w2 trial.

[adjourn]

—THE SECOND TRIAL—

Once again, at 9 AM sharp, a familiar bell tolls to alert the hour. You've become familiar with the flow of things, haven't you? You know what tod o — find your answers before the final ring chimes. Even if you try to avoid it, eventually your legs will bring you towards where you know you'll have to be. The courtroom doors swing open, welcoming.

Come by again, and it looks just like last week. Take your seat on any one you wish, and peruse the table lined with (non-alcoholic) refreshments and snacks. The same sign, promising a lunch break. And of course, your observers, sitting by the jury's seat shuffling about a stack of papers. Ask your questions and they will answer.

The judge's seat shows the same message as it has always done: "GRANT WE THINE JUDGMENT — ABSOLVE THEE THINE GUILT," and the same, strange, incorporeal form stays seated at the high seat, hand resting unto a gavel's handle.

"Today we will be investigating the cases of: Akeha, Valvatorez, and Vicious. Court is now in session."

The same blue, translucent field prevents you from leaving freely once you're in. You know the drill, don't you?

TRIAL RUNDOWN

• Trial for these three cases (Akeha, Valvatorez, Vicious) will last 9 hours. Characters will have time to examine the bodies of the victim and explore relevant locations.
• Mod break will be at ⏰【1:00 PM PST】.
• Characters must vote for whom they believe to be the guilty party by ⏰【6:00 PM PST】. Voting is mandatory. With the last part of trial live, we will be accepting the submitted FINAL ANSWERS as everyone's collective vote!
• The judge is flavor text. Do not try to talk to them.

GAME INFO ✨ STATUSES ✨ RESERVES ✨ APPS

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LOCATIONS (ROOMING) ✨ PRIVATE CONVOS ✨ GRAVEYARD

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CYOA ✨ CONFESSIONAL ✨ MURDER PROPOSALS ✨ MOD REPORTING

Comments

[emptied]

For the second question, if we were to decide "no one is currently dead, therefore no one is guilty," what then?

[adjourn]

[ They confer and answer. ]

The question is also a final insight on you and yours as a whole. Any answer will be accepted, as long as it is of some nature related to the situation.

[ So no saying the Geico Lizard is guilty but anything else? Free game. ]

[emptied]

... I see.

Well, you will hear our final answer shortly. There's not a lot of time left, anyway.

[adjourn]

We... [ Hmm. ] ...Look forward to it.

We assume you do, too. It is your final survey question.

[emptied]

... You paused. Are you really looking forward to it?

[adjourn]

We only exist for the study after all.

[emptied]

And after the study ends, what will become of your existence?

[adjourn]

Oh, we don't know. Perhaps our data will be restored for another study sometime.

However, we have found this study group enjoyable.

[emptied]

I see. Well... For what it's worth, I hope this isn't the end of the line for you.

[adjourn]

Your interactions have been most enlightening, and entertaining to watch besides.

[herptile]

[NO CALLING ANY LIZARD GUILTY]