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[The video feed turns on the show the face of a rather serious-looking young man wearing a very fancy suit... a very fancy suit that looks although it's been slept in for the past two days.

He's very slowly coming to terms with the fact that this isn't all some sort of absurd dream, and has decided that perhaps it's time to introduce himself. And he's prepared.]

Good morning.

To those of you who are listening to this message, my name is Miles Edgeworth and I am a prosecuting attorney. There is still much that I do not know about this world, and I would welcome all information anyone would care to provide, or directions to a place where I might uncover more about this place for myself.

After all, if am forced to remain here, then I expect to be informed of all aspects of my current situation in its entirety, from as many different sources as possible. I do not presume to speak for all of you, but I, for one, do not care to work for a cause that resorts to such underhanded dealings such as abduction and much worse to achieve its goals.

[Underhanded, but not to mention preposterous. These sort of happenings should be confined to science fiction novels where they could remain. Unread. But he continues nonetheless.]

You, as a 'transport' who has also arrived under circumstances similar to myself, are the ones most likely to understand and share this belief of mine. I can only hope that you will be willing to assist me in this matter.

That's all, and thank you for your attention.

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[ He aims to please. ]

Last September. You came to visit us during your summer vacation... of course, I imagine that the events of that particular month seem like a long time ago, considering your current age. Nonetheless, it's only been five months.

Was it the day when you let that cacophonous woman slip through your fingers?

[ He winces; it's almost imperceptible, but it's still there. ]

Yes... that was when you visited. Then you went home. You haven't passed the bar yet.

But I have passed the bar. I've been a prosecutor for six years and I have never lost a case.

[ PHOENIX WRIGHT DOESN'T COUNT!!!! ]

[ Well, what can he really say to that? ~~His defendants keep dying~~. It's with a sudden jolt that he realizes that this girl, who'd he'd always thought of as a little sister in a way, is a far more experienced prosecutor than he is.]

Your father must be very proud of you.

[ And with that comment, Franziska realized that she had everything she wanted at the age of thirteen: a perfect record, the family name, and acknowledgement. The feeling was less satisfying than she imagined it to be. ]

I know. I didn't need you to tell me that.

[ Edgeworth would agree, but he knows you too well, Franziska. Or at least, he used to... ]

All the same. It bore mentioning.

Not from you. [ It's almost insulting, coming from him. ]

How are you settling in?

[ Suddenly feeling self-conscious about the wrinkles in his clothing, he ducks his head slightly. ]

Just fine, Franziska. However, it is kind of you to express such concern about my well-being.

Of course. As your superior, you're my responsibility.

[ SUPERIOR. SUPERIOR. SUPERIOR. Can't you just feel her glee? ]

[ Yes, he can, and it's relieving in its own, strange sense. It's nice to know that even so far from home, some things just don't change. He's not sure if he really ought to be taking comfort from this fact, if it's advisable, but he will, for the moment. Although he does quirk an eyebrow and almost a smile at that last statement of Franziska's. ]

My superior, now? You're certainly moving up fast. [ And then a pause, as he wonders how she might take that. So he quickly adds: ] So, I'm sure you have some stories to tell me about all the cases you've won. [ Hopefully she'll go off on some tangent and he'll have time to parse this situation and figure what, precisely, to make of it. ]

[ And she'd love to, but that would mean having to find a way to tell the story without talking about that case and what happened after that case. And it's a shame too. She'd love to talk about sending an ambassador to jail. ]

I wouldn't want to overwhelm you on your first day, Miles.

[ How considerate of her. Is this really Franziska von Karma? ]

I'm sure I'll be able to handle it.

No. No, you won't.

[ Did that settle his doubts a bit? ]

... Well, there's always the second day. And the third. [ A beat. ] Are you very busy, Franziska? I would like to meet with you in person, if possible.

I'm very busy. But I can make time for you at [ She pauses so she can pretend that she's actually thinking of her "busy" schedule. She's not busy. It's a lie. A filthy, von Karma lie. ] 3 o'clock today.

What happened to overwhelming me on the first day? But that time suits. Where?

[ Not in the room she shares with an undead elf and a tea making spy. ]

Where are you right now?

In the apartment that I have been assigned by the Initiative. You would come here?

Is it clean?

[ Really, Franziska? ]

I've been here for all of two days. Of course it is.

You're planning to make a mess of it after two days? That's disgusting.

I said nothing of the sort!

Make sure it's cleaner by the time I get there.

It will be perfectly clean. [ And it always was, Franziska. ]

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[video] SELF WORTH COMES FROM WITHIN, gosh Franziska

[video] EMOTIONAL TEENAGE FEELINGS Edgey-poops

[video] ugh he's so glad he's not a teenager anymore!

[video] he sprung from his mother's womb an old man

[video] don't confuse your own origin story for edgeworth's, little sister

[video] excuse you Franziska's was one day Manfred decided to let things gather dust

[video] 'dust'

[video] and then a whip of 'dust' came out and from that whip, a baby

[video]..... :| no please don't sully the whip too

[video] like Queen Hippolyta made Wonderwoman out of clay, Manfred made Franziska from the dust

[video] I HAVE NO EXPRESSIONS UNCERTAIN ENOUGH TO TRULY DEPICT MY FEELINGS

[video] VICTORY IS MINE

[video] just like a true von karma

[video] hide me from the bullets, bro

[video] nah he'll just drag you to hospital. by the wrist.

[video] but that's inefficient

[video] um yes it is. are you saying you want little brother to get shot, franziska? ;~;

[video] GO GET SHOT FOR ALL SHE CARES!!!!

[video] WOW RUDE also action here y/y he needs a whipping