noblerise: <user=earthenring> (Everything was mine)
Jusis Albarea ([personal profile] noblerise) wrote in [community profile] kaisou2024-03-14 06:34 pm
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The Black Order Meeting

WHO: Jusis and Kaisou's TBO Team
WHERE: An undisclosed location
WHEN: After the Zodiac post
WHAT: It's time to discuss Teresa and a certain message that Jusis received.
WARNINGS: WHO KNOWS WE'LL FIGURE IT OUT IN POST

[Jusis has already set up the rec center to accommodate everyone on the team. It's a very kitted out meeting room that he's gotten on such short notice. The table is big enough to seat everyone comfortably, with a projector in the middle and a screen behind Jusis, who is standing at the front with his arms crossed. There's a podium next to him that already has papers on it. His completely silent as everyone files in, though he does nod his greeting to each of them.

Once everyone is settled in, he picks up the top piece of paper and gets straight to the point.]


I've received a message from The Order that reads as follows:

Teresa Hathorne is no more.
Consequences sit now at your door.
One chance more we give you now,
Find the culprit, or this we vow:
This chance, Albarea, shall be your last.
You have until April's last.

[He sets it on the meeting table to allow anyone who wants to see it for themselves to do so. It's typed out rather than a printed screenshot. He looks to each of them.]

I won't lie to you. I respect everyone's intelligence here, but I must drive home the point: this is a high-profile case and how we handle this will have long-lasting repercussions. Since I doubt any of you have been given this notice, I can only assume that I've been assigned to this Mission personally.

That being said, now is the time I'm going to have to ask where everyone's thoughts and feelings are. If you are satisfied with how The Order handles their affairs, I grant you permission to leave this room and wash your hands of the situation. If you are unsatisfied with the current state of affairs, then you can stay.

I will give you five minutes to make your decision. After that has elapsed, we will have a discussion.
lowestclass: (29)

[personal profile] lowestclass 2024-03-14 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
The way I see it, they're going to expect us to give interrogations. And not just half-assed ones like we did with the Warriors of Light. Chances are, they're going to expect thorough, driving ones, likely with some sort of proof that we did so.

So the question is, if and how we conduct these interviews, would it be smart of us to find out who the killer is, first, to avoid interrogating them? [ ...jinwoo knows who the killer is, but he's. Not going to say it. Not even to his fellow members. Sorry. ]
scourgingstars: (don't turn up when you need)

[personal profile] scourgingstars 2024-03-14 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I for one think it would be wiser if we didn't.

[For whatever reason, Ardyn had elected to stay--though with the usual feigned disinterest.]

Can't very well inadvertently reveal what we don't know. Past that it's just a matter of putting forth a convincing act.
fiddlestick: (elliot203)

[personal profile] fiddlestick 2024-03-14 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Instead of Elliot in human form, in the chair next to Jusis is a blue cat-dragon looking creature. It honestly looks like a pokemon. This whole thing is way too stressful to maintain human form. He's doing his best ok]

Well, I don't know much about murder investigations so I'm willing to go along with everyone else.

But I would like to propose a veto on any plan that'd result you falling on the sword.
Edited 2024-03-14 23:11 (UTC)
crisantemo: (train your soul)

[personal profile] crisantemo 2024-03-14 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I agree with Elliot.

[ Don't you dare Jusis!!! Also Elliot looks so cute but now is not the time for that - ]
Edited 2024-03-14 23:13 (UTC)
wiseoldbartender: (So don't try to give advice)

[personal profile] wiseoldbartender 2024-03-14 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[They are not bringing up the cat thing. They are NOT.]

Last thing we need is you playin' the fuckin' hero here. It wouldn't do shit in the long run anyway, they're just find another scapegoat so yeah, don't do anything stupid.
crisantemo: (where the weapon and the world divide)

[personal profile] crisantemo 2024-03-14 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
But that could still make them stand out, if we avoided them. If we avoid anyone, I bet they'll notice and ask why.

[ Lapis slumps a little more in her chair, heaving a sigh as her arms fold over her chest. ]

If need be, we can always falsify things. We can give thorough reports, but so long as we keeps our stories straight, they won't have to be truthful.
lowestclass: (13)

[personal profile] lowestclass 2024-03-14 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't like the idea of doing it either, but we can expect them to start putting the pressure on.

In a way that won't be easy to just skirt off, this time.
lowestclass: (37)

[personal profile] lowestclass 2024-03-14 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I agree with that.

I'm all for falsifying records, or even discussing the interview with them beforehand so they keep their stories a certain way.
crisantemo: (incinerate our shackles)

[personal profile] crisantemo 2024-03-14 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Talking about it beforehand could work, especially if the Order tries any follow-ups.

[ That way the story should hold. Hopefully. Good thing Lapis has a pokerface that could apparently fool Teresa (rip in pieces) so she has that at least. ]

The only thing would be gathering any evidence. I doubt they'll just take our word for it, but we can always make something there too.
scourgingstars: (by the grace of the fire and the flames)

[personal profile] scourgingstars 2024-03-14 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Easy, no. But possible, if one can lie convincingly.
fiddlestick: (groans)

[personal profile] fiddlestick 2024-03-14 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[.....Oh. Oh no.

Elliot will say very gently]


With all due respect you two.... I don't think you have it in you to commit to that level of fraud.
wiseoldbartender: (You may never have to go no)

[personal profile] wiseoldbartender 2024-03-14 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[Look, Lapis, honey, he loves you but:]

Yeah, no. Once she tried to fake measles with fuckin' Crayola spots she drew on herself. They weren't even red.
Edited 2024-03-14 23:37 (UTC)
crisantemo: (little heart)

[personal profile] crisantemo 2024-03-14 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ THIS.

BETRAYAL. ]


Dad don't just-!! [ Lapis bolts upright, hands slamming on the table as she just. Scowls at her father. Considering how flustered she is, it's Not Effective.

Then she huffs and slumps back down in her chair, down... down... ]


I-it doesn't have to be either of us doing it anyway! It's just an idea for everyone in general!
Edited 2024-03-14 23:40 (UTC)
lowestclass: (86)

[personal profile] lowestclass 2024-03-14 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I can be convincing.

If I tried.
lowestclass: (32)

[personal profile] lowestclass 2024-03-14 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
...Are you a good liar?
fiddlestick: (elliot143)

[personal profile] fiddlestick 2024-03-14 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Elliot just stares at Lapis. Oh. Honey.

But then Jinwoo speaks up.

...

Elliot, in his kitty form, will jump onto the table and move in front of Jinwoo]


Convince me you don't find me cute. ["mrow"]
lowestclass: (39)

1/2

[personal profile] lowestclass 2024-03-14 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
.......[ shit. ]
lowestclass: (23)

2/2

[personal profile] lowestclass 2024-03-14 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
....Can someone get this.

Hideous thing out of here.

[ his voice went into straight robot monotone. Not natural at all.

He's got a death grip on the table. ]
scourgingstars: (i must have it painted black)

[personal profile] scourgingstars 2024-03-14 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Someone here has to be.
crisantemo: (little heart)

[personal profile] crisantemo 2024-03-14 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Aren't you an actor.

[ Just drags him down with her it's fine. ]
kanka: ([97])

[personal profile] kanka 2024-03-14 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
The Order will not be kind, regardless of who we will investigate or say who may have done it. They need a scapegoat- and it does not matter if the person actually did the murder or not- they want to make a point and show their power.

[A beat, and Ayato crosses his arms.]

There is also this: Teresa visited my home a few days prior, and warned me that there would be other members who would come, and more than likely not be as kind as her. She is the first- but she will not be the last, and we need to make sure all of us keep an eye out for each other in the meantime.
fiddlestick: (elliot165)

[personal profile] fiddlestick 2024-03-14 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Elliot stares at him.

Before stepping closer, bending down his head... and starts nuzzling that hand that has a death grip.

Then starts purring]
crisantemo: (let the sword sing the chorus)

[personal profile] crisantemo 2024-03-14 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
- Wait, Teresa what?

[ Hello??? Lapis is sitting upright now, hands on the table as she frowns. ]

Did she - She didn't do anything else, right?

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