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]

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.

[iblistriggered]

[still scared of you, but...!]

You say that like the Foundation doesn't have this entire area under 24/7 surveillance... they'd have a spike trap out before you could figure out how to put a car in gear, man.

[merirut]

It was still worth an attempt to see if it would allow us any other means of transportation.

[Who knows, maybe he wanted to ask for a tank next?]

[iblistriggered]

You can't just throw everything at the wall and see what sticks. You have to plan stuff more!

[merirut]

You say that like we haven't been doing the former from the very start.

[iblistriggered]

Well, I haven't been. Maybe you have.

[darkova]

All of us floundering about pointlessly... it is obnoxious, isn't it?

[He might ask the House for actual popcorn at this rate]

[odasaku]

You’re the only one that hasn’t been cooperating since Aqua’s death.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

[appreciative clapping over here!

He's so proud of this hedgehog]

[iblistriggered]

[blushu. HE'S LEARNING, GRANDPA]

[dereban]

[ she


denotes that, but won't say anything more on it for now ]

I'll keep that in mind, thank you.

[prayerwheel]

Do...you know how to drive a car?

[merirut]

[Without hesitation:]

No.

[houndumb]

Should've asked for a tank, then!!

[Just. Scowling at him like he's offended at his lack of creativity.]

[dereban]

I bet we would have gotten one of those remote controlled toy tanks.

[houndumb]

How come it won't give us actual stuff but keeps giving us seafood.

[Though now he looks briefly thoughtful: having seafood bust out of here is a thought.]

[dereban]

Maybe the house is biased towards toys and seafood.

[merirut]

Hmph. I wasn't going to make myself that obvious for a test.

[Bitch didn't you know asking for a car is discreet!!]

[houndumb]

How bad did the test fail??

[He didn't even get any details but what is going on!!!!]

[merirut]

[He wrinkles his face in disgust as he recalls the tikes car.]

We only received useless toys in their stead. Something fit for a child to sit and play in, but nothing more.

[darkova]

They why not just ask for a bike?

[merirut]

[Just gives him a deadeyed stare.

Does he look like he knows how to ride a bike??]