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Subdivided Mods ([personal profile] cyclists) wrote in [community profile] subdivided2019-06-07 09:21 pm

WEEK ZERO TRIAL

Week Zero: Trial
31 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 a glass box perfectly centered before the benches in the room. Now that the trial is in session, Tsurumaru's coffin is open, and his body will be available for examination.

Lune and Sol are seated in their thrones, patiently waiting for the last participant to settle. Before Lune gets a chance to speak, Sol draws everyone's attention.

"Yesterday…something really bad happened. The instability of the core has manifested into something bigger than we thought, and it's hidden among us. Today, it'll be your job to find it, and determine what to do with it."

They gesture to the open space between them and the participants then.

"Lune and I will help you as much as we can. But the final decision is yours and yours alone."

With that said, they settle back in their seat.

"Oh. And you have nine hours…let's get going."

Incidentally, anyone who did not dance with their partner during Wednesday's party will soon find that they are now sharing a new article of clothing. Congratulations.

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Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first trial!

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!

[personal profile] compendiem 2019-06-08 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ whispers into my hands "get better soon"...

Minato joins her at the table and pulls up a chair. ]


Hi, Mary. Will you teach me how to draw chickens?
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[personal profile] withsadness 2019-06-08 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes! I'm very good at it!

[She's, I mean, you know. Passable for her age. But she beams and passes him some of her swipes art supplies.]

The feathers are very important.

[personal profile] compendiem 2019-06-08 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Passable for her age is still better than Minato, whose idea of chickens will the a circle, a triangle for a beak, and as detailed feathers as he can manage.

He goes with the white colored pencil and the black one. ]
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[personal profile] withsadness 2019-06-08 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[She likes it, though, and kicks her feet when she finally manages to sit herself down. Mary giggles.]

Look, look, you need to give him an eye! Right here!

[She helpfully points out the spot where it should go.]

That way when he greets his happy friend, it'll be, um...it'll be very nice!

[personal profile] compendiem 2019-06-08 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Minato nods, and gives the chicken exactly one eye. He uses a red pencil for that. ]

I think it'll be very nice too. What do you think the chicken should say to him? I'll write it on the side.
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[personal profile] withsadness 2019-06-08 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
I think...I think...

[She puts her face in her hands, thoughtful.]

Thank you for all the warm hugs!

[personal profile] compendiem 2019-06-08 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Minato writes down "Thank you for all the warm hugs" on the paper, and then pauses. ]

...Hm... What's the word for the sound a chicken makes? Do you know, Mary?
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[personal profile] withsadness 2019-06-08 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
They say...Doodle-doo!

[I couldn't handle writing "cock" in any context.]

[personal profile] compendiem 2019-06-08 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's too early in the morning to be screaming but here I am

Minato jots down "doodle-doo!" under his other words, and because he's terrible and thinks it's funny, also adds "toodle-loo!" after it.

Essentially... thanks for the hugs, bye. ]
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[personal profile] withsadness 2019-06-08 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[Why is that so fucking cute.]

Doodle-doo...toodle-loo! Ooohhh! I like that very much!

[personal profile] compendiem 2019-06-08 04:54 pm (UTC)(link)
When we're done drawing, do you want to go with me to say it to Tsurumaru too?

[ He'll just bring the child over to the mauled body, it's fine. He's pretty sure there are worse open casket funerals, and he doesn't want Tsuru to be lonely over there. ]
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[personal profile] withsadness 2019-06-08 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes! I do!

[...She looks over at the casket.]

Will you hold my hand?

[personal profile] compendiem 2019-06-08 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure.

[ He holds his hand out to Mary for her to talk. ]