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Post by Andrea on Aug 19, 2011 20:44:18 GMT -5
*insert witty author's note here* Updates will be a bit slower since school exists, but otherwise... welp, enjoy Table of Contents for Case 3Case 3
Turnabout Planets
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Post by Andrea on Aug 19, 2011 20:45:35 GMT -5
{ } At first I didn’t recognize the voice. The name “Xiao-Yani” barely registered. My memories were gone.[/color] Hearing that voice again, though… It brought back memories. The few I had before the spaceship crash.[/color]
{Several months ago} {The 151st day of the 2nd revival} {Xiao-Yani: Space Facility} (I’m so nervous… Today’s the day I get on my spacecraft.)? ? ?: “Hey, Xue! Xue!” …? *looks, tugging at uniform* *a girl looking similar to Xue in appearance and age runs up, dark orange cape fluttering behind her* I’m glad I made it in time! I was hoping to say goodbye to you before you flew off and all that… Hello, Axini. So… All set to go, it looks like. Talk- Space I’m going to miss you, though… We’ve been friends since, like, forever. Hopefully I won’t be gone long. I’ll keep in touch with you. Yay! Alright, Xue! Thanks to my mentor, I’ll be able to achieve my dream of going into space. Are you going to fight aliens, Xue? Well, if there’s any life in this weird “NTWF” sector… Talk- Your mentor You keep mentioning your weird mentor person. She’s not very weird. Ms. Teagate- Is a human! I mean, gross! I believe you know Ms. Teagate better than I do. … Yeah. (Axini has been cared for by Ms. Teagate ever since her guardians vanished…) She’s really nice! She thinks you’re a prodigy and stuff, Xue. Aha… Wow! That looks all professional and the like. Sort of… My mentor gave it to me once I passed the test. Alright! Can I get one, too? Huh? … (I don’t know if you’re qualified, sorry…) (After talking about both subjects)*beep* *beep* *beep* *beep* *looks at a small gem on license, which is lighting up slightly* … Well, it’s time for me to go. Aw. Well, good luck. I know you’ll do great and all. I’m kind of nervous, but I’m hoping I’ll do alright… Will you be okay? Yeah, sure. I’ve got Repair duties to attend to and all. Okay… Bye, Axini. See you, Xue. *walks off* {Space Facility: Spacecraft Launch Terminal #39} *The room is entirely a dark gray, with bright lights around the cylindrical room. The ceiling is made of a transparent material.* *walks in* (This should be it…) Hello, Ms. Teagate? … Odd, there’s no response. Wow… Very sleek. Hm… What if I get attacked by space pirates? I better consult Baker Cooke’s Book. … … This is no time for… this! Door. *presents license* *the door opens* … Well, that works. I should look around this room first, though. Examine- Control Panel Hm… I can’t lift off without Ms. Teagate here. But where did she go…? Hold on, there’s a note here. … Went down to the Supplies Room. Hm… *breaks in* Xue!! ?! Ms… .Ms… What? What’s wrong? Ms. Teagate! The guards f-found her dead!
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Post by Andrea on Aug 26, 2011 20:00:18 GMT -5
W-what?! I- They were already there when I went in the supplies room- A-and- ! *the sliding metal doors are forced open* *strides in, holding a blaster ready* Freeze! F-freezing! Under our King’s holy law, you lawbreakers shall never prevail! Bet you thought you could hide out here, did you? I- I didn’t- *punches the wall, leaving a dent* A likely story. (This guy probably spends his entire pay repairing the property damage he causes…) You’re being placed under arrest for the murder of Instructor Teagate, girl. *starts walking towards Axini* ! (I have to do something… But what?) You can’t arrest her without any actual proof! I have two pieces of proof that you will find very convincing. What would that be? *holds up both fists* … (All this guy needs is a leather jacket.)”I think you should be a bit less hasty with the arrests, Conn. Wouldn’t you have wanted them to treat you the same way?” *turns around* *a light above the door flickers on as the door slides open* *saunters in, holding a cup of tea in one hand* … I think your record could stand to be a bit better, with all your false arrests. At the moment you’re slapping the holy law in the face instead of enforcing it. The only way to get things to work is to slap them in the face as hard as you can! You must spend a lot of money on electronics! *smirks* What do you say, Conn? How can you trust these children!? Easily. Put a little trust and kindness into someone. They’ll return the favor. How does that work…? It works well. *slaps himself in the face* o__o; Fine! If you think I should give them a chance, then I will. One tough, muscular chance! I’m not sure if I have the proof, though… *sips tea* I believe our answers are just waiting at the crime scene. Shall we? *glances at Axini* … I- I don’t want to- Fine. You two go poke around, I’ll watch over the lead suspect. … On second thought, I’ll stay with Xue. Then let’s MARCH. *strides out, teal trenchcoat waving behind him* … I should formally introduce myself since I was not given the chance earlier. Oh? My name is Gray. I’m a detective. (That’s a bit odd… I guess the King has the police showing up quicker and quicker these days?) We better get marching before Colonel Crazy gets furious. We should. He was actually happy earlier. … I’d hate to see him angry, then. (He’d probably have more wrath than both of the scorching suns in this blasted solar system… When can I take off?) *leaves* *also leave* {Supplies Room #1} *The room has gray walls and a similarly colored wood floor. There are small boxes in the corners surrounding a machine with a large screen connected to a keyboard and a platform of some sort. There is one window nearby where Ms. Teagate lays.* Oh… Ms. Teagate… *punches the wall* On with the investigation! Right… right. Better hurry up. ~Begin Investigation~ Partner Button: Gray Do you need assistance? I’m not sure where to start… Do you see anything we should investigate? I understand it may be painful, but perhaps we should examine the deceased Ms. Teagate before the police take her away for an autopsy. True. I’m just worried about Axini, since Ms. Teagate was her guardian… I’m sure she’ll be fine. It’s nice that you’re concerned for your friend, though. … Hm, I suppose let’s go examine the body. Do you think we should ask Conn or Axini for clues? I don’t see why not. We can’t find everything by just poking around. Testimony is important. This is my License. It is proof that I am a space traveler. *chuckles* You’re quite young for that, but I’ve heard you’re a little prodigy almost. You still need to pass the final test, though… Lifting off without getting hit by something in the ring around Xiao-Yani. … (Ah, yes, the ring around the planet… It was special until images of the planet appeared all over post cards and desktop wallpapers.) What are you reading there? The full title is “Baker Cooke’s Book of Recipes for Space Survival”. Most just say “Baker Cooke’s Book” or “Guidebook”. Ah, that’s a good read. Very informative, too. I’m sure it will be very useful. What do you know about him? *sips tea* I’ve come across him on a few cases before. He served in the Underseas War a few years back, then became a cop before getting fired. Now he’s the head guard of this one facility. … Or so he claims. He’s quite… brutal. Yes, but he’s trying to protect the people. His one redeeming quality is probably his sense of justice and loyalty. Maybe he’s not so bad after a- DARN THIS STUPID DOOR! I WILL RUIN YOU, DOOR! RUIN! *punches door until there’s a dent in the metal* … … Sorry, I can’t tell you much about that right now. ~~~ Examine- Door Door. *presents license* *the door doesn’t open* … The DOOR was stuck closed, with the ‘door open’ light on. I was forced to SLAP IT OPEN upon being called to investigate. Hm… Let’s take a look. The light won’t change, huh? Green means ‘go’… In this case it meant ‘go get a security guard to punch it in the face’. Teal door… Orange logo. The colors of the flag. Well, the King is very proud of these space terminals and all. Examine- Middle of the door So this door just slides open, then. It’s a quite sophisticated technology. You either are scanned or you present your license to show you have authorization, then it will slide open automatically. Gee, I wish the door to my house had that. … Or at least the hatch underground. (Vynawyn have to live underground to protect themselves from the harsh seasons and harsh light from both Suns in the solar system… Only these facilities are outside.) It seems to be stuck closed, but it thinks it’s open. Someone has to have entered and meddled with it. If they did that while in this room, then they would still be stuck here. Wouldn’t they have done so from outside? Probably, yes. These doors don’t malfunction easily… -Broken Door added to the Court Record!- ~~~ *There are some small boxes in the corners of the room* What’s in here? Ha! I can answer that, Xue! Go ahead then, young lady. Those are tools and spare parts for that machine there, in case it breaks down. What’s that machine, though? It’s a Wyndoes 98. You input what you need from underground storage, then it will teleport it onto that platform. I feel… Enlightened. Hm… This doesn’t look like it’s been used recently. Nope! What is this again…? It’s a Wyndoes 98. You input what you need from underground storage, then it will teleport it onto that platform. I feel… Enlightened. Argh! It’s so… bright outside! Did you know, Xue? Our eyes are better at seeing in light such as this than humans are. Poor Ms. Teagate probably had to wear sunglasses a lot! (I’ve never asked how Ms. Teagate ended up on this planet, anyway…) Talk to Conn This situation is irritating me more than the war.[/b] Talk- The case What exactly do you know about this? I was patrolling until I was called in to investigate this broken DOOR. Inside I discovered the body, and the girl returned to the crime scene. Are you just blaming her because she showed up at the crime scene, however? Actually, no I’m not. *punches the palm of his hand* Why, then? Our King made a decree early this morning. There should have been no launches into space today for an unexplained reason! I missed this… How odd. There should have only been guards and other personnel, such as Instructor Teagate, here. This place is usually strangely empty anyway, being such a large buildi- *punches wall* Therefore, the lawbreaker shouldn’t have been here in the first place! (You have nobody to blame but yourself, head guard.) -King’s Decree added to the Court Record!- ~~~ This is my License. It proves that I am a space traveler. This is my fist. It proves that I don’t care. … (I shouldn’t bother him, then…) What do you know about this person? Hah! Gray? He’s always showing up to investigate this or investigate that. … That is what detectives do, yes. Nice snapshot you’ve got there, kid. Er… Thanks? Now get lost. Can you tell me abo- No. *punches wall* ! … (Better stop before the wall breaks.)~~~ Talk to Axini Hello, Xue! Talk- Your story Tell me what happened. Well… I came to say goodbye to you. You were holding that book like it was too heavy for you and you had a small juice stain on your robe- After I left! Oh, well I went right to this room for supplies. The door wouldn’t open, though. Then that Wyn- Conn- broke out in a rage! I ran right back to where I knew you would be taking off. *nods* (She wouldn’t have any motive, either… I know that Axini didn’t do this.) There is one thing… Huh? The reason I came here was because I was looking for… Ms. Teagate… (Poor Axini…)Talk- Ms. Teagate Why were you looking for Ms. Teagate here? She said she’d be working around this room today. I actually forgot the card key to get to our house underground, so I went looking for her. I see. I’ll let you know if I see it. Thanks. This is my License. It is proof that I am a space traveler. You’re not a space traveler yet, Xue! Maybe you should go into law instead. I’ve been studying for this, though! That doesn’t mean you can’t change your destiny, though! Grab the Earth Bull and then honk a horn at it! … (Someone needs to look up those weird English sayings.) Yay! It’s me! Yep. What do you have to say? Where did you get this? … I’m not sure, actually. It’s just in the Court Record now. How odd. Fourth Wall: >8^UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU^8< I’m not sure what to say about it. ~~~ Examine the corpse … Ms. Teagate… … I’m sorry for your loss. … Examine- Jacket Her red jacket doesn’t look damaged. No, it doesn’t. You have to wonder what the cause of death could be, then… It likely wasn’t a blaster or a blade. Her hands are in fists… Is she clenching anything? Let me check… … It doesn’t appear so. Is that a jacket pocket? What’s in it? … It looks like a card key. Huh. Have you talked to the others yet, by the way? They may know what’s up with that. Examine- Jacket Pocket (after talking to Axini) This must contain the card key to Axini’s abode. If you think that could be useful evidence… … Does it say “lol” on it? I believe that’s “101”. Ah… -Axini’s Key added to the Court Record!- ~~~ There doesn’t seem to be much else here… *sips tea* Indeed. The cause of death doesn’t seem to be evident at all… ~Investigation Complete!~ Hah! And you could find nothing to prove the girl’s innocence! I wouldn’t say that. ? Xue, I believe we found something quite useful. Shall we prove it to Conn over there?
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Post by Andrea on Sept 2, 2011 22:21:00 GMT -5
What do you mean?! (Yes, what do you mean?) Conn, explain your line of thinking to us one last time. Do… do I have to explain again?! Yes. Fine! But this won’t be fun! (Urgh… Never going into law…)-TESTIMONY- What happen Early this morning, the king made a decree. This was the best decree. It was like the decree mustard on the holy slice of bread that is our government. And mustard is spicy, like the, uh… Nevermind. I was patrolling the area to enforce this decree! I was called in to fix a faulty door, so I went in. Upon FORCING THE DOOR OPEN WITH BRUTE STENGTH, I found the corpse of Instructor Teagate! The girl, an illegal trespasser[/b], returned to the scene of the crime. There’s nobody else that could be the murderer! ~~~ Go on, Xue. This simple contradiction is what all true lawyers strive for. (If it’s so simple, why don’t you do it?!)-CROSS-EXAMINATION- Early this morning, the king made a decree. HOLD IT! What kind of decree? For unexplained reasons, nobody should launch into space today. Odd, I didn’t hear about this decree. Then you must hear about it now. Ahem. What can I say? All the signs point to this decree. My perfect kingly honor--forever tainted, thanks to thee. This land is meant to expand the reach of the empire. It's natural--no miracle--for our kind to make it without tire... … There’s 29 more verses. The actual content of the decree is in verse 6. … That’s enough information, thanks. This was the best decree. It was like the decree mustard on the holy slice of bread that is our government. And mustard is spicy, like the, uh… Nevermind. HOLD IT! Are you talking about… Earth food? Naturally! Only the best people have eaten Earth food around here! What kind of Earth food? It seems that their land is ruled under a monarchy of the powerful Burger King! Hm… Odd. I was patrolling the area to enforce this decree! HOLD IT! If you were patrolling, how did Axini get in? Hmph! It’s obvious that she snuck in! Actually no, I just walked in the front door. … *sips tea* How closely were you watching it, ag- *punches wall* LIES! ALL OF THEM! I was called in to fix a faulty door, so I went in. HOLD IT! Why was a security guard called to do a janitor’s job? We’re a little short staffed, alright?! Are you the cook also? No, actually the cook for the cafeteria is a relative of Baker Cooke. His name is Collin O’ Neary. Upon FORCING THE DOOR OPEN WITH BRUTE STENGTH, I found the corpse of Instructor Teagate! HOLD IT! What happened next? If you’d stop interrupting… The girl, an illegal trespasser[/b], returned to the scene of the crime. There’s nobody else that could be the murderer! HOLD IT! What about you? You can call the Commander for verification of my testimony! (Commander… I don’t know if I want to call.) AFFECTION! No, no. “Objection”. … You know what I have affection for? Justice.[/b] (The word is… What was it? “A section”? “Confection”?) By the way, your evidence was incorrect.[/spoiler] (Argh! I really don’t know what to do here!) Xue, all you have to do is believe in yourself! Be a burglar and look for a window of opportunity! A burglar? A good burglar! One that steals the truth! If you’re going to make a reference, you should decide what you’re referencing. (I think the writer of this story needs that advice.)Fourth Wall: *HOLYHELLPLZ* ((Return to beginning of testimony.)) The girl, an illegal trespasser[/b], returned to the scene of the crime. There’s nobody else that could be the murderer! PRESENT: Axini’s Key OBJECTION! Do you see this? Yes. This is the cardkey to Axini’s house. It was in Ms. Teagate’s possession, since Ms. Teagate was Axini’s guardian. If that’s true… *points* She came here for a card key, not a murder! ARGH! Furthermore… The girl trusted Ms. Teagate enough to give her the key to the house. Which means… Since they lived together and Ms. Teagate had the house key, there was no motive for murder! T-T-T-T-T- TACTICAL RETREEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT! *falls over* I knew you could prove I didn’t do it! It was only a means of finding the truth, hidden as it may b- ! ! ! I hope you know… Proving there’s no motive does not prove innocence. Who are you? Hahaha. *click!* *takes a picture* A picture says a thousand words… In this case, all of the words say ‘guilty’. (In your case, all the words say ‘idiot’.) My name doesn’t matter! What does matter is that I’m the right-hand Wyn of the Commander and I’m going to prove your guilt! Hah! You think you can succeed where I failed? You’re unsuited for the rage of war. This is far from war. This is more like a tearful slap fight between two children and a grown adult. It’s pathetic to watch. … … Ouch. The commander has also notified me that as Head Security Guard, you’re to be relieved of your duties. What?![/b] According to the digital message… Your offenses include, but are not limited to… - Damaging an immeasurable amount of our property.
- Challenging various staff members to arm wrestling to always end in injury; The girl scouts never recovered.
- Being directly and indirectly responsible for numerous false arrests.
- Making faces in security cameras.
- Changing faces with detached security cameras.
- Failing to respond to various situations because you were too busy punching appliances.
- Dismantling security cameras and turning them into crude explosives.
- Replacing the cafeteria’s salt with ground-up laxatives.
… … Oh dear. … Fine! I don’t need this anyway! As for you, girl… We’ve just found decisive evidence that you were responsible for the crime! E-evidence? Do show us this evidence, then. This was taken by the only working security camera. It depicts Axini over Teagate’s body after the murder! Th-that can’t be real! -Gloomy Photo added to the Court Record!- *click!* *takes picture* Hah! The look on your face was just priceless, kid! *speechless* And now for you. You’re under arrest for the murder of Kaitlyn Teagate! Noooooo! Axini! *Axini is arrested and dragged from the room* … … Whatever! I’m going hunting… For a job. *jumps out window and runs away* We’re going to have to prove Axini’s innocence… But how? I’m not a lawyer. I don’t know anything much about the case… You don’t have to be the defense attorney. I have t- *sips tea* I know a reliable defense attorney. He can take the case, and you can be his trusty assistant. Are you game? I… suppose. Who is this person? You’ll see when we get there. It’s not too long of a walk from here. *leaves* … *follows*
{Lawyer’s House} *Outside another building stand Xue and Gray. The building itself looks like it’s a product of Roman architecture, but there’s toilet paper all over.* … Is this where he lives? Indeed. He’s a college friend of mine. His house is above ground, though… He has the money to afford it and the brain to not care. Should we enter? … Sure. {Lawyer’s House- Living Room} *Inside looks very posh, with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. There is trash everywhere.* Hm… Dulcet Staccato? We’re here. It’s Gray. ”Yo, paramount acquaintance of yesteryear… Your unprecedented plea, I say nary an ear was turned to not hear.” ! *moonwalks out of another room, light shining off of both monocles* … Oh, boy. Talk- Your name I, uh... What’s your name, sir? Yo, man, the quizzical way you ask my name Just ain’t the way we’re going to luxuriate in this game. *holds up a microphone* I’ll go and introduce myself to you, accompanying my compatriot with a tie that’s blue. Name’s Dulcet Staccato, rappin’ extraordinaire. To find such legally fetching rhymes as mine truly is rare. Y’all need a case where bad things are gonna transpire, where things are seemin’ hopelessly dire… I’m the fanciest lookin’ lawyer ready for hire. Talk- Defense attorney needed Right… We’re here because we’re in need of a suitable defense attorney. Y’all made the pertinent choice, then. Yo, just tell me where and when! The trial may start tomorrow- Man, this news gon’ fill me with sorrow. … It will probably be at the courthouse nearby- Yo, man, don’t make me cry! Dulcet, can we stick to the details of the case? ‘Scuse me, man, I’m just expressin’ the ponderings of my soul. If you’re to object to that too, you can find another to fill the role! … Anyway. The defendant is- I’m takin’ the case. Because, uh… To all of us belongs your base? … … *dancing a little bit in place to the beat* Alright, he’s accepting the case. *gives the details of the location of the courthouse to Dulcet and a time to arrive* Looks like we’re all done with this lil’ convention. I’m hopin’ the trial ain’t fillin’ you all with apprehension. *moonwalks out* He certainly seems… Interesting. He’s more than a bit eccentric, but he’s a legal genius in disguise. Is it all we can do to wait until the trial? Hm… The Commander is probably busy and the space terminal is likely flooded with police right now. I guess that’s a yes. I’m sorry, Xue. *sighs* I understand… Let’s leave for now.
{The 152nd day of the 2nd revival} {Xiao-Yani: Courtroom Lounge} (I’m so nervous…) (I know that Axini isn’t guilty, but then who is?!)*somebody walks in* ? Hello, Xue. … Hello. I got a call from Dulcet Staccato. He’s running late. The trial starts in 5 minutes! He… never was very good with timing. Xue…? *looks over* Axini. Are you doing alright? Yeah. I’m fine… You and that weird rapping guy have to prove who the real k-killer is… Don’t worry, we will. (I hope he shows up…) Are you familiar with the legal system of Xiao-Yani, Xue? I’m… a space traveler. *smiles* Well, that doesn’t mean you couldn’t have had some knowledge. You did fine with pressing for more details and presenting evidence, so you can survive out there. It’s mostly- *from the distance* ”All enter the courtroom! The trial is about to begin!”[/b] … I can do this… I can do this… *walks into the courtroom* {Courtroom} *Two Judges in a robe of either yellow or light blue are presiding over the trial. The courtroom is mostly a light gray color, with touches of purple. Two large fireballs, one yellow and one blue, hang in the air.* Court is now in session for the trial of Axini Teagate. Are the defense and prosecution ready? The, uh, defense is… ready… The prosecution is ready. … I disagree. The defense is not ready! Who is this boy? My name is Xue Blanche. I cannot allow this to- Oh, my! Is this your first trial, young sir? … Yes, it is. Well, surely you are familiar with the two judges system? Yes! I am! (… Not!) Then let us skip this! ((Skip explanation.)) No No, I’m not… There are two judges. (I already knew that!) While both of us preside over the trial… Both of us determine if the defendant is guilty or not guilty. But… why? Two mother stars in this solar system. Two attorneys. Two judges. Would you leave a decision as important as this to one mind? What if you can’t make a decision? We believe in the duality of things. Disagreement does happen, but it will lead to the truth. … Anyway. I was very unprepared for this trial on such short notice… But when it defies our beloved King’s word, how could I, Dott Png, refuse? *nods* Your opening statement, Mr. Png. Thank you, Judge Robur. This is a case of many crimes. Trespassing. Vandalism. Murder. (Arson, murder, and jaywalking…) However, there is one perpetrator for these! That is Axini Teagate, the girl who murdered her own guardian! The prosecution today will prove her guilt with decisive evidence to paint a clear picture in the judges’ minds. *nods* Your opening statement, Mr. Blanche. I get an opening statement? Duality! I, uh… My opening statement is- ”Dawg!” Mr. Blanche, your voice changed! *Dulcet Staccato walks in* I made it here, though was a bit postponed. Yo, one of y’all should’ve phoned! Take your place at the defense’s bench! No need for crude disquietude! I’ve got food for your mind, dude. *points* Yo, the defense got the evidence. We’ll be provin’ our case to him over there, the dense! … How insightful. Indeed! Well, I ain’t unlike our flag of teal and orange. I- … … Dulcet? *BSoD* … (I’m doomed.) Enough foolishness! Prosecutor, call your first witness!
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Post by Andrea on Sept 12, 2011 18:44:06 GMT -5
…But before that… Are you sure you want to be the only prosecutor here? I do have someone with me. This case is prosecuted by me… And my decisive evidence. Oh boy. I’m calling Detective Gray to the stand! *takes the stand* Name and occupation. The name is Gray. I’m a detective. Hmph. Good to see that you have a clear picture of how this is going to work. Now, tell us the details of the case! -TESTIMONY- The Details The victim was killed at about 10:39 AM. The autopsy reveals that she was poisoned. We’re suspecting the victim’s adopted daughter Axini was the murderer. A security camera photo proves that she was in the room with the body when she claimed to have not been there. ~~~ That does sound very suspicious… … *still BSoD’d* The prosecution submits the autopsy report as evidence! The court will accept this into evidence. -Autopsy added to the Court Record!- … I’m not sure why it has a mustache. I believe the evidence speaks for itself. The prosecution has no questions to ask this witness. In that case, your cross-examination. -CROSS-EXAMINATION- The victim was killed at about 10:39 AM. HOLD IT! H-how can you be so exact? The security camera photo actually has a timestamp. The autopsy reveals that she was poisoned. HOLD IT! How so? It was likely some poisoned food or drink. She didn’t have any food with her when she entered… That doesn’t eliminate the possibility of her getting something from elsewhere and poisoning it. (Gray… I thought you were on my side!) We’re suspecting the victim’s adopted daughter Axini was the murderer. HOLD IT! What would her motive be? OBJECTION! I think we already went over it’s irrelevancy! If you have no new points to bring up, how about you leave things to the real attorneys here? ! Objection sustained. *slams gavel, creating a few light blue embers* A security camera photo proves that she was in the room with the body when she claimed to have not been there. Press HOLD IT! How can it be clear that’s her?! Problem, Xue? … … With the photo? Keep in mind there will be penalty if it’s a waste of the court’s time… … I guess there’s no problem here. Yes Yes, in fact. Will you point out the problem for us, then? ((Skip to Point out something on enlarged photo.)) OBJECTION! This clearly proves you’re lying! Does it, now? Well, yes, because it- … … Uh… *BSoD’d* *shakes head* I’m afraid I will have to issue the defense a penalty. ! (I’ll have to try again..) Point out something on enlarged photo Show us the problem with this photo then, Mr. Blanche. Hm… TAKE THAT! You can’t see her clearly, so- OBJECTION! The only other people it could have been are you and Conn. I don’t think either of you are small girls in capes! Argh! (He has a point…) TAKE THAT! The machine doesn’t seem to be- OBJECTION! That has no relevance to this! How can you say that when you didn’t even know what I was going to say? Simple. You have half of a photo. Sometimes you can predict what the other half is. … You bring up the machine. Which is irrelevant to if Axini poisoned her guardian! TAKE THAT! Did these security cameras actually take videos instead of photos? And did this camera take a picture? The other camera was out of order because a certain former security guard needed archery practice. As for the video… I’d love to watch something to incriminate your client further. Grand idea! Nevermind. TAKE THAT! … Yes? With the odd shadows, can we be sure that, uh… That she was dead? Yes, we have an autopsy. (If only the legal genius would wake up and help me out.) TAKE THAT! … Gladly, if you were pointing at anything. Exactly. There’s nothing there. This is why we shouldn’t allow children in the courtroom… No, this proves my point. If she gave Ms. Teagate some poisoned food or drink, then there would be some type of container on the ground! There’s other ways to poison someone, you realize. Point to Window OR Timestamp TAKE THAT! … Explain. This isn’t a very good photo, you realize. The timestamp doesn’t specify if it’s 10:39 AM or PM. OBJECTION! Are you suggesting- I’m not suggesting. I-I’m saying that with the darkness outside the window and the unclear timestamp… This photo could’ve been taken at either 10:39 PM two days ago or 10:39 AM yesterday! !!! - *EYE LAZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRSSSSSSSS* ARRRGH! *ducks* *sidesteps* Whoa, dawg, looks like I’m back just in time! Good job Xue, your skills are just sublime. … Thanks? It doesn’t matter if it was day or night! This photo still depicts Axini as the murderer, or at least a witness! And if she did just see it, then she lied to us! B-but! I think your line of thinkin’ is incorrect. But then again, I’m talking to a High Prosecutor reject! …[/b] Yo, this photo shows the girl there. But about that, you really have to care? I don’t think that’s quite fair, y’all have to get out of my hair. It could’ve been an impostor, a fake! A shadowy outline as your only proof- Your ideas are half baked! Care to translate that? Uh… The real murderer in this isn’t Axini, but a duplicate. Audience: *muttermutter* SILENCE! If what you say is true, then Teagate had been dead for quite some time. *smirks* I-it’s entirely possible that they snuck in, killed Ms. Teagate, jammed the door, then fled! Completely ignoring security? Don’t you start talkin’ about the guards, saying that Conn was incompetent isn’t hard! Grr… ”If I might get a word in…” ? This theory works well, assuming that Ms. Teagate was there at 10:39 PM. You mean- I’ve checked, and there’s no record of her entering the building around that time. What?! Which means that picture could’ve only been taken at 10:39 AM! (Darn it… I thought I was on to something…) And there’s something else. ? If she were killed at 10:39 PM, that would mean she wouldn’t have been there to watch over Axini, her adopted daughter. Don’t you think she would have noticed? I don’t believe you can be makin’ that assumption. The defense has a theory to be made with gumption. Maybe everything wasn‘t goin‘ as planned. The defense calls Axini to the stand! *nods* Thank you, Detective. Your cross-examination is over. My pleasure, Judge Robur. *walks away from the witness stand* *takes the stand* … Name. Occupation. Axini Teagate. I, er… Help repair things around the spaceport in question. I see. *tugs at the sleeve of green suit* Hey, now that we’re all set… Tell us if it’s true what happened in the vignette. … Huh? Tell us about the night before the crime, please. Okay, Xue. -TESTIMONY- That Night I was over at one of my friends’ houses for a while, until about 8 PM. By 8:30, I was back. I saw her door was closed and I thought she didn’t want to be bothered. A bit after that I went to sleep. ~~~ … *smirks* I think I’m gettin’ an idea. This will be like… … Tortilla? Please continue. -DIRECT EXAMINATION- I was over at one of my friends’ houses for a while, until about 8 PM. And were you there right after school? Abiding by Ms. Teagate’s rule? She knows I was going to go over there, yes… By 8:30, I was back. HOLD IT! What were things like? Well, the lights weren’t on. She always turns them off before she goes to sleep, though… I turned the lights on and things were normal. So you didn’t see Ms. Teagate? No, I didn’t… Oh, and there was some Pumpkin Yogurt left out. Pumpkin yogurt? OBJECTION! I am sure that there isn‘t and has never been pumpkin yogurt in this world! I saw her door was closed and I thought she didn’t want to be bothered. HOLD- IT! Did you check to see if she was alright? She usually doesn’t want me to go in her room. A bit after that I went to sleep. Press HOLD IT! I think I get what y’all sayin’. You didn’t see her is what you’re conveyin’? Exactly. Audience: *mutter mutter* O-order! You didn’t see her at all? Nope. She leaves for work early, so I went straight to the spaceport in the morning. Also to talk to Xue. Hm… … ~~~ OBJECTION! Are you sure about what you’re saying, Axini? Of course! Ah. … Aha. I believe I’m the one who’s supposed to be proving her wrong here. Yeah, man, you should just let things happen. Get ready, into my mind o’ knowledge I’m tappin’! I think you just gotta Press. If y’all wanna impress, that’s the road to success! And this is the road to a penalty! ! Hm… *to Xue* Now your theory, we can prove. Now for the prosecutor to be makin’ his move. (New details would be nice also…)((Return to beginning of testimony.)) (After pressing statement 4) *slams gavel, producing light blue embers* I believe we’ve proven something. She didn’t see the victim upon going home, so it’s still possible she was killed at 10:39 PM. Thank you, Judge Vox. For…? Stating exactly what I’m going to prove incorrect. And I have the evidence to back it up. In that case… Begin your cross-examination!
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Post by Andrea on Sept 16, 2011 22:03:39 GMT -5
-CROSS-EXAMINATION- I was over at one of my friends’ houses for a while, until about 8 PM. HOLD IT! Can you verify this? Uh… I can call her in, if you want? … (I don’t need to drag on a case versus a child and a confused rapping lawyer any longer.) It’s not necessary at the moment. Knowing that you can if needed is enough. By 8:30, I was back. Press HOLD IT! How did you get inside? I, uh- *click!* Not the face of an innocent. … If the victim had your house key to get back underground, how did you get inside?! My friend had a key, actually. … Really. Hey, we’ve been best friends for a while! It was so she could get in when Ms. Teagate was busy or gone. (Talking to this “friend” might reveal something, but…)~~~ I saw her door was closed and I thought she didn’t want to be bothered. Press HOLD IT! What kind of flimsy excuse is that?! I wasn’t going to disobey her rules and go in! You didn’t have to go in, you could’ve knocked! Well, I- Don’t y’all think about it too deep, she thought the human was asleep! Did you hear anything from inside the room? No. She appreciated having silence for work or sleep. How inconclusive. *crosses arms* ~~~ A bit after that I went to sleep. Press HOLD IT! You didn’t see her in the morning, either? No, because she has to leave early on Saturdays. And was her door still closed? Because if she did leave, it should have been opened… But Ms. Teagate doesn’t want Axini to go in her room, so the door could have still been closed! Either way, I didn’t see. Doors certainly are a problem in this case… (Regardless, one of these statements has to be useful.)~~~ OBJECTION! This proves the defense’s witness is lying! It does? Yes. It paints a clear picture of contradiction. I think your picture is an unclear finger painting… With that mask, I’m surprised you can do anything. Are you only able to see enough to do your complaining? This mask is here to enhance my vision! Well, it didn’t enhance your vision of the case. I don’t see any contradiction here. (So many of them try to give these vague testimonies to get out of their crimes.) (I’ll have to dig the details out of this pile of lies!)((Return to beginning of testimony.)) (After pressing Statement 4) Ms. Teagate has to leave early on Saturdays. HOLD IT! What does she do? She’s an instructor for how to fly in a spacecraft and survive in tough conditions. With her job, she has to watch people fly off into space! Like Xue! If only I were in space and this wasn’t happening. Hm… (Did she really go in the morning to see the kid take off into space?) Ms. Teagate has to leave early on Saturdays. PRESENT: King’s Decree OBJECTION! !! Early that morning, our King of Zylince made a decree that no one should take off into space that day. … In musical form. If that were true, don’t you think someone like the victim would have noticed?! W-well, she didn- OBJECTION! We don’t know what time she left! Yo, it could’ve been before the decree. With that mask covering you, Dott, can’t you see?! *deskslam* We don’t know anything for sure, though. What time was the decree made? Approximately 8:00 AM, a full two and a half hours before the murder. (Or was it?) Even if she didn’t notice when she left, she could’ve noticed while she was there and then could’ve gone home! Axini, what time does Ms. Teagate leave on Saturdays? I-I don’t know… … ? … Judges. The prosecution calls to dismiss court today so there can be further investigation into these new matters. We don’t know if she was home or when she left. We don’t know if she noticed the decree… I don’t believe we can move forward at the moment. … *looks at the other Judge* *nods* I am disappointed that these matters haven’t been investigated already. However, matters involving betrayal of the King do make it to court much more quickly… … For today, court is adjourned. *slams gavel*
{Courtroom Lobby} I can’t believe I survived in there… I think you did great, Xue.[/color] ! *walks in* Especially against that prosecutor. (We don’t know much about him yet, do we…)Talk- Your testimony Why were you testifying against Axini like that?! … I’m the detective here. It was my job to outline the details of the case why the defendant is suspected. I guess, but- What does matter is that you were able to poke a hole in the prosecution’s argument. Speaking of that… Talk- Dott Prosecutor What do you know about the prosecutor? *sips tea* Not many know his real name, but it’s likely in records somewhere. He goes by the alias of Dott Png. … *nods* He wears the mask because something went wrong in his transformation, causing serious vision problems. According to his own word, being able to see again led to his photography. I see what y’all talkin’ about, dude. Did the vision problems also cause his attitude? I have to say his style’s more than a bit crude, he should toss it to stop being so rude. Actually, he seemed to be really nice in his book… Book? The Green Miracle That Is Photography. It’s mostly photographs, some of which have a tint. You can borrow my copy. -Dott’s Book added to the Court Record!- … Thanks. No problem. I won’t need it later on since the language of the destination will be different. Oh, okay. … … what ((The next subject becomes available to talk about.)) Talk- Destinations Where are you going? The truth is that after this case, I’m being called out to a different world… Neopia. (Neopia? I’ve only heard of it in passing…) What do you want there? … … I don’t think that’s relevant to your case, Xue... (That’s odd…)~~~ This is my License. It is proof that I am a space traveler. Mm. You’re really lucky that you’re not an aspiring space traveler in southern Zylince, you know. The rings get in the way and the climate is worse, leading to more discontent and space pirating. … (Thank you, Ms. Teagate already told me that.) Still reading Cooke’s Book? I’ve already read this! I can tell. It looks heavily annotated. Ah ha… Yeah. It’s a good book, definitely. So the King just decreed that there wouldn’t be any space launches for a few days? Actually, it may be for longer… We’re waiting for another announcement. I still think this photo is still a fake. You can go search the history of the security camera if you want. It took the photo. But something has to be off… I hope Axini will be okay… … I hope so also. Well maybe you shouldn’t have testified ag- Dawg, sometimes you gotta let things go. You’re makin’ so many of these accusations in a row. … *sighs* Tell me a bit more about yourself…? What do you need to know? … I’m not sure. Then it’s unimportant. I don’t have anything to say about that right now. (After talking about all subjects) It seems I have to get going now. Meeting with the Commander. Good luck with that? … With that statement of repitition, we begin our expedition. I’m not sure where to be searchin’, so why don’t you take the reins and steer? Maybe we’ll find a witness lurchin’ or a shred of evidence without peer. Well… If we look around Axini’s house, maybe around Ms. Teagate’s closed room- I dunno about that, the girl was preachin’ doom. We might not get in easily, I assume. It’s still worth a try. And we have the card key- … Slow down, little banshee. When you clear the debris and put aside the decree, you only want to go there just to see. Not to investigate, or do you disagree…? I- There are vital clues than can be learned here! Yeah, yo, whatever you say. I think for now we should just get away. Right. (Let’s go… And hope we can get in.)
{Axini’s House- Living Room} *A few officers are already investigating the scene, blocking the hallway. The carpet is a light blue color, while the walls are white. Furniture is scattered about the room with no mess in sight.* Investigation is a tricky business. There’s nary a thing y’all can dismiss. Thanks for your words of advice. ~Begin Investigation~ Partner Button: Dulcet Yo, dawg, lost in a fog? I’m not sure where to start… Do you see anything we should investigate? Yo, the hallway’s blocked so there’s gotta be something in this room. Something’s lookin’ off, though- Is that a broom? Broom? (Oh, near that rug…) Do you think the police will have any clues for us? Well, they’ve been investigatin’. Maybe you should ask them for a declaration. This is my License. It is proof that I am a space traveler. It’s great that y’all passed the test, but now for the rest… Can you search out the evidence and become the very best? … (Like no one ever was?) Ah, good ol’ key “lol”. Clearly we’re enterin’ the funniest house of all. It’s 101. 101 Humanoids, I loved that movie! Didn’t y’all think it was really groovy? What do you know about Gray? Dawg was always a bit of a loner in college. Gotta give him credit though, he’s still got a lot of knowledge. Hm… Now that’s what I’m talkin’ ‘bout! What’d you want, man, I’ll give you a shout? Tell me about yourself…? Thought I already did, legal rapping genius master. We’re gonna have to move faster because these walls are gonna plaster with the rhymes from my genius blaster. They outta call me headmaster of the rappin’ school, because if you’re takin’ me for a fool, I’ll challenge you to an astute duel of who shall rule. I’m going to stop talking to you now. Can you tell me about this? I ain’t got a thing to say. Perhaps you should be on your way? ~~~ There’s a few blue couches here. Maybe we should search ‘em through the cushions or tear them apart for a smart upstart in- Stop. I don’t want to tear up Axini’s house. *looks* There’s nothing of interest here, anyway. What could this masterpiece be? I dunno, it looks like it’s from Earth. Must cost millions and then your first child’s birth. I mean, really! It’s brilliant! I wonder who the artist is…? Yo, this is a cool TV! Watchin’ this is where I wanna be, you see. It is nice. Maybe we should investigate it for a while, just to let ideas compile? I don’t think we should watch TV right now. Examine- Broom OR Rug*Near the tile hallway is a broom set out near a fancy rug.* This discovery sweeps me off my feet! … … To investigation… The broom handle may have some clues! What’re you talkin’ bout, Wyn? Did y’all point this down to that of a pin? It may have… Unusual fingerprints? Forgive me for sayin’, but I doubt it will reveal somethin’ new. Perhaps your idea is askew? I guess… The design on this is nice. I agree, it’s a sight to see. (… The most short and polite conversation yet.) This broom’s been well used… Didn’t know Teagate was a housekeeper. Or at least, a sweeper. Maybe something was brushed under the rug? Examine- Corner of Rug Let‘s see what was swept under here… *Xue turns the rug over* … Odd, it looks like some kind of… Bill? I can‘t read it very well. -Hidden Bill added to the Court Record!- ~~~ Examine- Table There are some things on this table. *looks* A copy of “Writers’ Digest”… “Oprah Gantfrey” … “Vynawyn Magazine” … “TV Guide”, flipped to “Gantzilla”. Gantzilla, my favorite picture! Yo, one movie for which I have no stricture. Wait, there’s something here… It’s a recording. Maybe it’s Gantzilla, w- Don’t rhyme, please. Just take this. -Recording added to the Court Record!- Alright, we can check it when we return. If it’s Gantzilla, this tape will not be spurned! ~~~ Talk to the Police Excuse me, but can you- Xue, I don’t know if that’s a good thing to do, you- ? ? ?: YOU!
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Post by Andrea on Sept 21, 2011 21:01:37 GMT -5
Argh! What are you doing here?! (…And from the ashes rises a raging, bearded phoenix that doesn’t use fire, but only stupidity.)(After investigating everything else needed)~Investigation Complete!~ Talk- Career Choices I thought you ran off looking for a job? Exactly what I’m doing here! I am now a member of the police force! … How. So far it’s only investigating scenes and delicately but affectionately dusting a doorknob for fingerprints. *punches wall* Not the reasons I joined the force! Y’all sound like a bit of a pain. Not sure what from this conversation I could gain, in terms of useful information I’d retain. Who is this powdered-wig wearing, double monocled, overconfident but well dressed prissy man? Name’s Dulcet Staccato, rappin’ extrordinare- I’ve had enough of this fare! Talk- Investigations So have you- *slaps himself in the face* What y’all doin’, tryin’ to freak out those viewin’?! STUPID QUESTIONS. It’s obvious we’re investigating! The door to the victim’s room is open! Cops everywhere! Half-open donut boxes on the head of a drunken rookie playing with the Crime Scene tape! (True, they have searched that room already… I wonder what they’ve got. Besides an annoying fellow policeman.) Were y’all havin’ any trouble openin’ the door, for I’m sure you’re a boor? The door! *punches wall* Door? ((The next subject becomes available to talk about.)) Do you know anything ab- DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR! What’s the big deal? You wouldn’t believe how many doors I’ve had to break down in my careers! *slaps self in the face* … I can count two in a few days. I believe it. The entire decree was done in song! Should I recount it? No thanks. Song? If y’all ain’t wrong, this king’s the greatest in the world! A new pride in one’s kingdom, unfurled… Do you know anything about this photo? Of course I know about the photo! It shows the murderer! I’ve got a copy of that book. You? This looks kind of like a hippie book to me… You’ve really got a copy? Of course. I’m saving hundreds on toilet paper. He told me he had a friend in college for a while once. His name was Earl. What do you want to know about the great Conn Voy?! You tell me, boy. Y’all the real McCoy? What?! Get that trash out of my face! Talk- Door? What is it about the door that got you so angry? I remembered something. ? The door is going to slam another nail into the girl’s coffin. Care for a demonstration so I can hammer it in your little brain? -TESTIMONY- Sharp Nails The door at our spaceport was severely jammed. This door was wood, but jammed also! Only the girl has been in this area, correct? If she jammed this door, she jammed the other one after murdering the victim! ~~~ … (Really.)-CROSS-EXAMINATION- The door at our spaceport was severely jammed. HOLD IT! You mean this door? Yes! The only jammed door is probably the one I’m talking about! This door was wood, but jammed also! HOLD IT! I guess you could say… *attempts to suppress smile, but fails* What? It wood not open!? … … … Moving on… Only the girl has been in this area, correct? HOLD IT! You think only Axini has been here? *slaps himself* THIS IS HER HOUSE! What about Ms. Teagate? Xue, that will go against your 10:39 PM theory. Y’all feeling more than a bit weary? Hm… (Alright, maybe a different approach to this would work.) If she jammed this door, she jammed the other one after murdering the victim! HOLD IT! Just because she can somehow jam a wooden door doesn’t mean she cam jam a mechanical one! OB-CONN-JECTION! You, top hat guy! Didn’t she say in her trial that she worked in repair?! … Though that’s outta the blue, what y’all say is true, foo’. Perhaps a bit of work with machines would teach her about simple mechanical doors! T-that is true! OBJECTION! This will knock you out of your socks? Nice try. Unfortunately, I’m not wearing them! Foiled again! Doors, doors, doors. As a word of advice, he’s workin’ on avarice. He claims to work for justice, but his lies are lustrous. He’s just tryin’ to pin the blame- don’t play that game, show him true shame. (He is just trying to pin the crime on the most obvious suspect… There has to be an obvious contradiction in one of his statements!)((Return to beginning of testimony.)) Only the girl has been in this area, correct? PRESENT: Axini’s Key OBJECTION! Wha-?! Perhaps if you remember a statement from Axini’s testimony… This friend could’ve had access to the house! G- GAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! I think y’all gettin’ the truth. You’re thinkin’ you’re a real sleuth, but y’all like a confused youth! The friend could’ve broken in, but for what cause? Certainly wasn’t a faux pas, ‘cause like an evil Santa Claus, for what was in that room is why they broke the laws! In that room? The one Axini didn’t want to enter and was closed mysteriously. Ms. Teagate’s room! *punches wall* Hold it. Why would they want to break in to enter there?! No need to shout. That’s exactly what we’re here to find out. … *an officer from offscreen pipes in* ”Hey, rookie. We’re finished investigating in this area. When you’re done shouting at the defense attorneys, tell ‘em to get out of the way so we can leave.” Fine! It looks like I’m out of here anyway! *runs out* … Looks like we can enter the room now. … Ciao! *enters Teagate’s room* *follows*
{Ms. Teagate’s Room} *The bedroom has clean white bedsheets and curtains, with everything seeming very neat.* *In the room is a dresser, bed, nightstand, mirror, and a window.* I wish my room was this clean. (Things are startlingly devoid of things scattered around like any lived-in room, though… And it certainly doesn’t look burglarized.)~Begin Investigation~ Partner Button: Dulcet Yo, dawg, lost in a fog? I’m not sure where to start… Do you see anything we should investigate? Well, I think this room proves somethin’ in itself. Nothin’ on a drawer, a table, a shelf… Nobody’s been in this room, it’s like a tomb. That is true… Though it would help to check the nightstand to see if anything’s actually hidden. This is my License. It is proof that I am a space traveler. It’s great that y’all passed the test, but now for the rest… Can you search out the evidence and become the very best? … (Like no one ever was?) Ah, good ol’ key “lol”. Clearly we’re enterin’ the funniest house of all. It’s 101. 101 Humanoids, I loved that movie! Didn’t y’all think it was really groovy? What do you know about Gray? Dawg was always a bit of a loner in college. Gotta give him credit though, he’s still got a lot of knowledge. Hm… Now that’s what I’m talkin’ ‘bout! What’d you want, man, I’ll give you a shout? Tell me about yourself…? Thought I already did, legal rapping genius master. We’re gonna have to move faster because these walls are gonna plaster with the rhymes from my genius blaster. They outta call me headmaster of the rappin’ school, because if you’re takin’ me for a fool, I’ll challenge you to an astute duel of who shall rule. I’m going to stop talking to you now. Can you tell me about this? I ain’t got a thing to say. Perhaps you should be on your way? ~~~ Ah, it’s so incredibly bright outside! I wonder how Ms. Teagate could stand it… You underestimate the power of will. At first it will look like things are goin’ downhill, but for someone like her… Climate’s importance is nil. True. Mirror mirror on the wall- Yo, who’s the best rapper of ‘em all?! Answer’s Dulcet Staccato, rappin’ extraordinaire! Other lawyers, they just don’t compare! I think you’re the only rapping lawyer, so… no, they don’t compare. So the door was jammed somehow… Apparently so, accordin’ to the bozo. There’s no real obvious signs of jamming… Y’all want me to do some jam- No. The bed is neatly made. Check under the bed in case there’s someone dead! *checks* … … Nope, nothing. Examine- Dresser*The dresser seems to have a drawer sticking open.* Better get checkin’ the one thing out of place, just in case it’s defaced. There could be something in here… *checks drawer* … There’s a note here. “Be wary of bill.” Who could Bill be? Some criminal runnin’ free? I think she meant this. I know, was messin’ with ya just for show. -Hidden Bill updated in the Court Record!- ~~~ Examine- Nightstand*Nothing rests on top of the light wood nightstand. There is a single drawer.* It’s locked… Then there’s gotta be somethin’ inside, somethin’ they were tryin’ to hide! Do you think you can get the lock off? Gotcha, I’ll remove it with a single hit! *smashes the flimsy lock off* … Not what I meant, but… *The drawer opens* Paper clips… Earthlings and their weird inventions. Those clips ain’t paper and what gun would take that extension? I can’t believe you broke the lock. I can put it back and they’ll never know, like a polar bear dancin’ in the snow! Examine- Notebook Aren’t these notebooks meant to be convenient and portable, which is the reason you buy this type… Yet it was locked up…? *Xue takes a closer look at the notebook* An odd D in the corner of this. D for Dulcet Staccato, that’s my motto! I don’t think she knew you. There’s a name written on this, and it isn’t Kaitlyn Teagate… … “Drew Skye”? I wonder who that is. Examine- Newspaper Clipping A clipping from a newspaper is pasted on the front of this! What’s that thing read, to any new clues does it lead? Odd… It’s about… Caelestis? Let’s take a look inside this confusing notebook. -CHAPTER 2- Deicide Lords have few weaknesses. According to something I’ve found, there may be one way to weaken this one, though… I’m still searching for the exact name, but it will involve-- ---- relation --- --- life--- - -- The beginning of this was marked by a decree by some king on a different planet- ---- onl---- can stop---- Will involve a bakery of some type…?*The rest seems to be unintelligible* -EXAMINATION- Lords have few weaknesses. Lords…? What is this talking about? *There’s a note attached* … “Written in other notebook, 1 out of 4”. How many of these things are there? According to something I’ve found, there may be one way to weaken this one, though… Everything in this seems to be backed up heavily by some evidence. It looks like something was ripped out of this…? Must’ve been another note the author wrote. I’m still searching for the exact name, but it will involve-- Involve what?*There’s a small newspaper article attached* … “Beefy Big Macs, Only 99 cents-” I think y’all reading the ad, which ain’t bad since the article’s kinda sad. *looks* … “Attack on government building in Zylince, unknown terrorist to blame”. ---- relation --- --- life--- … Wow. This has been erased, scribbled out, and torn to shreds. They just really don’t want the lord’s weakness to be obvious like a video game miniboss… - -- The beginning of this was marked by a decree by some king on a different planet- Wait, what? … “King on planet Xiao-Yani decrees space travel will be put on hold for unknown amount of time. Reasons unknown.” Y’all know what that’s about! The decree started this is what the things tryin’ to shout! ---- onl---- can stop---- Will involve a bakery of some type…? A… bakery? Hm… This note offers nothing new. Most of this is destroyed… Do you think someone did break in, then? Seemin’ more and more like that’s what happened. Someone took the heart of truth and made it blackened. I think there’s only a bit of information left that may be useful… This has to be connected to this! Sorry to be tellin’ y’all this information, but that only creates more complication. Rrgh… (If there was no relevancy, Ms. Teagate wouldn’t have had it here.) ---- onl---- can stop---- Will involve a bakery of some type…?COMPARE: Baker Cooke’s Guidebook Aha! What’cha found, anythin’ profound? When it mentions a bakery, it also mentions “to cooke”. Does the whole “Baker Cooke” thing have to do with this…? Sounds like it could work. Sounds like with specific names the author wanted to shirk. There’s one other thing, though… ? This notebook mentions the decree as what started this “lord” event sequence. But Ms. Teagate had it before the decree was made… This was written by that guy Drew Skye, I think he’s got no reason to lie… But why? There’s several questions unanswered… -Drew’s Notebook #2 added to the Court Record!-
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Post by Andrea on Oct 15, 2011 13:58:10 GMT -5
Where should we look now…? The way I’m seein’ things, we gotta talk to the Commander to see what that brings. (That may bring some new information, but…) There’s someone else we can talk to. Should we? Who’d that be? Maybe Gray can figure this notebook out! I can be understandin’ your fervor, but Gray’s no miracle worker. Axini might know something about this! I don’t think new clues loom, she never was in this room. The friend If Axini’s friend could get in and did let her in, maybe they have something to do with this? Sounds like a good thought you’ve brought, it’s the friend we should’ve sought. You know where we should go? I know of one other friend she has that we could go find, I guess… Time for an investigation to undergo with the flow! ~Investigation Complete!~ If we’re set… *leaves, followed by Dulcet*
{Outside of a house} *There’s a bit of house above ground, likely to protect the way underground. The house is surrounded by large trees with pink leaves.* This should be it… *rings doorbell* … Yaaaaaar! Wha- *a costumed young girl swings down from a tree branch* *lands on feet*… Hey! You’re not Axini! (I don‘t remember anything about this girl, and you‘d think I would…?)Talk- A pirate’s life Who are you? The grand pirate captain Overturned Leaf! My mighty crew is feared across the seas! Nice for your imaginary little hurrah, but we’re here with the law. That is to say… Axini is in prison. You got my first mate, and I’m next! *jumps back into tree* … Relax, we’re not in that game but just want to learn your name. Well… My name is Izzy Able. Talk- Axini Now tell me what happened to Axini! If you want to hear it not in rhymes… *sighs* They think she… They’re wrong, but they think she killed her guardian. What?! Ms. Teagate?! If you’re lying, I’ll make you walk the plank! He didn’t lie… I’m afraid she really did die. Oh no… ((The next subject becomes available to talk about.)) ~~~ This is my license. It is proof that I am a space traveler. That’s cool and now it’s… mine! *grabs it* … (I’m not getting that back, am I…) That looks like a boring book. No it’s not! It’s very helpful! Whatever. The only books I read are the Jacques Pirateman’s Nautical Adventures series. You had a key, didn’t you? … … (A bit too blunt…) That looks like a boring book. … Actually, yeah it is. Whatever. The only books I read are the Jacques Pirateman’s Nautical Adventures series. Axini told me you have amazing grades in class. Do you understand this? It’s all English to me. What do you have to say about Axini? We’re friends. She’s not a very good actress. … Wait. That’s Dulcet Staccato you have with you?! You didn’t recognize him…? His music is the best! If you’ve never heard Trial by Perjury, you haven’t listened to good music before. Glad to hear you’ve been enjoyin’ the song for so long, it’s my favorite with nothin’ wrong. I don't know. Talk- Card keyOne thing that’s been stumping us about the case, though… What? Did you let Axini into her house that one day after she was here? Uh… ? I don’t want to talk to you people anymore. Don’t be so snide if you’ve got nothin’ to hide. Tell us the truth, in us you can confide. … *long sigh* …Alright, alright. -TESTIMONY- A Key of Cards She gave me a card key to get in, yeah. I let her in that day. She didn’t have her key with her or something, which was odd. Ms. Teagate’s always really focused on workin’ and keeping the house pristine… Nothing ever was in the wrong place or anything. -CROSS-EXAMINATION- She gave me a card key to get in, yeah. HOLD IT! Do you still have this? Did you think I lost it?! It was a possibility… (Anyway, we know that she did have a key, so Axini could’ve gotten in without Ms. Teagate.) I let her in that day. She didn’t have her key with her or something, which was odd. HOLD IT! About what time? Late o’ clock. I see. Ms. Teagate’s always really focused on workin’ and keeping the house pristine… Nothing ever was in the wrong place or anything. HOLD IT! Nothing was set out or anything? Nope. Nothin’ from a glass to a freshly caught sea bass? … Odd question… OBJECTION! You can’t trust a pirate, and this proves it! Why, you… WALK THE PLANK! WALK IT, I SAY! Agh! There is no plank! Actually, I think there’s one nearby, one that’s gonna make you cry. It’s the plank of wrong evidence, so let the walking commence! (You’re not helping!) I’m not sure what to make of this… I think there’s a minor flaw I saw. Go on, fill me with awe. (I think she might be wrong about something, but it might not be a lie… Not sure.)((Return to beginning of testimony.)) Ms. Teagate’s always really focused on workin’ and keeping the house pristine… Nothing ever was in the wrong place or anything. PRESENT: Hidden Bill OBJECTION! ! You said nothing was ever out of its proper place with Ms. Teagate. Yeah, what’s your point? These were found hidden in the room! Maybe that’s where she wanted it! Ah, but would most consider it to be in its “proper place”? Grr… I think you’re forgettin’ one other thing that’s got the truth to bring. Oh? (What else was out of place?) No, that’s wrong… by long. There was something else… PRESENT: RecordingI think it’s… This recording was on the table with a bunch of other magazines scattered around. And you’re claimin’ that nothing was left out and about? Y-yes… Then it seems that’s not the case! AGH! I think you’re wrong about how she worked. So what, you little creep?! That doesn’t prove anything! You had to have gone in the house. You would’ve noticed things are out of place. Was there any reason to lie? Maybe there’s a few things set out, but that doesn’t mean I still can’t call it neat, right? Hmm… (This really isn’t a big point, anyway…)(If she’s actually been in the house, maybe we can find out something about Ms. Teagate’s whereabouts…) Hey. What? When you let Axini in… Did you go in the house also? Uh… Briefly, why? We all have our reasons to be commitin’ these treasons. The real question to ask is if you mask doing this task. No, I have nothing to hide! Then will you tell us if you saw Ms. Teagate there? Oh, fine. If I have to. -TESTIMONY- Inside the house When I went inside for just a bit the last time I saw her, I didn’t see anything special. I’m telling you that everything was neat! I saw Ms. Teagate walk out of her room, and she said “Sorry I didn’t let you in, I was busy” or something. ~~~ You… saw her?! Just as fine as ever. Why? (I doubt that timeframes are mixed up at all…) It seems she’s going to mask the truth about this task… Xue, find the right questions to ask. -CROSS-EXAMINATION- When I went inside for just a bit the last time I saw her, I didn’t see anything special. HOLD IT! You didn’t? Nope. The lights were turned off, but we turned them on. There was an open page of Oprah Gantfrey, the Swimsuit Edition, also. … I don’t want to hear any more. I’m telling you that everything was neat! HOLD IT! Everything in it’s pla- Be quiet! I saw Ms. Teagate walk out of her room, and she said “Sorry I didn’t let you in, I was busy” or something. HOLD IT! You really saw Ms. Teagate? The night before…? 8:30 PM or so. Was her door open or closed? The door was open. … OBJECTION! What do you think of this?! I’ll be taking that! What? No! Grr… Fine. You jerk! *hits Xue with toy sword* Argh! (Okay, that was a waste…) There’s an obvious lie here… Looks like you’ll have to be provin’ it somehow right now before defeat’s bow, if you know what I’m sayin’. Yes. You said… something. ((Return to beginning of testimony.)) I saw Ms. Teagate walk out of her room, and she said “Sorry I didn’t let you in, I was busy” or something. PRESENT: Autopsy OBJECTION! You can claim that you saw her around 8:30 to 9 the day before she was supposedly murdered. …? But we think she was actually killed the night before. So you’re saying- She would’ve been dead just a few hours later at 10:39 PM! I still could’ve seen her earlier! I don’t think so. Axini herself didn’t see Ms. Teagate, so it’s unlikely she went home and then went back to the spaceport to die. I don’t know what you’re talking about. (Suddenly, it’s all starting to make sense!) She never went home to talk to you, because she didn’t leave the spaceport that night! AAAAAAAACK! So if that’s true, then you entered the house but never did actually see Ms. Teagate! But you don’t know that’s true! But we do have Axini’s testimony. … Did you actually see Ms. Teagate there? … No, I didn’t. Then why had you hid what you did? … … …
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Post by Andrea on Oct 24, 2011 19:29:38 GMT -5
I, uh… Axini’s fate is at stake. Well I have only one thing to tell you! -TESTIMONY- One Thing It doesn’t matter if I ‘lied’ about seeing her, does it? I think I just got the day wrong or somethin’. I have to let her in her stupid house all the time! And your point about things not being out of place is just useless! ~~~ You’re denying the whole thing now?! There’s nothing to deny because I didn’t do anything! That’s what we’re ’bout to find out, no need to shout. -CROSS-EXAMINATION- It doesn’t matter if I ‘lied’ about seeing her, does it? HOLD IT! It does matter because you have something to hid- No I don’t! … Compelling argument! I think I just got the day wrong or somethin’. I have to let her in her stupid house all the time! HOLD IT! You just confirmed the day you let her in with us! Yeah, but… I guess I got the day wrong. It happens all the time! … ! (We really can’t prove that, can we?) And your point about things not being out of place is just useless! Press HOLD IT! Do you admit that you did see things out of place, though? Yes, ugh, fine. ~~~ OBJECTION! What do you think of this?! I think that doesn’t prove anything also. I think it’s a time high to tell us why you’re hurtin’ our ally! I don’t have any reason! It’s an honest mistake! … … There’s no way to prove she wasn’t just stupid about it, is there?! The situation may be tense but it’s time to prove from whence this tale had to commence by takin’ a long look at the evidence. (And more importantly, how do you keep doing that?)((Return to beginning of testimony.)) (After pressing statement 3) I saw things were out of place a bit. HOLD IT! Such as the recording and bill? I thought you said that bill thing was hidden! Well, it wa- Then why would I have seen it?! … (To be honest, it’s getting harder and harder to take someone in a pirate hat seriously…) PRESENT: Recording OBJECTION! Wha-? You acknowledge that you saw this recording, right…? Didn’t I just say that? No longer to this game we’ll bind. Xue, tell us what’s this affined find to remind? Let’s take a look at this disc. (Where’s the contradiction on this recording…?) Oh my. It’s the scratch. Point to Text There’s something printed in really fine print on this… ? *looks* The 150th Day of the Second Revival [/center] Aha. ~~~ Do you know the significance of that, Izzy? W-what is it? This was the day the disc was made, to help identify it. You couldn’t have seen this any day other than the night of the murder! I- I’M SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYY! … It was that guy who told me to not tell anyone about… going in the house for the writer’s notebook… The writer’s notebook? I, um… I can’t lie anymore… ”I went in the house to destroy parts of whatshisname’s notebook thing that Teagate had!”[/I] …! (She means…) About… Something called a Caelestis? He, uh… said they couldn’t keep it around… Because it would reveal too much or something… Who told you to go in? I had the key and… It was this guy named… Vitoff? … Vitoff? Lee was his first name, I think. He used to know my older brother, and… *holds up hand* I know what you’re sayin’, you don’t have to keep portrayin’. You were pressured into this abyss, sis? I… didn’t have a choice… I’m sorry- *sighs* It’s over. You aren’t in trouble, though you could be. We’re going to catch the real killer and this guy, okay? … I think that we learned a lot from this blind shot. Hmm… Well, we know that Ms. Teagate didn’t go home, for one. The recordin’ has a day which it can convey without sway. And this Vitoff person could be tied into things…? -Recording updated in the Court Record!- -Lee Vitoff Notes added to the Court Record!- Also, one more thing… *writes something down* -Izzy’s Testimony added to the Court Record!- It’s kind of foolish that we haven’t even seen the Recording’s contents yet… Do you still want to be talkin’ to the commander to take a gander at the cause of slander? I think we should. That’s fantastic for your decision bombastic made of art for my depart! *leaves* … (I think he’s just running out of ideas now.) *follows* {Space Facility: Outside Commander’s Office} This should be it, I think… You’ve never spoken with the commander before and never went through this door? Ms. Teagate mostly told me what the commander had to say. … Without further ado- *knocks on door* *a sound of papers being shuffled leaks from inside the office* ? ? ?: ”Come in!” *enters the office with Dulcet* {Commander’s Office} *Inside the office is surprisingly plant-based, with various species of alien plants next to diagrams of seemingly habitable planets.* Wow, what is all this… ? ? ?: Xue, is it? Ah, yes, I could always recognize the face of my top pupil. ! *looks over* Pleased to meet you in person. Sorry I’ve been far too work oriented to greet you before, even informally . … (Is this the secretary? Is the real commander around here testing lazer guns or something?)Talk- Commander So, you’re… The commander, yes. The name’s Sophia Muggins, or “Soph” informally. … Oh. I’m also leading the branch you’re primarily working in. The S.P.A.C.E program. The… Search for Planets with Acceptably Clean Environments? Yes. My predecessor was the one who discovered Earth! (No, Xue. No. No turning this into a hippie environmentalist show. No.)Talk- Amidst a Gate I think you’ve been hearin’ ‘bout the case with Teagate we’ve been rearin’? Oh, Katie Teagate? How’s she doing? … … … What? Haven’t you heard… About the murder? … Oh, yes. I’ve been, uh, incredibly busy with other things recently… Other things…? ((The next subject becomes available to talk about.)) ~~~ This is my license. It is proof that I am a space traveler. Ah, you’re all set to take off! Don’t forget to buckle your space seatbelt! … (Trust me, I won’t… I’m not a novice!) Our doors are all painted with the colors teal and orange! This particular door is broken, though. Ah ha, I’m sure it can be repaired. Rumors say that space travel may be cancelled because of this decree, which is banning it for an unknown amount of time. … That’s… an inconvenience. My favorite book! Oh, really? Yes. It has so many beautiful pictures and insightful comments about nature and alien planets’ ecosystems. Oh… Sounds a bit unusual for the author. Nonsense. You’re lawyers on the case? Well I’ll be sayin’- *cuts in quickly* Yes. Can you tell me about- I’m afraid I can’t. Talk- Other things What other things were distracting you? . … A person from the prosecutors’ office wanted my assistance on the case, but I am no longer a prosecutor. Those days were a long time ago, and I didn’t witness anything. Is that it? It is. If you’re looking for my assistance on the case, the most I can offer you is security camera footage. Well we’re really here to hear you say if she left the building on that day. Before… they found her dead, we mean. Simple. Give me a bit of time… *sits down at an advanced-looking computer* … (She said that someone wanted her help on the case…) (Could that person have been… him?) Found it! Huh? ? *writes a note* I can confirm… It seems that Ms. Teagate didn’t leave that day. Aha. -Commander’s Note added to the Court Record!- Also sorry about this, but I have to go meet with someone. Is there anything else you need? Hm… There’s a television in here, right? *pushes a button on computer’s touchscreen* *part of the wall slides over, revealing a television* Good luck and all! *leaves* … Well, now that we’ve got the TV, the contents of the recording can be unveiled for us to see! Indeed. Let’s see… *inserts recording* *beep**The screen flickers to a blurry dark image, in which two figures are speaking. Not much can be made out.*
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Post by Andrea on Oct 27, 2011 22:34:10 GMT -5
!! -Recording updated in the Court Record!- If I can ask who was under that mask for the purposes of that task- I really don’t know who that was… But they… … know? *holds up a hand* Whoa, whoa. What do they know? … I think they were talking about my father. He died in a case when I was too young to remember him. … That’s really a shame but I ain’t got a name to blame for this proclaim. And by case, you mean he was in law workin’ apace? He was a police officer, yes. And… We don’t have a name. They never caught the killer. … *opens eyes* I have a feeling that the truth’s going to finally be uncovered in tomorrow’s trial. With this trial goin’ for a while our ideas compile to reveal the truth’s electric eel. Well said. Should we…? There’s nothin’ else here for us to find and my spirit can’t be so confined. *starts to leave* … … I’ll prove that you’re not guilty tomorrow, Axini. *walks out slowly* ”I think I already am getting an idea of who is…”
{Courtroom Lobby} {The 153rd day of the Second Revival} Dulcet, where are you now… (The trial’s going to start in five minutes!)? ? ?: I don’t know about him, but… ? *turns* Hi, Xue! How are you doing, Axini? Okay. Today’s the day you prove that I didn’t do it! (Hopefully we can prove it. Hopefully.)Yo dawg, you think I forgot you like old eggnog? Well, you better be gettin’ out of that fog. ! *kicks down doors, bombastically walks in* Today’s the day of justice’s final dance in which we prance to advance our stance at a glance! Perchance, with the court’s expanse, our chance to enhance is in no trance! … Yes. Good morning to you too. *the voice of a bailiff echoes through the hall* ”All enter the courtroom! The trial is about to begin!”[/b] To wade, we must persuade! *runs into courtroom* … … Don’t worry, Axini. Everything’s going to turn out fine. I know it will. Good luck, Xue! *they enter the courtroom* {Courtroom} *The Judges preside over the over the courtroom. The audience seems restless.* *slams gavel* Court will now reconvene for the trial of Axini Teagate. We had to end the trial earlier than expected before because both sides were unprepared… But we did leave off on the question of when the victim was killed. The prosecution is able to answer this question right now, your honor. While we were listening to the testimony of the defendant before, the prosecution requests to call a new witness to the stand. *nods, crossing arms* Call your witness! I call the former head security guard to the stand! *takes the stand, grumbling* I can’t believe I’m testifying for this late-for-Halloween idiot… Found his stupid mask on Googant search engine… Name and occupation. Also be sure to tell the court your former occupation… At the time of the murder. My name is Conn Voy! I am now in training to become a police officer, but was the head security guard of the space facility in question! *punches stand* (Why do I have this sinking feeling…) Perfect. Now tell us about the time of the murder! -TESTIMONY- The truth The victim was actually there at 10:39 AM! After all, we checked and there was no record of her entering the building before 10:39 PM. She had to have been killed in the morning by the only person possible: the defendant! ~~~ ! Excellent. If I may… -DIRECT EXAMINATION- The victim was actually there at 10:39 AM! HOLD IT! And that means the ‘duplicate did it’ idea is- HORRIBLY INCORRECT! *slaps self in the face* After all, we checked and there was no record of her entering the building before 10:39 PM. Press HOLD IT! And you do have evidence of her leaving at a regular time? We can present it if we need! You lying j- It’s not our time to speak, try and be a bit more on the side of meek. ~~~ She had to have been killed in the morning by the only person possible: the defendant! HOLD IT! And was done so by… Poisoning! *punches witness stand* OBJECTION! And this proves the point more, right?! ACTUALLY, IT DOESN’T! … Well, I tried. … (Fortunately I can’t lose on a direct examination…) I just need to search for more details right now. ((Return to beginning of testimony.)) (After pressing statement 2) … No further questions. *the audience gets loud* *slams gavel* If the victim left and didn’t enter, then the time of the murder had to be at 10:39 AM instead! No! I like to think the truth is clear already, your honor. Axini Teagate is the murderer! You’ve been givin’ us no chance to ask questions of our own, don’t make me groan! Judges. The defense can prove that the murder didn’t happen at 10:39 AM, but at 10:39 PM the day before! *the audience gets louder* ORDER! *slams gavel* Your claims best be true. Penalties will be issues for a waste of this court’s time! We got that much and such rot. Very well, then. *slams gavel* Your cross examination, please. -CROSS-EXAMINATION- The victim was actually there at 10:39 AM! HOLD- IT! What you’re cryin’ is that you aren’t lyin’ about working early she was tryin’? Early? Oh, well THAT WAS HER NORMAL WORK TIME! After all, we checked and there was no record of her entering the building before 10:39 PM. HOLD IT! But you can prove she left? … Uh YES. *looks at Dulcet* … *quietly* We could ask him to present it to make him resent it, but there’s a better way to prove your thought I was taught. Besides… *seems more smug than before* He may have some loophole evidence also. She had to have been killed in the morning by the only person possible: the defendant! HOLD IT! Where’s your direct evidence that she’s the kil- OBJECTION! Those working on the autopsy are entirely unable to determine the exact time and cause of death, and no direct murder weapon has been found. It has to have been some form of poison! And using the process of elimination… Conn came to apprehend you, leaving the defendant the only person in the building who could’ve killed her! !!! Not even the time to think a proper rhyme… OBJECTION! This proves you’re a stinking liar, witness! *punches desk repeatedly* YOU’RE CALLING ME A LIAR?! *slams gavel* There will be no name-calling or witness badgering in the courtroom, defense! And to enforce it… This is a penalty for you! Gah! The contradiction is no work of fiction. And we have the evidence to prove it. ((Return to beginning of testimony.)) After all, we checked and there was no record of her entering the building before 10:39 PM. PRESENT: Commander’s Note OBJECTION! This is a note from the Commander. And…? Do you know why there’s no record of Ms. Teagate entering the building before she died at 10:39 PM? Oh, I can’t wait to hear this. *points* What if she never left the building?! W-wh- OBJECTION! There’s no proof of a ridiculous claim like that! Ah, except for this note. ? It’s from the commander herself. According to her… There’s no record of Ms. Teagate ever leaving the building that day! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGHHHHH! *dodges quickly* *also does, holding onto hat* Impossible! *turns to Dott, glaring* You said she left! She… she, uh… This photo does, in fact, verify what time she was killed like claimed earlier! If you’re using that as your verification, you’re incriminating your client! Regardless of the time of the murder, it still… Shows the defendant. *the audience murmurs* Silence! *slams gavel* I think you’re forgetting our duplicate, our evil twin who with no chagrin fought the victim to win! A duplicate did it! After all… If Axini’s testimony is to be believed, she was asleep already by the time the murder took place! If this is true, you’re going to back it up! Tell us who the killer is! TAKE THAT! This is the killer! I don’t see how that’s related at all. You have no clue, huh? I will issue the defense a penalty for this struggle! *slams gavel* No profiles to present This case is full of secret identities. In short… The killer’s identity is not known. *smirks* Ah, so you don’t know. I suggest you stop your crap, then! However… ? *looks at Dulcet* *just nods* The defense… The defense can determine the killer’s identity very easily in this very courtroom. What a claim. How so? There was one thing that was never established… a motive. Why would the defendant hypothetically commit such a crime? *slaps himself in the face* I think that’s the question you’ve got to answer! Actually, you can help too. Weren’t you investigating Teagate’s house with the other officers? Yes, and?! Tell us what you found. Is this fine by the prosecution? … Yes. -TESTIMONY- Lost in Space The search of the defendant’s house was as useless as expected! We looked extremely thoroughly at everything but didn’t find ANYTHING! The things that stood out, in order: The victim’s door was jammed, there was a dumb scrapbook in the victim’s bedroom but had no relevance, and there were a few unfinished homework assignments. You need to finish your homework before you get arrested or else you get a late grade! Otherwise the house was extremely NEAT AND ORDERLY. ~~~ *nods* If we are testifying on the defense’s behalf… Begin your direct examination, Misters Staccato and Blanche. -DIRECT EXAMINATION- The search of the defendant’s house was as useless as expected! HOLD IT! You didn’t find anything at all? *slaps self in the face* MAYBE YOU SHOULD BE QUIET AND LISTEN! We looked extremely thoroughly at everything but didn’t find ANYTHING! HOLD IT! Y’all searched for the worst but failed to be reimbursed? What? Can’t keep up with my rhymin’ and smooth timin’? Okay, fine, have it your way- -What a great day! I’m going to eat an orange… … *BSoD* … The things that stood out, in order: The victim’s door was jammed, there was a dumb scrapbook in the victim’s bedroom but had no relevance, and there were a few unfinished homework assignments. HOLD IT! How was the door jammed…? With grape. … … Can’t I make jokes too?! We’re being serious! Okay! Fine! There were a few things pressed against the stupid door! You need to finish your homework before you get arrested or else you get a late grade! HOLD- -IT! … … … Actually, I can’t think of a way to contradict that logic. And after all that work with the synchronized shout. Otherwise the house was extremely NEAT AND ORDERLY. HOLD IT! Really? Neat and orderly? Nothing was out of- Argh! OBJECTION! … … What is this, a guessing game to what point you’re trying to make?! Okay, I’ll start. Maybe it’s “I don’t know what I’m doing!” Argh! *shakes head* That wasn’t necessary, witness. I’m the one who doles out the penalties! *slams gavel* You’re almost there, Xue, don’t be blue. (Ah, but what if I’m being true blue?) … (I’m glad I didn’t say that out loud.)((Return to beginning of testimony.)) Otherwise the house was extremely NEAT AND ORDERLY. PRESENT: Hidden Bill OBJECTION! ! Do you know where this was found, Conn? Huh? What is that?! It’s a series of bills. I don’t think your investigation was very thorough… Why do you think that?! This was found hidden under a rug in the house! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?! So they missed something! With a rookie like this and you two blundering buttheaded buffoons in the way, who’s to think they could’ve gotten everything? Ah, but he said he searched for everythin’ he could- the only conclusion’s that his investigatin’ wasn’t good! Grrrrrrrrrgh… But I think we should let it dawn that there’s another conclusion to be drawn! In a sense, Teagate’s money was gone and there may have been a threat with how much she was in debt! You think that the killing… was over money? It’s a possibility. *the audience murmurs* *slams gavel* Order! Prosecutor, what do you have to say in response? And do you want to cross-exami- … No. *points* Even if your hypothesized motive is correct, you still have no clue who would want to kill her over just collecting money for bills. If the murderer is the victim’s adopted daughter like I’m trying to prove, then this is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. Axini had no reason to kill Ms. Teagate in the first place! I’ve had enough of your floundering! You’re pointing to inconsistencies in investigations, making up claims about debt, and more importantly making up a murderer! ! ! Your honors! The prosecution requests that the defense point out who the “real murderer” is! They’re currently just badgering the witness and holding up the trial with their baseless accusations! Hmm… *slams gavel* Defense! (I can’t screw this up…) You do understand there will be a very harsh penalty down the road if you make a mistake here. Show the court a piece of evidence that points to the murderer!
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Post by Andrea on Oct 27, 2011 23:26:50 GMT -5
PRESENT: Lee Vitoff Notes TAKE THAT! This person has to be the killer! … Lee… Vitoff…? How is this person related to the case?! *punches witness stand* More than you’d think, he’s the missin’ link. Vitoff definitely knew a lot about things. He ordered a person to get into the house in order to get a certain notebook. Why would he want that?! You just said the motive was money! Who knows? There’s another thing that ties him in, though… What? Hm… Go on, let the evidence be drawn. .. …. … Got it. It’s in extremely small print, but if you look closely… Lee Vitoff also issued the card key to the victim! And your point is…? (Bluff bluff bluff bluff) This person has to be tied into the case more. T-the defense incriminates Lee Vitoff as the real murderer! ………….. ? Let me get the record straight. This person who we’ve never seen or heard of from the victim’s past other than issuing her a card key may or may not have somehow gotten into this one spaceport just when the security guard wasn’t looking and just happened to get there on the day when she didn’t leave in the middle of the night, dressed up in a costume of the defendant, just so he could corner the victim in the storage room, calmly offer her some food that may have been poisoned over bills that will never be paid once he kills the person in debt and then fled without a trace? … No, that’s ridiculous. I rest my ca- He wasn’t in a costume! *facepalm* … Okay, then why did she not leave? Hmm… Work…? I spoke to the Commander. There’s nothing that would have kept her longer that day. … … *shakes head* … Sounds almost likely. Humans… Present evidence((Choose evidence to present.)) TAKE THAT! This provides a clear reason! … No, it really doesn’t. ! (Okay, let’s take another look…) PRESENT: Drew’s Notebook #2 TAKE THAT! … Huh? The notebook that… Lee Vitoff wanted? This notebook’s much more than it looks. It’s one of this case’s most important books. I think there’s been a mistake in motive. So you admit it…? The bill certainly looks like a likely option. But this notebook has so much going for it… Even Lee Vitoff wanted it gone. HOLD IT! You said that he wanted it, not that he wanted it destroyed! Ah, but he did want it destroyed. (What piece of evidence proves he wanted the notebook to be destroyed…?) … Excuse me? Go home. Just leave this to me and double monocle guy over there. Wait a second. PRESENT: Izzy’s Testimony As proven by this. The thing about this notebook is you’ve gotta take another look at where it was, as thought by the crook. He didn’t know if it was in the house or with Teagate, so he had to create a plan ornate involving both him and the girl with the first mate! As for why Ms. Teagate was still there… If this notebook is the cause, we have to think about where it really was. Oh? Let’s see if we can create a timeline… The person who helped was with Axini until 8:30. Ms. Teagate died at 10:39. " Vitoff wanted the notebook, but didn’t know where it was. He waited until the girl dropped Axini off at her house, then likely hatched the plan knowing that she had a key. "[/i] " 9:00. Axini goes to sleep. Vitoff departs for the spaceport. "[/i] " 9:30. Ms. Teagate is in the supplies room, maybe because… She didn’t know where the notebook in question was. "[/i] " 9:45, Vitoff arrives and gets past security. He encounters Ms. Teagate in the supplies room. "[/i] " At the same time, the helper had finished searching and didn’t find the notebook. "[/i] " 10:00. Ms. Teagate… is dead. Vitoff finds the notebook… hidden there in the supplies room, maybe. Most of the pages are destroyed. The helper is notified. "[/i] " 10:20 or 10:30. Vitoff and the person helping meet at the spaceport. The notebook was likely mentioned by Teagate as the reason for staying, so she had to ‘have’ it. "[/i] " 10:39. The helper is to return to the defendant’s house and put the notebook somewhere. Vitoff lets himself slip and a photo is taken. "[/i] " Past that, the notebook is put at the house. A few other pages are remembered, and the helper is bound by obligation to rush back in to destroy them. "[/i] ~~~ How’s that for an explanation? It sounds very likely… … If only it were true. First of all, who’s this helper? Izzy… somebody? … Now’s the time to let the truth chime. … Oh, I’m sorry… This is the testimony of… Izzy Able. The friend who had a key. *audience murmurs* Fine, then. Secondly, if Vitoff hypothetically let himself slip and had a picture taken… Explain! It’s simple as watching as grass grew, The one who presented this picture is you! What are the chances of it having been altered? By… me? *punches witness stand* Impossible! I think your claims are off, child. I think I might be on to something. Dott, to the witness stand! I want to hear your testimony! What?! OBJECTION! I am the prosecutor in this case! *slams gavel* Silence. … … … *the two judges speak quietly* … *slams gavel* There is no time to get a replacement prosecutor at this point in the trial! This can’t even happen, Judges! I obje- Overruled. Witness, thank you for your testimony. *is escorted off by bailiff* Prosecutor Dott Png, take the stand! And then what, directly examine myself?! Fun’s bein’ had when this creep gets all mad. *steps up to the witness stand* … Name and occupation to further our elation. OH, COME ON! Witness! … Dott Png. Prosecutor. Tell us about the picture. *crosses arms* -TESTIMONY- This is stupid You don’t even know how many laws this is against… The freaking picture came from the security camera itself! I can take pictures with my mask, sure. But I can’t edit them at all! There’s no real software on something meant to just let me see! So shut up! ~~~ *nods* Your cross-examination, please. -CROSS-EXAMINATION- You don’t even know how many laws this is against… HOLD IT! You mean you forging evidence? No, a little kid that’s not a lawyer running a trial like he’s Phoenix freaking Wright and then calling the prosecutor to the witness stand! The freaking picture came from the security camera itself! HOLD IT! If it came from the security camera, then why did you not notice it was taken at 10:39 PM?! It was… an old system! I can take pictures with my mask, sure. HOLD- IT! *click* Just like that. Such an expensive vision enhancement with a nifty little extra. But I can’t edit them at all! There’s no real software on something meant to just let me see! HOLD IT! You can’t make any changes? None at all. And before you ask, by “can’t” I mean not only do I not have the equipment, but I have no clue how. So shut up! HOLD IT! And no, you too! … This is really stupid. OBJECTION! What do you have to say to this? … Trying to get past rage at you making this even stupider… Mr. Blanche! I didn’t mean to- No big deal, this is sort of a good feel. He’s really worked up now… Sounds like he’s got a secret in his heart, but gettin’ it free is the hard part. Now… Where is the contradiction…? ((Return to beginning of testimony.)) But I can’t edit them at all! There’s no real software on something meant to just let me see! PRESENT: The Green Miracle That Is Photography OBJECTION! Dott! What?! You claim that you can’t edit photos at all. Yet take a glance at this little dance. If this is a book you wrote, took photographs for, and then published yourself… How did you edit all of the pictures in here so much? GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! I think you can edit photos, Dott. And you edited this one just so you’d have known you’d won. I think… the truth is becoming clear… You could edit the photo to frame the defendant. But also… You edited it to hide Lee Vitoff. I- … I don’t understand what you’re- *deskslam* I… There has to be- *also desk slam* ! At you I scoff, for you’re obviously Lee Vitoff[/b]! I’m… what?! Dott Png is just a pen name for your book. The court should know your name before you tried to change it. It’s Lee Vitoff. And that means you were the one that ultimately wanted the notebook and had to kill the victim over it! IMPOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSIIIIIIIBLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEE! ! *grabs Xue, dodges the blast* No editin’ software on that thing but from it, lazors can still spring?! … ? … *presses hand over mask as it seems to repair* I don’t understand your little thoughts here. Why would I hypothetically kill over a notebook? And even then… It couldn’t have been done with poisoned food. Look at the front page of the notebook. “Caelestis.“ It seems to be a… secret… society? … I think you’re missin’ the point, it doesn’t have to be poisoned food or even anythin’ chewed. ? I hate to stop this case on a dime, but the murder weapon’s been under our nose this whole time. Oh my! *slams gavel* If that is true, we are dying to hear the cause of death! Not a good choice of words… What is the murder weapon? … … (Something that we’ve had this whole time…) … (That he had to have been involved with… Vitoff… This is it!) TAKE THAT! This is actually the murder weapon! OBJECTION! That… That… How is that related?! It… ah… … I’ll give you one more chance, Mr. Blanche. What was the murder weapon? PRESENT: Axini’s Key TAKE THAT! The… The key? (Yes… It’s all coming together…!) There’s a possibility that wasn’t discussed. Why did only Ms. Teagate have a key, again, instead of giving one to her daughter who was on her own? … Poor planning? I think this is actually a freshly issued key by Lee Vitoff. Grrrgh! Vitoff, who also has a job working in such an industry, was out to kill Teagate. She knew too much. She h-had the notebook. He did the best thing he could to avoid being caught- He actually had small traces of poison on certain parts of the key. Poison from a different world that we know little about. N-no… Stop… Teagate went on to work that day, also to find the notebook. Then Vitoff couldn’t take the chance. He went to get that notebook himself. Teagate managed to hear him breaking in. After handling the poisoned key, she finally did what the killer hoped for… She, with the poison, brought her hands to her face, likely as an act of shock. Then Vitoff broke in, and it all ended when she stumbled back, let her hands slip, and touched them to her mouth. She ingested the poison! Shut up. Dott! You are not only Lee Vitoff, but you are a psychotic killer who used a rare otherworldly poison to kill Ms. Teagate for your organization! AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH![/I] No… you… you don’t… *the mask starts cracking away, sparks of electricity shooting out* I didn’t…[/I] NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO![/b] *the mask crumbles to dust* … … … There’s also the matter… of why you would poison something with your name on it… ”You aren’t who you say you are…” … *looks up* ! Those eyes- Dott… You’re not among your kin. You… You’re not a Wyn. … Heh. I guess… I guess you got me… Bailiff!*a bright flash of light erupts in the courtroom!* !! *two figures, Dott and someone else, start as one and then separate* *the light clears* Ugh… What happened…? *falls, seemingly lifeless, to the ground* Dott? ? ? ?: Your lucky guesses and the incompetence of the man I possessed led to you getting this far, Xue… I congratulate you. ! *fades in* I’m not a Vynawyn. My name… is Not-Drew. And good guess, like I said, I killed your little old instructor. *the audience gets into an uproar in panic!* You‘re… Not-Drew?! Like Drew who wrote in this notebook blue?! Shut up, Dr. Seuss. This isn’t the first time I’ve met you, Xue. I’ll tell you that much. But I’ve got more important things on my agenda now… Adios. WAIT! NO!Hey. Hey, Not-Drew.[/i] ? *appears from behind Not-Drew and smashes him in the back of the head with Xue’s book* *knocked out in surprise* Now! Bailiff, arrest this man![/b] *a bailiff, followed by multiple officers, arrest Not-Drew and haul him away* It was the first time I had met Not-Drew… And even to this day, I haven’t figured out if it ended up being the last.
His time travel abilities made him a nearly impossible suspect to detain… Only archmages from other worlds were able to keep him quiet.
… Oh, sorry. I’ll wrap up the story… It’s been going on, but there’s so much to be remembered…
{Courtroom} Normally, Judge Vox and I need more time to make a decision on a verdict… … But this case… Was the most unusual I’ve ever seen. And now we are able to bring it to an end. This court finds the defendant, Axini Teagate… NOT GUILTY [/size] *the audience cheers* … *slams gavel* This court is adjourned!
{Courtroom Lobby} It’s… It’s over… I’m shaking and feel like I’m about to have a nervous breakdown, but it’s over… ? ? ?: Xuuuuuuuueeeeeeeeeee! ! *tacklehugs Xue* You did it! I knew you could! *smiles* … It was nothing. I hate to interrupt this scene, ol’ bean… But our victory is pristine. Dulcet… Thank you so much for letting me help you. *laughs* You help me? I just stood back and let the lil’ prodigy here do all the work, don’t you see? I’m… I’m not a prodigy… *walks in* Come off it, Xue. You were brilliant. You should definitely be a lawyer someday. No… If I keep going through this, I’m going to die of a heart attack at age 20... *laughs* Whatever you want to do… Thank you so much, Xue. *smiles* *runs past* I knew you weren’t guilty and all, so no hard feelings, right? Good luck and see you! *runs out* … I told you that he’s a bit of a violent psycho, but he just wanted justice. Well, justice finally shone through the lies in the end. It did. Now, Xue… ? You haven’t had anything to eat or drink today, have you? … I was too worried about the trial, so- *pours Xue a cup of tea* … *accepts tea* Thank you. *sips tea* … By the way, Xue. There’s a few other things I have to get sorted out with you… ? *turns to Axini* Is it okay if I speak to himfor a moment? We’ll be right back. *nods* Then… *walks off with Xue to a different room*
{A different room} What was the issue? Well… You found this. I’m sure you’ve been wondering about it. Yes. It’s time to tell you… I’m in that recording. … Detective Gray, Baker Cooke…They’re pen names to me. You’re Baker Cooke?! … Yes. … And I know you were told that your father died a long time ago. I can’t reveal more right now, and trust me that it hurts me more than it hurts you… You’re saying… *nods* You’re… Dad? … I’m so sorry we had to meet this way… … *hugs Gray* There’s so much that I want to ask, but… *returns hug* I think we both have different places to be… I have to go to Neopia. You have to go on your very first mission in space… Dad, no… We can still talk, Xue. *gives Xue something* What’s this? It’s a cell phone. An extremely advanced sort of model… Basically, we can still talk to one another. My number is already in it. *smiles* … Dad, I know I never really got to know you, but… I still love you. … And I love you too, son. ~End of Case 3~ ~Turnabout Planets~ [/size][/color]
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Post by Andrea on Oct 28, 2011 18:21:28 GMT -5
{On a bold spaceship sailing through the stars}
"Solar System containing planet NTWF right up ahead, Captain. Chances of life on such a planet are very high. Be sure to keep your particle shield on in case of potentially harmful small objects in orbit while landing."
[/size][/tt] Understood... *reaches over, pulls a lever* *a whooshing sound is emitted from the particle shield* It's showing up on the radar already... This is so exciting! *beep* *beep beep* Hm...? *glances at radar* *a dark red dot steadily approaches the ship on the radar* ... *presses buttons near radar, pulls out a small screen* *the screen shows a giant meteor steadily approaching, NTWF visible in the background* "Captain! You have reached Planet NTWF, get ready to enter the atmospher-"[/tt][/size] This is no time for that! *frantically operates controls on dashboard* *a hatch opens up outside the spaceship and a powerful laser beam is fired at the meteor* "Captain, you need to initiate your landing sequen-"[/tt][/size] I'm initiating my "about to be hit by a three mile meteor" sequence, you tin can!*the laser is fired again* *stares intensely at radar* *outside, the meteor breaks into multiple smaller parts* "There's no time, Captain!! You're already right over the planet!!"[/tt][/size] *a large chunk of the meteor breaks away and smashes into the ship* "Captain?! CAPTAIN!"[/size][/tt] *the spaceship goes spiraling down to the planet's surface* Still not quite sure how I made it through that... Or how I didn't have the means to prevent it. I was panicking too much, I guess.
My memories were mostly lost among other injuries. Then I grew up on the planet, took a job, and... That's where this began.[/spoiler]
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Post by Andrea on Oct 28, 2011 18:22:19 GMT -5
{Courtroom Lobby} *watches Gray and Xue walk off* ... There's one thing to still be thinkin' 'bout- where you're going to stay's not worked out. I have some distant relatives out of Zylince... *ponders* It's been a while, but they're very nice. If you're sure then the problem's just a blur since we've got the cure. I'm going to miss being around here, though. Xue's going into space soon anyway... For real, it's no big deal. The kid'll be back and then you can tell 'im how you feel. Yeah, he- what
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Post by Andrea on Oct 28, 2011 18:23:05 GMT -5
{Hospital} *in a hospital bed* *walks in* ... Mr. Vitoff? How are you feeling...? ... I'm recovering. *opens eyes, but is staring at nothing in particular* I'm glad they understood the circumstances... That killer possessed me forcefully. There's no need to worry. Furher investigation is being done. The tower of archmages has him imprisoned for the time being. ... Is there... Could I potentially get another mask for my eyes? Of course. You're lucky that the explosion didn't do any worse damage to your condition. *walks out* *sighs, staring at a TV in the corner* TV: "Now, Tracer! Spin the Wheel of HUNGRY LIONS!" ... I don't understand human television. *walks back in with several masks and glasses* Unfortunately, it seems that a better laser surgery treatment will not be available for a while... Until then, I can provide you with one of these masks. I'll just put these glasses on you so you can make a choice... *puts clear glasses on Lee* *in clear glasses* ... Hm, I see one that I like. *puts on mask* This one seems nice...
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Post by Andrea on Oct 28, 2011 18:23:50 GMT -5
*There's a fire lit in the fireplace. Louis sits in a recliner nearby.* Hello, and welcome to "Louis' Tales, Part 3!" Today I will give you the full story of my heroic quest in the Blueberry Kingdom before going to the NTWF. Last time, the mage Lucy and I defeated the nefarious Dustin Deiber in Pancakeville to get back her magic wand and one of the four magical keys! Now, we traveled for a while, slaying identical goblins in polite turn-based combat on our way, until we made it to the grand French Toast City! However, things were not well in French Toast City. Monsters had invaded the streets. Buildings were on fire! And worst of all, there was a huge crowd protesting furiously because of the "Occupy Waffle Street" movement going on. After some sidequests, Lucy and I discovered that the leading protester was an archer by the name of Lars. One of the reasons they were protesting was the evil firey villain Rebecca was setting fire to their city, singing a horrible song. "Fry Day", I think it was. We introduced ourselves as the GREAT HEROES who were to take down Lord Darkbadstabby and save Princess Blueberry! Without hesitation, Lars grabbed his bow and quiver and showed us to where Rebecca lived. Fortunately, we had an advantage! It was only 6:45 AM, and the villainess only awoke at 7 AM to start the horrible Fry Day. We entered the house with ease- there was nobody up and rushing. Unfortunately, Rebecca proved to have power over alarm clocks also! 7 AM approached before we knew it, and Fry Day began! The raging battle ensued, and we only won by discovering her weak point: She couldn't live without her bowl of cereal. Lars fired an arrow and shattered the bowl into pieces! The villain instantly melted into a pile of sludge, but with a glimmering key in the center! I took the key and put it safely in my collection. The chaos faded, and the townspeople thanked us as we marched out to the next town to save the Blueberry Kingdom! I realize this is an epic tale of bravery, but we are out of time! Tune in next time for Part 4! *The camera zooms in on a cape hanging from a coat rack with a particular gold emblem*
They are trying to interfere with our plans, my pawns...
*many muffled agreements*
How very despicable of them. Ha ha ha... Even if they think they can get in my way...
*muffled sounds of panic*
*BOOM*
... I can dispose of them just that quickly.
((What, you mean Louis' and The Boss' shouldn't be in the same post? Ah ha ha, I'm not good with this))
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