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Cartesio NPCs ([personal profile] cartesio) wrote in [community profile] cartesianism2018-10-13 09:56 am

Week 2 - Trial



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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[Welcome to the trial! Please remember to cash your votes here!. Your deadline is 8:00 PM EST. Good luck!]
protectandselfserve: am i annoying you yet (twiddle twiddle twiddle)

[personal profile] protectandselfserve 2018-10-13 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Honestly, there being an audience isn't that unusual to me. Trials are open to the public where I"m from.
streetwolf: (1947 - manga hoods up)

[personal profile] streetwolf 2018-10-13 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
And I'm guess that's to make sure no one does anything sneaky right?
protectandselfserve: ah, those were the days. (aha! an honest to goodness objection!)

[personal profile] protectandselfserve 2018-10-13 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Something like that. It's part transparency... part also entertainment, considering what goes on there. Why, back in December, someone cross-examined a parrot right in court!
streetwolf: (1947 - manga ?)

[personal profile] streetwolf 2018-10-13 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
A parrot as in...Couldn't they just teach it what to say?
protectandselfserve: as long as it doesn't cut into the personal swimming pool in the evidence room fund. (why i can spare a $50!)

[personal profile] protectandselfserve 2018-10-13 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, there is some evidence to suggest someone involved retrained the parrot to hide evidence... but apparently they got what they needed out of the parrot’s testimony anyway.
relieable: on your floor (this dress was meant to end up)

[personal profile] relieable 2018-10-13 07:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds like your world's justice system is for the birds.
protectandselfserve: ah, those were the days. (aha! an honest to goodness objection!)

[personal profile] protectandselfserve 2018-10-13 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Hahaha! Well, I’ll admit, some of our less experienced detectives can be a bit... flighty.
relieable: (i think i have dick pic ptsd)

[personal profile] relieable 2018-10-13 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[a snort! Osomatsu pounds his podium. this is it, they're the real murderers here]
streetwolf: (4)

[personal profile] streetwolf 2018-10-13 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
....I guess it's better than just shooting everyone involved.

[Slightly better than home, but your place is still batshit.]