Game 105 - Trial 1 - The Slacker's Slumber

[desbearful]

Jan 6, 2024 19:07:51 GMT -6 Tetsu said:

"Are you certain...that it was not just some advertisement slowing the viewing of it?"

"I'm certain, girl! Once the play started at 7:40 (A4 - 1), the play slowed down unintentionally until 7:50 (A4 -2)! It was most likely Qingque's power like that brunet guy said!" She seemed quite confident and started pumping her fist to show it. "So she was in there for 20 minutes."

Jan 6, 2024 19:18:36 GMT -6 verylukely said:

I assume multiple people can double check this, here is my list of people present in the theatre at the time the lights came back on:  Gary, Haru, MC, Miku, [REDACTED], Natsuki, Perv, Petra, Sayori, and Myself, Tetsuo.

"Once the blackout was over and I was conscious again at 8:30, I saw: MC, Natsuki, [REDACTED], Petra, Perv, Tetsuo, me <3, Haru, Gary, Sayori." She taps her chin. "So yeah, that absolutely checks out from what I saw!"

Jan 6, 2024 19:37:26 GMT -6 Ktoasty said:

"Miku, what happened at the theatre, do you remember anything after the lights went out? When all of us saw you stabbed on stage, there was a delirious look in your eyes. I'm wondering if you could've gotten stabbed with the nutmeg-scented syringe that Perv found in the seats."

"Oh no man. I got in just on time, when the lights were already out! Pretty sure I was stabbed with a knife on my right shoulder." She responds. "As for other injuries... Erm, physically, all I have left is a bump on my head from falling. Was unconscious during 8:20pm... Yeah, that must've been the thud your man heard."

Jan 6, 2024 19:37:26 GMT -6 Ktoasty said:

"Along with that, it looked like everyone was seated in the audience at the time the blackout happened. I think it wasn't one of us that flipped the switch, but one of the rats. If the cheesecake was right up by the fusebox, it wouldn't be hard for a hungry actor to accidentally hit it."

"Oomf... what if [FILE LOST] set the blackout up with her cheesecake slice!?"

Jan 6, 2024 19:50:54 GMT -6 Vulpix said:

If you're dumb enough to just let it drop without taking it at least for self-defence or to hang onto as evidence, that's on you."

"Huuuh? Wait until my fans hear about your attitude!"

She falls silent.

...

"This is me, if you even care..."

[⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆]

Zoro raises an eyebrow. “Under the inn area? Hell if I know! I just got here, same as the rest of ya.”

He looks around to see if he can catch a glimpse of the innkeeper.

“Oi, lady. If you’re around… think you can answer that for us?”

[desbearful]

Jan 6, 2024 19:37:26 GMT -6 Ktoasty said:

nutmeg-scented syringe

"Oouuh... Now that you mention it! I felt a sharp pain on my neck and then I went unconscious. Could that have been what the syringe was used for?"

[Peregrine]

Ktoasty said:

"I trust you, Yuri. You're not a thief."

"Can I ask you about what happened when you went back to the Inn? We split up in a rough spot, but I wanna know if everything was alright over there."

"That—! ...Yes, I was fine. I met up with Petra for a cup of tea. That was the herbal blend this... other gentleman with the swords mentioned finding in the Reading Room. I arrived later than I'd hoped, around 6:50 [A2 - 2], but Petra had to leave by 7:10 [A3 - 1]. She mentioned... running late for something? I suppose that must have been the play, in hindsight."

peterparker said:

"I am not understanding the message, but this is what it said: 'Natsuki, I'm sorry for ... what ... you ... want Can you forgive me?'"

Vulpix said:

Natsuki shudders at Petra's words.

"Wait, what?"

Yuri freezes.




"Erm, I..."


She tries to stammer out an explanation, but instead clams up and stares straight down at the ground.

[crazynuto]

Jan 6, 2024 19:50:54 GMT -6 Vulpix said:

"Um, I need to go. Judge, can I go? To the bathroom or something?"

I suppose you may. Bathroom is third door on the right.

Jan 6, 2024 20:12:04 GMT -6 ⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆ said:

“Oi, lady. If you’re around… think you can answer that for us?”

The Caretaker is not here, neither is the Hoarder. The Cat is here though, chilling in The Judge's robes as usual.

[verylukely]

Based on the facts we have it seems like Quigque traveled through the sewers to reach the dock, based on the sewage covering her body... And seemingly having had exited the pipe.

[Tetsu]

Fu Xuan perks up

"Uhm....anyone know exactly what was Qingque's cause of death? Or what killed her?"

Fu Xuan questions

[Ktoasty]

MC regains his composure after Tetsuo gets the hint. He starts by continuing his thoughts with Miku.

"I see, so it was the syringe that knocked you out. As for what could smell like nutmeg and knock someone out via injection, that'll take some thinking. But... you think [REDACTED] did something in the theatre?"

He turns to his club pres to see if she can provide anymore to the theory.

"[REDACTED], before I get into this, I absolutely believe you didn't kill anyone. But did you have anything to do with what happened in the theatre blackout? You're the only one with cheesecake prints among us. Tetsuo also mentioned your lockbox was open at the Bank, so did you take something from there into the theatre?"




While that questioning is ongoing, MC is still interested another duo. Yuri and Natsuki both had panicked expressions from hearing about the paper Petra found. He wants to understand what happened.

"Yuri, I'm guessing you know about what was in the paper shredder. Did you write it?"

"You can take your time answering, there's no need to rush."

[Jackie :3 (Bloom/Pollen)]

“Let me think for a moment.” *Gary stares off for a moment* “So Qingque was killed some point after the play started likely half way through. Not sure who but My theory is it’s either someone who left the theater or someone else who lured Qingque out. I want to say Miku was stabbed by an accomplice while the killer snuck off to knock out and find a way to transport the victim via sewer where they either died in their or into the sea where they drowned.”

[Vulpix]

Jan 6, 2024 20:25:16 GMT -6 crazynuto said:

Jan 6, 2024 19:50:54 GMT -6 Vulpix said:

"Um, I need to go. Judge, can I go? To the bathroom or something?"

I suppose you may. Bathroom is third door on the right.

Jan 6, 2024 20:12:04 GMT -6 ⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆ said:

“Oi, lady. If you’re around… think you can answer that for us?”

The Caretaker is not here, neither is the Hoarder. The Cat is here though, chilling in The Judge's robes as usual.

Trying to stop the flow of panicked tears, Natsuki rushes out of the Courtroom and makes a beeline for the Office Complex.

[crazynuto]

Jan 6, 2024 21:47:29 GMT -6 Vulpix said:

Trying to stop the flow of panicked tears, Natsuki rushes out of the Courtroom and makes a beeline for the Office Complex.

Well...this is certainly not what I expected.

Natsuki arrives unharmed, although she feels a gaze on her always. Whatever she does here will be watched.

I'm not sure what you'll do here, but I'll allow this one chance.

[Vulpix]

Jan 6, 2024 21:51:25 GMT -6 crazynuto said:

Jan 6, 2024 21:47:29 GMT -6 Vulpix said:

Trying to stop the flow of panicked tears, Natsuki rushes out of the Courtroom and makes a beeline for the Office Complex.

Well...this is certainly not what I expected.

Natsuki arrives unharmed, although she feels a gaze on her always. Whatever she does here will be watched.

I'm not sure what you'll do here, but I'll allow this one chance.

She looks around, trying to find the paper shredder that had been mentioned and the shredded paper. If she does, she'll put the mostly-shredded paper in her bag for later, and she'll cast a meaningful glance towards the computers which she surmises must have sent the command to print. Feeling watched, she won't spend much time there or do anything else. On her way back to the courtroom, she keeps an eye out for drains, sewer caps, and anything of the like.

[crazynuto]

Jan 6, 2024 22:17:27 GMT -6 Vulpix said:

On her way back to the courtroom, she keeps an eye out for drains, sewer caps, and anything of the like.

Every street has a manhole cover and the typical things you'd expect to see on modern streets. Sidewalks, sewer grates, the like.

[Vulpix]

Jan 6, 2024 22:23:36 GMT -6 crazynuto said:

Jan 6, 2024 22:17:27 GMT -6 Vulpix said:

On her way back to the courtroom, she keeps an eye out for drains, sewer caps, and anything of the like.

Every street has a manhole cover and the typical things you'd expect to see on modern streets. Sidewalks, sewer grates, the like.

Natsuki lays the mostly shredded paper in front of her and attempts to piece it back together.

[crazynuto]

Jan 6, 2024 23:02:35 GMT -6 Vulpix said:

Natsuki lays the mostly shredded paper in front of her and attempts to piece it back together.

It takes quite a bit of time, since this paper is...ya know...shredded.

You piece this message together:

Natsuki, I'm sorry for what I said. I'm worried about you. I still want to be friends. Can you forgive me?