( ♞ 005 | VIDEO )

[logically]

( As desirable as hiding away in his room forever currently sounds, after over a week on the moon base, restlessness has hit Edgeworth hard. It is time to find answers to the questions that had been weighing heavily on his mind. Or, at least, the answer to one question in particular. )

It appears that much has changed since I was here last. ( He twitches slightly at that massive understatement, but reacquainting himself with his current situation had been troublesome, at best. ) I've kept myself abreast of recent events through the use of the network, but there is just one matter which I wish to enquire about further.

( He swallows, although his cravat obscures the nervous bobbing of his Adam's apple for the most part. Despite doing his best to keep his expression neutral, there is a decided tone of unease to his voice. )

If anyone knows anything regarding the whereabouts of my Shiba Inu, Pess, after ... my disappearance this past May, do let me know immediately.

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[aceordisgraced]

Yeah, you chose a swell time to come b--

... Edgeworth?!

[You may need to press the witness to get useful information out of him re: your dog]

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[logically]

( Despite Phoenix Wright being the very last person Edgeworth wishes to speak to at the moment, he must begrudgingly admit that Wright is probably one of the most likely to know. So, he doesn't follow his gut instinct to hang up immediately and instead says: )

Yes, Wright? What is it?

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[aceordisgraced]

Wow. Same as usual... ahem.

Pess is fine. I kept an eye on her while Franziska had her but she disappeared around the same time she did.

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[crocodilesmiles]

( Because she can't trust her voice not to be too happy and too... unsure at the same time. )

Pess went home when Fran did, Big Red. She's okay! We didn't leave her behind or anything.

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[logically]

( Edgeworth is quietly grateful for the text response as it means that he may turn the video feed off and respond likewise. Good job, Collette. )

Are you certain?

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[crocodilesmiles]

I'm sure! I looked, both after you, and then after Fran, went home.

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[badnewsboy]

[look, it's an awkwardly angled camera and a boy with a pair of very bright green eyes peering at him.]

What's changed?

Oh, hello.

[pause.]

Sorry about your furry friend.

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[logically]

( The condolences are enough to snap him from 'withdrawn' to 'angry'. )

Don't speak about her like that.

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[badnewsboy]

[curious curious curious. the angry doesn't seem to really stop him.]

Er, sorry.

[there's a bit of a pause.]

Ah ... like what?

[once upon a time, Loki had a dog too. well, that didn't end very well for anyone.]

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[lucency]

You had a dog?

[ there can be dogs here? she'll be helpful in a moment, but she does have a fondness for pets, honestly. ]

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[logically]

I -- ( It doesn't quite feel right saying had. Not until he knows for certain. )

She was here with me six months ago. Her present whereabouts are ... ( as much as it pains him to say it ) unknown.

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[lucency]

And you have no way of knowing if she's - if she was left behind?

[ belle tries not to grimace, but there's a distinct frown that grows on her face. that's awful. ] Surely someone would've taken her in.

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[acemedium]

...Woah, Mr. Edgeworth!

[So he'd... been here before? And he had a doggy?]

Don't worry! I'm sure Pess didn't fall down a well or anything.

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[logically]

( It is somewhat of a relief to hear Maya's voice, and the realisation startles him. She has, however, seemed to miss the point. )

I'm sure she didn't. Yet, considering recent events...

( He trails off; yes, he should finish his sentences, but some things are just too painful to be considered. )

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[acemedium]

You mean all the moon stuff? I don't think they have space suits for doggies...

[Who is missing the point? Maya's missing the point]

But I'm sure she's okay! I mean, she's got to be pretty tough to be your dog, right?

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[heartsink]

[ the name attached to this account reads Haruka Takahashi
bringin in the doubts
because if she has to restrain herself from getting emotional over those lost and left behind so does he. ]

It isn't what you'll want to hear, but if nobody saw it happen, then there's no guarantee she left the proper way.

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[logically]

( He knows this, had half-convinced himself that it was the truth, but having it suggested to him still plain hurts. Had he been so obvious in his concerns? )

Perhaps someone has seen her.

[pride_of_amarcia]

Nope! No clue whatsoever!

[... Pascal thinks she knows you. But her brain-to-mouth filter failed her anyways.]

i'll admit that this made me giggle a little

[logically]

( The response is so ultimately useless that Edgeworth is more taken aback than angry. )

I... see.

( Then he straightens himself up and makes his expression neutral once more. )

Then I will require no further assistance from the likes of you.

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[ex_catty656]

Is it a real dog?

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[logically]

( More snappishly than he intended: )

Yes.

( As though the well-being of anything else could be so important. )

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[charming_jerk]

Man, the Initiative must like you so freakin' much.

[Yep, it's sarcastic, but it's pretty weak. He's tired, okay.]

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[logically]

( Edgeworth's sarcasm, on the other hand, comes across as stronger than Johnny's. )

Did you have anything of use to add, D'Amico?

( Although memories of their past encounters remain fuzzy at best, Edgeworth's response to Johnny is one of immediate dislike. Briefly, moments of jerky dancing rise to the forefront of Edgeworth's mind and with a shudder that's not entirely concealed, he does his best to repress it. )

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[bittertears]

A shame you had to come back now, of all times.

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[logically]

There is indeed no rhyme or reason to the nature of arrivals and departures in this place.