[ WEEK SIX – 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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[glaring]

Because there's only nine of us in here? I can see why.

[ sighing. ]

I didn't look at the clinic.

[thatsthespirit]

I did. Percy and I were the one who discovered the scene at the clinic.

Is there something you want to know about it?

[glaring]

Only if something there could rule out someone here.

[thatsthespirit]

[props a hand on her hip]

The trail of blood beginning at the front of the hotel led to the clinic. It like someone was dragged there. Upon arriving at the scene, Percy and I found Natalie and Dr. Lecter unconscious on the ground. Dr. Lecter's leg was caught in a bear trap. Natalie was severely injured as though she had been in a fight.

Dr. Lecter was dead on the scene. Natalie was not.

[glaring]

Did she say who she got into a fight with?

[thatsthespirit]

I didn't have the opportunity to ask her. I assumed she'd be here, at the trial.

[that's what she gets for making assumptions]

[glaring]

[ welp. ]

If she got into fight--and if Shinnosuke did too--maybe there's... there's... you know.

[ she doesn't want to suggest stripping again.

especially since the chill doctor is gone. ]

[thatsthespirit]

Injuries?

[she'll say it for her]

Strip searching hasn't been very helpful to us up until now. Do you think it'll help this time?

[impulsiveness]

Are you suggesting a strip search?

[It's.... not a bad idea. BUT THERE ARE ONLY NINE OF THEM LEFT.]

[glaring]

I am not!

[ she is. ]

Nothing we've done lately has been helpful. The only killers we've caught confessed. At this point, isn't it at least an attempt?

[thatsthespirit]

[. . .]

Then do you wish to start us off?

[glaring]

[ AJSJSJSHSKNDKSJSB??????? milla don't betray her like this. ]

Fine. Are you going to check me?

[thatsthespirit]

[after toilet humor what does she expect!!]

Of course, if that's what's most comfortable for you. I'll let you check me in return.

1/2

[glaring]

[ rin_crying_inside.mp3 ]

...alright, I'll do it.

[ UGHHHH FOR THE NTH TIME, BEGINS STRIPPING. as if it wasn't her idea. in the first place. ]

2/2

[glaring]

[ Look, there's no marks or cuts or anything like that.

But there sure is a brilliant red streak along her left forearm, almost like it could be






paint. It's watercolour paint. ]

[thatsthespirit]

[paint???]

[Milla is thorough with her search, although she stops when she reaches the paint]

. . . what's this for?

[glaring]

[ It's not embarrassing that she left it on her when she bathed, even though it should be.

The real reason is the embarrassing one.... ]

...Papika and I were painting in the saloon on Tuesday.

[ THE WORST. ]

[thatsthespirit]

[oh. . . that's cute]

[but Milla can't help but ask as she pulls away and nods, indicating that Rin can get dressed again]

I see. . . there isn't another reason you may have wanted us to find that mark? You were the one insisting on a strip search, after all.

[glaring]

[ MILLA. ]

If anything, I didn't want you to see it because it shows how careless I got in the bath.

[thatsthespirit]

[raises both eyebrows]

Would you like me to help you clean that off now?

[SINCE. THEY'RE HERE. WHY NOT OFFER, RIGHT??]

[glaring]

[ ................. ]

I can do it myself.

[ can she get dressed now milla... please....... ]

[thatsthespirit]

Oh no, I must insist. Proper hygiene is important.

[PLEASE DON'T MIND THE WAY SHE REACHES FOR RIN'S ARM AND TRIES TO WIPE THE PAINT OFF WITH HER GLOVES?? i'm sorry. i'm so sorry]

[glaring]

[ rin tohsaka is going to kill everyone here who is witnessing this. ]

W-wait! It's fine, I just didn't notice because I was so preoccupied, I really will get it mys—!

[thatsthespirit]

[NOPE, SORRY, SHE CAN'T STOP, WON'T STOP]

[is there anything underneath the paint if/when she manages to clear it away???]

[glaring]

[ just the freshly scrubbed skin of a suffering tsundere. ]