( TRIAL - WEEK 1 )

[abhoth]

At exactly 11:30 am, all residents who are still asleep will be jolted awake by a sharp, burning pain that spreads across their whole body. A simple look will reveal no visible injuries, oddly enough, and the pain will fade away as soon as they're properly awake. Those early birds who are already up and about will feel nothing — except maybe a strange, mysterious sense of relief as they go on about their business. Lucky them. Moments later, an announcement will come through the static-filled PA system: "This is Craftly speaking. My apologies for the rude awakening [not really], but your presence is required in the Dining Hall. Our first trial is about to begin. Please do try to be there before noon. My staff members have simply too many duties to tend to, to be escorting each and every one of you out of your quarters. Good day." And true to his words, anyone who doesn't make their way to the Dining Hall before noon will be dragged kicking and screaming regardless of where they've sequestered themselves. Sucks to be you, huh? Upon arriving there, however, residents will be given the menu, one copy of the rulebook, one pencil, one notepad, and a cheque folder. Lunch and dinner will be served at the appropriate times, and appetizers, desserts and beverages (of the non-alcoholic variety) will be available throughout the trial. All you have to do is ask one of the faceless men, and your food will be delivered to you in ten minutes or less depending on what it is. The Dining Room itself looks about the same as it does any other day — save for the fact that the lights have been dimmed. Why this, you ask? Because the projector is now in use. Transparencies containing each resident's profile will be displayed on the pull-down screen, with one of the staff members rotating through the images every minute. The profiles of the deceased are included, and if current discussion deems it necessary to focus on one particular resident, anyone is free to ask the faceless man to pause on the appropriate profile for a while. A small area has been sectioned off with a transparent, plastic curtain right next to the pull-down screen. Its use will become rapidly apparent once the victim's corpse has been wheeled in. Anyone who wishes to step into this area will be asked to wash their hands in the kitchen, and they will be given a pair of latex-free gloves and a hairnet by a staff member who is stationed nearby. Residents are required to dispose of both items before returning to the dinner table; a trash bin is available outside of the curtains for this purpose. Evidence found during the investigation, on the other hand, will be displayed in the back of the room. Two, long tables have been taken out of storage for this occasion, and any items found by the residents on Friday will be displayed here for further examination. Finally — a clock above the pull-down screen displays the current hour. Please do remember you have until 9:00 PM to figure out whodunit and cast your vote. ( victim ) Welcome to our first trial! Characters will be given nine (9) hours to discuss everything related to the investigation to hopefully solve the mystery behind this week's murder. No one will be allowed to leave the Dining Hall without explicit permission from the Innkeeper (and only then to take a tinkle), and all characters must cast their vote before 9PM EST. You may do so on this week's voting page. If you have any questions or doubts, shoot us a PM or a PP over at yuggoth. ( quick navigation ) voting | profiles | menu | locations | ic rulebook

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PEAR I LOVE YOU WITH MY ENTIRE HEART AND SOUL!!!!!!!!!

[curedham]

[AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUGGGHHHH]

Wh-wh-wh-wh—WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!

[ABS!!! FOR!!!!! DAYS!!!!!!!!]

This is completely improper! There are women present! There are children here! You cad! Beast! Put your shirt on!

[SHE CAN'T HANDLE THIS]

Re: PEAR I LOVE YOU WITH MY ENTIRE HEART AND SOUL!!!!!!!!!

[18x0]

T-there's no need to rush him! We need to make sure to check him out- I mean- to make sure there are no markings!

[perceptions]

As a woman, I seriously don't mind this at all! Stop being a killjoy!

[A CHILD IS DEAD, LET THE MEN STRIP DAMMIT!]

[curedham]

[she's too busy Dying to respond to most of the peanut gallery BUT IF MIRA'S GOING TO KEEP THIS UP!!!]

I will not let the children present be corrupted by this—this—this wickedness! These devils!

[it's like she's never seen abs in her life]

[perceptions]

Oh my God, who cares about the damn children?! I just want to see some hot guys strip, is that too much to ask?

[goddammit don't be a PEARL CLUTCHER!!!!!]

[curedham]

[UNDIGNIFIED FLUSTERED SCREECHING SOUND?!?!?!?! SHE'S GOING TO CLUTCH THE SHIT OUT OF HER PEARLS THANKS]

Then—then—my goodness, you may, you may do so in the privacy of your own time! Heavens above!

[SHE'S DYING OVER THIS SHAMELESSNESS!!!!!!]

[perceptions]

What are you, a goddamn nun? Look if you swore yourself to God or Jesus or whoever then enjoy your celibacy. But don't try to stop the rest of us from having a good time. Jason would want us to have this!

[Mira has literally never even spoken to Jason once.]

[fauxtetsu]

[ asdfgh why is he getting yelled at! It's not like this body is a horror to the eyes like a naked Craftly—

Sorry innkeeper. And everyone for the mental image. ]

How is it improper? I'm not ashamed of this body... But you don't need to scream!

[ Drapes jacket over shoulders and folds his arms. ]

[restlessgods]

You look to be in the peak of health.

[ totally helpful ]

[fauxtetsu]

Thank you, Miss.

[ What a sweet and polite lady... Unlike some. ]

[restlessgods]

[ A good doctor must always appreciate the care being taken to maintain one's health and fitness. ]

[curedham]

Of course I need to scream! [SCREAMING] Your behavior is entirely out of line! Show some respect for the women present! Why, there are young ladies here, you are going to—

[MABEL'S RIGHT OVER THERE SHE HAS TO PROTECT HER

DIVES IN FRONT OF MABEL, PUTS A HAND OVER HER EYES]

Mabel! I will not see you corrupted by this demon's filth, your righteous young purity is worth more than this beast! Shield your innocence!

[digestion]

[ who even cares about murder, this is way more entertaining... ]

[pinesforyou]

Hey! I wanna see!

[As l'Arachel dives in front of her dramatically, Mabel squirms to get free of the Hands]

Show me the shirtless boys!!

[perceptions]

[She just laughs to herself on the side. There is hope for the next generation after all.]

[curedham]

Mabel, no!

[LETS OUT AN ANGUISHED WAIL]

I will not lose hope! I cannot accept that I am too late to save you!

[DESPERATELY TRYING TO HOLD ONTO MABEL SO SHE DOESN'T SEE ANY NUMBER OF NIPPLES WHILE ALSO POINTING ACCUSATORILY AT NAGASONE]

Look at what you have done!

[elbowdeep]

- I don't think we should be encouraging this.

[pinesforyou]

Well.... [Coquettish giggle. She can't see shit]

It's a little early in our relationship..... We haven't even had our first kiss.

[pinesforyou]

Come ooon! I bet they're cute!

[Luckily, she's easy to hold still]

I wanna see if they look the same as those saucy drawings Grenda showed me!

[curedham]

You are too young and virtuous for—for sauce! I will not allow this wickedness to be exacerbated! So long as you are under my charge I will protect your precious youth!

[BACK TO SCREAMING AT NAGASONE FOR A MOMENT]

Do not further corrupt this unfortunate maiden, you devil!

[AND ALSO HER, STOP CORRUPTING HER]

[fauxtetsu]

I am not a demon!

[ By any standard definition of one that isn't L'arachel's... But now he's a little offended at the accusation. ]

If this sight corrupts the innocent, then what are you doing not shielding your own delicate eyes? No need to force your will on a little girl.

[curedham]

How dare you?! I am making a valiant sacrifice to protect this delicate child's youth and you would accuse me of partaking in your sin?! Do not act like you are anything less than a criminal, bearing yourself before us this way!

[fauxtetsu]

It's just skin over muscle!

[ In generous portions. ]

Where I'm from, a woman's neck and shoulders are considered sexy, and I'm not complaining of yours being bare for the world!

[curedham]

Wh-wh-wh—

[let her just take that as offensively as she is mentally emotionally capable of]

WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL ME?!

[that's not

okay]

You fiend! You wretch! How dare you speak of me in such vulgar terms?! If I were not a holy woman, I would beat you senseless!