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airlockedmods ([personal profile] airlockedmods) wrote in [community profile] theairlock2017-02-18 12:02 pm
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the first trial

[With the announcement, the Champions are free to decide amongst themselves what order the groups leave in. Once that's done the process of teleporting is automatic and happens in the blink of an eye. Once second they're in the center of the cafeteria before a soft blue light surrounds them and then they're standing in the middle of a circle of podiums.

The room itself it the same shiny, chrome-covered atrocity as most of the rest of the ship save for the sections of floor that aren't the teleporter: those are thick clear glass that show nothing but empty space and stars beneath the Champions' feet. As for the podiums they're the same sort of garish chrome with a digital screen facing toward the center of the circle. The screens each have a name and title associated with a Champion written in green block letters, all save for Chitanda Eru, the Champion of Curiosity. Hers are a striking red and, floating above her podium, is a greyscale portrait framed in some kind of bold, mechanical-looking frame. She smiles out at the group, her eyes wide and sparkling even with the noticeable lack of color.

The Overseers are waiting when they all arrive, standing on a floating platform just high enough to be out of reach and back far enough toward a far wall to have a full view of the court room. Both are dressed in pressed black suits, standing straight and tall. It's hard to read their expressions clearly with the height but Jamie looks particularly rigid in his posture. Bolton, on the other hand, looks more at ease, though he's standing close to Jamie.]


Welcome, Champions, to the courtroom! Nineteen of you have entered, but - in the best case scenario - only eighteen of you will leave. The goal here is to compile the evidence that you've gathered and figure out who the killer is. Once you think you have an answer, we'll call a vote where you'll use the podium in front of you to vote on the title of the Champion who you all agree has broken the peace. If you're correct, the culprit will be executed and the rest of you will be allowed to go back upstairs. If you're wrong, however, the killer goes free and the rest of you take the punishment in their place.

There's no time limit, but remember - I hate being bored. Now let the first trial begin!
almightyconflagration: (004)

[personal profile] almightyconflagration 2017-02-18 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[A small electric shock only tickles a bit. Nope, totally doesn't wake him yet.

Though someone may hear a soft comment about how nice that feels.]
theoverseers: ([B] What are you)

[personal profile] theoverseers 2017-02-18 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[...this time he's quiet; now he's curious about how far he can go.

Have a slightly harder shock, McBurn.]
cyan_maid: (Oh my God!!!)

[personal profile] cyan_maid 2017-02-18 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[SWEET JESUS]
curdle: (Default)

[personal profile] curdle 2017-02-18 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ what is HAPPENING to the left of her ]
misplacedxsheath: (Who thought that was a good idea?)

[personal profile] misplacedxsheath 2017-02-18 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[How about a fireball headed right for your lazy face?]

Wake up, even if you don't intend to contribute.
voltrounds: (B08F. The Wyvern's nest)

[personal profile] voltrounds 2017-02-18 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[CAREFUL WITH THOSE]
misplacedxsheath: (What a waste.)

[personal profile] misplacedxsheath 2017-02-18 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[What, he has good aim.]
voltrounds: (B10F. The forest's silent king)

[personal profile] voltrounds 2017-02-18 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[look she's standing right next to you it's making her nervous]
misplacedxsheath: (What a waste.)

[personal profile] misplacedxsheath 2017-02-18 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Don't worry, he's an expert.]
almightyconflagration: (004)

[personal profile] almightyconflagration 2017-02-18 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[He does, it certainly hits McBurn quite solidly and does absolutely nothing thanks to his fire immunity that now everyone knows about.

He'll wake up though, but more because he's a light sleeper and everyone is being noisy now.]


Can't see how that could be called rude, it was kinda nice.

[And then he yawns loudly.]
misplacedxsheath: (Now what?)

[personal profile] misplacedxsheath 2017-02-18 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Just. Sighing. Well, at least he got to throw fire at something, even if still targets are boring.]
theoverseers: ([B] You can't be serious)

[personal profile] theoverseers 2017-02-18 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[And a shock for you too]

How about you let me dole out the wake-up calls.
misplacedxsheath: (What a waste.)

[personal profile] misplacedxsheath 2017-02-18 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ouch, that smarts. Not that he hasn't had worse, but it's still annoying.]

Your method wasn't working.
theoverseers: ([B] What are you)

[personal profile] theoverseers 2017-02-18 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
News flash, yours didn't either. Take your sass, put it in your pocket, and focus on solving the case, how about that?

[He doesn't really sound like he's up for a debate on this.]
theoverseers: ([J] oh here we go)

[personal profile] theoverseers 2017-02-18 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jamie lets out a small 'hm' sound, the first he's made the entire trial. It almost sounds like a suppressed laugh. He clears his throat, speaking up in a subdued tone.]

Cool it with the zaps, B. They get it.
theoverseers: ([B] Game on)

[personal profile] theoverseers 2017-02-18 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I didn't even shock him that time, J.

[Bolton does let his hand fall from the PIP on his wrist, but he covers up something pinned to his tie and leans over, mouth hidden by Jamie's hair to whisper something to him, smirking when he pulls back.]
misplacedxsheath: (Hmmm...I'll consider it.)

[personal profile] misplacedxsheath 2017-02-18 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[Isn't that interesting...but he'll stay silent for now.]
theoverseers: ([J] oh here we go)

[personal profile] theoverseers 2017-02-18 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jamie coughs again, folding his arms across his chest but quickly lifting a hand to shield his mouth. He turns his back to the trial but an observant Champion might notice the slight tremble in his shoulders.]