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.
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robowest2017-02-11 12:00 pm
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[She looks down.]
I know that sounds bad, but... it's the truth. Someone may have seen me, but I'm not certain if they did or not, because I was asleep.
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That was you, Sir Seizaburo?
[WELL...]
I did note someone near the baths on my way to my room, though I did not stop to speak with them. If I had realized you were asleep, I would have made certain you made it to your room.
[SORRY SEI......... he just assumed someone was chilling there.
ANYWAY:]
If you would, take care to return to your room in the future to rest. You may have been putting yourself at risk.
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[She blinks rapidly, surprised, and then smiles a little self-deprecatingly.]
I meant to... I really did! But my leg was aching a little and I've found that water helps, and... one thing led to another and I as just... really tired. I'll be more careful in the future, Mister Barnham.
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[so pls be careful]
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[she'll be super careful
as careful as she was in the mines :) ]
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I think that clears you anyway, Seizaburo. But uh, I agree with Mr. Barnham, please stay in your room if you're planning on falling asleep?
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[Is she blushing? Yeah, she's blushing. It's a pretty dumb thing to be shy about but it's also canon, so.]
But maybe I could... have whoever comes with me wait outside.
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It won't happen again.
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[So. That sucks.]