WEEK 9 - Trial

[al2955]

the pygmalion. . . ONLINE CAPTAIN'S LOG: WEEK (9)

saturday TRIAL DAY ONE (19) survivors At 9 AM, a klaxon alarm begins blaring in every area of the ship. The alarm will continue to go off until everyone has gathered in the conference room. Should anyone be running late or avoiding the trial for whatever reason, a robot guide will appear wherever they are and gently but firmly escort them into the room. Once all the living players are present, the conference room doors will lock shut; anyone who wishes to leave for whatever reason will need to ask AL-2955 or one of the robots. Anyone leaving for non-investigative purposes, such as bathroom breaks, will be accompanied by a robot escort. The large round table in the center of the conference room has been set up to help the trial run as smoothly as possible. Three holographic screens hover above the center hollow of the table, visible from every angle. The first screen displays the pictures and profiles of the suspects and victim; the second displays the autopsy report; the third displays a blank word processor. Each of the chairs comes equipped with a virtual keyboard which can be used to type information directly into the third screen, such as theories and updated information; they can also be set into privacy mode, which will transfer whatever notes someone writes directly into their datapad instead of on screen. There's also a tablet function for those who wish to draw charts or pictures on screen. The keyboards will detect the DNA of whoever's using them and record who's typed what - simply press an area of text and the name of whoever wrote it will pop up. The area to the right of the table has been temporarily sectioned off with a glass partition and sliding door for hygienic issues. Inside, the victim's body has been laid out on a metal autopsy table, covered by a plastic sheet. Above it is a holographic screen that displays a close-up color photograph of the body when it was found. A hand sanitizer dispenser has been considerately attached to the wall nearby for anyone getting up close and personal to the body. To the left of the conference table is a display case. Any evidence found during the investigation will be carefully collected by the robots at some point the previous day and placed here before the trial starts. Beneath each piece of evidence is a small tablet where players can type up information, such as a short description or where it was found. There are also empty areas left over for any evidence that may be found during the trial. The shelf at the very bottom of the case has been reserved for an extra rulebook in case anyone needs it. Food will be served throughout the day by the robots, who will take individual orders whenever you're feeling hungry. The trial will end at 9:00 PM, at which point all players will have been expected to cast their vote.

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[socloverit]

[oh what the fuck

well here's Clover, as grumpy as it gets. she's holding the laser scythe and she's put the meat cleaver in a chair so no one can sit next to her, why is she LIKE THIS

she's trying to look mad but mostly she's just upset and exhausted. she isn't putting out an invitation to interrogate her but she's looking at everyone like she knows it's coming and she's already over it.]

[toprotecttheworld]

Clover, why were you in the fuel reserve room?

[There's no accusation in her tone. She's just curious.]

[socloverit]

I hang out there a lot. It's usually pretty empty. ...I like the lights.

[she gets to be left alone with shiny things it's ideal]

[toprotecttheworld]

Can anyone verify that? Did anyone stop in, or did you see anyone in the hallway if you left for even a moment?

[socloverit]

...No. [And it comes with the most resigned sigh.] I didn't see anyone at all.

[toprotecttheworld]

Well, that doesn't prove anything. Everyone has gaps in their alibi.

[Probably?]

Clover, just before someone more annoying than me like Jason or Antionette asks, how did you feel about the motive this week?

[socloverit]

[ah, welp........ she's glad it's Jessie asking and not someone else, yeah, but Clover immediately starts drawing into herself, looking uncomfortable. There's probably no good way to answer this?]

...I...don't think I thought about it any more than anyone else did...

[toprotecttheworld]

I thought about it a lot myself. My greatest achievement is being a Rocket, I can't really imagine not having that.

[But, you know, even if Clover is uncomfortable, Jessie needs to press.]

Can you tell us what it is? Everyone's going to have to answer sooner or later. It's a pain, but I need to convince people it wasn't you.

[socloverit]

Oh—my achievement? [totally not the part of the motive Clover was worried about, but she's looking even sadder. She knew this question was coming and had a convincing enough lie prepared, just to avoid talking about this, but couldn't lie to Jessie if she tried.] It was when my brother and I ran away from home together. Started life on our own.

...Thank you, Jessie. [For working to convince people it isn't her. Jessie is the best defense squad a girl could ask for.]

[chiseler]

[What the fuck. He's less than happy about this, but he's treating her the same way he always does and tilts his head instead.]

I didn't think Machias knew anything about cooking. [A light grin.] Did he maybe say where he was going after you guys split up?

[socloverit]

[Luke's a champ and she appreciates him just being as he usually is, but she only looks sadder at his comment.]

He told me that learning that recipe was his greatest achievement, the one that would've been undone... [stop killing clover's friends???] He said he was going to his room for the night.

[chiseler]

[He's got your back buddy, no worries. He's idly thumbing at the pink scrunchie still around his wrist as he thinks, frowning the moment her mood dips and also wondering why a recipe would be Machias's greatest achievement. Ah well.]

I guess that's a little impressive. I don't know much about cooking myself, but seems complicated sometimes. [The idea that Machias was going back to his room alone is a tad unsettling, too.] ...what'd the lights look like that night? Same as ever?

[Yeah. He's buying her alibi no questions right now. He's also calculating how to lead this conversation.]

[socloverit]

[She's watching him fidget with the scrunchie instead of anything or anyone else, because it's something in motion and she's still super charmed that he's kept it.

But she's a little less forlorn sounding continuing on.] Same as ever. Shiny as always.

[chiseler]

I found this really cool app on the tablets yesterday you might like. I'll show you later if you want. [There's another slight smile.] It's not the same as a giant glowing orb but it's still interesting to watch all the same. [And he stops fiddling with the scrunchie, tentatively reaching out to squeeze her shoulder a bit in the most reassuring way possible.]

We'll make this fast to get it over with, okay? But if there's anything else you wanna say...let me know.

[socloverit]

...Yeah. I'd like that. [And she tenses at the contact, only because she doesn't expect it, but she relaxes and—it's slight and shaky and she hasn't got the energy for it to last, but she smiles.]

I will.

[antietam]

Was Machias wearing his scarf when you saw him?

[socloverit]

Uh-huh.

[douchemag]

Man, Ass Lice must really fucking hate you.

[Seeing as how she got put up as a suspect for her brother's murder and her friend's...normally he'd find this hilarious tbh, but since he likes Clover, he actually looks irritated on her behalf.]

I think we can skip the questioning here, unless there's something about Machias that might have been stood out when you last saw him.

[socloverit]

[She just kind of snorts. It is the most half-assed, tired expression of almost-amusement a person can make, but it's more than anyone else is getting!! His irritation is appreciated.]

Apparently. [LET HER REST] No, Machias was just his usual self.

[douchemag]

Far as I see it, it means you're doing something right. [Of course, the downside is that she's a suspect, but whatever he thinks she's innocent??? And wouldn't vote for her anyway??? IT'S FINE] Too bad for her there's no way you're getting scapegoated for this shit.

He mention either of the motives to you at all?

[socloverit]

Wish I could figure out what. [so she can stop doing it?? maybe it's just suffering that she's doing right in which case she's just outta luck huh. but she definitely looks a little reassured when he says she won't get scapegoated.]

...You can't laugh. [Because yes, it sounds kind of silly out of context, but it's important to her, too.] His greatest achievement that got threatened was that he learned a certain recipe.

[douchemag]

[Okay well, his mouth definitely twitches like he's about to burst out laughing, but he manages to hold it back. This is literally the most noble thing he has ever done in his entire life so Clover should definitely be feeling touched and flattered right now!! (Also, it helps that his greatest achievement is total shit, so he really can't judge others on theirs...)]

Uh. [Give him a second here while he coughs suspiciously into his fist.] Soooo...probably not something he'd kill over then? I mean, unless it was a really spectacular recipe, then all bets are off. [is he joking or is he serious...it's probably the latter tbh food is important]

What about the other motive? About changing your past.

[socloverit]

[UGH SHE'S TIRED she can't even be mad at him for it because he's trying and that is monumental. BUT SHE'S TIRED]

I don't know. He didn't mention that one.

[douchemag]

[SORRY CLOVER but permatired is the price you have to pay for his friendship. Why is she paying it again. Just return him.]

Hm...well, he'd have to be a colossal moron to plan on murdering someone with his own weapon. Unless he was going to pretend that someone stole it again, but that's still super flimsy. Can't say I really buy into this idea he was some sort of accomplice.

[Actually he's cynical enough to buy it normally, but since Clover would be the likeliest person on the list Machias would work with, he's not going to??? Just ignore everything that points to people he likes hahaha this can't go wrong.]