FIFTH TRIAL

[bathymetric]

[ It's not terribly long, once everything has been found, before Davy Jones heads out to round you all up once more and take you into the theatre. At least plenty of you are around the same area, so it probably doesn't take terribly long.

The ride down to the trial room is the same as ever - a blast of the organ, a slow descent. It's really starting to become clear, though, just how your numbers are decreasing. You're already down three, counting the absence of Chloe, potentially more when you come back up.

The crew of the Dutchman is singing as Jones lets you out into the trial room. ]

To business, passengers. I am about if you need guidance.

[ The circle of podiums is less populated than ever. So many of you are islands now, so to speak.

The song dies down, the waters quiet.

Welcome to your fifth trial.. ]

Comments

[sivard]

I'm not saying he did it, I'm just saying he's the one putting a target on his back.

[jibunwo]

I don't care who's making a spectacle of themselves or not, I care about facts and evidence. When those line up, then we can argue over who is or isn't acting suspicious.

[sivard]

So we're supposed to ignore wild accusations?

[scythegun]

I think for now we should focus on the things we found and see where they lead us, ja?

[sivard]

Fine. Let's get back on track.

[jibunwo]

Am I ignoring it? I'm telling all of you to knock it off so we can focus on what matters instead of arguing over personal insults. If the one leveling such accusations is responsible, don't you think this exact kind of distraction is what they want?

[sivard]

[Yeager's already convinced him, so he'll lay off Lalli for now.]