subdivided | 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!

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[Mary isn't paying attention to what's going on, but she is wearing brown stockings! Her dress is very long though. From what can be seen, at least, they appear to be in tact.]

[looks directly into the sun! and pops over here bc it's convenient. hi danielle. shirasu is just going to bend down a bit to get mary's attention, standing a little close.]

Mary-chan. [said gently, at least. he's not a complete dick.] You're on a different eye level from most of us, aren't you-- have you seen anyone with fabric like that?

[a gesture at the cloth four has, there. yes he notices the stockings and no he is not saying shit, but also i need to know if her paint smell is any stronger than it was last time they talked]

Huh?

[She looks up from where she's playing with paper and over at the fabric. I'm assuming she's not, well, right next to it, so...]

I dunno.

[But yes, the smell is definitely stronger.]

[thanks that's what he was actually here for! he pats mary on the shoulder. he's not going to Also be an adult checking her clothes, thanks very much.]

...well, thank you for looking, anyway.

Uh-huh! We're friends, so I'll help any time you need, okay?

Of course. I'll be sure to let you know.

[Giggling, she waves bye-bye at him as he goes back to report his findings. Her palms are covered in the yellow paint she was playing with with Futaba. :) ]

[Very slowly, he squats down beside her. He watches for a moment or two, but doesn't lean any closer.]

Did you happen to play any games with my partner this week?