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[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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[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]

( 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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[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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[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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[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]

And you're certain of that?

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[logically]

So she was still here, after I had left?

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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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[crocodilesmiles]

Yeah, she was! Which is interesting, especially since when Franziska went back she did too, but she'd come with you? Stability's so random!

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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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[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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[logically]

Indeed. So if anything, she should have left with me.

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[logically]

Like she's --

( -- dead, but he can't bring himself to say it. )

If you don't know anything about her whereabouts then I see no reason to discuss this matter with you further.

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[badnewsboy]

Aye, but with a rather dashing description I can certainly aid by keeping my eyes all peeled like.

The more of those only proves to aid you on your quest for her.

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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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[logically]

Dogs are rare enough in outer space that the presence of one would be noteworthy, would it not?

( Nevertheless, Edgeworth must admit that the boy has a point. Slowly, he withdraws his wallet from his pocket and pulls out a photo. It's of a Shiba Inu, except this one is wearing a cravat around its neck. He holds it up to the video feed. )

...Anyway. This is Pess.

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[crocodilesmiles]

Not really. People arrive at the same time, sometimes even with people, and they still all go away or stay at different times.

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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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[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]

Yes. However, unlike the rest of us, Pess was not a Transport.

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[crocodilesmiles]

Are you saying that because she isn't the same kind of thinker as people and different alien species?

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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?