WEEK TWO - Trial Day Two

[al2955]

the pygmalion. . . ONLINE CAPTAIN'S LOG: WEEK (2)

sunday TRIAL DAY TWO (38) 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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interrogating the stoner kid

[thanatosincarnate]

You -- Todd.

We have a couple of questions for you.

{ He'll raise his voice, just so to get the male's attention, because he wants him to pay attention. Carta and Machias are tagging along in here too, let us just say. }

First, you said you were in your room from 1 to 2 PM, I'm assuming that's what you meant by saying you had lunch in there, is that right?

At 3 you said you got drunk, and then you don't even remember when you woke up afterwards? You should clarify when you came to.

I see you had a second pair of shoes in your room. You wouldn't have happened to have worn them at any point on the day of the murder, would you?

{ Because yeah Todd was seen running around barefoot, but he doesn't know if the kid just simply took off the shoes and pretended to go barefoot, when he had a second pair. }

[breakshot]

[ why exactly is he here? because Arumat made him, ofc. ]

I questioned him yesterday, and he mentioned he'd stepped out without his shoes.

[blondophile]

[She's had just enough time to grab--as dignified as possible--a couple of forks out of the cafeteria. She's holding one almost menacingly if not for the fact that the utensil in question would be more beneficial for scooping up pasta.]

[deformity]

Um, Miss Issue, are you quite all right?

[blondophile]

It is downright courteous of you to ask after my well being, but I am quite fine. [Fork aside, the other fork is strapped to her belt.]

[deformity]

But those forks... Are you trying to defend yourself from someone? We're not here to hurt you! [ What a thing to say when they're trapped in space trying to kill each other. ]

[blondophile]

I don't need dinner utensils to protect myself with when I'm fully capable of doing it myself, unarmed.

[666_blaze_it]

I didn't say that. I said I took a nap. I didn't have lunch til afterwards.

I wasn't watching the clock like, every second of the day, okay? But I stayed in the parlor for several hours.

Are you telling me you've never forgotten to put on your shoes before going out?

[thanatosincarnate]

You stayed in the parlor... for several hours? When did you go into the parlor?

You must at least be able to ballpark the hours.

And no I never forget to put on my shoewear.

[666_blaze_it]

At 3:00, dude, that's where the booze is.

And I think you're underestimating how hung over I was. I couldn't even have murdered a baby on Friday.

[thanatosincarnate]

You could've had something to drink in your room. Next time be more precise when writing out your alibi. It's too sparse.

One more thing: You do know there was a mandatory strip search, right?

[666_blaze_it]

Yeah, yeah. You want me to take it off right here?

[thanatosincarnate]

Yes.

{ He can hold up a curtain easily himself, if needed, and likely bully Machias into helping do so. Your welcome. }

[breakshot]

No. We'll get it set up, but you're going to do it somewhere else. There's women here, you know.

[ ugh, why's he joining in on this nonsense!! gonna take the firm tone approach with you, kiddo. ]

Also, I'm going to agree: be more specific when detailing your alibi. You were in the parlor for "several hours"? Exactly how long are we talking here? No matter how hung over you are, that's not going to cut it. You're a suspect here, with your life very much on the line if you screw up and don't tell us the whole story. Do you understand?

[666_blaze_it]

Fine, whatever. Lead the way.

I was in the parlor until after the body was found.

[parodeity]

Wait, hold up. If you were in the parlor until after the body was found, why the fuck aren't you and Fiona alibing one another out for that timeframe?

[ PAUSE. ]

[breakshot]

[ PAUSE. ]

That's a good question. Care to explain?

[666_blaze_it]

I dunno. I was drinking by myself in the corner.

[thanatosincarnate]

We still haven't started the strip search.

{ Come on Machias, help him set up the curtain now. }

Go.

{ Aka, time to strip Todd. }

[blondophile]

Do you have anyone who actually saw you drinking there?

[breakshot]

[ time to play hardball, kiddo. which means time for machias to get twice as intense and stare down the kiddo. ]

That's not going to cut it. The parlor isn't even that big, so you had to have seen one another.

[ also setting up a curtain for todd, nbd. except it is and he's not laying off the hardball questions until he's got answers!! ]

[hatslinger]

I probably fell asleep before he showed up. I got pretty slammed.

[ welp ]

[brooches]

[ Fiona you need to watch the drinking holy shit this is SERIOUS!!! CONCERNED LOOK YOUR WAY??? ]

[parodeity]

You aren't allowed to drink alone anymore.

[ DAVE...

but that's his way of saying you better get better alibis for the future because he likes you???? i guess???? ]

[bloodbiter]

...If we find that you aren't the culprit, please take care. Becoming inebriated in a place like this seems rather dangerous.