Chapter 1: The Queen Arises (Trial 1)

[peterparker]

Jan 15, 2021 11:33:37 GMT -6 mao said:

Jan 15, 2021 11:15:53 GMT -6 peterparker said:

Merlin seems to strain his ears. "Hmmm? Did someone say train yards? No, sir, I haven't seen a train in this town. Now if you'd said graveyard, I would have to confess that I was at the graveyard at the very beginning of the night. I wasn't doing anything shady, if that's what you're implying. I just saw the grave of my old friend, Sir Edwin Clumperton, and I just had to see if he wanted to have a tea and catch up. No dice, though, on account of he's dead as a doorknob. Dead bodies are far more stubborn than they were when I was a boy! I remember we used to go around making skeletons dance just for fun, and one time we were down at the ..." Merlin tells a very long-winded story about several people who nobody else knows. The story doesn't seem to go anywhere. 

"In any case, it's too bad that I can't seem to revive the dead or I'd have this poor fellow tell us what happened to him. I suppose we'll have to figure it out the old-fashioned way. Unfortunately, I didn't see this man all night."

"Jeez, old man, get to the point already! Did ya find anything at the library or whatever?"

Merlin mumbles to himself incoherently for a moment, then says, "Oh, yes, the library. There was quite a bit of mayhem there overnight and it's a wreck. Everything's been broken and it looks like someone tried to bash in the door to the clock tower. You know, last night I saw Zelena and Kyrie fighting in the library, and then Rapunzel entered the fray. Could any of you explain why you needed to destroy a perfectly good library? Back in my day, we had fights outside with only our fists. Youths these days, no respect for property, can't even have a proper fight without throwing books all over the place..."

[Evie The Bat]

Donny rubs the back of his head and asks

"'Fore we get started I had a question. What is exsanguination mean? I ain't heard that word before, sounds fancy. I might as well add that there weren't much at the playground. The big 'ole was caused by me, I believe and I apologize miss Regina. After this trial thingy I'll help fix it up, if that's what you want me to do"

Donny looks a bit sheepish

[⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆]

Jan 15, 2021 10:36:18 GMT -6 AdelynnWilde said:

Anyway, I saw the blood when I was leaving my own apartment on Floor 7. I did think it was odd, but the whole night had been quite the whirlwind of strange happenings. And to be honest I was quite shaken at the time. I had just heard an awful howling noise coming from the B&B and was heading down to investigate.

"Man oh man. I know the B&B was a mess and all, but you really didn't think to mention the blood you'd seen? There were a bunch of us there, nyeh. But you didn't tell anyone about the blood 'til now...? I wonder why, nyeh?"

[Codeskull]

Jan 15, 2021 13:12:36 GMT -6 peterparker said:

You know, last night I saw Zelena and Kyrie fighting in the library, and then Rapunzel entered the fray. Could any of you explain why you needed to destroy a perfectly good library?

Hey, now, I wouldn't really call that a fight. I was simply... overcome by scientific desire.


Is no one going to talk about the fact that when the clock chimed [Action 3], strange, seemingly-magical things started happening? We've all seemed to just accept it as fact. I seemed to be able to telekineticly throw books, people, levitate objects... and I know for a fact I wasn't the only one able to do such. That 'fight scene' in the library is my proof.



If we spin the chessboard around a few times, we arrive at the following probability: our killer used the distraction of the manifestation of 'magic' to conceal their crime. So let me pose this question to the people who were there:
What happened at the B&B?

[⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆]

Jan 15, 2021 15:39:09 GMT -6 Codeskull said:

Is no one going to talk about the fact that when the clock chimed [Action 3], strange, seemingly-magical things started happening?

"Magical things, nyeh? Around A3? I didn't witness anything like that, nyeh. I was swimming in the frigid water at the harbour. Well, I guess I did see Henri kind of... how shall I put it... well, her facial features kinda changed. Almost like I was looking at someone else, nyeh!"

Jan 15, 2021 15:39:09 GMT -6 Codeskull said:

What happened at the B&B?

"No clue what actually went down there, nyeh. All I know is that I heard some sort of howl ringing out from the B&B at the end of A5. When I got there, the place was trashed. And that red guy seems really dodgy about it... ehehehe..."



"*cough* Werewolf~ *cough*"

[superkirbystar]

So, let's talk about what I found. The place seemed to have broken glass cases and furniture on the ground. Looks like a fight happened there. Mr. Gold gave me a list of items that were taken yesterday. They are some candies, a screwdriver, a paint can, a set of paintbrushes and a portable anvil, cloth hangers and a steel cooking pot.

[AdelynnWilde]

Jan 15, 2021 15:26:02 GMT -6 ⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆ said:

"Man oh man. I know the B&B was a mess and all, but you really didn't think to mention the blood you'd seen? There were a bunch of us there, nyeh. But you didn't tell anyone about the blood 'til now...? I wonder why, nyeh?"

"T-that's not..." Henri took a step back. "I mean, I didn't exactly have the opportunity to..." The frail student found herself stumbling over her words. This was the second accusation levied against her. She was worn out, having suffered a sleepless night followed by a long day of investigation. It had been a long, grueling day filled with all manner of horrors. And now -now it was growing late again. Of course she hadn't said anything before. Nobody had been allowed even tried to speak about that night before this crazy trial began. But how could she explain that now? With all eyes in the room boring into her soul, Henri's anxiety skyrocketed.

Her heart was pounding. Her vision blurring. The mantra she had made for herself wouldn't come into her mind, and her only potential savior was locked up back in the apartments. "Please..." she pleaded to nobody in particular. "Please... please.. Please, would you JUST SHUT THE HELL UP!"

In an instant, Henri Jekyll was gone. Her small form grew hunched and a bit more muscular, her facial features twisting and changing into an unrecognizable snarl. Even her hair - normally an icy blue, became a blazing crimson. The new figure stood tall despite her crooked spine, placing her hands on her hips in a pose more confident than the medical student had ever been known to show. "Maybe poor little Henri -" she spoke the name of her former self with utter contempt. "Maybe that tramp would've told you something if you'd actually talked to her instead of putting your grubby paws all over the body! Or maybe she woulda been too scared... Ain't you the chick that shoved her around last night? At least when she did it it was an accident.  Man, you got no idea how hard she fought to stop me from wringing your neck! And it ain't like you said much at the B&B either. You and Pinkie Pie over there showed up totally drenched! Not to mention that that creep over there with the disembodied head came in with some guy and a freaking crossbow. And your biggest suspicion is qwiet wittle Henwi doesn't talk enough!?"

The new girl turned wild-eyed to Red. "An' you! Much as I'm lovin' the spotlight, Floofybutt over there ain't entirely wrong. You been actin' pretty weird about the whole thing! That said though, it's got nothin' to do with the murder I'm pretty sure. After all, loser-girl didn't hear the commotion until after Mi-Hu musta kicked the bucket."

Jan 15, 2021 15:39:09 GMT -6 Codeskull said:

Is no one going to talk about the fact that when the clock chimed [Action 3], strange, seemingly-magical things started happening? We've all seemed to just accept it as fact. I seemed to be able to telekineticly throw books, people, levitate objects... and I know for a fact I wasn't the only one able to do such. That 'fight scene' in the library is my proof.

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If we spin the chessboard around a few times, we arrive at the following probability: our killer used the distraction of the manifestation of 'magic' to conceal their crime. So let me pose this question to the people who were there:
What happened at the B&B?

"Magic? Eh, I ain't seen nothin' like that. Hell, that little tramp didn't let me out to play even once!"

[⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆]

Jan 15, 2021 16:39:41 GMT -6 AdelynnWilde said:

Ain't you the chick that shoved her around last night? At least when she did it it was an accident.  Man, you got no idea how hard she fought to stop me from wringing your neck! And it ain't like you said much at the B&B either. You and Pinkie Pie over there showed up totally drenched!

"Yeah, that was me. She knocked me over, so I paid her back in kind, nyeh. Wish she hadn't held the crazy in, 'cause I like you a lot better than her," says 410. "Oh, and thanks for mentioning me and the frog. We were drenched from swimming in the freezing water near Henry's Castle. Why's he pink? I may know something about that, nyeh... Not that it matters for this case... And I'm sure it's not permanent. ...Maybe. Ehehehe."

Jan 15, 2021 16:39:41 GMT -6 AdelynnWilde said:

After all, loser-girl didn't hear the commotion until after Mi-Hu musta kicked the bucket.

"Loser-girl?" 410 looks delighted. "Now this is interesting... Ehehehe..."

[Vaellin the Bard]

Jan 15, 2021 8:03:55 GMT -6 mao said:

"Yikes! No thanks, ma'am." Red averts his eyes as he gets onto his podium.

"Soooooooo, graveyard was a bust. I know someone was there last night, beside myself, but I'm not telling how I can for... reasons. Feel free to say if you were, I'll know if you're telling the truth."

Edward glances around at the argument currently starting. Was... Henri okay? He was concerned but he didn't have much to say unfortunately.

"I was in the graveyard much of the night too, though mostly I spent my time singing and looking at things. Frog can confirm this, at least my arrival as he followed me while telling me the most ribbiting tale of his accomplishments. I didn't see anyone while I was there, but that was likely due to more my location in the graveyard than anything malicious."

[crazynuto]

Frog is confused. Why is his heroic visage pink? It's rather odd, just like all the other odd things that have happened tonight. He hops up onto his podium and declares loudly.

"HARK! Have no fear my subjects. Frog is here to solve this dastardly crime! I can safely say it was not me, nor was it 410 if the murder did take place at A4 or A5, for we were spending time together. But let me recount my night in order, as to be most effective.

A0: After that lovely delicious dinner, (although I would have preferred some flies or maggots myself), I left with Mi-Hu, Donny, Lydia, Battler, and Edward. From what I recall, Mi-Hu and Battler entered the apartments together. Edward and I went to Fort Frog, where I began regaling him with stories of my adventures.

A1: I followed Edward to the Graveyard, where I chanced upon the grave of someone named "Robin". Didn't see that vile Wizard anywhere around there.

A2: Afterwards, I decided to head to the Harbor to find some tadpoles in need, where I saw Henri and 410 fighting? Playing a game? I don't really understand Millennials that well so I ignored them. Lydia was there fishing too, but my quest to find tadpoles was all for naught.

A3: I was chatting with Lydia but she was acting a bit strange. Perhaps my skin was a bit off putting? I get that a lot. As I left the docks, 410 jumped into the water. Upon reaching Fort Frog, I found a rather peculiar sight. A beanstalk growing out of the ground! Seemed to be Donny's doing.

A4: I vowed to protect this Beanstalk, as it is on my land, therefore it belongs to me! Donny left at that point, upon which 410 arrived, dripping wet. I was afraid she was going to attack my newest addition to my kingdom, but she just wanted to look around. I noticed some figures at the Docks as well, two to be exact.

A5: Oh I forgot to mention, I have this Light Beam Attractor here that attracts delicious bugs to me. Yum. 410 asked about it. She asked if I wanted to swim, but I said no as I had guard duty to do. It was then I made a fatal mistake..."

He glares at 410.

"She "bewitched" mine self with a mysterious device known as a "hook-ah". My Froggy self could not handle such powerful magic! But when I awoke she was there next to me. And I was pink! The horror! I then heard a howl from the B&B and went to investigate, but that probably has nothing to do with this murder.

While it pains me to admit it, the vile witch 410 is most likely innocent."

[⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆]

Jan 15, 2021 17:17:42 GMT -6 crazynuto said:

She "bewitched" mine self with a mysterious device known as a "hook-ah". My Froggy self could not handle such powerful magic! But when I awoke she was there next to me. And I was pink! The horror! I then heard a howl from the B&B and went to investigate, but that probably has nothing to do with this murder.

While it pains me to admit it, the vile witch 410 is most likely innocent.

420 smirks a bit, and it's now that you notice that she looks baked as hell. "I think I can vouch for you too, froggy."

[AdelynnWilde]

Jan 15, 2021 16:05:13 GMT -6 superkirbystar said:

So, let's talk about what I found. The place seemed to have broken glass cases and furniture on the ground. Looks like a fight happened there. Mr. Gold gave me a list of items that were taken yesterday. They are some candies, a screwdriver, a paint can, a set of paintbrushes and a portable anvil, cloth hangers and a steel cooking pot.

"Huh? Oh, Lydia had that stuff." The thing currently inhabiting Henri motioned offhandedly. "Well, most of it. Don't think she had an anvil. But she definitely had a screwdriver... and let's see... a pot, some hangers, paints, brushes... oh, and some kick-ass glass shoes! Loser-girl saw her in the elevator around the end of A3. No clue what it's for."

She turned back to 410 to continue what she thought was a more interesting conversation.

Jan 15, 2021 16:51:23 GMT -6 ⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆ said:

"Loser-girl?" 410 looks delighted. "Now this is interesting... Ehehehe..."

"Hell yeah, she's a loser! Chick invents a way to free mankind from the shackles of things like morality and society an' all that crap. And what does she do with it? Starts pulling the whole "Whaaaa, what have I done" routine! Locks me away for no damn good reason! Little pest with her "kindness" or whatever she wants to call it. Can't say I blame ya for pushin' her. I woulda made her kill herself a long time ago if it wouldn't kill me too."

[⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆]

Jan 15, 2021 17:48:09 GMT -6 AdelynnWilde said:

I woulda made her kill herself a long time ago if it wouldn't kill me too.

"Heh... I like you much better than the other girl, nyeh... She should let you out more often. I think our little picture perfect community would be a lot more exciting that way."

[Panda]

Jan 15, 2021 17:17:42 GMT -6 crazynuto said:

A4: I vowed to protect this Beanstalk, as it is on my land, therefore it belongs to me! Donny left at that point, upon which 410 arrived, dripping wet. I was afraid she was going to attack my newest addition to my kingdom, but she just wanted to look around. I noticed some figures at the Docks as well, two to be exact.

"Were they shadows?"

Battler finally spoke. He then looked at Edward.

"After you left the graveyard where did you go?"

Strangely enough, he was speaking really slowly.

"Were you with Lydia all the time at the end?"

He then looked at Gretel.

"I also want to know what you were doing. Last time I saw you, you were with a weapon pointing at me!"

[superkirbystar]

"I know for sure that Gretel was in some kind of bar talking with Mary Margaret (A2) and then she was talking with some kind of red haired guy in the bar (A3), and there was something shadowy behind her."