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CAPTAIN'S LOG:
WEEK (5)

saturday TRIAL DAY ONE

(32) 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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[After inputting his alibi Hancock will sit up straight and neat in his seat.]

Okay assholes, it's 20 questions time.

[aka AMA the Hancock Edition.]

Edited 2016-07-09 20:56 (UTC)

[ This is a super suspicious alibi. ] So was there a reason you were all around the bottom deck, presumably alone, while knowing it was basically the murder day? And did you see or hear anything at all?

In my defense, I didn't think the asshole would wake up first thing in the morning and go "time to murder someone without even getting breakfast."

In all seriousness though - I'm a skinny dipping guy, and I can already here the sound of everyone screaming if they saw me in my naked glory. Thought I spare everyone the headache and go during a time I knew no one would be around.

... Okay. [ He doesn't really want to think about that. MOVING ON. ]

So if you didn't hear anything at all, that means the killer would have only had about an hour to do everything. Including drying clothes or whatever they did.

Sounds about right to me. I can tell you that no one was at the pool but me while I went swimming. Think it'd be hard for me to miss that.

Yeah, it would. That narrows it down pretty well, so thanks. Maybe you should get a swimming buddy, though?

Are you nominating yourself?

Um, no. I'm not a swimmer. Especially after this. But someone probably is. [ Operation find Hancock a swimming partner. ]

I'll take whoever strip searches me then. I'm willing to make sacrifices on some things, but I don't believe in swimming with clothes on.

What does skinny dip mean?

[why]

Naked swimming. It's really relaxing.

...Why would you do such a thing when anyone could easily walk in and come across you?

Well, it's not my problem if someone sees me. That said, I picked an early time because I didn't want to hear anyone complaining about it. Thought I was being courteous.

Did you take clothing with you and put it back on after swimming, then directly go to the cafeteria afterwards?

That's right. I never go anywhere without my duds on, and swimming for that long made me starving for some ham and eggs.

I see.

I do have another question... What is your family like?

They're all corpses. [He snorts gently.] Mom and dad passed away while ago. Then there's my brother, who I learned got abducted and replaced.

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You need to take better care of yourself.

[ She'll get that topic out and in the open. Judging you. ]

Was there anyone else lingering around the pool area before or after you left? Assuming off your testimonial, there would need to be a window of after 8AM to commit the act.

At least I'm not the one at the bottom of the pool.

But to serious matters - didn't see anyone in either case. I left the pool close to 8am to grab a bite, and I didn't bother going back either.

Anyone could have been at the bottom of the pool, show some respect.

[ She says firmly, but not completely... mean? #men ]

You realize this creates a hole in your alibi... [ But he can see her face fluster a bit when she asks him next: ] Did you ... uhm... towel off once you left the pool? Have clothes with you? The only water that was found was near the edge...

Alright, alright. I'm sorry. I'll take this more seriously.

[SIGH ok fun police.]

I took my own towel from my room. I dried off, put on the same clothes I always wear, and then left to get breakfast. I dropped my towel off in my room before I went in.

[ She's lame as fuck, lets be real. ]

...I'd like to see the towel. If that's alright.

[ She's really sorry, but she has to put her bias aside. ]

It's an item that was brought to the crime scene, it's valid to look at it. Just in case...

No problem. You can go into my room when we start doing searches and see for yourself.

Alright. I will.

[ But a pause. She says his name with a sad, but endearing tone. ]

Hancock?

Edited 2016-07-09 21:43 (UTC)

...Yeah?

[What's up with that tone.]

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