week 4 - trial

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week four trial



[At 9 AM precisely, the old grandfather clock chimes once again, and the doors to the drawing room are opened. They will remain open until everyone has come inside, after which they will shut behind them. It is not possible to leave on your own, although perhaps if you have a specific purpose the hostess will allow you to go, as long as you are accompanied by a partner.

The room is set up comfortably, with several tables by the fireplace set out to assist with the trial. The Hostess will also remain in a seat near the fireplace, next to the scales on the mantle. At lunch, the doors will open to bring in a large meal on an automatically rolling buffet, and at 3 PM, tea and finger sandwiches will be served. You'll be able to enjoy the trial in comfort, of course, but the information cards set out on tables will not allow you to forget your true purpose here.

At 7 PM, the trial will adjourn for the day. Players will be escorted by the Hostess to the ballroom, where dinner and wine will be served until 10 PM, at which point players will be required to return to their wings in groups with their wingmates and will be locked in their bedrooms until 8:30 AM the following morning.]

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Comments

[pandacea]

Splendid! Then there is nothing to this talk about accomplices after all.

[inthebones]

We do have to determine why it was the clock began to toll when only two people had spotted the body, though. That will likely be a critical factor in the case.

[pandacea]

Perhaps someone simply got too scared when they found the body and ran away?

[inthebones]

...And they refuse to speak up now, knowing it will confound the search for the actual killer?

That would be cowardly to an unlikely degree. ...Though I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.

[pandacea]

If they speak up now, then their cowardice will be revealed for all of us to see!

...ah, I mean--! If you did see Rin's body, whoever you are, please say so now! You may be scared or ashamed, but it will be all right as long as you do not allow this deception to continue! But if you don't, then be prepared for divine judgement when we find out who you are!

[inthebones]

...

[the melodious harmony of crickets provides some much needed relaxation away from the tension of the trial for a few moments]

Goodness.

Well, I can't imagine anyone ignoring a plea like that. Shall we give the accomplice theory another stab then?

[pandacea]

[She crosses her arms.]

If there really is an accomplice, then it must be Miss Kanaya and Miss Touko working together! ...Though I do not see how or why.

[inthebones]

...I can't see it, either. But as the only feasible pairing amongst us is Sonia and Gundam, there must be something else to consider. That answer isn't subtle in the slightest.

Perhaps we should focus on the clues for now. The Conundrum of the Third Witness may resolve itself as we progress.