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itscurtains2021-06-26 11:01 am
stagemanagers) wrote in itscurtains2021-06-26 11:01 am
third trial
[As the investigation ends, you'll hear Hester's voice inviting you to the auditorium. As this happens, the twin doors on either side of the concession stand, across from the gym, will click open. You can enter on either side; both go to the same place. Some of you have a detour to make beforehand- Hester lets you in to her office to drop off the precious cargo without incident. She then slips off to in the direction of the scene shop.
When you enter the auditorium, it's dark. There's only the small lights along the walkway behind all the seats, just enough to illuminate where you're going. There's a central path between the seats, down towards where you know the stage must be. That's where you must be going, right? As you pass each row of seats, the lights at their ends flick on, marking your procession and slowly making more and more of the room visible. Shortly, you can see your destination: a circle of podiums stationed in the orchestra pit, below the lip of the darkened, curtained stage. They're all identical, labeled with a cast member's name. The SQUIP, the Balladeer and Rina now have theirs draped in black crepe and with a framed monochrome photo of them on top.
When you reach the podiums, the lights above the stage finally come on. the Wizard is once again waiting for you. Beside it Hester is slowly lowers in on her bubble. Either she was magicked up there or the catwalk repair had a very impressive turnaround time. The Dad Squad and Peregrine have already seen this week's look but those who haven't might notice the braid bun her hair is in has half-fallen out and her little white heels are covered in dirt.
The mechanical head, with glowing green eyes, is installed above the stage and the still-closed curtain. Even if you were standing on the stage, it'd be well out of reach. It peers down at all of you, its motions fluid, and speaks with a booming, artificial-sounding voice:]
Welcome to your third trial, everyone. It's time to determine who was responsible for the murder of Rina. Feel free to talk amongst yourselves and work together - you'll have to show teamwork if you want to leave this room alive.
When you enter the auditorium, it's dark. There's only the small lights along the walkway behind all the seats, just enough to illuminate where you're going. There's a central path between the seats, down towards where you know the stage must be. That's where you must be going, right? As you pass each row of seats, the lights at their ends flick on, marking your procession and slowly making more and more of the room visible. Shortly, you can see your destination: a circle of podiums stationed in the orchestra pit, below the lip of the darkened, curtained stage. They're all identical, labeled with a cast member's name. The SQUIP, the Balladeer and Rina now have theirs draped in black crepe and with a framed monochrome photo of them on top.
When you reach the podiums, the lights above the stage finally come on. the Wizard is once again waiting for you. Beside it Hester is slowly lowers in on her bubble. Either she was magicked up there or the catwalk repair had a very impressive turnaround time. The Dad Squad and Peregrine have already seen this week's look but those who haven't might notice the braid bun her hair is in has half-fallen out and her little white heels are covered in dirt.
The mechanical head, with glowing green eyes, is installed above the stage and the still-closed curtain. Even if you were standing on the stage, it'd be well out of reach. It peers down at all of you, its motions fluid, and speaks with a booming, artificial-sounding voice:]
Welcome to your third trial, everyone. It's time to determine who was responsible for the murder of Rina. Feel free to talk amongst yourselves and work together - you'll have to show teamwork if you want to leave this room alive.
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I found these, in the corn field. Near, um. All the blood, that her highness mentioned. This is definitely Rina's? [ he says, pointing at the board. ] And I think part of it still works, but I can't figure out how to use it. If someone who's more familiar with computers wants to take a look, that might be a good idea. I'm also not sure about the hairpin. It might be hers, too? But I don't remember seeing her wear it. That might just be because I wasn't... paying enough attention, though.
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She'll position herself between the Wizard and Orpheus, squeezing his hand back once he's laid out the evidence. ]
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[Varian speaks for the first time since they'd all entered the trial.]
I'm not...as familiar with computers as she was, but she-
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She showed me a lot.
[He's not entirely sure what the blinking red light could mean, though. He's not that future-tech savvy yet, unfortunately.]
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[ yeah let's give this to Varian surely whatever's recorded on it won't be traumatic ]
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But...Varian nods. Does Orpheus mind bringing it to him because he's like- kindof sandwiched between big sis and gay dads over here, but]
Yeah. I can try, at least...
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I didn't, um. Get a chance to say it earlier, but. I'm sorry. I know how much you two meant to each other.
Mods?
He takes the board extremely carefully, since it looks like it might drop glass if he's not careful, and he looks up at Orpheus for the first time since the announcement was given.
Varian looks...pale. And very tired.]
...thank you.
[Is all he'll say for now. Varian is going to make some...ATTEMPTS at this board but I'll ask now- can he actually feasibly fix it?]
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Be very careful! Her board -- She told me that it could record things. That may well be exactly what we need to bring this killer to justice.
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He glances from Maya, to the board, and back.]
Right! Right, I'll...
...I'll be careful.
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May I see that? I've gotten hair decorations from the vending machine before.
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Here. Do you recognize it?
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[His brows furrow.]
Anyone could have worn it. It may be Rina's, it may be not.
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[Quietly, from Varian's side.]
That...it was something I got from the machine a couple weeks ago. I gave it to her.
[She wore it ever since, so it must have...
He rubs his eyes against his shoulder, not. Particularly wanting to look at it, especially with her board on his podium.]
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It could've fallen off. When she was being carried out.
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It's about then that she realizes how alone she is. The Balladeer and the SQUIP are gone, after all. Part of her thinks to leave, to go apologize to Varian but... Her voice doesn't come to her. Neither does the strength to move away from this kingdom of isolation.
She remains quiet for now.]
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...Maya.
[just once, to get her attention, before he's looking at the space next to him, indicating, before looking back at her. There could be some space made between him and Discord.]
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And she'll sort of just. Move a hand out of the blanket she's wrapped in to wave Maya over. ]
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... But it isn't just about her. Janis is bundled in that blanket, looking small and scared. She isn't the only one struggling right now. The last thing she needs is to be selfish.
She glances toward Salieri with a nod of gratitude, and then crosses over to stand next to Janis.]
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