Fourth Trial

[bathymetric]

[ After the evidence (and what a large batch of evidence it is, this time) has been gathered up, after actually patiently waiting a longer time than usual to make sure everything's been grabbed, the speakers over New Rapture crackle to life. ]

Time's up, everyone. You know where to go.

[ The lower number of bathyspheres, as you descend, is starting to become really notable, isn't it? The descent is the same as ever, lower and lower into the sea. The bioluminescence of those slugs on the ocean floor is almost brighter today, somehow, and some of them have even crawled up the cliff face around you as you pass them.

The dome approaches, slowly as ever, gleaming red in the darkness. The bathyspheres land in a row, doors opening one by one to reveal the familiar sight of the trial room, three more podiums now darkened. ]

Take your places, ladies and gentlemen. You've got a doozy of a situation to discuss. Ass Man and Silver Fox are dead. You know what happens if you can't figure out whodunnit.

[ Welcome to your fourth trial. ]

Comments

cw: breathing difficulties mention

[onemillion]

Either that, or they hoped the fireworks would last for long enough that we couldn't get in to investigate for very long, perhaps? It was difficult to breathe with all the smoke.

[inaclearing]

...and half of us smell like smoke now, between the fireworks and those of us who went in the garage. Couldn't use that to tell who started the fire.

[It might've been a good clue, but now it's so spread out that it could easily be explained away. Smart.]

[sastruga]

I suppose we could try to check those who didn't go there, but... even then, it might just be that it spread from someone standing next to them. Not exactly damning evidence.

[inaclearing]

[Brett nods, not really looking up. He hasn't been doing a great job of looking directly at anybody, to be honest.]

We could check, but it's nothing conclusive at this point. They might have even...investigated part of it themselves. [...] If we can't figure out anything else, maybe.

[sastruga]

What about the gasoline? How strong was that scent?

[onemillion]

Exactly. It might help to narrow things down... but they may have used that time to clean up to try to get rid of the smell of smoke.

[inaclearing]

Or else they were there with us, and we'd expect it.

[............]

Gas. We could try that. If they happened to get any on them and didn't clean it up enough...I don't know, they were thorough. [He's not sure that would've happened, but it might we worth a shot.]

[onemillion]

Oh, the smell of gasoline? Yes, that is rather distinctive, and it likely would only be on those of us who went into that area...

[So you, him, and Seo Dawon, right?]

[inaclearing]

[He nods.]

You two didn't even touch the cans. I only did a little, to make sure they were empty.

[onemillion]

Right, it would make sense that it would be strongest on the killer. Assuming they didn't attempt to clean up, of course.

[sastruga]

Then, should we go ahead and check if anyone smells of it? Worst case scenario, we find nothing and move on, so...

[buriedstar]

I think I'll pass running this check.

[ But he nods at her idea nonetheless. Not it. ]

[dullshooter]

I can do it, if you want.

[Baton pass?]

[buriedstar]

[ He blinks a little in surprise then smiles. ]

It's all yours.

SNIFF CHECK

[dullshooter]

You got it.

[Scavenger sniffer mode activated!!! Well he’s pretty familiar with being nose deep in oil and gasoline and what have you, actually…so maybe he’s actually adequately qualified for this?

Anyway get ready to get checked!]

[pairtner]

[There certainly is no scent of gasoline or oils on Aiba's real form!]

[fuckingguy]

[ Nandor smells as much like smoke and/or gunpowder as anyone else who investigated the theme park! No gasoline, though. ]

[hotpaprika]

[He smells like Victorian angst but there is nothing suspicious smelling about him!]

[specialyellthing]

[like smoke and blood! but no gasoline.]

[buriedstar]

[ Sniff checks aren't really a thing that's ever acceptable, but since it's Misfire it's less terrible than could be. Some things to note since Misfire has eyes, Seo Dawon is not in a suit today. He's in a long sleeve black shirt and cargo pants, rocking the casual look for once. Or more casual than a full suit at least. ]

I wasn't going to attend trial dirty after all that mess. [ Mostly he smells clean because he showered before trial (something Misfire probably saw himself). There's the faintest smell of smoke but no gasoline or oil smell. ]

[sastruga]

[no gasoline here. or smoke smell, for that matter, ya girl was napping when the investigatin' was going down.]

[onemillion]

[Rossiu was involved in the investigation that led them into the room with the fire burning, and since he didn't actually get around to changing, he definitely still smells like smoke. Maybe a tiny bit like gasoline, but he wasn't actually handling the canisters or anything.]

[daimakaicho]

[ No gasoline/oil or smoke here! ]

[capreelcious]

[ He sure does smell like blood from investigating the Undertaker, but no gasoline! ]

[honeyedtea]

[ no gasoline, but perhaps you can catch a whiff of disapproval instead ]