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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[missmaladroite]

But we don't have enough evidence to vote for someone's death!

[who's freaking out, Marinette's freaking out]

[monsieurchatastrophe]

[his version of freaking out is to be hiding his head in his arms on his part of the table hey marinette]

We don't. We-- really don't.

[@ ladybug help]

[missmaladroite]

[Marinette is much less graceful than this gazelle]

We can't do this! This is cruel and wrong!

[monsieurchatastrophe]

They're not leaving us a choice. But-- we don't--

[even killing a murderer is awful so NOT KNOWING IS JUST???]

[missmaladroite]

I.... I can't do this. I--

[She's Ladybug, she has to protect people, it's her job, she can't just vote someone to the death, it's against everything she stands for]

[monsieurchatastrophe]

[he knows better than anyone, but:]

...I know. Marinette-- [my lady's on the tip of his tongue, but] I'm with you. But we have to. We can't help anyone if--if we die.

[he says, like he's not shaking]

[missmaladroite]

I know that [ADRIEN WHO IS DEFINITELY NOT CHAT NOIR] but we can't just play along with this! We....

[her voice weakens a little]

...What if we're wrong?

[tevinteriscoming]

[Okay, as fucked up as all this is, it's extra fucked up that these decent kids are involved.]

Both of you need to vote. You needn't vote based on suspicion.

[missmaladroite]

I--- I can't, what if we're wrong? We're going to kill someone! We don't even know if they're guilty! I can't do this!

[yeah she's not handling this well at all]

[tevinteriscoming]

You must vote. Would you like me to tell you who to vote for? Or perhaps you'd prefer to vote for one of the less likely suspects. Elizabeth, or Rhys. You're allowed to make any choice besides failing to vote.

[missmaladroite]

No... no, that's wrong! We.... have to get the trial extended, or stop it, or, I don't know! There has to be something....

[but she can't think of anything. She's a superhero, she's supposed to save people!]

[tevinteriscoming]

We can try to do that, but first, you must vote.

[missmaladroite]

But I can't. If I'm wrong, then---

[she will, because she's afraid to die, but...]

[Even if she's right, killing a murderer... France doesn't have the death penalty]

[monsieurchatastrophe]

I know, but--

[he's just shaking his head where it stays down. he's not looking up :c]

We're sending someone to their death.

[parodeity]

Dude. We're also sending ourselves to anti-death. Please explain how you dying would help any of us out here.

[ he will get you in a headlock and make you vote man so help him god ]

[monsieurchatastrophe]

[without looking up:]

...I know.

[LOOK JUST GIVE HIM LIKE ... A MINUTE... or exactly 9 minutes 30 seconds leave him alone]

[parodeity]

[ ok but he's not leaving him alone he will like. grip adrien's shoulder he guesses????? dave isn't the Best at comfort but he'll try here. ]

[monsieurchatastrophe]

[he's just shaking a bit he's fine!!! (no)]

[mumbling:] m'sorry. [he knows his freaking out isn't helping anyone :C]

[tevinteriscoming]

Yes, we are. And we'll be sending more than one to their deaths if you don't vote.

I don't think anyone will mind if you vote for someone unlikely. Or would you prefer I told you who to vote for?

[monsieurchatastrophe]

... No, I--I'll do it.

[he should at least take responsibility votes for rhys]

[tevinteriscoming]

Well done. Once you've voted, we can discuss how to proceed.

[unasking]

[someone save the children]

The alternatives are limited.

[please don't make frankendad have to pick you up next]

[missmaladroite]

[she's freaking out, murderdad!!!]

There has to be something we can do! Extend the trial, or--- I don't know!

[unasking]

[Oh boy.

Placing both hands on her shoulders now. Deadly (ha) serious:]

Did you vote?

[missmaladroite]

[She startles a little when he does, but looks him in the eye regardless]

N--- No. I haven't.

[She will, before time runs out, but she can't bring herself to do it just yet]