THE SECOND TRIAL

[strangerpeople]

THE SECOND TRIAL

[Soon after the failed attempt to contact the dead, the tell-tale alarm suddenly rings out, rattling everyone's teeth alongside Marie's voice.]

ATTENTION! EMERGENCY ALERT! PLEASE GO TO THE ELEVATORS IMMEDIATELY!! HMHMHMMM! I WILL NEVER GET TIRED OF SAYING THAT...!

[And so, once again, the elevators bring everyone back down to the trial room, where the table has been...altered, slightly, color-wise, to reflect those who are no longer among you. And once more, upon entering the force field, weapons disappear - and powers fail to work.

Bottson hops up onto the center of the table, transmitting the evidence found.]

heRe yOU Are eVerYBOdy! THe sUsPECt lISt!



YoU cAN Do THiS!


[Above everyone once more is Marie, floating around in her hover platform.]

WELL, WELL! FANCY MEETING YOU ALL HERE AGAIN! I GUESS YOU ALL FAILED TO KEEP THAT GUY ALIVE, HUH?? AHAHAHA!!

WELL, LET'S SEE IF YOU CAN GET WHO DID IT THIS TIME, HMM??

Comments

[crouching_sin]

That's very possible. Somewhat taboo in Japanese bathing culture - since that implies that there's something wrong with you - but we do have non-Japanese people here...

[theserpentsmiles]

If there were no injuries on Rosenkreuz-san, then it follows that he was using the kitchen knife. He only hit once, most likely only grazing his opponent... If the blood was on his shoulder, then either his opponent was taller or he was already fighting from a lower angle. I think the latter is more likely.

All that considered, I think we're looking for someone very agile, who could have avoided multiple knives and possibly have been airborne when struck.

[losergod]

There were no signs of bruising on his head or anywhere aside from his face. He fell directly into the pool. Believe me, I thought of that immediately and checked.

[crouching_sin]

That's true, I just meant that traditionally that's what you're supposed to do, though many of you aren't Japanese.

[fashionfever]

I have NOTHING against normal onsens where people are comfortable like that, but can we please commit murders with some goddamn clothes on? You fucking electrocuted him! That wouldn't even bloodstain you!

[VITA YES THIS MEANS YOU]

[losergod]

If they were naked, I feel like we would have seen more blood from the wound they got, not less.

[mementodagger]

It could depend on how he fell. I've seen enough people struck to the ground in a fight where their shoulders or back take the brunt of the blow instead of their head.

[tiefleaf]

...this is getting ridiculous. Ask me anything.

[fashionfever]

I'd think you'd wanna be in comfy athletic clothes when you kicked him in the face. If you're with me that the knives were all Rosenkreuz or the saboteur, the main plan to get someone in the water was by force. For that matter, shoes, to insulate you from the electricity in the water.

[leftthelighton]

Then, sir, I have only one thing to say to you - prove yourself by attempting to kick me in the face.

[ Pass is serious. This is his serious face. ]

[earietale]

[She'd say 'Look on the bright side!' But she can't think of a bright side right now so Barbara is just gonna hug Angela. This is just going to be a long day.]

[losergod]

... I'm aware of those traditions, but I'm American--they're not something I'd immediately think to follow. I don't think most of the others here might even be aware.

[backuphero]

Well, I meant the way it drenches you when you head in there, we all got soaked running in, but... yeah.

[vividsins]

Three hits. I can take three hits before my ability stops working. And again, why would I kill Rosenkreuz over this motive? I'd not be fast enough to do any damage, nor can I reach his face.

[ The most unamused look ever. ]

Do try to be accurately informed unless you're trying to make a fool of yourself, Miss Angela.

[crouching_sin]

...

[He rubs his face, because what.]

You realize if I fail I may simply end up kicking you somewhere that might hurt quite a bit? Even if I succeed, actually.

[earietale]

Why is that? If it was just a small cut it still wouldn't bleed much, would it?

[WHY IS SHE DEFENDING NAKED MURDER THIS IS A TERRIBLE DAY]

[backuphero]

You... before here, you weren't familiar with the kind of machines we've got here, right?

[toushiro]

Not only that, but people can easily lie about their flexibility if they wanted to.

[ oh my god ]

[theserpentsmiles]

....Should we check everyone for injuries?

[STRIP SEARCH.]

[leftthelighton]

No. Kick me in the face.

I am trained. I can tell if someone is lying about their flexibility.

[losergod]

In that case, the kick had to have been from someone who could put enough force behind it to knock him out. Need I remind you, he was over six feet tall.

[fashionfever]

I don't watch a lot of Law and Order, but I'm not going to take the character argument seriously. It might even have been the victim who set the trap in the first place anyway, and you'd just be turning the tables in defense of your own life.

[commandurr]

WAIT!! DON'T!!!

[tiefleaf]

[Molly, being in the goddamn circus, is pretty light on his feet, so this is concerning.]

Maybe the knives were used to cut something out, mostly? Or just generally for any kind of non stabby reason.

[tiefleaf]

I mean, why would I be? Not even whatever gnomish inventions they've been coming up with can compare to all of these... Things.