Fifth.

[trustharder]

The klaxons blare out early on Friday morning, as always. Depending on how late you were out at the party last night, they might not be very welcome, but at least it seems the Kingmaker isn't having any difficulties with them today. The Vault's setup has always been a bit unfortunate on Fridays – the fact that the view from the dorms is a straight shot down the corridor tends to make it completely and immediately obvious when something is wrong. It isn't blood this time; there are no large crimson stains splashed around the hallway or leading outward from one of the rooms. What is there, however, is a person lying on the floor near the stairwell. That doesn't bode well, does it. >Explore?

Comments

[trustharder]

[Good thinking, Sigrun.

It actually looks like it wasn't ingested - anything that burned her face like that definitely would have burned the inside of her mouth and throat, and it doesn't look like that happened.]

[garudynamic]

...or just eat the paper.

[trustharder]

[...God...God bless you, Speedwagon, you tried.

There isn't anything else out-of-place, though! ...Other than the dead girl.]

[penduli]

[ nope, we're good! ]

[trustharder]

[The art room is the only place that provides it! So yes, it's art room glitter.

And the glitter does seem to be coming from him here and there - it's not surprising, really, since it's damn near impossible to get it off once it falls on you. There are some places with a bit more than others, but it looks like it's just...haphazardly scattered around here and there.]

[penduli]

[ ... ]

Or just... eat the paper, yes. [ That's kinda gross though. But effective?? I mean, I guess if you murdered someone you'd want to get rid of it asap. ]

[trustharder]

[...Well, Bruce is kind of finding random bits of glitter everywhere on Tarrlok's body down there. There's some on the bottles, too - not a lot, and not on all of them! But some.]

[captainobnoxious]

[Good, because someone made a goddamn mistake in being a curious cat and looked up to see what burned mouths look like and let me tell you I regret everything.

... So. Anything else of particular note about her body, because if not Sigrun'll cover Lynne with her own jacket and check out the water. To see if it's coming from anywhere in particular.]

[amygdalae]

[At least its clear that the glitter is only coming from Tarrlok. That's... something.

Anyway, now that he's examined the neck he will... go back to try and check if there's any bruising on Tarrlok's body again. Just to be sure. And also if there are any other injuries or bloodstains since they may be hidden by his clothes.]

[isafraid]

[Did you know bleach was only commercially available by the 1930s? The more you know!

Well, the sauna is as sparse as it's always been... except for Lynne of course. speaking of, he should probably so and... show Sigrun this...]

[garudynamic]

You've never heard of doing that? Like you're cornered with the vital information and just chomp!

[This isn't a movie, Yosuke]

[trustharder]

[Nothing else of note about the body!

It doesn't look like the sauna is leaking or anything, either, though - it's just...weirdly wet in here, despite the fact that the thing isn't on. The water doesn't look like it's been doing a great job of evaporating, though.]

[penduli]

[ This isn't a movie, Yosuke!! ]

I've never heard of someone actually doing that, no. [ ...EXCEPT— ] I did have edible paper when I was a kid. It came with a detective kit. Get rid of your notes before anyone could take them.

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

I guess it's not that far-fetched, then.

[isafraid]

Oi! I found something!

[Sup Sigrun, it looks like Speedwagon's investigation has been a bit more fruitful then this was. And for the sake of everyone's dignity, let's say this happens after Sigrun's covered Lynne with her jacket.]

This was sitting out by the door. [He produces the empty bleach bottle.] Seems we missed it.

[trustharder]

[No other serious injuries (he wasn't stabbed or bludgeoned with anything), but there is some bruising on the body itself. It seems consistent with a fall down the stairs, though.]

[amygdalae]

[So he did fall down the stairs, at some point.

...alright, so. Just like before, are the bruises before or after the murder? If its' possible to tell, that is. Who knows.]

[garudynamic]

Paper is just wood, it can't really hurt you unless you eat a lot. It'd be pretty gross though.

[pokexplorer]

[Glitter? Colress can't exactly say he was expecting that. He makes a mental note of it, and...brushes off any that may have gotten on his gloves during his investigation.

Okay, so suspiciously-placed chemicals with glitter on them. That's...odd. Is there anything else strange about the bottles or stairwell itself? Anything other than the bottles on the steps?]

[captainobnoxious]

Wow, that's weird. I wonder what it's for.

[The fuck is "bleach".

... Except for the thing that Yosuke dyes his hair with?? He "bleaches" it. That's all she knows. And his head doesn't look burned.]

[garudynamic]

[Hi guys! Yosuke peeks his head in, making sure to hide his eyes in case anyone is undressed and-

oh.]

Hey, find anything?

[trustharder]

[It's a bit hard to tell, but it's probably pretty consistent with "incurred during."]

[trustharder]

[Not really, no - it looks like you're good to go!]

[captainobnoxious]

A body with no struggle and weird burns. And what Speedy's got.

[She's

gonna block Lynne's body more. Just in case.]

[penduli]

[ Mmhmm, a nod in agreement.

...and since we're done here, let's get out of here. Go help the ONLY TWO PEOPLE IN THIS VAULT WHO DON'T KNOW CHEMICALS THAT HAPPENED TO GO INVESTIGATE THE BODY WITH THE CHEMICAL BURNS oh my god. ]

[garudynamic]

Burns? Like, fire?

[Urp]