Investigation 1

[wringmaster]

Investigation 1

The Cirque de l'Ardeur is always so pleasant. The sky is always bright, the clouds are always fluffy, and there's always a slight breeze that feels invigorating to anybody waking up.

This time there's an important difference -- one that will underscore something is abnormal today. The breeze carries the scent of something burning. It's a strange, strong, and unpleasant scent, and it feels foreboding due to how out of place it is in the otherwise crisp morning. It won't take long to see the smell of burning items isn't the only anomaly today, as there's visible proof in certain areas that something is afoot.

Looking around it doesn't seem either of your hosts is nearby. Going to the ringmaster's tent to ask what's happening will find it once again has that pesky magic that bounces you away if you try to enter. It seems that, if you want answers, you'll have to find them on your own.

Come one, come all! It's time to begin the first performance of your stay in the Cirque de l'Ardeur!

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[walktodeath]

[ It smells burned...? That is presumably not the magic bonfire but let's check the circus centre anyway. ]

[wringmaster]

[The magic bonfire is crackling as cheerfully as ever, even if the rest of this place is distinctly, uh, not so cheery. At any rate, there are definitely things that are off around here, but those can wait for later--one thing that's pretty visible while she's here though is probably some tire tracks in the dirt that seem to lead from the Double A tent to... somewhere else.]

[azaroth]

[Early in the morning, Raven finds her way out of Haru's tent. She'll proceed to the mess hall if there's nothing around the private tents.]

[wringmaster]

[It seems there's no tragedy awaiting around in the private tents! Nothing that looks like it's burning, at least. As for Haru herself, that's a mystery right now. Où est Haru Okumura?]

[idoll]

[Oh god something's burning. When he gets out of his tent he's most definitely on edge, eyes darting around to see if there are any signs of smoke or fire nearby.]

W-wha's happening?!

[wringmaster]

[ dw stop eating my comments.

there is no fire or smoke nearby the private tents. ]

[mirristry]

[Since Phil promised Minato that he's going to remember to eat, he'll emerge from his tent and head towards the mess tent to grab some breakfast.

Huh, that sure is an interesting smell this morning...]

[wringmaster]

[Grab your breakfast, Phil! It seems the food area is clear! Although, given that's the immediate suspect for anything burning, perhaps should be taken as a bad omen despite everything]

[doored]

[Minato's pacing around the private tents, pensive, and checking around Diluc's tent in particular.]

[wringmaster]

[ The redhead you are looking for is not in his tent. Hm. ]

[fourtuity]

[ Clover wakes up on the floor somewhere in the gift shop. Well, she can't say shit to Minato anymore, which is the worst part of this so far. But past self, at least fall onto a bench first? And sheesh, what's that smell?

Before she goes to gather the stationary she grabbed and wrote on last night, is there anything that would stick out to her? Please don't be fire. ]

[wringmaster]

[ The giftshop is not on fire! Yay.

And well, it's less sticking out and more missing? But the stock of snowglobes in the gift shop is decimated. Someone went on a shopping spree. ]

[nomither]

[ well this is promising. emerging from his tent and gonna head to med tent to scrounge up some supplies and see what he can do to help out ]

[wringmaster]

[Nothing immediately alarming in the Med Tent, so scrounge up stuff if you'd like!]

[sixhearted]

[Wait actually I forgot my own curfew Jester doesn't have to go anywhere to determine if the main tent is on fire.]

[wringmaster]

[Good news! It's not on fire! Things seem fine here]

[careercanceling]

[Well, is there one fire burning, or many? Is it possible to follow the source of the smell at all?

Otherwise one (1) Wizard is wandering towards the sky top tent at a leisurely pace, because of course he is.]

[wringmaster]

[If Wizard wants to follow his nose, he'll find himself wandering over to where Subaru is! If that sight isn't enough to get him to pause though, he's free to check out the sky top too. Where to?]

[guidedstars]

[This is all fine and normal and totally not suspicious...!

Anyways, Novio's going to take his old ass on a lovely morning walk through the field.]

[wringmaster]

[Well uh, while Novio's taking a nice lovely stroll in the field, he might notice something that's distinctly... large and clunky sticking out of the pond.

Surely this is fine!!]

[unsweeten]

[ Oh boy... uhhhh, let's see how the game stands are looking...? ]

[wringmaster]

[ The gamestands are not on fire, and look just like they do any other day. ]

[victorypose]

[The smell of burning stokes a feeling of unease that quickly turns to panic for Subaru - it could just be nothing, but he goes to check the training tent first.]

[wringmaster]

[ The training tent is....on fire. ]

[inthelineofdanir]

[mm DON'T LIKE THAT Milla's coming out of her tent frowning, nostrils flaring as she tries to pinpoint the source of the scent. I'm guessing she won't be able to do so unless she goes hunting for it though so let's head toward the wardrobe since so many people are headed south??]

[wringmaster]

[ She'll be able to tell the smoke is coming from the training tent, but maybe she wisely chooses to keep going to her original destination.

There's some things to see here but we'll get back to this later! It is at least, not on fire. ]

ANNOUNCEMENT

[circustous]

[ On cue, right after the bodies of both Fujino and Diluc have been found, Joker's voice rings out from the bonfire. He's not there though, and regardless of where you are, you'll be able to hear him clearly. Maybe too clearly given his volume, but you probably don't want to miss what he's saying regardless. ]

Let the show of the century begiiiiin!

Sir Ragnvinder and Miss Fujino have exited the stage, and it's just 'bout time for the main act to begin! As supporting performers you'll have some time to gather what ye can 'bout their final moments. When that's all done I'll call ye into the Main Tent for the second act!

It'll be up to ye to pick who's responsible. Ye wouldn't want their last act to flop, would ye?

BODY REPORTS

[circustous]

Victim: Fujino Asagami
Location: Double A Tent
Estimated Time of Death: 11:50 pm
Wound Diagram: Front
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Victim: Diluc Ragnvindr
Location: Sky Tent
Estimated Time of Death: 6:15 AM
Wound Diagram: Front
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EVIDENCE TOP LEVELS

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DOUBLE A TENT

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