Week 3, Saturday

[foundationmods]

This time, when everyone files into the studio, they aren't escorted to their seats. Instead, they are sent to podiums up on the stage arrange in a semi-circle. Everyone can see each other, and everyone is also visible to the cameras. Off to stage right is a jury box with 12 prinnies in it, all in various states of 'fancy dress'. One is wearing a suit top, another a blouse, one a huge Colonial-era wig. To stage left at box 0 is Dazai's seat, where he will be spending most of the trial, but he will get up to move around at times. And in the very center is a picture of Aqua. Once everyone is in their spots, one of the prinnies will hit a gavel against the podium in front of it, signaling the start of the trial.

It's time to find Aqua's killer.


EDIT: voting link

Comments

[dereban]

If that's the case, the two I'd think about here in particular would be Akira and Sandalphon.

[iblistriggered]

... Wasn't Sandalphon really upset about one of his pictures, too?

[dereban]

Not to mention that I saw him in the garage requesting the House for vehicles - specifically cars, too. Which antifreeze is used for.

[iblistriggered]

What the heck did he want with a car?

[dereban]

I don't know, ask him.

[iblistriggered]

I'm scared of him....

[dereban]

. . . I'll ask, then.

[ since she's the one doing this to begin with ]

[allmyfriendsaredead]

Yes. Lucifer. From what he told me, Lucifer is the one who created him.

...

This week, he told me that everything he did in this world was for Lucifer, but he wouldn't explain what exactly he meant by that.

[iblistriggered]

... Does it seem like he believed the Foundation's threat?

[allmyfriendsaredead]

I don't know that for sure, but he was looking at the picture when I talked to him.

Alcor was upset about it, too.

[iblistriggered]

I mean... it's kind of dumb. Because if the Foundation decides we're dangerous, all of us and everyone in those pictures is going to get killed anyway.

[allmyfriendsaredead]

It is. I tried telling Alcor that, but...

[She scared the poor starbox.]

[odasaku]

So you’re suggesting that they could’ve worked together?

[houndumb]

[Nora's listening, and he doesn't look surprised but he also just looks extra grouchy about it.]

Does he ever shut up about Lucifer, honestly.

[iblistriggered]

[pfffttt....]

[overconfidant]

...I've been thinking about learning to brew tea, but I haven't actually tried yet. So no, I'm not very good.

I wouldn't count on any ingested poison as a fast or reliable way to handle someone, though. I know too much about the human body for that.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

..If you'd like to learn, I can most certainly teach you.

[HE'S BRITISH, HE FUCKING KNOWS.]

And yes - especially when there are much more common household things that could be used for much quicker deaths.

[overconfidant]

...sounds good.

[That's almost shy? Look. He learned coffee from Coffee Dad. Learning tea from Moriarty is a Big Deal.

Moriarty is why he was thinking about learning in the first place.]

Yeah and if I was just trying to weaken someone I'd still have better options.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

[Akira, you're cute. He smiles, placing a hand on Akira's head.]

Then I'll have to teach you come next week, hm?

[overconfidant]

[Hey. Hey. ...yeah, no, he's cute when he's not being a terrifying asshole. Akira smiles back at the affectionate gesture.]

Okay. I'll hold you to that.

[merirut]

[He just stares at this whole discussion like he thinks it's stupidest thing he's heard.]

...Are you seriously meaning to use that as a basis for an accusation?

[dereban]

It's not my only reason for accusing you in particular. Just answer.

[merirut]

[He just gives her a look before answering with a sour expression.]

No, I'm not particularly experienced with brewing tea. But it's not as if I haven't partaken in my fair share of tea times before, either.

[dereban]

[ she's not even going to flinch, instead calmly closing her eyes as she asks the follow up question with no hint of hesitation but also not even remotely stern: ]

Then, can I ask why you were asking for a car in the garage on Tuesday?

[merirut]

[His face twists like he's remembering something unpleasant.]

Because unfortunately, this place doesn't allow me to simply fly out of here. And as much as I resent needing to rely on some infernal contraption to transport me anywhere, it's still a better alternative than nothing.