jinglehells | on the third day of christmas my true love gave to me a trial to see whodunit

WHO KILLED CHRISTMAS?

Four hours pass. Thug Dangerzone and Brasco move all the tables together (with no help from Starshine) and the "trial room" such that it is, is set. One long table with plenty of standing room if you aren't feeling like getting buddy buddy with your new best friends. No one seems to have wanted to move the body, so right next to the long table is Kido, sort of covered with the tablecloth. (Was it made to be a reminder, of what you've lost? Or are they just lazy?)

On each spot at the table is a sandwich and apple cider, and that basket sits ominously in the middle of the table as a gruesome centerpiece reminder. Next to the food is a pen and a small notebook, like the kind they use on police procedural.

After everyone is seated, or at least standing awkwardly around, Starshine goes to stand at the head of the table and claps her hands to get everyone's attention. "Hello everyone. I hope you used your four hours wisely!" She sets a piece of paper on the table, with a variety of names. "Here's your suspect list. We were doing a little digging while you guys were busy poking around, so we've determined it's one of these idiots. Please discuss among yourself who did it. When you're ready, write their name on the paper and hand it to one of us and we'll count. When a majority of you have all written the same name, we'll stop. Or, uh, I guess if you waste enough of our time."

She looks from Brasco to Thug Dangerzone and then back to the table and the gathered masses. She waves her hand in a sweeping gesture in front of everyone, "Let the Hunger Games begin!"

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A strip search should be conducted. Correct?

[ if he won't say it, then she will. ]

...I mean. Since there was apparently hair on the knife and crap, maybe we should start with their hair?

To compare who matches closest among the four, correct?

Yeah. Or maybe just if there's somethin' pretty off about their hair, too.

I agree. However aside from that, a strip search to check for signs of struggle is also necessary. Unless... that discomforts you, for some reason?

[ s m i r k ]

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acherontiastyx - 2017-12-23 18:47 (UTC) - Expand

[Ugh.]

...Yeah.

This isn't...

This is serious, so we have to be thorough, even if it's an invasion of privacy.

Someone's a killer.

Agreed. If someone takes issue, it can be done in private between a couple on-lookers. I wouldn't mind volunteering.

That sounds fair...At least three people? In case anyone is...I don't know, in cahoots or something.

[oh]

T--That might be an indecent request, to ask the suspected to strip in front of everyone here...

If not in front of here, we can perhaps ask to do it in a more private area and report back. We are tasked with finding a killer, and so thoroughness is necessary.

We are not uncertain that there aren't accomplices involved here. At least two people should go with each. Otherwise, I'm not against the idea.

Agreed. And no suspects should be involved in conducting observations, just in case.

codeofmisconduct - 2017-12-23 18:42 (UTC) - Expand

I see... if that is the case, I would not mind volunteering to escort someone to a private area to conduct this search, for anyone who would feel more at ease with our assistance?

[ a small smile. ]

Thank you for the cooperation. It's most appreciated.

[ because everyone else is babies about this. ]

commemoration - 2017-12-23 18:49 (UTC) - Expand

It does sound like a good idea, in this case. Besides, that's not the worst thing you could make them do.

I agree! It's completely improper.

[ Think of the people with old timey sensibilities ]

H-Hans, this is life and death. Get a grip!

trettende - 2017-12-23 18:44 (UTC) - Expand

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trettende - 2017-12-23 18:51 (UTC) - Expand

Absolutely not! I refuse to strip in front of everyone. Even if it is to clear my name, I am still a lady!

[A lady stuffing her face...]

I understand. You wish to hold onto your maidenhood. In that case, we can do it in private so no one else sees.

I wouldn't mind that, I suppose. Still, it's embarrassing...

viperess - 2017-12-23 18:46 (UTC) - Expand

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snackhabit - 2017-12-23 18:59 (UTC) - Expand

If it were just a search of your hair, however, would that be alright with you?

[baby steps]

My hair? It should be fine, I guess. Probably.

codeofmisconduct - 2017-12-23 18:47 (UTC) - Expand

snackhabit - 2017-12-23 18:50 (UTC) - Expand

[ Diana shrinks in on herself, at the suggestion. She's already pale enough-- ]

I-I think there must be a better way...something more private...

[ If it's the only way to prove her innocence, she'll do it, but, it doesn't seem decent... ]

[COUGHS.

Sorry, Diana.]

[ She'll deal, if she must-- ]