WEEK 6 - Trial

[al2955]

the pygmalion. . . ONLINE CAPTAIN'S LOG: WEEK (6)

saturday TRIAL DAY ONE (29) 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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[al2955]

[Once the 9AM alarm has rung and all players have awakened, 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. Before the trial begins, I have an announcement to make. One of the deceased had been assigned the third party role of the Weirding at the start of the game. Their duty was to select an item once every week that could potentially help with a trial. As you will no longer be receiving any more forensic tools during the remainder of your stay here, you will be allowed to keep the current one past this week.

As always, I am at your disposal should you need to ask 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.]

[jackhole]

[ okay he needs to talk to you on the dl here, alice. ]

Heeeey, Alice. Need a favor. Man to... AI? Cyborg to AI? Look, I'm part metal. You're part metal. Do a guy a favor, alright?

[ get to the point, rhys ]

I need to... go. I didn't do anything, you know that. I didn't kill anyone or anything dumb like that so can I... leave? Please?

[al2955]

I do hope this is an ill-conceived joke, Rhys.

[ murdermom would be staring you down if she had eyes. ]

[jackhole]

[ alice, this is NOT THE TIME TO SASS HIM. ]

Why would I be joking? I could put in my vote early if you want. Then just, bam, gone and I can go take care of what I need to.

[bloodteller]

[ hey when did yuno manage to get right behind rhys thats weird hahaha ]

You absolutely can't do that, Mr. Rhys

[ guess who read jacks alibi ]

[jackhole]

[ high-pitched-troy-baker-scream.mp3

... no seriously, he's just screaming in response and then falling over onto his face. ]

[tacklefordwhimsy]

You stabbed a man who right now looks more than ready to snap your neck the moment you turn around.

That was very dumb, I'd say.

[Shelley is supportive!]

[jackhole]

[ SHELLEY WHY ]

It was an accident. And I'm trying to fix it!

[missmaladroite]

[guess who else read Jack's alibi]

What is wrong with you?!

[jackhole]

[ AHHHHH ]

IT WAS A VERY STRESSFUL WEEK AND I DON'T NEED THIS RIGHT NOW, MARINETTE.

[bloodbiter]

[rhys......]

Would you mind explaining how you can be so incredibly foolish?

[jackhole]

[ tugging at his hair a little here ]

I don't need to explain anything to you. I just need to -- to get out of here. That's what I need to do.

[antagonize]

Smooth.

[TROY BAKER SHAMES TROY BAKER.

MORE NEWS AT 11.]

[jackhole]

[ WHAT DID TROY BAKER DO TO DESERVE THIS ]

Shut up.

[hatslinger]

Rhys, pull yourself together!

[ fiona's going to be grabbing rhys by the collar real quick, trying to shake some sense into him. their rolly chairs probably roll a little closer together because of this. ]

You're just going to make it worse. Ever heard the phrase 'rubbing salt in a wound'? Yeah, you're pouring a salt mine in one right now.

[ right into jack's still open wound... ]

[missmaladroite]

[wait what]

[DOES THIS MEAN HANCOCK WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR DILDOS???]

So Monsieur Hancock was the one providing us with items?

[al2955]

That is for you to deduce as a group, Marinette. One of the casualties did, indeed, provide you with fun toys.

[chiseler]

Hey, Alice. Any way we can get a replica turret or at least the specs of how the thing worked to help with the trial?

[al2955]

The turret you found should still be functional, but I can provide a replica or answer your questions about its operation if you wish.

[antagonize]

So, Alice. Question time. If someone wants to get their grubby hands on one of those special tools, do they need to specify which vulnerable player they're going after? Or is it enough to say they plan to off a vulnerable player?

[He doesn't expect a straight answer but, hey. He tried.]

[al2955]

Specification is appreciated but unnecessary. As long as the killer targets a vulnerable, they will not be punished for using a tool.

[todorable]

...Hey, Alice. You mentioned a "third party role"... Maybe this doesn't seem directly related, but... Just how many roles are there?

[al2955]

You will find out in due time.

[missmaladroite]

Alice, may we have a dummy again?

[al2955]

Very well.

[Cartallen will be produced by a robot whenever you need it.]