WEEK 1 - TRIAL

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TRIAL

It's been a long night, with the knowledge burning in your brain that one of your number has died. Even if the victim wasn't known very well, this dangerous game of Mafia was still played, and that might be the worst of all. Not only that, but the Apprentice's warning still rings heavy in your minds - especially after seeing the state of Szayel's body.

The Lady appears for once when everyone is gathered, leading you all up the stairs to the third floor, past whatever glimpses of the upper floors you might get. The room she takes you to is, frankly, extravagant. There's snacks and drinks waiting inside, along with....a new person? It's a man, and as The Lady leaves and closes the doors behind her, the man tilts his head up and speaks.

"You can call me The Captain. Since one of you have died during the game, it's your responsibility to try and vote someone out. You have six hours to talk about it, but then-"

He taps on a box on the table in front of him, labeled 'VOTES'

"-you'll have to put in your vote so someone can be punished. Not voting, well...That's a lot like not playing. And trust me - you want to play."

The man sits down at the table, leaning back and placing his feet on the table while crossing his arms.

"So get to it."

As he says that, music begins to play in the room...


VICTIM: SZAYELAPPORO GRANZ

30 GUESTS REMAIN.

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[blutsauger]

It's alright, my little dear. We knew this day would come, eventually. I wish it was on the battlefield, but we all die someday. No matter how hard we try, ja? Look at me. Don't be afraid, alright? Take care of yourself. Snake and Bennings can care for you. And I won't really be gone, anyway- remember the ghosts? I'll still be here, and still watch you. Ok? I love you. You're a good boy, Archimedes. Don't let anyone hurt you, and protect the people who protect you. Find a way out of here with everyone else, and find your way home. And, ah. Tell Misha I love him. And the rest of the flock.

[imstuck]

[He can't look Medic in the eyes as he says this:]

This place is Hell, Medic. I can't believe this place is full of assholes who want you dead.

[blutsauger]

[Medic snorts. He's a little teary-eyed from that little speech to Archimedes, but god-]

Having been to Hell myself, I can't share the same sentiment. And there's plenty of people who want me dead, my friend. I'm sure many of them would be celebrating right now, if they could hear.

[imstuck]

But it's not fair, you of all people did nothing wrong! Even if other people wanted you dead they shouldn't have been here.

[xenoqueen]

...I'm sorry. I should've voiced my thoughts earlier to prevent people from voting for you.

[As weird as this guy is, she does have to admit he's pretty damn smart and probably someone she'd want on her side.]

[blutsauger]

It's not too surprising, in the long run. I kind of had a feeling after people reacted so negatively to Archimedes and the skull. [IE that people wouldn't really trust him after that point] At least Bennings survives another day.

[xenoqueen]

...

Let's hope that you come back a ghost. We'll need as much input as we can if we want to catch this thing.

[escardos]

[ flat looks sad as he listens to the medic talk to archimedes ]

I'm sorry we couldn't find the killer...

[tacticalespionageaction]

[Snake doesn't want to interrupt this tender moment, so he hangs back...and he would, otherwise, for the rest of it; other people were always more complicated to have around.

But somewhere down the line he'd started to challenge that. He wasn't just surviving, but trying to live, now. He walks a little closer to Medic, and places a hand on his shoulder - gently, not to disturb the bird. He squeezes his grip, less reassuring and more trying to hold on, and maintain stability.

His voice, as ever, comes out gravelly - he's trying to keep it level.]

We'll take good care of him.

[blutsauger]

[Medic leans a little into the touch. He doesn't want to take his eyes off Archimedes, but he appreciates this.] Thank you. I knew you would. [Archimedes looks up at Snake and almost seems to nod.]

[tacticalespionageaction]

[Thanks for having faith in him, bird. He can't quite look Medic in the eyes, but...he'll keep holding on.]

I'm sorry I couldn't...

[Do anything.

He stops himself from going further - what was it that Otacon said?]

We'll get it right next time.

[It's a promise.]

[lifevalues]

[As a fellow doctor, she's upset with this result. It will bode poorly for them in the long run, really.]

...like many others, I'm not pleased with this outcome. While I doubt there's much we can do for you, if there is, I'm sure I'm not the only one listening.

[rosebridled]

...I'm sorry you have to part with your friend.

[winter1982]

[Take deep breaths, Bennings. Deep fucking breaths.]

..Yeah. We'll be sure to take good care of Archimedes for you.

[latebluemer]

[She hangs back after, quietly letting others get their words in and of course letting Medic have his moment with his bird. Come to think of it, she knows even less about the bird than she knows about the guy, but apparently they are going to just have the bird from now on. Or something.

It's a little twisted.

But so is this whole game. So anyway, she just has a few things to say.]

For what it's worth, I didn't vote for you. You're kind of weird, and got even weirder this trial, but there was nothing to go off of.

[Not much consolation, but she feels like she should say that much, at least.]