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.

(( OOC: Welcome to trial: the sequel! You'll have 7 hours (until 8 PM EST/5 PM PST) to vote one (1) person guilty of murder. As this is scapegoat style, a correct vote is not necessary. Please remember to vote unless otherwise discussed with the mods, as that is our AC for this game. ))

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EXAMINE EVIDENCE

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DISCUSS INVESTIGATION

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Makima

[theremote]

As I've previously reported, we have three dead this week -- it seems Beelzebub responded well to first aid. I'd like to thank those on the scene.

[This week Makima is speaking sitting down, megaphone lightly propped in her lap; her gaze is serious but her tone is businesslike; unfortunately, you all know how this goes by now, despite everything.]

We'll be keeping to the rules given for this week: 7 hours for 1 vote. I understand that a lot of you may feel it's not sufficient for how bloody last night was, but keep in mind that being bloodthirsty last week could have led to the conviction of an innocent. Do your best to remain calm and find the truth. I'll be here to support your decision.

Adela

[shearcut]

[ adela's also seated, hands folded neatly in her lap, with a small smile. it's a bit strained, but she looks considerably better than she did last week. ]

I know it's difficult, but I know you'll do your best. If I can help you in some way, please feel free to ask.

[duckinghell]

[While everyone is ready to debate murderers and whatnot, this duck in the green sweater is just here on one of the shelves, kicking its feet.]

[Its chewing on what looks like popcorn, but its actually just regular corn poured into a popcorn bag.]

[Cheers! 🍿]

[duckinghell]

[ If anyone needs an emotional support duck, there's at least one conveniently within reach!

Hope no one expects a conversation though. Nothing seems to be going on behind its eyes. ]

[duckinghell]

[offers the emotional support duck some corn]

[liberazoth]

[ but where is knifeduck... ]

[linearcrash]

[ Thumbs up in nothing going on behind those eyes ]

[duckinghell]

[probably around!! popcorn duck keeps popcorning with bliss]

[duckinghell]

[ Thanks, fellow duck! It stuffs the corn in its mouth like a vacuum. ]

[duckinghell]

[ It has no idea why it's getting a thumbs up, but Nine's getting one back anyway. ]

[unenvying]

[ no thoughts head empty is the real mood here ]

[duckinghell]

[hell yeah my duck go get those corn nutrients in the most concerning way ever]

[driftingknight]

Adela-san. Could we please have some blankets and pillows to make Beelzebub-san more comfortable during this if his presence is going to be necessary?

[duckinghell]

[ This one is just behind blue sweater duck, staring at a certain direction, like a bristled cat.

It doesn't look like it wants to converse. ]

[pimpplan]

So, like, are we gonna talk about the whole duct tape thing, or are we all gonna pretend that didn't happen?

[ staring blankly at Erika and then somewhere into the middle distance ]

[linearcrash]

[ wow how much corn can he stuff in that mouth beak ]

[duckinghell]

[ it seems like the blue sweatered duck agrees with his assessment! or maybe not, it's hard to tell. ]

[shearcut]

Of course. [ a glance over at beel her brows knit with concern. ]

I think it's better that he's here with all of us, just in case. [ she'll get him blankets and a pillow in short order from one of the ducks. ]

[duckinghell]

[also offers this duck some corn]

[driftingknight]

Thank you.

[Looking at the duck, he nods.]

If the other option was to have one of them keeping an eye on him, I'm inclined to agree with you.

[revelate]

[No thoughts, duck head empty... Noah doesn't pester it for conversation, but he does walk over and give it a pat on the head. There there, blue sweater duck. Beak up! Everything's going to work out, maybe.]

[hyperbloom]

[ She is so tired. ]

I think we deserve an explanation about that...