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Plasmatio Mods ([personal profile] divus) wrote in [community profile] plasmatio2019-03-30 12:05 am

TRIAL | WEEK SIX

SIXTH TRIAL
The participants' sleep the night before is blessedly free of god-sent dreams, and when they wake and the morning dawns bright and early, they find themselves drawn to the courtyard.

The courtyard looks mostly the same as it did the day before - filled with statues of each of the participants, with frosted glass-topped coffins at the center. However, now that the trial has begun, the coffins of our victims are open, their bodies is available for examination.

Once everyone has gathered, Sincerity heaves a sigh and glances from the gathered group, to the coffins, and back to the group. "Right, well... I was hoping we wouldn't be gathered here for this this weekend, but here we are. If you've got any questions, ask me. The only way out of this is through it, so we'd better get to work."

He says it with all the weariness of someone who's had to say the same thing several times already, and then looks to Beauty.

Beauty, meanwhile, stands at Sincerity's side with his hands primly folded behind his back. Likewise, when he speaks he's a little weary himself.

"Sincerity-senpai will handle all of your questions throughout the day, whereas I'll be your guide for locations you wish to visit." There's a pause. "Best of luck to all of you."

"...oh, right!" Sincerity realizes something suddenly - he claps his hands to get everyone's attention. "I hope you all dressed up, 'cause uh, if you didn't... well, you'll find out... now."

Anyone who did not dress their best for trial will find themselves decked out in the fanciest, most impractical clothing they can imagine.

Behind them, above the doorway to the altar room, marble busts appear depicting the masked faces of the five suspected gods, names etched upon their stands: Justice, Ambition, Indulgence, Merriment, and Love. The culprit is among their ranks, but which team will bear the burden?

Good luck, everyone. You have nine hours to cast your vote... and your time starts now.

VICTIMS;



SUSPECTS;

OOC NOTES
Hello, everyone, and welcome to our sixth trial!

Each trial is surrounded by different circumstances, so don't expect this one to play out the same way as the last, but read on for a general reminder on what to keep in mind while playing with the game's specific trial mechanics:

Participants will have the chance to investigate a preserved version of the temple as it was on murder night by providing the name of the location they wish to investigate to the appropriate host. Only one location may be investigated at a time, and no more than three characters should take part in the investigation. Clues from the death announcement dream and the characters' bodies themselves will provide hints for which places you may want to investigate, so these will serve as good ic talking points. The accompanying host is able to manipulate the environment upon request to allow you to test theories. We suggest that you visit locations to confirm or deny theories that have come up in discussion at the trial, or to search for clues if you get stuck. The others can and should continue to brainstorm while the investigation crew is away. Characters may revisit previously searched locations.

The purpose of these trials is determining which god is considered responsible for the actions of their follower, and in turn, which god will therefore lose a follower. Ultimately, your task here is to sway the group at large into voting the way best plays to your strategy and not just for solving a crime. Remember that no matter what conclusion you come to, there's never any guarantee that any actual culprit will be up for execution. We highly encourage that you start early thinking about which god may have had the most to gain from the crime, so you aren't finding yourself voting blind at the last moment. When you're ready, please place your character's vote over on the voting page. Voting will close at 6PM PST/9PM EST, 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 or on plurk! Britt ([plurk.com profile] bloodthirstiest) is taking point on the trial today, and Danielle ([plurk.com profile] entrappings) is her backup.

Thank you, and have fun!

symphonise: (43)

[personal profile] symphonise 2019-03-30 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
That's sick.

I wonder how that could get around the third rule.
covenantal: (o19.)

[personal profile] covenantal 2019-03-30 06:03 pm (UTC)(link)
... that's a good question. Either Catra attacked first, or her killer is cursed in some way we haven't figured out yet.
symphonise: (09)

[personal profile] symphonise 2019-03-30 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
We'll have to find out what the punishment is.
chromatized: (> age with grace)

[personal profile] chromatized 2019-03-30 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[ pops in here bc this is relevant!! ]

Actually, the person who made the rule is the one that picks the punishment for breaking it, along with when it goes into effect. I checked with Justice last night - he said he though we didn't have to worry about anyone trying to abuse that ability to give themselves an alibi.
symphonise: (137)

[personal profile] symphonise 2019-03-30 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She hums. ]

They get to pick when? It sure would be nice to have it go in effect now.
chromatized: (> look at this photograph)

[personal profile] chromatized 2019-03-30 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah. Given what Justice said, I'm fairly confident that the punishment must have gone into effect by now.

[ but then again... justice. ]

... He seemed pretty upset about Entrapta.
symphonise: (42)

[personal profile] symphonise 2019-03-30 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
... I'm not surprised. I think I saw Science Girl taking him out for some fun on Wednesday.

Whatever the punishment is, I hope we can tell sooner than the last fifteen minutes of trial.
chromatized: (> currents you create)

[personal profile] chromatized 2019-03-30 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
... Do you think we should see if we can get Justice summoned instead of Ambition? Unless the person who made the rule volunteers the information, I don't know how we'd figure it out without help.

But Justice couldn't tell me the details last night, and he might still be restricted today...

[ it's kind of a toss up ]
bakaomi: (are ever gonna scar me)

[personal profile] bakaomi 2019-03-30 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I suggested Ambition last time just because someone told me to do it, but I haven't heard any recommendations for this trial beforehand this time.

But since Justice's power seems like it might help...
chromatized: (> turn over the page)

[personal profile] chromatized 2019-03-30 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Ambition is more likely to give hints no matter what, but Justice knows the actual details of the rule... except he might not be able to share it with us.

[ who gagged the gods smh ]

As long as it's one of the two, I think it'll help.
bakaomi: (brought you to tears again)

[personal profile] bakaomi 2019-03-30 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Let's see what else we find out from the investigations. Depending on evidence it might make us lean more towards one than the other.
symphonise: (129)

[personal profile] symphonise 2019-03-30 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
That's up to that Piety follower, isn't it? But... I don't know how much more forthcoming he'd be either. They're all bound to be cryptic in some way.

[ She huffs. ]

You have so much faith in our ability.
chromatized: (> press x to 'doubt')

[personal profile] chromatized 2019-03-30 06:29 pm (UTC)(link)
It's better than crying in a corner and getting nothing done.

[ yeah, they can cry in corners after the trial. ]
symphonise: (55)

[personal profile] symphonise 2019-03-30 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Who are you trying to call out here?
chromatized: (> if we don't post it does it happen)

[personal profile] chromatized 2019-03-30 06:39 pm (UTC)(link)
... myself, maybe.

[ since he was basically useless after they figured out rachel killed julius ]
symphonise: (111)

[personal profile] symphonise 2019-03-30 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ .... Oh.

She sighs. ]


Lean down for a second.
chromatized: (> currents you create)

[personal profile] chromatized 2019-03-30 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ? leans down! ]
symphonise: (129)

[personal profile] symphonise 2019-03-30 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She pulls on one of his cheeks. ]

Don't lose yourself in overcompensation.
chromatized: (> heaven help me)

[personal profile] chromatized 2019-03-30 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ow ow owwwwwww ]

Y-Yes, ma'am.
symphonise: (10)

[personal profile] symphonise 2019-03-30 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She smiles brazenly at him and lets go. ]

Good.