WEEK ZERO TRIAL

[cyclists]

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!

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[forefall]

[ She sucks in a sharp breath. ]

That's good information to know. Thank you.

... Do we have know if that power will be used by that person as a guarantee?

[foodbin]

Would there be a reason not to use it...?

[forefall]

If I had it, I would use it, but I cannot speak for everyone else here. After all, someone is dead.

[ this universe is corrupt

or something ]

[foodbin]

Well, if they could and they don't, they're a real... [She pauses for a moment. Children present!!] Piece of work.

[withsadness]

Piece of work!

[Good save, since she immediately repeated it.]

[forefall]

[ She nods. ]

Yes, they would be. Hopefully, they will set a better example to counteract what happened in our dreams.

[ but obviously, she's worried someone is a real

piece of work ]

[coastal]

That man is distasteful, disgusting, and shameful.

[hisoka probably]

But if he's not the one who injured Tsurumaru, then anyone who would still condemn him to death when he's innocent is even worse.

[forefall]

[ Four hasn't talked to Hisoka, but she can make an educated guess. ]

I don't disagree with you, but I can't hide that I've been feeling uncertainty since learning that someone has died. How do we know there isn't someone worse? Or that there won't be?

[coastal]

Unless you suppose someone's managed to get to know every single person here within a week...

[axel maybe]

There's no way to determine that for sure.

[forefall]

[ glances at axelea's comment count ]

And that's what makes this a little worrisome. Would you choose to believe in the good of that someone?

[ the someone that has the bond reforging power ]

[leaberator]

[ STOP BULLYING ME? ]

[forefall]

[ YOU BULLY YOURSELF ]

[coastal]

At this point in time, what is the other option?

[forefall]

Brace for more regrettable death.

[coastal]

.... fine. I'm used to keeping my expectations low.

[bad]

It doesn't change that it's clear what someone should do, if they were given this power.

[forefall]

Once again, I agree with you.

Let's hope that person has as steady a moral compass as you.

[coastal]

... at the very least, they ought to be in the majority, if this power is to be passed down.

[forefall]

[ There's an indescribable emotion that crosses Four's face before she simply smiles. ]

... Yes. That's how it should be.