video; an attached image {a psa of sorts}

[aceordisgraced]

Well hello there everyone. Welcome to the newer faces, how are you doing to both the new and old. In case you don't recognize this face or the hat, I'm Phoenix Wright, and I've got an announcement for you guys.

As of a few days ago, it seems like we've got a missing child on our hands. His name is Miles and he's about - oh - five feet eleven inches? I don't know how much he weighs, he's got grey hair and he was last seen wearing a red suit and a really intense cravat. He's... 24 years old, I think.

He hasn't been in his room and hasn't been coming in to work, either. His family is very worried about him. So.

[There is a few seconds' pause here, where Phoenix's rather playful expression sobers up. He keeps the smile, but he's definitely more serious now. A little sad, even.]

That is to say, it doesn't seem like Miles Edgeworth is here anymore. Haven't been able to reach his tablet or anything. I don't know if he'll come back like he did last time, but like last time, if you had any business with him I recommend contacting Miss Franziska von Karma. She might be able to help you out some.

[Another little silence. He's looking away from the camera. He mumbles some words like "They're all going somewhere." "How many is this now?" "I guess it's better they're not here, but." "It's starting to get kind of lonely." "I hope he's okay."

Then he turns back to the screen again, the first wide smile back on his face.]

Now, in case you don't know what he looks like! I drew a picture. I'm pretty confident in the likeness, if I do say so myself. I think the dog's still around...

Comments

[gevurah]

Seriously?

[aceordisgraced]

So serious, I'd get asked why I am.

[gevurah]

Where are you from again?

[aceordisgraced]

I'm from the states. [Japanifornia!] What about you?

[gevurah]

Which state do they let you get away with that? Deep South?

I'm from Jersey. Gotham, to be exact.

[aceordisgraced]

Not at all. West coast? But Edgeworth and Miss von Karma got their bars in Germany.

[gevurah]

Fancy that.

The whip thing is still pretty strange.

[aceordisgraced]

Oh yeah. Totally, don't you think? I guess I should be relieved the other guy never brought in an actual guitar. Only an air guitar.

[gevurah]

[ A LONG PAUSE. ]

You're pulling my leg.

[aceordisgraced]

What an accusation! You don't trust me?!

[gevurah]

Come on.

[aceordisgraced]

Sorry sorry. Not pulling your leg. This one prosecutor's also a rock star.

[gevurah]

Courthouses must be exciting then.

[aceordisgraced]

It definitely can be! Some of the people there really do their best to spice things up in there. And then you had guys like Edgeworth, but he had enough trouble with some witnesses to make things a little funny sometimes.

[gevurah]

How long are the trials, then?

[aceordisgraced]

Three days, maximum. Since there'd been a rise in criminal activity the court decided on that to make sure we got through all the trials and didn't leave things hanging.

[gevurah]

It's... a little jarring, to say the least.

[aceordisgraced]

Hardly enough time, most of the time, and they used to only accept evidence. Now there's a jury system.

[gevurah]

My ex would be baffled by how the system works in your world.

[aceordisgraced]

Sometimes? I was baffled too, so that's quite understandable. Your ex worked in the law enforcement?

[gevurah]

Lawyer. My other ex was a detective.

[aceordisgraced]

... Met them through your work or something?

[gevurah]

She clocked me doing fifty-two.

Well, she said I was. I wasn't. [ No, Kate was definitely speeding and likely tipsy. ]

[aceordisgraced]

... Huh.

Well, regardless, I hope you'll be careful with cars because I've had bad experience with that.

[gevurah]

Always careful.

Besides, there's no cars here to drive.