MOCK WEEK - WEEK 1 TRIAL

[foundationmods]

It was noon on Friday.

No matter where they were, no matter what they were doing...the moment the chimes rang out through the hall, they felt a change.

The world...began to expand, as they felt themselves leaving the world they were on, and towards another, much larger world...🗈

This new world looked like...the inside of an ornate courtroom, like something that wouldn't be too far from some kind of grand fantasy novel.

The Witch, Lambdadelta was there, sitting in the most important place, smiling brightly at everyone. There was no music to be heard, but... perhaps on another plane, in another place, someone else heard music as they gazed upon the proceedings.

As they looked around, they might have also been surprised to see that their forms had changed - perhaps only slightly, or a much more dramatic change. It seemed like this place demanded a different form in some way, even if it was just a change of clothing.

...There was a deep silence in the room, one that no one wanted to break. It was the faint tension in the air, like the moments before a race or a competition begins.

Yesterday had been the start of the game. But now, armed with all they knew...now, they had to truly go up against the Witch, and somehow.....win.

Right?

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[curryparty]

[As a means to point to his killer...

But who could that point to? It isn't as if most of the people here have a...

connection...

...]

The true culprit was Vanitas.

[strawberryshortcackle]

[...]

I want a full theory. If you're going to do this....Then make it count, and destroy the illusion of the Witch in full.

[accitio]

[ She takes a deep, calming breath. ]

The night of Riku's death, the culprit came to his door and was allowed entrance. For a time, they traded conversation before the culprit stabbed Riku with the knife. Injured, he fought against his attacker and made his way to the door. Through the pain, he managed to spell out 'SO|' before he was stabbed in the hand. From there, the culprit...

[ A pause and her brows seem to furow. ]

... the culprit proceeded to shoot Riku three times. One of these three bullets ended his life. With their task complete, the culprit exited through the window and wiggled it until it locked.

[ A deep breath. ]

The true culprit is Vanitas.

RESULTS

[strawberryshortcackle]

[....There's a Pause. A long, long pause, as a whirlwind suddenly whips up, a massive storm approaching with lightning that sizzles every time it flashes in the thunderclouds.

Staring at this, one could think the Witch was scared, but she had no expression on her face as she watched it.

And then....Lambdadelta.....smiled.]

....I Accept it. Your blue truth...has blown away my Fantasy.

Riku's death was a Mystery.

[And as she says that...the storm fades. The winds die down, and then they are left in silence in the halls.

....well, for a moment.]

...So! Vanitas!

[Lambdadelta spins around - the cuts and injuries on her suddenly instantly removed, looking as pristine as ever. Wait....was she actually ever really hurt in the first place?]

You've lost your chance at getting your wish granted. In addition to that....you've become my property for a little bit. And, hm, you know what?

I thiiink....I want to play a little, don't you...? *cackle cackle*

[enter_the_darkness]

[ And, at that, he just laughs.

... That's not a very healthy laugh, is it? ]

[accitio]

[ She takes absolutely no joy in this. Poor Vanitas... ]

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He just smirks at her. ]

You're also smarter than I gave you credit for.

[beastlybruno]

[Ah... Great to finally have a truth accepted, but... Bruno's going to be over by Asuma and away from Vantias.]

[strawberryshortcackle]

[It's fine, it's fine. They can laugh together, even if she looks terrifying.]

Do you want to look like Sora, or keep that face? I'm fine with either~

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He glares... ]

... Turn me back to normal.

[ladyscarred]

...He looked like Sora?

[Well that was interesting.]

[artificialhighness]

[...]

What was your wish, Vanitas?

[enter_the_darkness]

[ . . . He's just laughing, again. ]

To stop hurting. Pretty funny, at this point, all things considered.

[curryparty]

[He releases a short gasp as the thorns finally vanish, the ones that had been digging into him taking the pain away along with. He hunches a bit, weak at first - but only at first. Afterwards, he looks up at Vanitas, expression pained.]

Vanitas...

[There's regret in his voice, but does it really matter?

He's sacrificed Vanitas' wish with those words.]

[ladyscarred]

[...]

Next time. Say it was me.

[Her eyes are closed, but there's a resignation there.]

[helmdivide]

[ OKAY so while you're floating around, he's going to try to see if he can pull Vanitas down? ]

How's weather up there?

[overlordad]

You should have taken the opportunity I gave you, dumbass.

[iblistriggered]

Vanitas...

[Silver looks at him with hurt in his golden eyes -- not for himself, but for this boy that he would like to call his friend]

... I'm sorry. I'm sorry you won't get your wish.

[he's sorry for a lot of things]

[helmdivide]

Whoa! Wait. What are you going to do with him?

[strawberryshortcackle]

A Culprit has to be punished, riiiiight?

[overlordad]

Oi, Witch!

[Now that he's not full of Sword he finally stops sitting on the floor and walks up]

You got what you wanted, no need to make it worse on the kid, got it?

[strawberryshortcackle]

Nope! Sorry, Overlord-kun. I have the right to do with him as I want, okaaaay~?

[accitio]

[ She's quiet for a bit but eventually speaks up. ]

Lady Lambdadelta, if you would permit me a moment more of your time... I have a simple request. [ Places a hand over her heart.] May I take the punishment in Vanitas' stead?

[strawberryshortcackle]

Noooope. Sorry!~

[ladyscarred]

I see... [She stares for a moment. Then clears her throat.]

Riku would have let Vanitas into his room if they both knew Sora. He was able to enter under the guise of wanting talk about their home.

[She hates this. She hates it so much.]