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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Comments

[televised]

Unless we're assuming someone bleeds paint— Does anyone here make a habit of carrying art supplies with them?

[unfriendliest]

[ ookurikara is seriously considering stab testing everyone here to find out who bleeds paint ]

[nonbelligerent]

[kara please do not]

[televised]

[kara is valid and north would support his revenge fueled bloodthirst if it didn't mean getting stabbed herself.]

[globs]

... It might not be impossible. That someone "bleeds" something other than animal fluid...

[ they're one of those types, after all. ]

Not all of us are humans. And not all of us are even animals.

[televised]

Are you suggesting we check?

[globs]

I didn't suggest anything. I'm just saying it's not impossible. That's all... You don't have to listen to me.

[wagashis]

If you think that's truly a possibility...

[closes my eyes bc there are times i really hate that 1: he pays attention to all the profiles and 2: canon says he notices how people fucking smell]

There's at least one of us that's had that scent.

[because THAT'S not a creepy thing to say.]

That still sounds strange to me, honestly, but they must at least have it on them for the smell to be there.

[globs]

... The smell of paint?

[ oh boy, all these strangers are talking to them... they look nervous. ]

Well... who was it?

[wagashis]

It's on those scrolls of ours, you know.

[but also gestures downthread bc i don't want my inbox to die]

[televised]

[...]

You mean her, right?

[paying attention to the profiles club.........]

[nonbelligerent]

[thank god y'all are saying it so that shess doesn't have to]

[televised]

[it's cool she'll pull the trigger on baby blaming so y'all don't have to]

[wagashis]

I do, yes.

[that gets a slight nod.]

I've noticed it myself, in person.

[televised]

Mary...

[saying it out loud, just to confirm.]

If that's the case, people really aren't going to be happy.

[countdown to the morality squad trying to protect the child.]

[unfriendliest]

[




oh

stab test canceled ]

[papawolf]

[ Well... there was that conversation she was having with one of the hosts that was interesting... ]

[unfriendliest]

[ suddenly shirasu has kara's full attention ]

Who?

[ stab test imminent ]

[wagashis]

...give me a few moments, if you would.

[he is not about to give anger sword the name i'm really sorry]

[unfriendliest]

How long?

[ here he is practically vibrating with anger but ok ]

[stillstands]

Your sense of smell is that good?

[wagashis]

It's easy to notice something-- off, like that.

[stillstands]

If it's abnormally strong it would stand out. But if it's that strong that other people would have noticed, can we be sure someone didn't use that to their advantage?

[alitaba]

[ just. Frowns At. a lot nbd ]

[wagashis]

[don't look at him like that this is perfectly normal]