks could clear you of suspicion.

[guiltlevel]

I was sleeping. I don't like going out past curfew anyway... It makes me nervous.

[ He just looks down. ] But I don't have a roommate anymore that would confirm that so...

[generously]

Would you mind letting the doc have a look at your arms once more?

[ Ugh, Russell... don't make him pity you!!! ]

--also, do you want a new roommate? Assuming it won't be in a jail cell.

[guiltlevel]

He can if he wants...

[ He thinks about it for a moment... Well... The company of another roommate was pretty nice while it lasted, so- ]

Is it okay if I do have a new one? It... Might be nice.

[generously]

It's a great way to not be so suspicious at times like these.

In any case, Inquisitor Barnham has recently become a single room occupant, too. Want me to ask him for you?

[guiltlevel]

I suppose you're right about that...

[ But Russell does kind of like Barnham..! A weird tall man he is, but he's nice for some reason??? ]

If Mr. Barnham doesn't mind, I guess..? As long as he's okay with it... I don't want to bother him.

[generously]

Perfect! I'll talk to him after we vote.

Now, let's get back to nailing the killer. Oh, but don't think you're off the hook just yet. [ Nobody is, really. ] There are hours left until we decide, so let's work hard today!

[guiltlevel]

Oh, yeah... Right.

[ They still got some time left... ] Uhm... If you have anymore questions, I'll answer them though...