tikirobo | [ WEEK FIVE

TRIAL

In the morning, the beach comes back to life. Birds are back to cawing, the fish splash in the ocean, and insects buzz cheerfully from the jungle. Crabs skitter across the sand and seagulls fight over food (possibly yours). It's a frightening contrast to the stillness of yesterday but it doesn't mean it's over yet. After all, today is the trial.

The Chief stands at the front of the longhouse and brings his hand up to his mouth to let out a whistle. He'll thumb back to the hut-like building behind him and very clearly state --

"Trial time, everyone. Get in here and figure out who did it."

And then he'll turn to head in. The other Chief helpfully pipes up with a, "Make sure to bring a snack, and maybe some water. Hydration is key to catching murderers!"

The longhouse is set up like a meeting hall, with long benches on each wall, facing each other. There's a table at the front of the room already holding a small box and a pad of papers and pen, for voting apparently. Aside from that, the room is empty. It’s only when everyone has taken a seat that the doors close and the Chief speaks.

"Well, have at it. You've got till nine."

And then, he points to a clock on the wall that reads 12:00. Good luck.

Welcome to the trial post! Characters are free to discuss everything related to the trial here. They won't be let out of the room until 9PM when voting ends. Every character must vote and the voting post can be found here.

If there are any questions, please shoot a message to this journal or to tikirobo.

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Ask them. [He looks up then, tired and exhausted from the possibilities. He's been quietly running through the questions all trial.]

Ask if the Sirens both agreed to murdering Yona. I know what Fie told me, and I would like to think she'd warn me about something like this.

That is one of those "after six" questions, I believe—I asked something along those lines earlier.

Good point. Katara also pointed out that yeah, they said technically. Technicalities are always going to be one of those funny things to throw a wrench in plans.

[He nods.]

And we know the Chiefs are fond of their word games.

Exactly. So after six, we can ask. But let's not waste a question just yet on something like this.

Besides, they're more likely to confirm and answer if we're already on the right track.

I'm fine with putting it on hold for now then.

[A nod.]

Anything else you think we should add for after six, Katara?

... how vital is it for a Wickie to reach the end of the game?

[ she quickly adds, before someone jumps her. ]

I'm not saying we execute Lucina. But Magilou said that the Chiefs were implying we had to catch a killer this trial. But I asked them a few trials ago if just figuring out the identity of the killer still counted as much as voting for them, and Hal told me no.

[her expression doesn't waver]

So. . .? If you aren't saying we execute Lucina, then what are you saying?

I... just said what I was saying? We need to find out specifically what all the rules in play are here to figure out how to proceed without running into another trap.

Hmph. Well, I'm not against that.

But I'm obviously against voting for Lucina.

[duh]

Okay. I am pretty sure most people are against that, Magilou. Should I apologize for trying to be thorough, or...?

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WOW KATARA TELL US HOW YOU REALLY FEEL 1/2

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So if we wait until after six to ask if the Sirens really did vote to kill Yona and to ask why Prussia didn't die. . .

What other questions are there left for us to ask for our final round of two truths and a lie?

Confirm what happens if we execute the Wickie? Ask if we have to vote for a killer to ensure the best ending of the game?

"What will happen if we execute the Wickie?"

And "What ending will we get if we do not vote for a killer this week", maybe.

"Ask if we have to vote for a killer to ensure the best ending of the game. What ending will we get if we do not vote for a killer this week." The Chief told me, when I asked something similar, that he was still deciding. That may be a worthless question.

I suppose we could ask about what might happen if we execute the Wickie, but I obviously am not in favor of that! And not just because I don't want to die too, obviously.

Make it a six question then. We're getting somewhere, it wouldn't hurt to try again.

I would like to ask. I'm not in favor of executing Lucina either, obviously, but I think it's something we need to ask. I don't want to leave that a mystery in case there's an unknown caveat we're missing. We know the Chiefs lied to the Sirens. What if they lied to Lucina, too?

Lucina discovered which Chief is lying, and which is telling the truth.

I don't think she's been deceived to the same level as the Sirens.

But you think maybe she was deceived on at least some level?

No.

In fact, I believe she sees things far more clearly than any of us here do.

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[ MAGILOU NO ]

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[ She's been listening this whole time, honest! It's her player who wasn't paying enough attention... ]

If you're not comfortable doing so, Hiro... I can ask Hal.

[There's a pause as he looks at her for a moment.]

It's not so much I'm not comfortable but...same thing with Vriska and why I didn't mention she was Yona's killer sooner. I want to know you guys are okay with us asking and acting when it could implicate you a lot. Plus I think there are a few people who might be against it still.

Ask what you will.

[ Her voice is soft, forgiving. ]

There's no harm gotten from simply asking a question, and... I can understand the reasoning behind it.

...thanks you, Lucina. We'll figure out the right time to ask to get the best possible answer.

I'm beginning we need to keep a list of "after six" questions. Aren't you?