TRIAL TWO

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TRIAL

Once again, the investigations conclude -- though they're more ponderous this time, burdened by the number and knowledge of additional deaths, and the awareness that there's limited means of dealing with them -- and once again the ducks gather everyone at the back of the JojaMart along with Makima's wagon, Adela's quiet, the pile of evidence.

Everyone trundles into the loading bay, which isn't all that much livelier than before, penned in by stacks of shelves and crating; but at least it's functional, overly well-lit and there's tea to while away the time discussing murders and mayhem.

As the loading bay door slides closed, you're left with a wagonful of evidence, a double handful of murders and the knowledge that time is ticking down -- for everyone.

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[theotherww]

That'd narrow it down significantly if we can prove it. How many of us can actually carry 135 pounds without help? I know I would have needed wheels or ended up dragging him.

[revengier]

So would I. While I can carry something heavy for a short distance... down the stairs is another obstacle itself.

[theotherww]

The stairs would be an obstacle for even our strongest.

I never did test if the growth serums caused a proportional strength increase, so there may be something to that theory.

But just to be sure, did you find anything that could match that knot on Dongrang's head?

[revengier]

I looked for weapons, but nothing jumped out at me as weapon-shaped. Though I was mostly looking for a weapon that could cause a significant amount of blood loss rather than a knot.

[linearcrash]

What about the pommel of a weapon?

[revengier]

[ He shakes his head. ]

Nothing like that stood out to me.

[linearcrash]

How big of a knot are we talking about? Fist sized?

[liberazoth]

It's definitely a lot to carry, especially that far.

[driftingknight]

I could manage it for a short distance as well, but not down that entire flight of stairs without some sort of assistance.

[illprotecteveryone]

What if we try to test that somehow? If we get something heavy enough, maybe we can see how it goes?

[Can someone fake this test? Maybe, but if you're a bad enough actor perhaps faking won't work!]

[linearcrash]

Someone could fake it, yo.

[illprotecteveryone]

I know, but we still should give it a try, right? Maybe if someone else pays attention they can't get away with faking it!

[linearcrash]

Yeah, it wouldn't hurt to try. [ Maybe ] Is there anyone who weighs that much? Think the Chiffon or the Onionman? [ Gesturing to the Sheriff and the Alderman ]

[liberazoth]

Um... [ he is flipping through the conveniently printed flyers ] Enkidu, Wei Wuxian, and Azure, I think, are the closest to how much Dongrang weighs? No exact matches, but.

[theotherww]

Azure's the only on that list who doesn't also match the handprint. If we're lifting anyone it should be her.

[Just volunteering her without asking.]

[mirrari]

[hello???]

I'm still here, you know.

[theotherww]

Do you want to solve the murders or not?

[mirrari]

I do, but you could at least ask before volunteering me. I wouldn't have said no.

[it's about respect!!!!]

[theotherww]

Forgive me for making assumptions about your good character then.

My guess would be that someone would have needed to toss Dongrang over their shoulder, if he were being dragged it'd leave a mark on the stairs.

...on second thought, height could be a factor as well. You're around half a foot shorter than he was...

[linearcrash]

[ Looks at lady and nonbinary. Uh.... ]

I'd rather carry around the guy who wants to hold hands. Besides, he'll be useless with the test with his hand all fucked up.

[theotherww]

Do we have another method we can use to rule him specifically out?

Then again, the growth serum theory would muddle the results of a strength test...

[linearcrash]

Not to mention, anyone who was running around all night carrying people even with boosted strength would probably be unable to carry any more now.

[pimpplan]

Jeez, you really have a way with words to pick up girls, huh?

[theotherww]

More than you do figuratively. Though I'm not sure that's a very high bar to clear.

[pimpplan]

[ snorts. ]

I'm sure there's plenty room for you to crawl under it.