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UKIMIYA mods ([personal profile] thecastle) wrote in [community profile] ukimiya2017-09-01 08:22 pm
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fifth trial

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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aumygoddess: ps3 | sprite (✯ sprite • grimace)

[personal profile] aumygoddess 2017-09-03 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
You're--you're still hurt.

[ oh jeez. ]

...I'm sorry.

[ haha shit this isn't fair in the slightest, if he really was acting in self-defense ]
browbeater: but it was LIMITED edition (Perhaps not my best purchase.)

[personal profile] browbeater 2017-09-03 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
It's fine. It won't matter, soon.

[if he was fatalistic before, look at him now.]
aumygoddess: (✯ temp01)

[personal profile] aumygoddess 2017-09-03 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ Opening her mouth to protest, but...he's right. If he gets enough votes, it won't matter in less than a half hour. ]

I'm sorry this happened...

[ Ah, there it is again, the endless train of apologies for things she can't actually fix. And she knows it's pointless, but she can't stop herself. This isn't like the past four weeks--he didn't plan to kill anyone. This is bullshit. ]

...but you're very brave for coming forward in the end.
browbeater: (This scarf is my forcefield.)

[personal profile] browbeater 2017-09-03 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
[they say that, but really, his skin is pale, and his hands are stained red with how tense he is. He doesn't feel brave, just propelled by the same feeling that got him through the 10 years after his parents' deaths.]

... Thanks, but I don't feel that way. Not now.
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