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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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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?

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.

Edited 2016-06-19 23:20 (UTC)

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.

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?

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

Yes.

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

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?

Fine, whatever. Lead the way.

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

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. ]

[ PAUSE. ]

That's a good question. Care to explain?

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

We still haven't started the strip search.

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

Go.

{ Aka, time to strip Todd. }

Edited 2016-06-19 23:55 (UTC)

Okay. Well, you're about to see some shit but I have a good explanation for it.

[He has a cut on his shoulder and the mark of the devil on his dick.]

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Do you have anyone who actually saw you drinking there?

[shrugs]

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[ 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!! ]

Edited 2016-06-19 23:58 (UTC)

I don't know what to tell you. I wasn't paying that much attention. If she was sleeping, I probably just didn't notice her.

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

[ welp ]

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

[ she just looks over at elizabeth and shrugs. it was a celebratory drink or five because no one murdered (then someone totally got murdered). ]

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???? ]

Well I couldn't exactly ask you to join me.

[ because you're like 12 dave that's messed up he can only have wine and a little vodka on special occasions ]

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

If I'm gonna get killed I might as well be drunk while it happens. [ shrug ] Not sure if that makes it worse or better, though.

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[ making strangling motions at fiona here why do you look suspicious he will murder you dead if you did it ]

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