TRIAL | WEEK SIX

[divus]

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 (bloodthirstiest) is taking point on the trial today, and Danielle (entrappings) is her backup.

Thank you, and have fun!

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[divus]

Okay. Time's up, time's up!

[This trial is so much. Sincerity leaps up to his feet as soon as it's time, and gets right to it, because yeeeeeeeeikes it sure would be nice to leave this courtyard soon. He unfurls a scroll, reads it over, and then nods. He doesn't sound at all surprised when he speaks again.]

The votes are in, and you've all voted for Merriment by a clear majority. And... his follower was guilty! Your track record's pretty good on these things, you know.

[He looks around the courtyard.]

You're all free to-- eh?

[From Entrapta's coffin, there is movement.

Looks like she's breathing again. Although she might need some time to rest if Sipp is still out.]

...well, I'll be. It was a potion to fake a death after all.

[haw]

[ FUCKING YELLS AT HER TOO ]

[bakaomi]

[ the results aren't surprising at all

but he still just kind of stares blankly for a long, long time, before sitting down and drawing his knees up, so he can press his face against them. ]

...

[ritualization]

[...and he's just. taking a seat beside taka, eyes on the ground. not too close, just in case, but-- he's here if taka's not rejecting his company, though he'll understand if he does.]

[bakaomi]

[ he eventually looks over, and doesn't say anything at first. ]

I don't know what to do.

[usogi]

[and senri will

sit right next to him, pressing his face into taka's shoulder and staying close]

[bakaomi]

[ yeah he'll just immediately lean against him ]

[covenantal]

[ ...

He doesn't stay. But he will pause long enough to reach down and grip Taka's shoulder, giving it a light squeeze. ]

[bakaomi]

[ he lets out a sigh at the touch, but other than that doesn't respond ]

[hairckervoice]

[ uh yeah so there's a lot of choked noises of pain and also crying. and gagging. and crying. ]

[ and... very slow moment. ]

Where.... am I?

[dupelicate]

[he's pushing himself back up to his feet, using the sword, and making his way over to Entrapta.

is he gonna post-trial murder???????????





no. he drops the sword as soon as he's on his feet, and walks the rest of the way, just staring at her as she wakes up.]

[hairckervoice]

[ she is.... staring at everyone. ]

What is happening? I don't understand.

[frilly]

[ Madoka rushes to her side. ]

You're okay...!

[hairckervoice]

[ is she tho, she is stabbed??? ]

Madoka? Where am I?

[odasaku]

Alive. [ oda glares at her ] And that's more than you deserve.

[moralmyopia]

Leave her alone. She was... helping a friend. We only wanted Catra.

[hairckervoice]

I don't understand.

[ she stares at the coffin. ] What day is it?

[symphonise]

[ ... ]

So it was true.

[ Her tone is very neutral. ]

Good morning, Science Girl.

[tootsiepop]

[...

he doesn't know how to feel about her now that he knows what happened to ray

so he's just

going to watch

from a distance.]

[covenantal]

[ ...

He is beyond having a single thing to say to Entrapta. Let her friends worry for her. ]

[divus]

[The trial is over so a door practically flies off of its hinges as Justice slams through, running all the way up to Entrapta and barely be able to stop himself as he reaches her coffin.]

You're okay--you're here!

[Immediate, intense stress sobbing.]

[frilly]

... It's hard to be satisfied with this... I know that it's bad to hurt other people, but isn't it still self defense, knowing that she hurt Ray-kun first?

[covenantal]

[ ... touches her shoulder. ]

[usogi]

[senri sits with taka for a long while,

but after that, he's immediately going to latch himself onto sasuke, so please make no attempts to punch a ninja or else you'll be punching a bunny too.

they won't stay longer after the results

thanks]

[digestif]

[ mizuki draws in a shaky breath at the announcement; their hands clench into fists, and...

they turn to leave in a hurry, alone, destination unknown. Something's bothering them. ]