WEEK 1 - Trial

[al2955]

the pygmalion. . . ONLINE CAPTAIN'S LOG: WEEK (1)

saturday TRIAL DAY ONE (40) 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. At 7PM, the trial will adjourn for the day. All players will be escorted by the robots into the cafeteria. From there, they're free to head into the lounge, the viewing deck, the chapel, or back to their rooms. All other areas of the ship have been locked off, and every player will be accompanied by a robot until they return to their room for the night. Any attempts to enter a locked off room or physically interfere with the trial or evidence outside of their room will cause the robot to raise a ship-wide alarm.

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[al2955]

[Once all the players have gathered in the conference room, the statue in the alcove in the back of the room chimes gently. Holographic water begins pouring out of the jug the statue is carrying, forming the shimmering image of a vaguely feminine figure made out of liquid.]

Greetings, participants. Thank you for taking part in the first investigation and trial. If you require anything, the robots will assist you. They are programmed to escort you wherever you need, or retrieve something for you. During this time, it is recommended that you deliberate among each other to discover the culprit. You will be asked to cast a vote toward who you believe to be the culprit. This time will be signaled by a chime. Until a player has been retired, you may not leave this room.

I must remind you all to keep the rules in mind. During the investigation period, minor rule breaking was observed. I have mined my database and discovered it may be difficult for sentient beings, human or not, to recall information during stressful times. This is understandable. However, rule breaking will not be tolerated. It is ill advised, for you, and I.

I am present at all times during this period. You may ask me anything.

Good luck.

[The holographic image will remain throughout the trial. You're free to ask her whatever you want, though whether she'll answer is a different question entirely.]

congealing stuff

[parodeity]

Yo, how's the congealing med goop shit work, can you gimme a rundown.

[ or does he have to let arumat stab himself ]

[al2955]

Hello, Dave Strider. My database does not bring up an item called "congealing med goop shit," but a similar match would be the healing serum located in the medical bay of The Pygmalion. It is a smooth yet gel-like substance that can be applied to surface wounds for accelerated healing and absorbed through the skin. It is recommended that the user apply only as much as they need. Was your question answered sufficiently?

[parodeity]

[ wow even the ai is saying she has no idea what he's talking about. maybe he should work on that someday.

nah. ]

How accelerated are we talkin' here?

[al2955]

Ten times the expected healing rate is what is advertised and commonly experienced. While this may vary on the wound, packaging notes that the healing serum is best recommended for cuts, scrapes, and similar injuries. It may be applied to larger wounds, but a healing effect would not occur.

[missmaladroite]

Which rule was broken, and by who?

[al2955]

The Rulebook reads, "Individual pieces of evidence will be retrieved and displayed in the meeting room during trials, so participants do not have to worry about recovering said evidence. Pocketing evidence is prohibited." The latter part of this rule was accidentally broken by Dave Strider, however the healing serum was retrieved. As I have reported initially, there are punishments for rule breaking.

Dave Strider's punishment is to know he has broken a rule, and carry this dark misdeed with him until the end of his days.

[ Is she joking? Maybe. It was only a reminder to adhere to the rules of the game, as Dave's rule breaking was a small, genuine mistake rectified immediately. ]

[missmaladroite]

[She seems really relieved he isn't being punished, in any case]

So.. he's not in trouble anymore? Because it's all fixed now?

Is there footage of the ship? Or... is there a way to verify who was in their rooms at night or not?

[al2955]

I apologize, Marinette Dupain-Cheng, but I cannot interfere in the game. As such, any viewing feeds I have access to are locked.

[ From participants, that is. Looks like you don't get the easy way, Marinette! ]

[parodeity]

[ HE'S SORRY HE FORGOT THE RULEBOOK FOR 2 SECONDS IN THE FACE OF MURDER but no just this face

stop shaming him ai ]

[muties]

Dark misdeed my ass. [ mumbled

SHE BETTER BE JOKING otherwise roxy is Offended her boy is a good kid leave him alone ]

Got my eye on you, Al. Watchin' you. Don't go punishin' my kid for nothin. [ points at eyes, points at you. she may also be joking. somewhat. maybe. ] I'll fight you at a bake sale or whatever momly people do to fight.

[al2955]

As his mother, I believe human traditions would make you partially responsible for Dave Strider's rule breaking, Roxy Lalonde. For that reason, you will also be punished with the knowledge that your son has broken a rule. His dark misdeed is heavy, and I trust you, as his mother, will not permit him to break more rules in the future.

There are presently no bake sales on the Pygmalion at the moment. However, you are welcome to start one.

[ She is totally joking. There is no way she is not joking. ...But what if she isn't?? ]

[booklore]

Can the robots check the scene of the crime for fingerprints?

[al2955]

I apologize, Lavi. None of the assistance robots are programmed to scan a room for fingerprints. It is also against my coding to interfere in the game, and so I, too, cannot perform that task. Was this answer sufficient?

[booklore]

Yeah, that's good enough. Thanks, Al!

[breakshot]

What about checking pieces of evidence for blood? Namely, whether or not it belongs to the victim or someone else? Would that be permissible?

[al2955]

Unfortunately, there are currently no tools available that would allow you to determine whose blood belongs to whom. You are, of course, free to check evidence for blood using the two image processing tools located in your ocular cavities.

[toprotecttheworld]

Hey! You! Water lady!

[Jessie's forgotten her name, too.]

There's something I don't like about your autopsy! What is "appears to be blood loss or shock" supposed to mean? Is it blood loss or shock, or isn't it?! Can't you tell?

[al2955]

Hello, Jessie. I am sorry that you feel the way you do about the autopsy. However, it is what is written, and you are free to interpret that how you like.

[toprotecttheworld]

Let me ask you this, then, since you don't feel like helping. If someone were killed one way, maybe poisoned or suffocated, and then stabbed, how would you write the cause of death? Answer me at once!

[al2955]

It would be written as it was reported, Jessie.

[deformity]

[ This doesn't have anything to do with the investigation, but he hopes she will answer him anyway. And he won't even attack her this time. ]

... What will you do with her body after?

[al2955]

Hello, Allen Walker. Following the trial, there will be no further disturbance to Callisto Yew's body. Was this answer sufficient?

[deformity]

Um, is there no way to give her a proper burial?

[al2955]

There is no soil for us to bury Callisto Yew under.