[CONTINUE + 2] week 1 || act: indict

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[Saturday dawns, bright and early again - and Undyne comes to the inn, flanked by the Royal Guard...all of the Dogs in the area, in their armor or uniforms.

You all only have enough time to get ready - wash yourselves, put on your masks and clothing - before you're ushered out, guarded so heavily that it's clear they expect trouble. Monsters on the way watch you warily, whispering and looking shocked.

It's clear they no longer have such kind thoughts of you, after what happened.

You're all lead out past Snowdin and Waterfall, into an area that's hot, and the glow of subterranian lava lights the area. Then, past a large hotel...into an area that looks metallic, where some kind of whitish, rainbow-gleaming liquid can be seen below.

You know where this is.

In this area, you are led to a wider platform that is still open to the liquid before, with the handrails in place - where there are some seats around, and a familiar face waiting to speak with you.

This...for all of you, it is a familiar sight.

It is a trial location.

You are here to find the killer...and convict one of your own, in a murder that makes no sense.

But you have no choice.

You can only forge ahead....and try to find out the truth.]

VICTIM: WEI WUXIAN
ACT: VOTE

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[In front of you all, before a very clear throne...is the Monster you all first saw. But, instead of the kind, motherly monster you originally met...there is nothing but a queen, staring down impassively at all you, a crown on her head and her robes very clearly made from higher quality materials.

When she speaks, it's with all the bearing and aloofness of a ruler - at those she would call her subjects.

...But you know the words by heart, now.]

You have been gathered here today for the murder of a Monster who came here with all of you.

...We are a kind and peaceful folk. Accidents have occurred, but for over 1000 years, we have not had a murder of our own kind among us....until now. Not until your arrival.

Monsters from the surface. I choose to believe that not all of you are such cruel, callous killers - and so, I am giving you the chance to find the killer among you, and bring them to justice. You will vote on who you believe it is, and then we will imprison them for their crimes.

If a murder occurs after this, we will not be so lenient. We are giving you a chance to atone - an act of MERCY. You will have six hours to discuss among you and find the killer, and if one is not found, then we will imprison all of you.

....

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[And when she speaks again, after....it's in the tones of a mother.]

I am very disappointed in all of you.

[Yet, even her disappointment begins to get old.

She goes to sit on the throne and watch the proceedings, as always.]

Evidence Gathering

[foundationmods]

[ Put Evidence description here ]

Footprints Part 1

[sageking]

I happened to come across Sherlock in the midst of an investigation, and we easily noticed quite a few footprints.

First were a normal set that went from Snowdin to that...village. Then one set with strange-shaped prints that go alongside the normal ones. There's also a set of just the odd footprints that go from Temmie Village, through Snowdin, and then all the way back to the Ruins.

[ Let's pretend he had a doodle here that's been helpfully supplied by the mods because player is directionally challenged and maps are hard. Though someone else saw the footprints near the inn which is why that's being left to them.

He'll also leave the rest of the other details up to Sherlock. ]

The Inn

[white_camellia]

Yoshi-san and I investigated the Inn. We found that the windows for Rooms 2 and 5 were open, and that there were strange footprints around the entire Inn, including around both windows.

In addition, a knife was missing from the kitchen. My moon shoes were also missing. We were unable to gain access to Room 2, so I have no idea if anything were missing from it.

ruins evidence

[dereban]

We found a few things in front of the ruins entrances - one of them was a bloody knife [she takes that out from her backpack; wrapped in bandages] on the side closest to the playground and a lantern in the center entrance.

Try not to touch the knife too much - if we get stuck, there's something I want to try.

[and then here's where she lowers her voice a little, a bit anxious to actually show off the last piece of evidence]

Some kids also found someone's missing... [she taps at the mask on left arm] ...item. If anybody liked things that look like temmies, speak now or forever hold your peace.

Re: Evidence Gathering

[oceanicbutterfly]

...I inspected the body. [Having finally done that, she now knows that she hates it.] I have pictures, if anyone wants to go over them.

Wei-san had been stabbed just below the ribcage, seemingly at an upward angle. That was the only injury I found. There were signs that he moved around some after he fell, but stayed in the same place. He also had blood on his hands and hair.

alibi notes

[homeecspacecop]

[Chuuta looks... tired. Not that that's unusual, but he absolutely looks like he pulled an all-nighter on Thursday and hasn't actually slept since then.]

We were watching on Thursday night. Um, all night. And we didn't see people leave. [Chuuta didn't, and Drew didn't, and it's just like before.]

So any alibis people have might not... actually be right.

HAIR TIE SEARCH

[dereban]

Since we do have a lot of items being stolen, I don't know what good this will do -

But can we check everyone's inventory? Specifically for a hair tie.

[she'll offer even her own backpack to search, too]

Re: HAIR TIE SEARCH

[cw_suicide]

[checking...]

Re: HAIR TIE SEARCH

[justonezero]

[Looking through his belongings!]

...How do you bring up the menu again?

[sageking]

[ Yeah sure, why not? ]

[le_mat]

... yeah, the blood in Wei-san's hair. The killer, fuck, might have taken a trophy.

[Let's do this]

[improbablenotimpossible]

[He'll present himself]

Mind the spider, please.

Re: HAIR TIE SEARCH

[oceanicbutterfly]

[Karen's feeling pretty nervous as she checks.]

[accessorytomurder]

[Checking herself...]

[lovecolored]

[ doot doot doot ]

[finalring]

[ checking! ]

[white_camellia]

It is worth a try, at least.

[Yeah, she'll be checking her inventory.]

[moonlightalter]

[Sure, check his inventory.

This is separate from the actual check too, but there is a lot of cake in his inventory.]

[ugly_split_ends]

Hair ties? Are you serious?

...Whatever.

[she'll submit!]

SSSSSSStripping time!!!

[sageking]

Now, let's all strip.

This would be the best way to tell if anyone has a hair tie on them or if they've been injured.

[ So time to strip, folks ]

Re: SSSSSSStripping time!!!

[justonezero]

[Strippiiiiiing but keeping his mask on the side of his head and his pink boxers.

Enjoy noodle.]

catherd... get it, cat...

[le_mat]

Alright, since the bodycheck didn't... check... out. We should go back over what we know and try to work out a series of events, yeah? A timeline?

Re: catherd... get it, cat...

[cw_suicide]

... also details.

Hitoka pointed out the angle of the knife's entry might help determine a height.

[he hates to say it but.]

Escort Arrangement

[white_camellia]

Undyne-san, a moment, if you please? Before the trial is finished, there is something I would like to discuss with you.

[foundationmods]

Yeah? What is it?

VERDICT - 1/???

[foundationmods]

[The votes are counted - and Toriel, looking as stern as she has, proclaims the verdict.]

...Then, Marisa Kirisame is the culprit, as voted by all of you.

[The Monsters around make a fuss - their moods already riled from seeing their queen get so upset earlier - before a side glance from Toriel quiets them down.]

...Many of the votes claimed that the culprit was being controlled by someone else. Though this may or may not be true, for now...we will need to place her under supervision.

[She nods to Undyne, and then to Sherlock.]

...Captain of the guard, and the Monster who volunteered to help. Please, take her away.

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[ Undyne approaches and bows her head to Toriel, giving her a respectful answer:]

Of course, my queen.

[ Then she'll give a nod over to Sherlock as she moves to stand on one side of Marisa. ]