Baritones 3: Day One

[Pandora]

Y'know, it's been a funny old day, really. Lots of people have argued over seemingly nothing, a few people have pointed out what they overheard from Agent Sky's conversation with Ivan, and there's been a bit of debate as to whether or not we should vote at all - whether there would be a penalty and if so how bad it might be.

I didn't think I'd say this earlier in the day, but I find myself agreeing with Denis, in so much as Benji doesn't seem to me to be the most vote-worthy candidate right now, and after some very odd behaviour Petr has attracted my attention as someone to certainly keep an eye on.

That being said, and it being first-day-very-little-evidence notwithstanding, I feel it is my duty to cast a vote.

I have watched and listened. I am only one of 28 of us. It is unlikely I will have the opportunity to change my mind from here on.

I'm sorry Benji, but in order to secure a conviction, and to give us something to work from tomorrow, I will vote: Benji (Big Cam).

[Masked Builder]

Benji I really hate to do this but I would really rather loose one townie, rather than a few people in the penalty so I.

Unvote: Petr (Zepher)

Vote: Benji (Big Cam)

I really hate doing this though. Did I mention today has made my head hurt?

[RileyC]

I think for today's situation, it's for the best we vote for benji. It's also the most sensible thing to do today because we need information. As much as it hurts me to be voting for a good citizen who may or may not be scum, his death may bring some need info to get the ball rolling tomorrow. Today has been a tough day, I just hope we have made the right decision. Vote: Benji (Big Cam)

[Shadows]

I guess it's bandwagon day. Given the threat of a penalty, I'm not going to be the only one who doesn't vote.

Vote: Benji (Big Cam)

[Hinckley]

vote tally

Nika (Cornelius Murdock) 1 vote (Eskallon)

Petr (Zepher) 1 vote (def)

Barbara (Bob the Construction Man) 1 vote (Peanuts)

Benji (Big Cam) 16 votes (Waterbrick Down, Captain Tamamono, Brickdoctor, Cornelius Murdock, Rick, Quarryman, CallMePieOrDie, Fugazi, Zepher, JimButcher, [Kartoffel Viking], Pandora, Masked Builder, Roncanator, Shadows)

Non-voters 9 (badboytje88, Big Cam, Bob the Construction Man, Dragonator, iamded, Inconspicuous, Sirius Black, The Crazy One, White Fang)

A majority has been reached, so the day is now ended. With 16 votes, Benji (Big Cam) will be lynched. The conclusion will be up shortly.

Please get your night actions in within the next 24 hours. Late night actions will not be accepted.

[Hinckley]

The people of Moonlight are gathered at Fogo de Chao for a free buffet and Benji's last meal. Someone watches the proceedings from outside...

As everyone finishes up dinner and drinks, Benji and his wife, Irene stand by quietly staring at the lovely fountain and trying to enjoy their last moments together.

Before too long The Cross-Dressing Construction Man comes out with his gun to finish the town's dirty work. The Cross-Dressing Construction Man doesn't mind being the gunman. As an ex-con he has shot many people. He even helped Ivan, Steve, Darlene and Agent Sky kill off a couple of trouble makers in the first go-round with the mob.

Just as The Cross-Dressing Construction Man is about to shoot, Agent Veronica comes bursting in.

"Hold it right there!" She cries, "Are you planning to kill this man? I specifically said, 'No lynch mobs!'"

"Um...no." The Cross-Dressing Construction Man says, "This is that play we were rehearsing earlier. You're just in time to see our final dress rehearsal!"

"This is right," Ivan says as the rest of the town quickly prepares an impromptu play, "You sit right here and enjoy and don't be afraid to give the criticisms. How else we are getting better?"

"Oh, thank you," Agent Veronica says, "What a nice treat."

"Now hush, play is starting," Ivan tells her.

The Play About Gun Safety and Extramarital Affairs

"Oh Cam!" The Cross-Dressing Construction Man cries, "Because of all the strange calls we've been receiving and those cars that have been driving by, I've purchased a firearm for safety."

Benji sighs. "But Marcie," He acts along begrudgingly, "Don't you know that firearms are more likely to kill someone you know than an intruder. It's a true statistic."

"Could you be forshadowing the end of the play, dear?"

"I can't see you anymore," Benji tells Irene, "I hope you understand. This is goodbye. I wish you the best in everything and I'll always love you and every moment I got to spend with you."

They're in character, but it's very real and Agent Veronica is moved by the quality of the play and the emotion portrayed.

"Oh Cammy-poo," Irene says as she caresses her husband's face, "You'll always be my stinky bowler."

"Sisters are doing it for themselves!"

"I didn't realize this was a musical!" Veronica exclaims.

"I didn't either!" Ivan exclaims in return, "This play is loads of things!"

"Me and my shadow...strolling down the avenue."

"You stupid werewolf! Get out!" Sarah cries.

"Ow, stop! You clever slut," Petr exclaims.

"This plot is somewhat rambling." Agent Veronica says.

"Yes." Ivan agrees, "We will fix in re-write. Maybe cut whole werewolf part. Thank you for feedback."

"Who were those women in my bedroom? Good thing I bought this firearm. And my Big Cammy thought it was a bad idea."

"Marcie, I'm sorry you saw my mistresses..."

Bang!

"Oh my!" Agent Veronica gasps, "It's so realistic!"

"Yes," Ivan agrees, "Is state of the art special effects."

"Oh, Cam!" The Cross-Dressing Construction Man cries as he throws himself over Benji's body, "We never should've bought this firearm! And also you shouldn't have had so many mistresses. That's the moral of the story..."

And that was the end of Benji (Big Cam) and consequently the end of the play. After all, the leading man is dead. May he rest in peace.

After the play, everyone has headed home and Steve and The Cross-Dressing Construction Man are cleaning up. Veronica turns to Ivan and says, "Thank you for a nice night. It's such a nice break from my job. It's very stressful."

"It is my pleasure!" Ivan says, "You come again and see play tomorrow night. Will be all new script and much better!"

"I'd like that," Agent Veronica says as she touches Ivan's hand.

"I'd like that too," Ivan replies.

As darkness falls over Moonlight, dark figures begin to sneak around in the shadows, up to no good...