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.
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robowest2017-02-25 12:00 pm
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Barnham reaches out to steady him anyway, even though really, all he can do is give him the same tired look.
This is definitely shitty.]
... Do not give up.
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I'm not. This is just... where the hell do even go from that? [he needs a nap.]
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[ normally he wouldn't even comment here but... it's noctis ]
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this is a real weird fucking day, isn't it?]
We will. [he's not actually giving up, he's tired, though!] I just... don't have any ideas right now.
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[or is he just relying on noct to figure this out on his own?]
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That does not mean we must give up on other options.
[Don't!! Give up!!]
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[he's exhausted, though, and barnham likely knows that.] I've been trying to think of another option for weeks, though.
[he feels kind of helpless about it all.]
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[And yet...]
Even so, with such a forceful blow, we must focus on remaining strong above all else. We cannot give in.
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[he probably just needs a minute to try and clear his head so the frustration doesn't get the better of him.
he knows barnham is right, after all.]