week six: trial

[cyclists]

Week Six: Trial
14 in Competition

It may be difficult to sleep with the light shining so brightly throughout the night, but the participants can rest easy knowing they will not be plagued by unwanted, disturbing dreams. Early the next day, a bell chimes and all will feel compelled to enter the main meeting hall.

The hall looks mostly the same as it always has, the two thrones for Lune and Sol at the head of the room and scrolls hanging from the walls. The metal box sits on a table near the front, along with the glass boxes perfectly centered before the benches in the room. Now that the trial is in session, Julius and Cinnabar's coffins are open, and their bodies will be available for examination.

Lune and Sol are seated in their thrones, patiently waiting for the last participant to settle. It's only when everyone has gathered that Sol speaks first. They hesitate, looking back at Lune for a moment before they square their shoulders and face the participants again.

"Lune's going to be here to supervise, but I'll be the one taking care of things today. I know things have been kinda tough, but…trust your instincts and ask for whatever you need. I'll do my best."

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Hello, everyone, and welcome to the sixth trial!

Things will proceed as normal, but for this trial and the next all NPC interactions will be via Sol while Dana is out of town! This means questions and locations will be handled by them.

We'll go over a few notes briefly as we will be playing this trial a bit differently than other games.

As noted, there was no investigation period on Friday. However, today participants will have the chance to investigate areas in the game setting as they see fit! This can be done by providing the name of the location you want to visit to the host header comment. To help with the ease of the trial and for IC mechanics, only one location may be visited at a time. In addition, these locations can be manipulated and adjusted upon request to test theories and solve puzzles, so please feel free to ask if you're searching for clues! Your host will also be accompanying you on these visits.

Most importantly, before the trial is over, please place your character's vote over on the voting page. Voting will close at 9pm EST/6pm PST, and will serve as our activity check for the week, so please be sure you get your vote in before it ends unless you have contacted us previously.

If you have any questions at any time, please let do us know by pinging us on Discord! Dana and Ty will be in the chat and available for all questions. Thank you, and have fun!

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Comments

[specialdog]

This is the same as every single other time. There's nothing I can say that's going to change what you think of me or what you'll let happen to me.

[tothemaxwell]

What I think of you? Or what others think of you?

Tell me what is on your mind. Whisper it, if you must.

[specialdog]

I didn't have a choice... There's nothing to tell you! I killed them, now you all get to kill me, too! That's how this place works!

[tothemaxwell]

[...]

Did you certainly kill them?

[back off everyone it's her girl]

[specialdog]

[ Akane laughs, sort of fractured. ]

As if I could say 'no,' and anyone would change their mind.

I did. I just told you I did it.

[tothemaxwell]

Very well.

[Her expression doesn't change, but it does soften.]

Then are you able to tell me what transpired, in your own words?

[specialdog]

They were mean! They were always so mean to me!

[ ... And the fact that Akane was mean first is irrelevant, she had been trying to be nice! Don't @ me. ]

[tothemaxwell]

I understand that fully. They were indeed quite mean to you.

[and Akane was mean first and in turn but that's not really the point here, moving on]

What did you do to them?

[specialdog]

[ Thanks Milla, you're her only... Friend? No. No, but... Something. It's not like she was going to try that hard to cover it up to begin with, but it's definitely easier to get the story when it's Milla asking. ]

I shot them. But then they could just be put back together, right? So I smashed up the pieces.

[tothemaxwell]

[Milla nods, slowly.]

I see. So you wanted to be thorough. [Despite the very grisly action here, Milla is keeping very neutral—if there's any judgement at the moment, it's not showing.]

As you were awake that evening, you could assist us with anything else you witnessed. Many footprints were discovered in the same area, after all.

[specialdog]

You just want me to be useful to you before I die?

Too bad, I didn't see anything.

[tothemaxwell]

You misinterpret my actions, Akane.

I am looking for others that are not you. Speaking bluntly, given the choice, I would prefer Julius' murderer to die in your stead. You can certainly trust me with regards to that.

[specialdog]

[ Milla knows just what to say...! Sometimes. ]

I... Wish I knew.

[tothemaxwell]

Unfortunately, you are on the same page as all of us, then.

Let us work together to discover his killer. Our time is running out. I will ensure no one lays a hand on you during this trial.