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Post by Kachu on Mar 31, 2023 16:15:50 GMT
"Not necessarily."
"The killer, yes," Mikoto nods. "But the rest of us are free agents- and doing the deed for them gives the killer a stronger alibi to their partners."
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Mar 31, 2023 16:19:17 GMT
"What in the tarnation..." Calvin said, shocked by the new information. "So, there WAS a accomplice! And the accomplice's task was to carry the telescope to Planet Sissus..."
"It makes me wonder if the killer used the façade spell to talk their accomplice into carrying out the task... Besides the point, there seems to be a hitch in this last question..."
"Which answer is the correct one...?" He mused.
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Post by dootdoot on Mar 31, 2023 16:22:27 GMT
"No matter what we choose, we get the right answer. It can't be C, surely not. I actually think it's A."
"So I'm guessing B." Faye said, with a sick guitar riff accompanying her words.
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Post by Panda on Mar 31, 2023 16:27:50 GMT
Another pulse of red, harsher this time, shot through the chain of players. The bonds between them snapped, and Faye fell harshly onto her stone platform. It appears that was the wrong answer. One last thought rose unbidden in her mind, as the connection to the sea of all knowledge faded. "This seems very unlikely. Everyone on Ingrass agreed to keep quiet about it. Even if they were an accomplice to one of the four not on Ingrass, they should have been with people all the time until the murder, so wouldn’t have the opportunity to leak the information."
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Post by Kachu on Mar 31, 2023 16:29:30 GMT
Mikoto coughs awkwardly.
"So. How do I say this..."
"I believe it's possible for an up-and-coming chef to cook a lot on his own, no...?" Mikoto eyes their class carefully.
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Mar 31, 2023 16:31:32 GMT
"Hmmm... Then, from what was implied, the killer discovered the way into Planet Sissus without being told about it... As they found it on their own. Correct?" Calvin asked the others, expecting the others to clarify.
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Post by Kachu on Mar 31, 2023 16:48:18 GMT
"No, I believe it is far more likely that they were on Ingrass." Mikoto turns to Calvin. "If they were not told by someone else, then they must've discovered it on their own, which comes off to me as strange, given that it would mean they knew how to get onto Sissus when the killer told them to dispose of the items there."
"But if the killer told one of us, that being Faye, Caitlin, Hawk, or myself, to dispose of the telescope on Sissus, they would also naturally assume we would not know how to get on the planet. Therefore, it would only make sense for them to tell us, as even if we already knew, the killer themselves would not know that we knew."
"But because we now know the killer did not tell us, the only way this makes sense is if they were on Ingrass during Ige's incident. I hope I made sense there? It can be a little confusing to wrap your head around it..."
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Post by NIKI on Mar 31, 2023 17:04:06 GMT
"Yeah. So I guess it could have only been someone who was on Ingrass during preparations."
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Mar 31, 2023 17:04:38 GMT
"Hmmm... Yeah, that makes sense, Mikoto." Calvin nods, understanding things now. "I reckon that the wording is what confused me."
"So to summarizes what we know now..."
- The killer drop the statue onto the rafter via a hole in the second floor. - Mr. Itsunoi hears the sound and went to investigates. Find killer on second floor - Killer uses the telescope to smack the victim in the head. (Knocking him out cold, or killed him?) - Killer positioned the victim under the rafter on the first floor, then went up to the second floor. - Kitchen was loud enough for Su-Ah to not hear all the noises. - Killer casted the wonderland spell on the statue to send it crashing down onto the victim. - Killer fled the crime scene and then met up with their accomplice. - Killer tells accomplice to takes telescope and cloak to Planet Sissus.
"The only problem is... We don't know if the telescope is strong enough to... say, knock someone out cold? Or killing him with enough beatings?" Calvin mused. "I reckon the telescope might have knocked him out cold, but I'm not sure if that's what happened."
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Post by mec on Mar 31, 2023 17:17:17 GMT
"So it must've been a group of 2. Like the 2 who were along together. The 2 who were not in a group of 3." Hella says, dancing around saying any specific names.
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Post by NIKI on Mar 31, 2023 17:18:37 GMT
"Well, I did hear a muffled shout. So that could make sense."
"Mikoto, Hella, are you two suggesting Nico and Felix are covering for each other?" Su-Ah says bluntly.
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Post by wintercoat on Mar 31, 2023 17:20:55 GMT
"Hmmm... Yeah, that makes sense, Mikoto." Calvin nods, understanding things now. "I reckon that the wording is what confused me." "So to summarizes what we know now..." - The killer drop the statue onto the rafter via a hole in the second floor. - Mr. Itsunoi hears the sound and went to investigates. Find killer on second floor - Killer uses the telescope to smack the victim in the head. (Knocking him out cold, or killed him?) - Killer positioned the victim under the rafter on the first floor, then went up to the second floor. - Kitchen was loud enough for Su-Ah to not hear all the noises. - Killer casted the wonderland spell on the statue to send it crashing down onto the victim. - Killer fled the crime scene and then met up with their accomplice. - Killer tells accomplice to takes telescope and cloak to Planet Sissus. "The only problem is... We don't know if the telescope is strong enough to... say, knock someone out cold? Or killing him with enough beatings?" Calvin mused. "I reckon the telescope might have knocked him out cold, but I'm not sure if that's what happened." “It doesn’t matter either way, does it? He was still crushed by the statue,” Caitlin reasoned. “The only thing I’m wondering about is why such a complicated plan was even carried out. Also, if the killer and the accomplice both worked together… what does the accomplice gain? Do they get to go free if they evade capture, too? Did they even know why they were being told to take the items to Planet Sissus? I’m just ramblin’ again…”
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Post by Kachu on Mar 31, 2023 17:24:25 GMT
"Well, I did hear a muffled shout. So that could make sense." "Mikoto, Hella, are you two suggesting Nico and Felix are covering for each other?" Su-Ah says bluntly. Mikoto nods. "I do not see more likely candidates before us." "Felix, as an exceptional chef, could easily cook enough for the two of them, to make it appear that both were present the entire time." "Both were present on Ingrass to learn of the secret way to enter Planet Sissus." "And both seem to be fond enough of each other to work together for this. Conversely, I do not see Ige, Calvin, and Yves cooperating for something like this, without one of them not knowing, or all three being in on it." "Sitie is also the closest planet to Sahra, where the crime took place. Felix would not need to be absent from the kitchen for too long." "And yes, I believe Felix is the more likely suspect. It gives him a stronger alibi, if he can remain and cook enough for the two of them. Though I suppose Nico isn't significantly less likely, or anything..."
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Post by mec on Mar 31, 2023 17:25:21 GMT
"Well, I did hear a muffled shout. So that could make sense." "Mikoto, Hella, are you two suggesting Nico and Felix are covering for each other?" Su-Ah says bluntly. "Yes."
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Mar 31, 2023 17:27:11 GMT
"... Actually, if the victim was beaten to death, there there would have been another blood splatter which looks like it could be someone being bashed in the head over and over..." Calvin nods in agreement. "So, it's likely the victim was knocked out cold, I would reckon."
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Post by Joker on Mar 31, 2023 17:28:50 GMT
“It wasn’t us!” Nico exclaimed. “I was with Felix the entire time. We never left Sitie.”
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Post by Kachu on Mar 31, 2023 17:31:16 GMT
"But can anyone else confirm that?" Mikoto leans over a little, eyeing Nico. "I cannot, but if someone else could, I'd love to hear it!"
"But if you cannot, then we are left with little other choice. The two of you are the most likely, given the circumstances discussed before. It isn't personal, but if the devil's caught your tongue..."
"We won't forgive you."
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Post by mec on Mar 31, 2023 17:44:23 GMT
"Don't believe you cave boy. Who else could've done it?" Hella talks down to the short man. "Since it was you it would do you some good to admit your defeat and have some semblance of grace."
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Post by wintercoat on Mar 31, 2023 17:45:28 GMT
“Okay, but what if it was Yves? Or Ige?” Caitlin spitballed, half-serious. “It’s equally as valid. We don’t have any evidence pointing to someone specific.”
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Post by dootdoot on Mar 31, 2023 17:47:42 GMT
"Wait, wait..." Faye grunted, clutching her forehead where the glowing eye had disappeared. "How do we know who's the killer and who's the accomplice...? If both of them were at Ingrass, there's no way to know who to vote for..."
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Post by Kachu on Mar 31, 2023 17:49:10 GMT
“Okay, but what if it was Yves? Or Ige?” Caitlin spitballed, half-serious. “It’s equally as valid. We don’t have any evidence pointing to someone specific.” "While I agree," Mikoto nods. "If it was one of the other three, then that'd rely on them all being in on it. If it was Calvin and Ige, either Yves is also in on it, for seemingly no reason, or she has for whatever reason not told us that those two were absent from their preps for a period." "But yes, they COULD all be in on it... Which leaves us in a frustrating situation..."
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Post by Akkordian on Mar 31, 2023 17:57:07 GMT
“I- I was with them, decorating, the entire time.” Yves puts up her hands like someone getting arrested, “Until the cloak flew overhead, and the bell rang…”
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 31, 2023 18:00:06 GMT
“I don’t understand! Neuron had a gun! If he went upstairs to fight an intruder, who could so easily overpower him? He’s really sneaky too!” Yugi chimes in. She looks genuinely shocked and confused.
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Post by Kachu on Mar 31, 2023 18:03:59 GMT
“I don’t understand! Neuron had a gun! If he went upstairs to fight an intruder, who could so easily overpower him? He’s really sneaky too!” Yugi chimes in. She looks genuinely shocked and confused. "It could explain the faux gun, perhaps?" Mikoto tilts their head. "Perhaps it fooled him, and they were in a standstill...?" "If the fake gun belongs to the killer, it would rule out Calvin, given that he has his own firearm already."
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 31, 2023 18:06:20 GMT
Yugi’s mouth is dry.
It becomes clear in an instant that she has no magic confidence because her air of courage is gone. Her mouth opens and no words come out.
“Uh! I don’t think so!”
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Post by satan on Mar 31, 2023 18:09:09 GMT
"And what bids you say that, Ms. Cooley? Perhaps there is something you'd like to say to the class?"
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Mar 31, 2023 18:12:27 GMT
"Yugi, are you okay, partner?" Calvin asked with concern. "Whatever happened to the positive energy that you used to have?"
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Post by wintercoat on Mar 31, 2023 18:12:54 GMT
“What.”
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Mar 31, 2023 18:13:15 GMT
“I mean the other day Neuron did some silly stuff with a fake gun! So it was that one we found on him! Did anyone have a similar experience? It was in the last few days!”
The president tries to gauge the others’ reactions.
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Post by mec on Mar 31, 2023 18:16:16 GMT
"Yugi what the fuck are you talking about?"
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