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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's unsurprised when Franziska makes her way through regardless. Although he possesses more than enough strength to push back against the door to bar her entry, such an action would be immature and he would not stoop to her level. It was still strange yet comforting how little had changed, despite the theoretical years. Once she's seated he closes the door - not without a brief quizzical look at the handle - and makes his way to sit across from Franziska. He places his hands upon his knees and looks at her. For a brief, sentimental foolish moment, Miles Edgeworth has to actively fight against the urge to smile. ]

Oh, do you feel like talking now?

[ His eyes briefly flicker to the whip before he meets her gaze again. He wouldn't show any apprehension, even though that...thing certainly stung more than the crop he remembered. ]

I feel... like having a drink. Aren't you going to offer me something? You're a horrible host, Miles Edgeworth.

Unfortunately, as I was not expecting to be drafted into an interdimnesional war, I've not yet had the time to replenish my tea cabinet. I am, however, going to have a glass of water. Would you like one?

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Not too cold. It's bad for the throat. And some snacks too, if you have them.

[ He starts to move in the direction of the sink, then pauses. ]

By the way, you forgot the special word.

[ The words come out quite easily, a typical admonishment of Edgeworth's in response to Franziska's forthright manner. Yet it's not the same - this woman is almost as old as he himself is, surely she shouldn't require reprimand in order to remember her manners.

This is really happening, he realizes with some sense of unease, forcing himself forward to collect their glasses and pour the water. ]

[ She smiles despite herself. If she were the same age he remembers her to be, she would be intimidated by now. But she eventually found out that she could make people give in faster with force than with pleading. Now she found his manner slightly endearing. ]

Now.

[ Especially since he was getting them water regardless. ]

Please and thank you.

[ Well, at least Franziska still at least possessed manners, even if she did not choose to volunteer utilize them. He watches her sitting easy as he brings their water over, setting Franziska's glass down in front of her before taking his seat opposite her again. ]

You know, I didn't ask earlier -- how long have you been here for?

[ A glass of water that she will completely ignore. ]

A month.

[ lmao I think. ]

[ Wow, after he went to all that effort, too! ]

... So you've managed to settle in well, then?

I'm used to travelling at short notice.

[ A boast to escape ever giving a proper answer to that question which is "No and your presence made it worse" ]

[ He takes a sip of his water, looking slightly displeased. ]

This is still further than even you have ever travelled. That being said... I'm glad to hear that.

[ Good. His displeasure pleases her. ]

Of course you are. It would be foolish if you weren't.

That's true. [ Miles Edgeworth is no such fool! ]

So what have you been doing with your time?

[ She'd mentioned being busy, hadn't she? ]

Here? Or back in our world?

[ Because she's not willing to admit that she spent most of her time trying to cope while not getting killed. ]

I was thinking here, but ... either, really.

[ He just wants to hear more about you, Franziska von Karma. ]

I passed the bar as soon as I went back to Germany and I've been prosecuting ever since.

[ And now for that glass of water, perfect for buying more time to think. ]

Ever since? Even here?

[ RAISING AN EYEBROW... ]

[ Curses. Caught. ]

No. Not here.

... So, then, what have you been doing with your time here?

... Trying not to get sucked into the foolish system of this foolish world.

... And what is this 'system' to which you're referring?

[ Regardless of it's so-called 'foolish' qualities or otherwise. ]

The Initiative.

[ He takes another sip of water. ]

Indeed. Our infamous captors. Do you have any light to shed upon them, given your time and experience here?

Only that they'll make you join missions and subject you to "training exercises" without your consent and without prior warning.

[ Training certainly does sound droll; he hopes that he won't have to get too involved in that. But on the other hand... ]

So what do these 'missions' usually entail?

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