( INVESTIGATION - WEEK 1 )

[abhoth]

Promptly at 8:00 AM, both of the Grandfather clocks will begin to ring, the sound traveling to every corner of the motel. All residents will wake up as if it was any other morning. There's the usual hum from the air conditioner units and the sound of harsh wind blowing against the windows. While the sun may not have ever set, the amount of times the Grandfather clock rings makes it clear: it's time to get up and greet the brand new day. However... something seems off. Maybe it's a shiver of cold leaving a trail of frost on your skin or a burning sensation in your chest — but it feels like something is drawing you out of your room and into the outdoor hallways. Where will you go? Welcome to the investigation log! Please put the name of the location your character will be exploring in the subject header. If you plan on grouping up with someone else for a location, we ask that you keep it to 2-3 characters maximum. Once you're all set and ready to rumble, mods will be here to provide evidence if found and set the scene for investigation events. Happy body hunting! ( quick navigation ) ic rulebook | locations | statuses | room assignments private conversations | ic profiles | graveyard | full navigation

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STAIRWAY

[lohengrins]

[ percival stands at, evidently enough, the stairway -- despite their circumstances, his head remains raised and his shoulders squared. ]

All of you -- up here, now. A corpse's been discovered in Room 111.

[ it's exclaimed loudly enough to resonate through a good portion of the motel. the door to room 111 is open widely enough for someone to, at the very least, recognize the body. ]

If you're going to enter, don't do it at once like a pack of animals.

[ninjay]

Who's the victim?

[ why are yall out here.... murdering.... smh ]

[nowyouseeit]

Jason Todd.

[he didn't even discover the body, Kaito plz]

[but he's here, delivering the news in an even voice, even as he rubs his now-red knuckles]

[lohengrins]

Jason.

[ it's said a bit softly, as though reality has kicked in again. damn. almost like people think this is....a game. ]

[rextenebrae]

... Room 111?

[ The question is muttered under his breath as he holds the book close to him -- wasn't that ... oh dear. He doesn't really want to see the body up close right now, though, so he'll stand out here for a bit. ]

And does anyone know when he ... passed?

[ He doubts it, but it's fair to ask, he thinks. ]

[lohengrins]

When we discovered his body, it was warm to the touch -- I couldn't give you specifics...but if I had to assume, I'd say it was within the past 12 hours.

[perceptions]

Wait a second - a corpse was discovered inside someone's room? [If she sounds incredulous, it's because she's feeling that way.] That's... well, do I even have to say it's suspicious that a corpse was found in a bedroom right in the morning?

[lohengrins]

If you're going to blame one of us, at least save it for tomorrow. I don't have time for this. [ ouch. defensive. ]

[digestion]

Is that right?

[ Kamui briefly looks in through the door and decides it's a pretty boring looking corpse, and then turns to leave with his stomach growling.

Anyway, carry on with your Herlock Sholmesing and all that. ]

[willremember]

So someone did it.

[g101]

Did you think someone wouldn't?

[ it's a genuine question, clem. sorry. ]

[dva]

And that someone will be brought to justice.

[ Of course someone did it. ]

[wristbands]

I didn't want to think so, either.

[wristbands]

[it's been running through her head since the rulebook was updated, but still,]

They... really were serious? And now we're supposed to figure this out like it's some kind of sick game? Oh my god.

[ninjay]

Of course they were serious. We wouldn't be here if they weren't.

[dva]

[ To Percival directly: ]

...Hey, are you staying in the room tonight?

[ She's unnerved and wants to make sure that she isn't the only one bailing out. ]

[lohengrins]

I might. [ said bluntly. nerves? what are those. ] If you need to sleep in another room, you can. It's natural that you'd feel uneasy.

[thawedheart]

[Oh no...]

Is - are the rest of you in that room all right...? Were any of you attacked, too?

[lohengrins]

We're fine. Focus on yourself -- if you're not cautious enough...this alone proves that there's no telling what may happen.

[nowyouseeit]

[sometime after Percival makes his body announcement, Kaito raises his voice]

Oi! So, uh.

[and since room 111 is right next to room 112, he gestures to the door. that is now lacking a doorknob]

Obviously Dave 'n I aren't going to sleep here tonight. Anyone with only two people in their room wanna house a couple of strays for a bit?

[godly]

To think that the first victim would be found in someone's room in the morning. [Yes, Light was never so naive to believe that everyone here would resist the temptation to murder.]

It goes without saying, but everyone should keep note of anything strange they found in the interim. We'll need all the pieces of the puzzle to figure this out in a timely manner.

[light, puzzles aren't your shtick]

[inventurous]

Someone really... [ she knew it was probably going to happen but she was still hopeful that maybe? they wouldn't? goddamnit you guys. ] So, we have to find out who did it.

[blacktailed]

Are you just going to leave it there?

[you'll fill your carpet with corpse germs.]

It's like you want it to start rotting.

[restlessgods]

[ Rachel's in 106 so the commotion is very much audible. ]

Could I take a look at the body?

[crushcard]

[ and so it begins..... he's not going to say anything for now irectly, but maybe that will change when trial starts. ]