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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Sara.
[time to repay last week's favor]
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[ And her voice is low, almost angry. ]
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[closes her eyes, and doesn't move her hand away]
Nevertheless. . . I'm sorry.
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[ She was the one who killed Higekiri in the first place... ]
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I understand. I'd be livid if I were you, as well.
But remember-- your cool head is needed here.
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Did it help?
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Not as much as I wanted it to, but I think that's probably good enough.
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If you'd prefer not to return to your room alone tonight, you're welcome to stay with Yuna and I. I'd gladly let you use my bed.
[so many people are going roommateless now :(]
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Thanks, Milla. But I think the both of you need to focus on healing yourselves up more than anything right now. Don't think I didn't catch you wincing today.
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[yeah okay Sara is right, she does need to take a week off to heal]
Was it that obvious?
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Nevertheless, the offer remains open. Even with this injury, I believe I can handle sleeping on the floor for a bit.