[ 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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LUNCH... BREAK...

[sheriffexe]

[ What the hell is happening this trial....... Why won't any of you talk about murder?? The Sheriff just looks pretty annoyed for a moment before sighing and slamming down his wood and standing up. ]

Alright. Do y'all want to go to the Saloon or stay here to eat? You can eat, get back to work when you have your energy again.

[ Like, what the hell. ]

And -- [ Pointed look at Percy and Jason. ] If we go to the Saloon, no exploring. It's just for food.

[thatsthespirit]

[is this real. there's no hesitation in her response]

Saloon. This room is stifling.

[also her stomach is. growling. GOOD JOB MILLA YOU FORGOT THE FOOD THIS WEEK]

[moraled]

...Agreed.

[While he thinks they should keep working on the murders, he doesn't really think spending more time in this stifling atmosphere is good for any of them.]

[elemancy]

...Yeah, I agree.

[please.]

[impulsiveness]

[why is he being called out wtf

JUST LET THEM LOOK FOR NATALIE, YOU FUCKER.]

[sheriffexe]

[ Points at Jason. ]

No.

[impulsiveness]

[STICKS BOTH OF HIS MIDDLE FINGERS OUT.

This is all Hal's fault. Leave him alone!!!]

[hydrokinetics]

[WHY ARE YOU THIS WAY, YOU STUPID FUCK.]

[sheriffexe]

[ And then points at Percy. ]

No.

[hydrokinetics]

[!?]

This is bullshit, Hal.

[flippity]

Saloon!

[ pls they are dying more than the people who actually died did ]

[bittybat]

I don't trust your intensions.

[sheriffexe]

[ AND THEN YOU ]

Then sit and starve.

[bittybat]

I don't need you to feed me.

LUNCH BREAK!!!

[sheriffexe]

[ So, they break for lunch. The Sheriff is going to take both Jason and Percy's hands and lead them out to the Saloon with the rest of the group.

When they get there, there will be a stack of pizza boxes with plain and pepperoni pizza on one of the tables. And paper plates and cans of soda. It's all very hot and good and ready to eat.

Anyone who doesn't come along (Damian) will get locked in the Town Hall. Winston will probably stick with him if that's the case. Otherwise, looks like he'll join too.

The Sheriff will also make sure to sit at the same table as Jason and Percy (and Damian again, if he bothers to come with). ]

[elemancy]

[noct has two agendas:

- pizza
- nap

one of those probably will not come to pass, but he's tired, so after getting the necessary sustenance, he'll... be attempting that.]

[thatsthespirit]

[do you want to nap on Milla's shoulder Noctis]

[thatsthespirit]

[pizza!!! Milla's eaten plenty of frozen pizza in her time here, so fresh pizza is like. the best??? ever???]

[she'll be stuffing her face with renewed vigor don't mind her]

[moraled]

[Please imagine Inquisitor Barnham tentatively trying to eat pizza, which he has never had before.

Please imagine him trying to find a fork. And then realizing it's eaten with fingers. And then grimacing as he picks it up and grimacing as he takes a tentative bite.

Eehhhhhhhh.]

[glaring]

[ she hates everyone and she is taking that pizza with a grimace. ]

[flippity]

[ papika took a whole box for herself and will probably share if people ask her to but

let her have her pizza ]

[impulsiveness]

[why is he getting murder babysat

he does not want this

just let him peel the cheese off the pizza and eat that. pick apart the crust once he's done, too. slowly. piece by piece. and maybe lower his head and conk out on the table because he hates everything?? FUCK YOU, HAL.]

[hydrokinetics]

[You robotic piece of shit. Because Percy's stubborn though he's probably bouncing his leg and sitting at the table and pointedly ignoring the pizza even though he loves pizza? Hal isn't his favorite person right now so fuck you and your consolation pizza.

He also keeps looking around trying to get a feel of his surroundings. Leave him alone to fold his arms over his chest and glare at the pizza boxes.]

[bittybat]

[It's fine... Papika dragged him here. Ugh. Why is he also being babysat.]

[uraniumnumnum]

This is stupid.

[ you human meatbags and your need for sustenance!! he's standing there looking aloof... ]