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( 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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I had no intention of returning to work regardless. ( A pause, but then he must admit: ) In any case, the disconnected tablet would've been... conclusive.

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[aceordisgraced]

Conclusive evidence. Case closed. Kept an eye on the dog, and we haven't seen her either. I think she's fine.

You know, to be honest. I was kind of hoping you didn't get brought back here.

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She should never have been brought into this.

( Somebody's still in deniaaaal. )

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I -- ( yes )

I'm responsible for her well-being.

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Indeed. A dog on the moon would attract quite a bit of attention.

( And he sighs heavily. People keep telling him that Pess has returned home, but some small, niggling doubt remains. What if she'd been abandoned? )

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I ... see. ( a beat. ) How was the evacuation carried out?

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So you're suggesting that she was adopted by one of the natives?

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Is there a reason I should be any different?

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( He doesn't rise to the bait, instead lifting his chin and replying with the barest hint of pride in his voice: )

She is exceptionally well-behaved.

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( That observation receives a sigh of approval from Edgeworth, and he rubs at his temples. )

Or perhaps underwater. For all the assistance the Initiative seeks, they seem to be making very little in the way of progress.

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

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I'm suggesting the plausible possibility of it.

Like everyone else, I can't know for certain what truly happened to her.

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[lucency]

That she would.

[ the thought makes her giggle. ]

Do you - want me to help you look for her?

[pride_of_amarcia]

I guess not.

Did you find anything out about them, at least?

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[charming_jerk]

The Imitative doesn't and never has been able to do shit. We're just fightin' an uphill battle. It's just a matter of time till the UE sends somethin' up here to take care of us once and for all. We're outta places to run.

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Who should have?

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( That's a point that Edgeworth actually agrees upon, so Phoenix's astute observation simply earns him a grumpy 'hmph' at first. )

I hardly wanted to return.

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Those who can actually make a difference to the future of this place.

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Ah -

( He's still not quite used to people offering their assistance without expecting anything in return, although Wright's interference as of late had introduced him to the concept. Thus, he slowly retrieves a photograph from his wallet. It's of a Shiba Inu, although this one has a cravat tied around its neck. )

-- well, just in case you see anything, this is Pess.

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I had hoped for information beyond mere 'possibilities'.

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About whom?

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So, if everything the Initiative has led us to believe is indeed true, we must simply sit back and watch the end of humanity as we knew it.

( There might be a slight sarcastic edge to the latter part of that statement. Just maybe. )

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As I said: unless someone witnessed it happening, there's no way of knowing.

If I could give you certainty, I would, but I won't give you a hope I can't believe in.

[pride_of_amarcia]

Your dog! From someone else, I mean.

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[aceordisgraced]

Well, let's be honest. Whenever you wanted something, Edgeworth, you never got it. It's your fate.

But hey, since you're here, let's work together, yeah? I mean, whenever we need to.

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Maya's forgotten things. She has hardly any idea what's going on because everything she knew about Exsilium got reset to nothing late September. Help me keep an eye on her.