[ WEEK FIVE – 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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EXECUTION

[sheriffexe]

[ Here's the Sheriff, setting down his knife which is looking pretty nice and getting out of the Judge's bench. He walks over to the votes and counts out 17 whole votes (uh-oh) because turning to the crowd. A new box has also been set down.

Pulling out his pipe, he begins to pack it. ]

So, it's technically against the rules for a Bandit to confess to their own murder before the trial is over. Guess you could spill the beans later, whatever. But since every other Bandit has been voted for after they confessed, ain't really need to enforce it.

Which means while Felix got 10 votes and Sara got 6, they're both set to die tomorrow. Y'all can decide if you want an executioner or duel it out. Ain't my problem.

[ Placing his pipe in his mouth now and lighting it up. ]

Head to the cells, folks. Don't make me make you.

[ And now he's heading out for the night. ]

[alcobrawlic]

... Just let an adult do it, okay?

[ She's so tired. ]

[thatsthespirit]

[SHE DOESN'T??? EVEN HAVE THE ENERGY TO BE ANGRY OVER THIS??? WHY DO THEY BOTH HAVE TO DIE?? she's done. all business, from here on out]

Do you wish to duel, Sara?

[alcobrawlic]

No. [ flatly. ] I'd rather not point a gun at anyone else.

[hydrokinetics]

[...it's painful, isn't it? The game. Losing the people you love. But Felix can be with Chane this way, he thinks. And so...quietly, he speaks up.]

If it's allowed, and if a duel is off the table...I can take Felix.

[impulsiveness]

[YANKS HIS ARM SO PERCY HAS TO LOOK AT HIM

AND SHAKES HIS HEAD VIOLENTLY????]

[hydrokinetics]

Jason. [He's not looking at him though, sorry.] If the vote doesn't go through, the vote doesn't go through. But I can understand why Felix would want vengeance. This is the least I can do to put him out of his misery so he doesn't have to wonder if he'll be okay.

[moraled]

... I owe the Lady Instructor this much. For what she has done for me.

[That much... he says quietly, eyes closed and arms crossed.

Fuck this shitty, shitty situation.]

[elemancy]

[NO??????]

[moraled]

[too bad noct he's gotta]

... I request your understanding, Young Noctis. The lady Instructor wishes for justice for her crime. [It's clearly eating her up.]

...As a knight of the court, it is my duty to bring those who commit crimes to such justice.

[generously]

Well, this is a fine mess, isn't it?

[ But look! He's willingly walking towards the cell at least. ]

I don't have the constitution to allow myself to lose a duel, but I wouldn't feel good about killing the instructor, too. Maybe we should just both die.

[ "Die", rather, knowing what he does about the letters from the grave and all. ]

[thatsthespirit]

[this sucks :( :( she is done with feelings for today]

I'll volunteer, as I have before. Again, I can make it quick and merciful. But if anyone else has strong feelings. . .

[glances at Barnham]

[moraled]

... I fear in this, I must insist.

[LAST NIGHT WAS A RIDE, MILLA.]

She has been a great support to me. Regardless of what has been done... I believe I owe her this now. To not shirk away...from what must be done.

And to see the justice she so craves be done.

[thatsthespirit]

[she studies him carefully, knowing that he's a firm force of duty and strength. and after a moment, she nods]

Of course.

I won't deny you this opportunity, then.

[impulsiveness]

What about Felix? Percy and Xion say they want to do it

[but


but...............]

[thatsthespirit]

[. . . KIDS, JESUS]

I could do that one as well. I'd prefer it if Percy and Xion kept their hands clean.

[ceded]

Felix....

[ did y'all think I was kidding ]

I... I'll do it. Let me do it.

[ she already failed him once. ]

[generously]

[ ........ ]

I allow it.

[impulsiveness]

Like HELL I'm letting you do it. An adult can handle it, Xion.

[ceded]

So can I! I can do this, Jason, just--!

[hydrokinetics]

Why? [A simple question, really.]

[ceded]

... because I owe it to him. I said I'd do something for him, and... I didn't. This is the least I can do for him.

[uraniumnumnum]

You?

[ he seems mildly surprised by this. ]

[thatsthespirit]

Xion.

[looking at her from over where she's standing, near the voting box]

[she doesn't say anything else, just watches her, brows furrowed and mouth turned downward into a frown]

[insincerely]

[...]

So this is what you've decided on, huh?