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the source of uncleanliness. ([personal profile] abhoth) wrote in [community profile] yuggoth2017-06-17 11:21 am
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( TRIAL - WEEK 4 )



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, but due to a certain someone who I shall not name [he's still pissed] — today's trial will take place by the pool. 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 Outdoor Dining Area 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. Due the Kitchen and Dining Hall getting wrecked, lunch and dinner will mostly consist of grilled and barbecued menu items. Hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, and items that require little preparation — all the residents have to do is ask in order to receive. Similarly, all beverages will be retrieved from a hundred quart cooler that has been placed by the side of the pool.

Not as fancy as usual, but at least the pool is clean now. Some inflatable pool toys lazily swim in the water, along with pool noodles. Every now and then, the waters will vibrate to the sound of buzz saws and assorted power tools. Looks like the Disposal Room, Dining Hall and Kitchen are under reparations.

A tent has been placed over the area to shield the residents from the sun, and to make up from the lack of transparencies everyone will receive a small booklet containing each resident's profile. They look a little bit like shitty PowerPoint presentation handouts, but maybe it's part of the charm. The profiles of the deceased are included, as always.

A second tent has been set up in the parking lot, complete with an air conditioning on the inside. Its use will become rapidly apparent once the victims corpses have been wheeled in. Anyone who wishes to step into this area will be asked to wash their hands, and will be given a pair of latex-free gloves and a hairnet by a staff members who is stationed nearby. Residents are required to dispose of both items before returning to their table; a trash bin is available outside of the tent for this purpose.

Evidence found during the investigation, on the other hand, will be displayed in a table by the pool shed. Any items found by the residents on Friday will be displayed here for further examination.

Finally — one of the grandfather clocks has been kidnapped from its respective floor to show the current hour. Please do remember you have until 9:00 PM to figure out whodunit and cast your vote. And if anyone tries to leave the area before the trial is over? They'll discover an invisible wall blocking their path.

( victims )



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 Pool/Outdoor Dining Area (the pool shed will also be locked), 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 [plurk.com profile] yuggoth.

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nowyouseeit: (pic#11418445)

[personal profile] nowyouseeit 2017-06-17 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[nods!]

We should probably try comparing the hairs directly to those lists of people, to see if we can find a more firm match.
blacktailed: (060.)

[personal profile] blacktailed 2017-06-17 04:54 pm (UTC)(link)
That's what I was going to say. I don't mind taking my hair down if I have to.
nowyouseeit: (pic#11418462)

[personal profile] nowyouseeit 2017-06-17 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[he nods at her, then inclines his head towards Akane]

Since she's the one handling the hairs, I'd offer it to her, if you're willing. Thanks for being cooperative.
18x0: as a genius of intelligents ("i don't think" yeah you don't think)

[personal profile] 18x0 2017-06-17 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Exactly! Finding the killers might be much easier this time than in previous trials.
nowyouseeit: (pic#10698636)

[personal profile] nowyouseeit 2017-06-17 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[a bit wryly]

Unless someone purposefully bleached a single strand of their hair.

[which, of course, seems unlikely, but he's joking about that]
18x0: (some say the moon is a harsh mistress)

[personal profile] 18x0 2017-06-17 05:07 pm (UTC)(link)
It seems we've already found the source of the orange one - but Suzaku claims it could have been on Apollo just because they're roommates. It's likely we'll hear similar excuses if we find the other match as well.

[Especially since Yukina and Girge are already suggesting that it might not be from the killer.]
nowyouseeit: (pic#10698571)

[personal profile] nowyouseeit 2017-06-17 05:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[. . . hm. his gaze flickers towards Suzaku, frown tugging down the corners of his mouth]

Then let's not consider the hair conclusive evidence for now. I'm gonna examine Apollo's body, see what I can find.

There's definitely something off about his and L'Arachel's crime scene.
18x0: (our closest enemies are our truest foes.)

[personal profile] 18x0 2017-06-17 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[She just nods, frowning.]

Good luck.
g101: (oh we were bound to get togther)

[personal profile] g101 2017-06-17 05:10 pm (UTC)(link)
You can check mine! [ hajime's hand shoots up--

and then falls with a yelp and her forehead hits the table with a yelp. ]
nowyouseeit: (pic#10698578)

[personal profile] nowyouseeit 2017-06-17 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[oh my god??]

H-Hajime!

Maybe a li'l less enthusiasm next time?
g101: (oh this heart is burning up)

[personal profile] g101 2017-06-17 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ here for a good time not a long time ]

G...Gatcha...

[ and a thumbs up. with her face still planted on the table. ]
nowyouseeit: (pic#10698555)

[personal profile] nowyouseeit 2017-06-17 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[just]

[places a hand on her head and pats it gently]

[take care of yourself Hajime 8(]
g101: (i think i see the future)

[personal profile] g101 2017-06-17 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[ horribly comical HARUMPH from the teenager with her face planted in the table (which sounds more like a cat starting up than anything...), and then a slow nod. yes, yes she gets it!!!! thank you 8( ]
blacktailed: (053.)

[personal profile] blacktailed 2017-06-17 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Jiji!

[excuse her while she comes over to gently help right Hajime?? please have some chill?]
g101: (oh don't you dare look back)

[personal profile] g101 2017-06-17 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ her arms are down and her head are lifted gently, so it's fine. ]

I'm okay! See! Alive! Living, flesh and bone and... alive.
blacktailed: (007.)

[personal profile] blacktailed 2017-06-17 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
You better be. Otherwise you're too chatty for a corpse.

[bad joke, but...the situation calls for it.]
g101: (we were bound together)

[personal profile] g101 2017-06-17 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Eh, well, they talk to us, don't they? So I think they're chatty dead people too.
18x0: (a girl's best friend could be anything)

[personal profile] 18x0 2017-06-17 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Um, alright! Thank you!

[please don't hurt yourself???]
g101: (so come on lovers! come on haters!)

[personal profile] g101 2017-06-17 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ there's a squeak and then hajime's head is up and she's grinning brilliant, determined and just looks like an idiot with a red forehead. WELL. ]

No problem! I believe in you, Aka-chan, let's got snippity-snip on the bad guys this time!!!
18x0: me i say things that make sense (some say love is a river)

[personal profile] 18x0 2017-06-17 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[omg... she knows Hajime gives literally everyone nicknames BUT STILL...]

Y-yes! Let's do our best!