fifth trial

[thecastle]

FIFTH TRIAL

Saturday, Week 5

UNCOVER THE GUILTY PARTY


Yesterday's events were quite shocking. None of you expected to find two victims, much less two who were so young and full of life. But, as always, there's a silver lining here. Their lives bought you release from the motive, and isn't that worth something? After all, it would be a lie to say that this thought hasn't passed through anyone's mind. But would it be right to thank whoever was involved for what they did? For some of you, the idea isn't all that outlandish.

Any further deliberations regarding whether or not the act was truly just will need to wait until later. For now, you have a trial to attend.

Once thirteen of you gather in the Great Hall, the large doors slam right open and prompt everyone to ascend the stairs into the trial room.

As those present takes their seats, it becomes apparent just how many lives have been lost over the course of this game. Half of the seats are now empty, which is staggering given how many of you there were when the challenge began. Beyond the room and the current occupants are the profiles lining the walls. They're hard to miss at this point, for obvious reasons.

The Sage's steady voice slips in through the pendants as soon as everyone's settled.

"It is time, my warriors, to meet the challenge head on. You have all managed to come this far and so I expect you to perform as admirably as you have in the past. How may vary, but every individual here is important and brings their own unique touch to these trials. ... Normally, that is. To my dismay, a number of you will be temporarily incapable of taking part in this challenge.

Let us hope this is a trend that does not continue into future weeks. That said... May all who remain be blessed with only the best of fortune. You will need it."

As soon as the Sage finishes speaking, five images flicker into sight as if brought to life by a projector. Seeing how there's no such device present, it may not be a stretch to consider magic is at work here.

15 REMAIN

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Comments

[presomnia]

[Tiki still doesn't know what a gun is but!! Hanyuu is scared she's gotta protect her mom, so she's immediately scurrying over, standing half in front of Hanyuu.]

Mahi, don't scare her! There's no way Yuu-Yuu did this!

[irrationalities]

[Tiki oh my god get out of the way??]

We've heard that line dozens of times by now. Where's your proof?

[presomnia]

[NO, SHE'S YOUNG DUMB AND FULL OF NOT KNOWING WHAT A GUN IS]

We stayed together last night. I don't sleep much, and she never left, and she was there in the morning. We'll find who did this, but I know it wasn't Yuu-Yuu.

[irrationalities]

What do you mean by you don't sleep much? You remember when Sen vouched for Asch, right?

[People can sneak out at any time...!]

[presomnia]

I mean I don't like to sleep, so I don't. [It's kind of a touchy subject so she straightens up a little, pouting.]

Asch was a jerk. That isn't the same. [THIS IS A VALID POINT OF CONTENTION, DEFINITELY]

[irrationalities]

So were you or weren't you awake the whole time?

[Gosh, he can agree with the jerk thing but give him more to work with Tiki!!]

[aumygoddess]

T-Tiki-chan, please be careful. That's a very dangerous weapon, you do not want to stand in front of it.

[presomnia]

Oh, okay...

[wait]

Then you shouldn't be in front of it, either! [DON'T POINT GUNS AT HER MOM]