FIFTH TRIAL

[umbralant]

Trial V

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From what you can see, all the lights in the opera house are turned on. Only when you enter and see the open doors that lead into the main theater, you can see that room's lights are currently turned off. It's very dark in there.

Like before, Rembrandt escorts everybody to the stage. In the dark you still can see the many blue-eyed things you may be getting used to. They're still very scared of Rembrandt, staying as far away from the assistant as possible. The stage is illuminated by the spotlights, the only light in this theater.

The Lady and Rembrandt are at their balcony. She stands up, addressing the group:

"If you don't make this trial go like I want it, every single person in this room is getting vivisected!"

It has been a couple hours and she's still furious. It doesn't seem like her mood is going to improve anytime soon...if ever. Behind her, Rembrandt doesn't seem very impressed with her gratuitous threat. At least she probably won't get to make good on that threat, hm?

Let the trial for the death of Dist the Rose begin.

[OOC NOTE: From the halfway point of the trial and onwards, you'll have the option to ask the masterminds for the chance to get a hint! Be warned, though: the price will involve some body horror for your character. Keep that in mind when deciding to use this option!]

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[deadlygoals]

What is it?

[inordertobelieve]

Sonui.

[ So. Uh. ]

[deadlygoals]

...Cumore.

[drydrown]

Absolutely not.

[psychophant]

If Cumore was going to kill anyone it wouldn't be Dist. Will you all stop being stupid? Why was the glass there, focus on that first! It's associated with Sonui but that doesn't mean Sonui was used - and even if it was, it could be Dazai!

[notbymyside]

Dazai has an alibi. The only ones without solid alibis are myself, Mikami, and Cumore.

Furthermore, if Dist was alone, could that be why he was targeted? Everyone else was paired off or in groups. If the killer was looking for an easy target, then that might be why they picked Dist.

[psychophant]

An easy target...

[There was definitely more said there, but he kind of can't focus on the rest of it right now because he's burying his face in his hands again and just. trying not to die. oh my god he hates everything and everyone here, especially you, ango!!!]

[deadlygoals]

You already know Rean and Seteth both wouldn't vouch for me. The clergy housing is too far for me to use my powers at a distance.

I am checking the glass out. You're welcome to check it with me as well to try to figure out what it's from.

[psychophant]

For all I know, they could! Maybe they helped you - maybe all three of you all were in on it!

[MMMMNGH THE HINT WASN'T SUPPOSED TO TURN THINGS IN THIS DIRECTION...........]

[deadlygoals]

Iago, breathe.

[psychophant]

[on the one hand: he's a contrary asshole who escalates situations and doesn't like to listen to anyone.

on the other: he really wants to find dist's killer and he's not helping so he'll just. bury his face in his hands again and try really hard not to scream.]

[moonfang]

[he tries to keep his voice neutral]

Iago. I know Cumore has been supporting you. But... there weren't any broken windows or anything at the auto shop... Sometimes people go to great lengths to fool everyone.

[psychophant]

I'm not wrong— He's innocent, you're going to kill him for this and Dist's killer gets to live—

[iago.exe has stopped working]

[moonfang]

[god.

Is this how the Gotei felt when Aizen betrayed them all? Kind, harmless Aizen Sousuke, who would never hurt a fly? Who turned out to be a devil with nothing but his own interests at heart...]

... I know it ain't easy to think about. I'm sorry, Iago.

[psychophant]

[Well, Dazai's gotten him to sit a bit at least but boy is he not taking this well!!]

If it comes to it, I'll kill them myself.

[moonfang]

I think that'd be fair. But ya have to take it up with the Bitch.

[psychophant]

I will then. If it comes to that, I will.

[drydrown]

[Cumore personally has stopped saying anything; he's gone very quiet, and very still, and his gaze is low and he's not making eye contact with anyone and he seems to be trying very, very hard to keep his breathing under control.

Just. Give him a moment, he's vaguely aware of Iago completely malfunctioning next to him, but.]

[psychophant]

[it's fine, today's going great!!!]

I'm not going to let them kill you. Do you hear me? They aren't going to kill you for this.

[He can't be wrong about this. He can't.]

[drydrown]

[It's delayed, but he nods a bit eventually. Still not saying anything, but he hears you. He looks sort of like he's trying to figure out what to do with his face? God.]

[psychophant]

[Okay. Okay, that's good. That's a start. Now how exactly does he make that a reality...]

We've looked at everything we can. We've gone over every possible angle. Unless this is a bigger mess than any of us are thinking, there's really only one possible person here who could be responsible.

[That seems to have settled him somewhat, anyway, though he's still shaking and looking like he's about half a second from snapping like a damn twig, but look, he's at least putting forth an effort.]

Are you really going to let Cumore take the fall for you, Mikami?

[inordertobelieve]

[ Hey Iago, Mikami is starting to approach similar levels of done as you, his eyes are slightly wild. ]

I didn't--- I didn't do this! This is--- It wasn't me!

[psychophant]

Who else could have done this, then!? We have nothing left to examine! We have no other angles to look at! You're the only one who could have done this!

[notbymyside]

The clue directly pointed at a Sonui-user being the culprit and you're going after Mikami here?

[inordertobelieve]

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