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"Charlie, did Carcharo enter the building as the two of you planned? You let him in, yes? What was the state of the man?"
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"Oh, er, sure, I let him in. I kind of regret it now, given what happened."
"He was himself at the time. Confident, ready to get some of the money that girl owes us."
"Still owes us, I'll point out."
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"Oh! Not that I'm aware, no."
"He hadn't been involved in any fights recently or anything."
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NIKI_4829 wrote:
"WOW!!! Would you look at that??"
"Um, but wait... so you didn't bandage Don this time? Maybe someone dropped water on him to try and wake him up!! uhm..."
"Um, but wait... so you didn't bandage Don this time? Maybe someone dropped water on him to try and wake him up!! uhm..."
"Perhaps this is exactly what happened." Light smirked.
"Perhaps after meeting the shark in her private dressing room, instead of her sister, who she expected to meet, Exie, who had discovered the way her fellow idol died, acted quickly and murdered the man in the same way."
"Perhaps, during her little break, after her accident, she thought to water her poor, neglected vase of flowers. And when she realized what she had done to the man, she masked her crime by pouring the fresh water down the man's throat."
"If Exie figured out how her friend died, piecing together what happened after discovering the damaged floorboards in her own time, managed to kill Carcharo the same way, she could've disguised the crime using freshly watered flowers, 'Drowning' the man in her dressing room. Which would make it possible for Exie to have committed this crime during the blackout."
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Kachu wrote:
"Perhaps this is exactly what happened." Light smirked.
"Perhaps after meeting the shark in her private dressing room, instead of her sister, who she expected to meet, Exie, who had discovered the way her fellow idol died, acted quickly and murdered the man in the same way."
"Perhaps after meeting the shark in her private dressing room, instead of her sister, who she expected to meet, Exie, who had discovered the way her fellow idol died, acted quickly and murdered the man in the same way."
"Exie was to meet Endea at 21:15, why would she assume her sister would already be there earlier? The timeline of events is getting all screwed up, and I'm getting confused."
Kachu wrote:
"Perhaps, during her little break, after her accident, she thought to water her poor, neglected vase of flowers. And when she realized what she had done to the man, she masked her crime by pouring the fresh water down the man's throat."
"If Exie figured out how her friend died, piecing together what happened after discovering the damaged floorboards in her own time, managed to kill Carcharo the same way, she could've disguised the crime using freshly watered flowers, 'Drowning' the man in her dressing room. Which would make it possible for Exie to have committed this crime during the blackout."
"If Exie figured out how her friend died, piecing together what happened after discovering the damaged floorboards in her own time, managed to kill Carcharo the same way, she could've disguised the crime using freshly watered flowers, 'Drowning' the man in her dressing room. Which would make it possible for Exie to have committed this crime during the blackout."
"Also, what is the point of her disguising the crime if the electrocution would have pointed to someone else anyway?"
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Light groans. "That doesn't matter, about Endea anyways. My point was she found a hostile loan shark in her dressing room when nobody else should've been able to enter. Naturally, she freaked out."
"Regardless, upon further examination of the situation, it seems like Carcharo was really electrocuted, which could have only happened in that dressing room. As we've discussed previously, it makes little sense for Kat to be the killer. In order for Carcharo to have drowned before the blackout, someone would have to spot him backstage, hold his 'ead under the sink, then toss his body into Exie's dressing room and shock the poor bastard's leg."
"It seems much more likely that those two events happened in reverse order. Him being electrocuted first, and then 'drowned' so to speak. And I believe Exie could've done this, while I struggle to see how anyone else could've drowned him first, then shocked the poor fuck's leg. Especially considering nobody would've thought that Exie's room was unlocked."
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NIKI_4829 wrote:
"Also, isn't it exactly the electrocution that causes the blackouts to happen?? That would mean Exie was on stage during this encounter!!"
"The switch was flipped. If flipping it back on turned the power back on, wouldn't it make sense that it was flipped off to shut the power down? Otherwise Charlie would've just shut the power off again, right?"
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Kachu wrote:
NIKI_4829 wrote:
"Also, isn't it exactly the electrocution that causes the blackouts to happen?? That would mean Exie was on stage during this encounter!!"
"The switch was flipped. If flipping it back on turned the power back on, wouldn't it make sense that it was flipped off to shut the power down?"
"Circuit breaker switches automatically switch off when the power trips, and the one in our case can only be shut off manually by a senior technician."
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Then looking at Maria he grunted. "Hmph. Maybe the poor bastard shocked himself mostly to death in Exie's dressing room, and when she came to check on her things, she found the man and finished the job. Pouring fresh water from her starving flowers down his mouth as he breathed his last."
Light wiped his forehead. He was stressed out but still spoke calmly. I think he's grasping at straws here.
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WinterCoat wrote:
Maria shook her head. "Shocking yourself with enough electricity to trigger a blackout would surely kill you. I see no reason to debate this further."
"Lucy was a frail teenager, but Don was a large, powerful man! There's every chance a shock to the ankle wouldn't immediately kill him!" Mai slammed the table again. "Wouldn't the current have to flow up to reach his heart? I thought electricity went to the ground!"
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"ENOUGH."
"WE HAVE REACHED THE END."
"I MUST NOW DELIBEREATE ON ALL THAT HAS BEEN SAID."
"IT IS A DIFFICULT VERDICT I MUST MAKE."
"I MUST SAY, I WAS REALLY HOPING FOR A CLEARER CULPRIT, BUT ALAS."
"I WILL LEARN THE TRUTH EVENTUALLY. ETERNITY MEANS NOTHING."
Spoiler: Verdict
"IN JUST A MOMENT I WILL COLLATE DISCUSSION FROM THE REAL-WORLD TRIAL."
"THEIR RESULT WILL BE COMPARED TO YOURS."
"THIS IS FOR MY OWN RECORDS ONLY, BUT PERHAPS YOU WILL FIND IT INTERESTING TOO."
"UNTIL THEN, TALK AMONG YOURSELVES."
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"... Writing is actually a lot harder without my editor to tell me what's good and what's shit that needs to be cut." he mused. "Now I'm starting to feel really bad I saved her in my contacts as Bloodsucker Alpha..."
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"DIRECT YOUR ATTENTION TO THE HOURGLASS."
"THE RESULTS WERE, INDEED, VERY INTERESTING."
Spoiler: The Truth Part 1
Spoiler: The Truth Part 2
Spoiler: The Verdict
"AND THERE YOU HAVE IT."
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("I feel a little ill knowing I defended a murderer... thankfully she was met with justice in reality.")
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WinterCoat wrote:
"Huh... well... honestly, that explanation makes sense, I will admit." Maria sheathed her sword and sighed. "I pray none on the prosecution's side have lost any confidence and will fight even harder in the next trial."
Light slowly stands back up straight, and glares at Maria, locking eyes with her.
"If you think that's all I've got, then you're mistaken. I never give in." He slams a fist onto his desk. "A lion is at his strongest when cornered. If you dare oppose my chance at life again in the next trial, you'll see how ferocious I can really get."
He then turns his back to the defense's side, all edgy like a prosecutor or whatever.
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NIKI_4829 wrote:
"Hey, hey, hey!! She's literally cheering for you on the next trial!! I'm sure you'll do a good job, too! No need to get all EMO." GUNS stated to the other side so Light would be facing her anyway and patted him on the shoulder annoyingly.
Light clenches his teeth and stands still, seething.
"This isn't a game."
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His words to the prosecution seemed to contain no malice. It was if he was sincerely wishing them a good game after all had been said and done. With that being said, he was unusually unfazed by Exie being the true killer in the end. Did their victory really matter so much for him that he was able to overlook it?
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"I WILL BRING YOU ALL TO THE NEXT LOCATION LATER."
"REST, FOR NOW. DO WHATEVER MORTALS MUST."
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“Yes, lovely lovely lovely! Good job, everyone! Just one more victory and I can rip the bastard who did this to me limb from limb!”
Akari froze, seemingly in mid-air, and sheepishly dropped her arms to her sides.
“Err…sorry, I shouldn’t say stuff like that, huh. I meant I’ll…report that scoundrel to the police. Yeah.”
She calmed down and leaned over the desk, carving smiley faces into the wood with her nails.
“Guess we were way off base though, huh. Color me surprised. That idol really was a cunning girl. Hopefully next time I won’t be on the side fighting against justice.”
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Case 2: Turnabout When They Cry
Prologue
Location: De Silva Manor
Time: 8:00
There was a small party being held at the remote De Silva Manor. A chance for the De Silva family and some family friends to meet and catch up on things. The manor was sequestered away atop a mountain, and so it was a multiple-day affair, with guests staying a few nights. There were worries they might have to stay longer though, as the area was currently being wracked by powerful, hurricane-force winds.
That wasn't the most worrying thing right now, though.
The most worrying thing was the murdered man currently sprawled in the library.
[Murdered man: https://i.imgur.com/JTbh6HL.png]
He had been discovered by the housekeeper making her morning rounds, after the guests had all peacefully slept through the first night. She'd alerted everyone to the discovery, and they were now all gathered around, all talking over one-another.
"Alright, enough!"
"We disrespect the dead with our clamouring!"
"Please, let the man have his peace."
The elderly gentleman silencing the others was the head of the household, John De Silva. After taking his mobile out of his jacket pocket, he dropped the jacket over the victim's face. The pockets clinked as they hit the wooden floor, somewhat ruining the effect.
"We must give him what little modesty we may."
"Now then, I cannot remain standing here."
All of a sudden, John stormed off to one end of the room, heading out the door. The others nervously followed after him, wondering what he was planning; no-one wanted to linger in the library. John headed down the guest rooms corridor, opened one of the doors and promptly locked himself inside. Everyone heard the door locking firmly, and it wouldn't budge when the housekeeper gave it a cursory tug.
"I will not wait around to be killed!"
"One among you out there is the killer, and there's no telling who you'll kill next!"
"Well I'll tell you what, it won't be me! I shall remain safely inside here until the storm passes."
"Begone with you! Go attend your affairs."
"Though if you've any sense, you'll take precautions just like I!"
The assembled crowd were a little nonplussed, but they were all still feeling the shock of finding a man dead and so thought it was reasonable behaviour. Maybe he'd calm down later. For now, they all headed back to the library, through which was the only way to reach the rest of the mansion.
Back at the library, one of the family guests, Rori Porter, took the jacket off the victim's face and folded it up.
"It pains me to say it, but this is a crime scene now."
"We'd better preserve the scene just as we found it, right?"
They hung the jacket over a nearby chair instead, reasonably far from the body.
"Quite right!"
"If this is a crime scene, then I'll guard it until the police arrive!"
"An excellent idea!"
"I will join you, and keep an ear out for any strange movements."
"R-right, we probably should do that."
"I'll, um, stay here too. The more there are, the less chance for any trickery."
"Then I, too, shall keep watch."
"There shall be no wrongdoing under my watchful gaze."
The others agreed that this was a good idea. The remaining group split themselves up further, with some going to contact the police, some checking the means of transportation and the others remaining together. It was as John had said: one of them was a killer. They shouldn't take any chances.
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Location: The De Silva Manor
Time: 8:20
It was only now that the people of the manor seemed to become aware of the After•Life participants. It was a limbo period, before anyone separated off to contact the police or similar.
"I'm sorry you all had to see this."
"Not much of a party, I know."
"I'm the housekeeper, Betty Keyesbergh."
"I found the body. If you have any questions, ask away."
"But be warned, you may not like the answers!"
"This might be an unsolvable crime, and then where would you be?"
"Oh, don't be silly, Philip."
"Ignore him, he's just a butler."
"It's truly a pleasure to meet all of you!"
"My name is Loreley De Silva. Heiress to the De Silva name and fortune."
"And that just leaves me. The others are occupied elsewhere, so I suppose we'd better give you all the tour."
"Nice to meet you! Name's Rori. They/them, if you please."
"Hmph. Don't ask, don't tell, a policy to live by in my book."
"Aw Betty, you love me really!"
"Eh, you're a good kid, Rori. Honest, hardworking. A darn sight better than that Margaret.”
"It’s LORELEY, you old hag!"
"I know birth names can be a hindrance sometimes, but really now, what sort of name is that?"
"It’s a beautiful name, for a beautiful person! I suppose you wouldn’t understand."
"Now, now, you two, we need to show these visitors around."
"As I was saying, hi, it’s a pleasure."
"I’m an investigative journalist, so I’m sure I’ve got some interesting stories I could tell."
"Let's walk while we talk."
The housekeeper, Betty, was a slightly chubby woman with a stern expression. She gave the impression she could manage the entire manor singlehandedly if she wanted to, which was probably why the De Silvas only had one other servant.
[Betty Keyesbergh: https://i.imgur.com/LbuC3xS.png]
Said other servant was ostensibly a butler, but for some reason he was dressed in a lab coat. He had quite a dangerous feel to him, and it was difficult to tell what he was thinking behind his faint smile.
[Philip Stone: https://i.imgur.com/lNR3XpQ.png]
The one calling herself 'Loreley' had, admittedly, chosen a fitting name for herself. Her smile when introducing herself had been captivating, but when Betty had gotten her name wrong it was like a demon had possessed her for a brief moment. Now she looked and acted like nothing had happened.
[Loreley De Silva: https://i.imgur.com/xmMkNZX.png]
The journalist, Rori, projected a very calm, relaxing aura that helped balance out the other three. They had moderately androgynous features, and eyes that were always ready to light up for a quick joke. Even when faced with a murder, they did their best not to get too caught up in it all.
[Rori Porter: https://i.imgur.com/EM1pUsO.jpg]
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"If you don't mind talking about it, at least. There's no way this is 'unsolvable' though. Everything has to start somewhere..."
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[Map of the manor: https://i.imgur.com/S94h8hW.png]
They had been in the lobby, but now headed through to the living room, where the stairs to the next floor were.
"He was Deid Purson. A politician."
"We're not actually quite sure why he was here."
"No-one seemed to know him!"
"He had a valid invite though."
"It wasn't a forgery or anything like that."
"I took it from him and performed extensive tests to prove it!"
"Some of those tests seemed a little unnecessary, though!"
"Did you really need to examine it under an electron microscope?"
"Th-the pursuit of science is just... like that, sometimes!"
"He was an unexpected arrival, all the same."
"We didn't have room for him upstairs, so he slept in one of the otherwise-unused guest rooms."
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"Oh, you sound just like my father."
"I'm sure someone just had a grudge against politicians is all."
"The police will arrive, the killer will be arrested and all will be well."
"We're all lovely people here otherwise, no-one's going to kill anyone else."
"Except perhaps Philip killing himself with one of his silly experiments."
"Hmph! Spoken like a true ignoramus!"
"There's no science without risk!"
"One day you'll see the results of my experiments, and then you'll be sorry!"
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"And that man who rushed off into his room," Akari said. "The head of the household, I suppose? What's his deal? He usually so...cowardly? No offense, of course."
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"He is a great man, thank you very much!"
Betty snapped this at Akari unexpectedly.
"He didn't fight in 3 different wars just to be called a coward by..."
"Well, someone with... no head."
"Yeah, yeah, he's a disgraced army lieutenant, we all know the story."
"These days he's just a paranoid shut-in."
"How dare you!"
"He's my dad, I can say what I want about him!"
"You're just a servant, you have no right to stop me."
The group had now ascended the stairs and arrived at the second floor, where all the bedrooms were. The dead were shown the recreation room, where they could spend some time if they wanted.
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