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The Fifteen Strangers Mods ([personal profile] strangerpeople) wrote in [community profile] 15strangers2019-05-04 10:47 am

THE FIRST TRIAL

THE FIRST TRIAL
(CW: Coffins, claustrophobia in general)


[Once the final clues are found, the ticking stops. Almost immediately after, the Elder Steward's voice suddenly echoed through the entire Mansion.]

Well done, well done.

Now, if you will please collect yourself and come to the ossuary.

Do not tarry. We will find you.

[As if by magic, there is a rumble at the large, unknown and seemingly unused patch of land in front of the mansion, and behind the garden. Upon getting there, the Titled will find that there is a door; upon going down a small flight of uneven, possibly stone stairs beyond this door, they will find themselves in-

a dimly lit room. There are fifteen structures in the room, all surrounded by candles; it's a bit of an uneven walk (what the heck did they use to pave this floor? Cobblestone?), but once each person gets to the structures, they will realize, to their horror, that they are coffins in front of small podiums.

Not that you can back out of this place. Iron manacles grab everyone by the hands as they enter, and if you don't come willingly, you will be dragged in, the floor cutting you up on the way. Best to just let the manacles guide you to your proper place.

After everyone has been...well, more or less chained to their places, they will find a stone tableau in the center of the podiums. On them are the blue and red egg things, which look to be the only other things lighting the area outside of the candles.

Looks like you're going to be eating here as well. The manacles at least allow you to go across to grab the food, but not much further. Unless one of the Stewards ostensibly decide to loosen your chain distance-or let you go outright. Not that it seems like it will happen any time soon, given the Younger Steward is nearby, judging by the location of his voice.]


Hey, assholes! Bout time you got here. Pay attention!

You got a list of people who could have killed the little brat. Now go one and figure out who did it with the crap you found. But don't waste our time! And don't let us get bored.


[As if on cue, five images shimmer into view on everyone's scrolls-and another ticking begins to fill everyone's minds and ears. It looks like you have no choice.

One of these individuals is a killer.]


THE
CIRCUIT
THE
SCORCHING
THE
OBTUSE
THE
FAST
THE EMBARRASSING


[It's up to the Strangers to decide who might have done it. Good luck-and happy eating while you're at it. Your time to make a decision is limited.

The trial for the murder of Atsuko Kagari, The Ursa, has begun.]
hexposition: (☆⌒*. 6)

alibi check?

[personal profile] hexposition 2019-05-04 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Emma's very quiet, just obediently following the machine and looking down as she listens to the others begin talking.

Akko... she didn't deserve this. And Emma did nothing to help so far, besides...]


...Accused. If you could please provide your alibis, I would be grateful.

[That's all she has to say for now.]
belovedsuffocator: (It’s fine that I’m better than you)

[personal profile] belovedsuffocator 2019-05-04 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Emma, I don't think anyone is going to have an alibi around that time.

[It just seems unlikely, when the murder occurred at 12:45.

also apparently she doesn't have an alibi if she's saying stuff like this]
hexposition: (☆⌒*. 1)

[personal profile] hexposition 2019-05-04 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
It's... it's what you do at trials, right?

Just. Just humor me, please. Mrs. Parham.
belovedsuffocator: (It’s fine that I’m better than you)

[personal profile] belovedsuffocator 2019-05-04 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[A part of her wants to roll her eyes at this, but since it's Emma asking, she'll just sigh and spit it out.]

I was just in my room, sleeping like everyone else.

[Nothing special or anything.]
necroyalty: (the zombies were having fun)

[personal profile] necroyalty 2019-05-04 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
I was trying in vain to sleep. I'm not nearly used to having my activities so...regimented, and in the absence of anything else to do, I found myself offering my supplications to the Ruby Witch for the first time in a while.

[ She's not super religious, but when you come from a universe where the gods have actually been proven to exist... ]
whiterosefoes: (:o)

[personal profile] whiterosefoes 2019-05-04 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
So you were awake at that time? I'm not exactly certain what supplications to the Ruby Witch entail, but did you notice anything?
necroyalty: (the zombies were having fun)

[personal profile] necroyalty 2019-05-04 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I never ventured outside of my room, and as I said, I was praying.

So, no.
whiterosefoes: (eyes closed)

[personal profile] whiterosefoes 2019-05-04 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Fair enough. [Harriet nods and backs off. She just doesn't want to assume prayers are the same in every religion.......]
silvertongueheir: (I had in store)

[personal profile] silvertongueheir 2019-05-04 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
You mentioned that name when we found Akko's body, as well. What is this goddess' domain?
necroyalty: (he did the monster mash)

[personal profile] necroyalty 2019-05-04 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
She has...several. Chief among them are her stewardship of souls into the afterlife and reign as the goddess of magic.

Law and yes, vanity as well, but even the gods have their flaws.
silvertongueheir: (I could be more)

[personal profile] silvertongueheir 2019-05-04 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Franciscus has been breathing hard since he saw his face on that scroll. The manacles aren't helping either.]

I spent the entire night in my own room...I didn't even hear anything.

[Could he have done something, if he did?]
hexposition: (☆⌒*. 1)

[personal profile] hexposition 2019-05-04 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
...Neither did I. Let's not blame ourselves until we find our culprit, okay?
joinhands: (Frustrated)

[personal profile] joinhands 2019-05-04 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I had gone back to my room... at about nine that night. I was one of the few whose door remained repaired, so I was completely unaware of anything in particular happening outside.

I truly wish I could be more helpful.
hexposition: (☆⌒*. 2)

[personal profile] hexposition 2019-05-04 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you for your cooperation.

[Emma's not expecting much, it's just... a thing that needs to be done, she feels. That's all.]
yonosoymaria: (trouble is a friend)

[personal profile] yonosoymaria 2019-05-04 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
I was asleep. Impossible to prove, I know.
icanhearscreams: (sad gaze)

[personal profile] icanhearscreams 2019-05-04 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He glances over at Eric. ... Someone believes you, at least. ]
yonosoymaria: (Default)

[personal profile] yonosoymaria 2019-05-04 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[And in response - a tiny, tiny smile. If he's still looking, anyway.]
hexposition: (☆⌒*. 7)

[personal profile] hexposition 2019-05-04 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course, but your cooperation is appreciated. Thank you.

[Emma looks mildly sympathetic toward him, at least. She's not fully trusting of anyone on the scroll, but...]
yonosoymaria: (Default)

[personal profile] yonosoymaria 2019-05-04 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
On the contrary - thank you. Someone needed to ask that question.