Week 2 - Trial

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Week 2: Trial

The day still is April 13th. It's now the afternoon

Just like he said he would, the Sergeant went to everyone and told them to go to the courthouse. It wasn't difficult to find -- three of the tourists already knew where it was. What nobody, not even these three thought, was that the courtroom would be so much populated this time.

All of the visitors went into the only trial room in the courthouse. In the center there were several podiums, formed into a circle. Each podium had a small notepad and a pen, and a slot on the top part of its surface, presumably to insert your vote in it. Each podium has a small placard showing who it belongs to -- except for Moloch von Zinzer's podium. That one is draped with black velvet.

The tribunes at the sides of the courtroom are higher than where your podiums are. During the trial Sakura, Wayne and Millium attended those tribunes had been empty, but this time they're not. Quite a lot of the townspeople are sitting there, talking with each other and observing all of the tourists with different expressions. Confusion, disdain, shock, all kinds of emotions, all united by the feeling of morbid curiosity. What did the tourists do? What will happen? That's what they're wondering.

And above all of them, on the judge's seat...the Sergeant. None of the townspeople's paying attention to him, he's sitting on his chair and twirling the gavel in his hand. He still is very pleased a murder happened, and once it's time to start, he says:

"We have gathered today for the trial to find the culprit for the death of Moloch von Zinzer. It's your task to discuss, find the truth of this murder and bring it to light. For the sake of not letting you bunch run in circles, I have decided to lend you a hand and give you the five most likely suspects -- the culprit being one of them"

And indeed, five small photos appear on your podium.

            

"When it's time, you shall cast your vote. Write it on paper or put the photo inside the slot, I don't really care about how you do it. What matters is that you actually do it. With no further ado, I wish you good luck!"

The trial room went completely silent, all the visitors can feel the attentive stares of the townspeople gathered to watch. It's up to you now to find the culprit.

Let the trial begin.

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Comments

[burgerprince]

Don't you mean were?

[Trying to help.]

[merirut]

[He's not really sure who to answer but eh. Fuck it. He can do both.]

I was just minding my own business, just like I am now.

[burgerprince]

Not much of an alibi. [Just saying.] You just stood there scowling all day?

[merirut]

I wasn't expecting it to be much of one.

[He doesn't care, it's fine!!]

Hmph. Would you even believe me even if I said I was?

[burgerprince]

[Honestly yeah probably.]

Could it hurt to be a little more specific?

[merirut]

[He makes a bit of dramatic sigh.]

Fine. I was checking some shops for a brand of coffee. Happy?

[burgerprince]

Your co-operation is greatly appreciated. How long did that take you?

[merirut]

Well, I'm glad I could be of assistance. [See, he's even smiling a bit?? Or just being an asshole. Your call, Jughead.]

The better part of the day. I picked up some supplies as well, but I returned to my room by evening.

[unfashionably]

Were? [ Oh, during the murder. Yep, that's absolutely what he was doing and he was not asking an irrelevant question at all. ]

Uh, yeah. That's totally what I meant. Thanks for the help, man!

[burgerprince]

[Don't thank him he just doesn't trust you guys to stay on track.]

[unfashionably]

[ Staying on track is boring, it's way more fun to wander into the wilderness and get lost!

In other words, good call. ]