Gant Plot: In the Clinics, Day 1
* Derek_Stiles enters into the main clinics area. Apparently, he looks exhausted. Edgeworth
apparently just got out of surgery and is being set up in a room, and Derek is going over
his chart.
* Mia_Fey has been sitting in the main area for quite a while now, suprisingly still awake.
She's nursing a rather weak cup of coffee, but manages to look up at the doctor who
enters the room.
* Mia_Fey is hesitant to say anything, but has a right to ask questions. "...Will he be
alright?"
* Derek_Stiles looks up, apparently lost in what he was reading. "..Oh, hello." He manages
a shy, polite smile, before looking back into the room where Edgeworth is now hooked up
to various machines. "Oh, yes.. he'll be fine. He's very lucky, actually."
* Mia_Fey manages a weak smile to his words, before standing up and walking over to him.
"...Hello. I-I can't thank you enough for helping him." She manages to peek into the
room, seeing that Miles looks a little better than he did before.
* Derek_Stiles nods. "Oh, it's nothing. I suppose there was a reason for me.. ending up
here, today." Ahh, so he's a Nexus noob. Funny how that works out. "There was a lot going
on with him, but after he recovers from surgery there should be much more improvement."
Indeed, Edgeworth doesn't look as dead. Maybe because he's breathing now.
[Derek_Stiles] You are welcome. My name is Derek Stiles, by the way.
* Derek_Stiles holds out hand for shake?
* Mia_Fey can't tell that he's knew around here, but then again, she doesn't find that too
important right now. What matters is that he saved Edgeworth's life, which means a lot.
"That's good to hear. I was worried that things were a lot worse..."
* Mia_Fey takes her free hand and shakes his offered one lightly, with not much force. "Mia
Fey. It's a pleasure to meet you, Doctor Stiles. Once again, thank you for everything."
* Derek_Stiles smiles again. "You're welcome. I'll be keeping myself updated on his
progress, especially since I never had a patient like him."
* Mia_Fey seems to be smiling also. "You've never had a patient like him before? Is this
your first time working on someone from the Nexus?"
* Derek_Stiles looks back at the chart, considering something, before closing it and
returning it onto his door. "Well, his case was a little... complicated. I guess it does
have to do with this place, yes." His smile becomes a bit sheepish. "I accidently came in
here trying to go on break from my job."
* Mia_Fey is curious to know more now. "Complicated? If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to know
more." She sighs a little to his other statement. "Oh...that's the Nexus for you. It
tends to make portals and doorways appear at random."
* Derek_Stiles looks like he might have said too much. "Well.. I'm not sure if it has
anything to do with this place, but if this happened in my world.. I don't think he would
have survived."
* Mia_Fey turns her eyes away from him, staring into her now-cold coffee cup. It's
something to keep herself distracted with. "...I'm not sure either, but I'm just grateful
that's he's alive. You helped him stay alive, right? And that made a difference."
* Derek_Stiles nods. "It was a long surgery but.. he's alright now." He smiles again. "If
there's anything else I can help you with, don't hesitate to call me, alright? My number
is written in his room."
[Mia_Fey] Understood. I do have a few questions for you, if you don't mind. How soon do you
think he'll be back to normal? And when can he leave the clinics?
* Derek_Stiles frowns faintly. "..Normal? That all depends on.. other factors involved. He
was in bad shape when he was brought in." He pauses, considering his answer to the next
question. "That is up to him, really."
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* Mia_Fey sighs. "So...it might be a while before he wakes up then also." A sad expression
seems to rest on her face, as she thinks about what's been said so far. "...I see.
Whenever he feels up to it, I'll try talking to him."
* Derek_Stiles nods again. "Yes, well.. he's been through a lot." He glances over his
shoulder again, at Edgeworth's room, and frowns in thought. "What happened to him,
anyway?"
* Mia_Fey doesn't say anything for a minute, as if trying to choose her words carefully.
"He was kidnapped a few days ago by a group of people, and one of those same people shot
him. He was trying to hurt his friends, but I don't know why."
* Derek_Stiles hmms. "Well, that would explain..." He trails off, and looks back at her.
"..Huh. Does this sort of thing happen a lot in this place?"
* Mia_Fey perks up a little. "Explains what?" Her eyes glance up, meeting with his once
more. "...A lot of crazy things happen here. So, I guess you can say that it happens a
lot."
[Derek_Stiles] ...Well, he had high traces of unknown medications in his blood. I was not
sure how they got there, but if he was kidnapped..
[Mia_Fey] ...Unknown medications? They must have been drugging him as a form of torture.
Was there anything else unusual that you noted, Doctor? It might help me figure out what
happened.
[Derek_Stiles] ...Actually, yes.
* Derek_Stiles turns and heads into the room. "Look at this."
* Mia_Fey follows him into the room quietly. "Alright."
* Derek_Stiles moves around to a side of Edgeworth's bed and moves the covers just a little
bit. The prosecutor looks like he's sleeping, minus the various tubes sticking from him.
The doctor moves gently, almost hesitantly.. he pulls up one sleeve of Edgeworth's gown
and pulls it back just enough for the red paint marks to be seen on his chest. "Do you
know what these mean?"
* Mia_Fey stays close to the bed, watching Derek carefully, but also keeping her eyes on
Miles. One hand goes to cover her mouth for a second once she catches sigh of the red
marks. "...I've seen these before, on another person. But I don't know what they
specifically mean. Unless..."
* Derek_Stiles moves to set the gown back neatly. "Unless..?"
[Mia_Fey] The other person who was marked, he was randomly attacking people as well. But,
he didn't seem like the type of person to do such a thing. Maybe the marks have something
to do with it. At least, that's what I think.
[Derek_Stiles] It's.. a possibility. I would need to find out more about that sort of thing.
[Mia_Fey] I think I'll try to find out more as well. Just for my sake...and for
Edgeworth's. Hopefully those marks won't stay on him forever.
* Derek_Stiles nods. "I doubt they will, but I don't know much about this place. I have a
lot to learn." He smiles to her again. "I must be off. Remember, don't be afraid to call
me if there's anything else I can help you with."
* Mia_Fey nods, before reaching into her pocket and offering him her card and number.
"Thank you onceagain. If I can do anything to help you as well, please contact me."
* Derek_Stiles nods with a smile, and takes her card. "I will let you know, thank you."
* Mia_Fey nods, before taking a seat next to Edgeworth. It seems like she'll be staying
here for a little bit. "Take care of yourself, Mr. Stiles."
* Derek_Stiles nods and leaves the room.
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* Derek_Stiles is now known as Edgeworth[clinics]
* Mia_Fey just keeps her gaze on Miles carefully, even knowing that he won't wake up
anytime soon. It also seems strang eto her, but she doesn't feel alone right now.
* Edgeworth[clinics] is in bed. Apparently he's breathing now, which means he's alive.
Somewhat. His vitals are rather low, and he's hooked up to all sorts of different things,
most of what must be keeping him alive right now.
* Phoenix_Wright passes by the room briefly. Then stops and backs up, looking in. He's got
a bag of stuff with him. "Mia?"
* Mia_Fey hears Phoenix, but doesn't react or say anything to him. Instead, her attention
is still drawn to Edgewroth's sleeping form. "..."
* Phoenix_Wright enters after a bit, setting the bag down and finding another free chair
nearby. "...how's he doing?"
* Mia_Fey sighs a little, placing one hand over Edgeworth's carefully. "...He's alive, but
it'll take him a while to recover."
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh...
* Phoenix_Wright looks. "I'm... not entirely sure how he lived through that, but if it's a
LOL, I don't think I've ever been more thankful for the Nexus in my life."
* Edgeworth[clinics] still lays there. Part of his gown is ruffled a bit. Apparently the
doctor doesn't know how to fix gowns. There is also that odd sense of someone watching in
the room, but only if they're observant enough.. or sensitive enough to it.
[Mia_Fey] I don't know how he lived either. The doctor said that in any other condition, he
shouldn't have lived. I'm not going to question it too much myself, since it's best not
to.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Guess neither of us are going home any time soon."
* Mia_Fey sighs. "I guess not..." She looks over at Wright calmly, but seems bothered by
something. Her eyes blink a few times, before she stands up suddenly.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?? Mia?
* Mia_Fey seems to be focusing on the wall behind Phoenix, as if staring at something.
"...It's nothing, Wright." She turns away quickly, sitting back down again."
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, okay...
* Phoenix_Wright blinks at where she was looking for a bit before shrugging and turning
back to Edgeworth. "Anyway, I'm still sort of bothered. Edgeworth's alive, but somebody
else died. I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to prove who did it without answering
some odd questions, though."
* Mia_Fey just shakes her head lightly. "I don't know either, Wright. I'm not what you
should do concerning this problem, considering how much of it involves the Nexus."
* Phoenix_Wright drums his fingers. "But I'm going to have to go back and prove I'm not the
murderer sooner or later, and without Edgeworth..." He sighs. "You know, I can't even
stay in my apartment in the Nexus?"
* Mia_Fey nods. "You'll find a way though, even if Edgeworth can't help you. There has to
be a way to reveal the truth, Phoenix." She looks over at him, trying to give him a small
smile. "I figured as much. Will you be alright?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Well, I managed to snag some stuff shortly after I, er, broke out, so it's
not like I haven't got anything. Just means I'll have to camp out in the spare rooms for
a while.
[Mia_Fey] Sounds like you pulled the same kind of stunt I did after running away from
White's murder. Listen Wright, if you need anything, let me know. I'll do what I can.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Well, it was either wait around and save my own butt at the cost of
Edgeworth's, or go out and actually feel like I'm doing something to save him. I don't
really regret my choice."
* Mia_Fey sighs. "You did more than I could've...I'm back where I started again. Feeling
the same way as before."
* Phoenix_Wright shakes his head. "When it comes down to it, I was only doing what Gant and
the others wanted me to do. You were the guys who were actually accomplishing anything, I
think."
* Mia_Fey socffs a little a his statement. "Wright...I think you're wrong. I was the one
who has to sit back and do nothing. I was powerless to stop the kidnapping, save Miles,
and even prevent Gant from getting away. I accomplished nothing."
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... if you hadn't helped me on those clues, I would've never gotten
ANYWHERE. Don't undersell yourself, please. After all, if even a powerhouse like Otto
can't stop things like that...
[Mia_Fey] Wright...I don't want to argue about this right now. You don't know what I went
through the last few days, and because of that, you can't tell me how to feel. It's been
this way for a long time.
[Mia_Fey] I...made a promise to protect him with all my strength, and I couldn't even keep
that. I'm so weak and powerless here.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...
[Mia_Fey] ...Well, I guess you know the truth. About how I really feel right now.
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... what am I supposed to say? You don't want me to help you feel
better, so what am I supposed to do? I'd rather feel like I'm helping than helpless.
* Edgeworth[clinics] is hooked up to machines that beep constantly, plus the oxygen that
makes a weird noise. Suddenly, the vitals readings skyrocket, causing the machine to beep
irregularly. It happens for a few seconds, but then it goes back to normal.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?!
[Phoenix_Wright] The hell was that?
* Mia_Fey is trying to not act surprised. "...I don't know."
[Phoenix_Wright] Maybe it's whatever kept him alive?
[Mia_Fey] Maybe. Or it could be something else.
[Phoenix_Wright] Something else? Like... what?
[Mia_Fey] ...Nothing, Wright. It's nothing...
* Mia_Fey turns her gaze back to Edgeworth's face, closing her eyes thoughtfully.
* Phoenix_Wright eyes her oddly. Of course, lacking a magatama, he couldn't see
psyche-locks if he TRIED. He looks back at Edgeworth.
[Phoenix_Wright] You know, this is gonna sound really weird coming from me, but you really
need to stop feeling sorry for yourself.
* Edgeworth[clinics] does it again. Or whatever it is. The machine beeps once more, the
vitals spike, and during this.. he looks like he's scrunching his face up at something,
almost as if he's trying to wake up but.. can't.
[Phoenix_Wright] ! There he goes again...
* Edgeworth[clinics] relaxes once the machine stops. The odd feeling in the room seems to
have redirected itself by his bed.
[Mia_Fey] ...? He might be dreaming something bad, but it seems like he'll be alright.
After all, he has important people watching over him...
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* Edgeworth[clinics] relaxes once the machine stops. The odd feeling in the room seems to
have redirected itself by his bed.
[Mia_Fey] ...? He might be dreaming something bad, but it seems like he'll be alright.
After all, he has important people watching over him...
[Phoenix_Wright] Important... people?
[Mia_Fey] Us. After all, you're his best friend. And I'm his... *laughs a little* You get
what I'm saying, right?
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh, right. *nods*
[Phoenix_Wright] ...there. Right there. That's where you really have to be there for him,
you know? Shit happens. It's how you handle yourself in the aftermath that's important
sometimes.
* Mia_Fey might be trying to play off the fact that she can vaguely sense someone else here
also, but isn't going to mention it to Phoenix. "...I know."
[Mia_Fey] Wright, I intend to stay by his side forever. Even though the difficult days,
I'll carry the burden for him if I have to.
* Phoenix_Wright blinks. Wow. "That's... wow, Mia. I'm not sure what to say. But... don't
forget burdens are best carried together. He's not going to want you to beat yourself up
over something you couldn't prevent. He'll just want you there to help pick him back up."
* Mia_Fey isn't sure what to say next or in response, so she just stays quiet.
[Phoenix_Wright] And, well... look, you wouldn't want me beating myself up over something I
couldn't control, right?
[Mia_Fey] ...I keep trying to tell myself otherwise. That I should be blaming Gant and
Bruno for what happened. But I can't. Part of me wants to take the blame, for not being
strong enough.
[Phoenix_Wright] You shouldn't, you know. This wasn't about strength. We all could see it
coming, but nobody could really make a move. And you did so much for me during this
that, well, the idea of you thinking you're weak... kinda makes me blink.
[Mia_Fey] Wright, I told you this before, I don't want to argue about that ordeal. Listen,
you was the one out there making moves. I had to sit back and do nothing. I even got so
emotionally torn by this incident that I took it out on your alternate.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...my alternate?
* Mia_Fey sighs. "...Don
* Mia_Fey sighs. "Don't ask me about it, Wright."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...I really don't know what to say, Mia.
[Mia_Fey] ...You don't have to say anything. I did the wrong thing by getting upset at him
for no good reason. He was just irritating me, and then I...
[Phoenix_Wright] ...I'm sure he'll understand.
[Mia_Fey] I don't know. It wasn't his fault, it was my own. I showed him how to spritually
touch ghosts, and then...something happened to me.
[Phoenix_Wright] To you? What?
[Mia_Fey] Well, I touched Soma's hand and I was able to see his spiritual form. But then,
my emotions started getting in the way of the contact. I swore that I had a moment where
I saw a small vision; something from a dream I had.
* Phoenix_Wright listens. She'll talk in her free time, if she wants to, and he suspects at
this point he'd do better as a listener than as a speaker.
[Mia_Fey] It was enough to just make me break down, and I lost control of the contact. At
the same time, Soma had stayed too long out of his body and was forced to pull away as
well.
[Mia_Fey] Your alternate...he asked me if I was alright, and then, I just snapped at him.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...
[Mia_Fey] ...I told him I was weak, and I did feel that way. For allowing my emotions to
confuse me.
[Mia_Fey] Even Li said I was pathetic, and I agreed with him.
[Phoenix_Wright] [Li's grasp of the tactful has always been dubious at best...]
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... why do you think we feel emotions?
[Mia_Fey] ...Because it's just something we do? I don't know.
[Phoenix_Wright] So why are you beating yourself up for feeling emotions?
[Phoenix_Wright] If you just apologize, I'm sure you can set things right fairly quickly.
[Mia_Fey] ...To your alternate? Or to myself?
[Phoenix_Wright] To everybody that needs it, really.
[Phoenix_Wright] We make stupid mistakes. The ones who are really bad are the ones who
don't repent in some way or another...
* Phoenix_Wright pauses and grows quiet, thinking about something.
* Mia_Fey is silent, thinking deeply on what he's said thus far.
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... what would you do if you got some clues that might indicate that a
friend of yours is, um, not as good a person as you thought?
[Mia_Fey] ...Why? Who are you talking about, Wright?
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, I'd rather not say... just that some things that popped up during the
investigation has got me thinking, is all.
[Mia_Fey] Well, this is what I would do. I would look at those negative facts and compare
them to all the good things I've seen the person do. It would also be best to hear that
person's explanation also.
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm...
[Phoenix_Wright] [800 negative facts adds up, though...]
[Mia_Fey] The thing to do is look over everything, talk to the person, and then draw up
your own conculsion. Whether that person is a friend or not.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...okay. I suppose so.
[Mia_Fey] Don't preassume the worst, or the best. Just try to keep an open mind, Wright.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Okay. Thanks."
[Mia_Fey] ...It's no problem, Phoenix.
[Phoenix_Wright] [After all, there's no way he could really do something like that, right?]
* Mia_Fey leans back into her chair, crossing both arms over her chest quietly. From first
looks, it seems like she's getting tired, but still fighting to stay awake.
* Phoenix_Wright looks back at Edgeworth. "...boy, I'm telling you, someone must be
watching out over this guy."
* Mia_Fey sighs, closing her eyes. "...Wright. You don't know the half of it."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...you should get some sleep. You look exhausted.
* Mia_Fey ignores his obvious statement. "Wright. Do me a favor, will you?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Yeah?
* Mia_Fey pauses for a moment, before speaking up. "...Think you can go get me some coffee?
I don't want to fall asleep for a while."
* Phoenix_Wright blinks, then grins. "Yes ma'am." Oh wow, it's the early days of his
apprenticeship all over again. He steps out for a bit to find the clinic cafeteria.
* Mia_Fey sighs a bit at his formality. It does make her think of his in-training days as
well. "Thank you, Phoenix."
* Mia_Fey waits until he's gone, then walks over to the bed, closest to where she
remembered the disturbaces from earlier. "...I don't know if you can hear me but, I
apologize."
* Edgeworth[clinics] moves a little bit. One of his hands loosely clenches at the sheets of
the bed.
* Mia_Fey sighs, not expecting a response, or even a spiritual sign. She turns to look at
Edgeworth once more. "I'm sorry. I couldn't protect...your son."
* Edgeworth[clinics] doesn't do anything. However, /something/ does.. which might feel like
a gentle sort of pressure on Mia's right shoulder.
* Mia_Fey senses that gentle touch, which feels like someone's hand, rest on her shoulder.
Her eyes close, feeling those first few tears slowly fall from her eyes. "...Thank you.
Even when I can't watch over him, it's good to know that you're here."
[Edgeworth[clinics]] *The touch, or whatever it is, doesn't last too long, but whatever it
is is still there. Almost like.. it's staying by her side for a reason.*
* Phoenix_Wright is coming back with coffee, yeys.
* Mia_Fey takes a small breath once she feels the touch leave her shoulder. She still
stands there motionless, only allowing thos efew tears to exress whatever emotion has
come over her. She doesn't even notice Nick's return either.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...Mia?
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* Mia_Fey stays quiet with eyes still closed. Looks like she isn't moving or reacting to
him yet.
* Phoenix_Wright sighs a bit, setting down a cup of coffee on a stand near Edgeworth.
* Mia_Fey turns away from Wright for a second, if only to regain her calm composure. God,
she hopes that he didn't see her crying. After a minute, she turns around to face him
once more, tears quickly wiped away. "...Thanks, Wright."
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, you're welcome. Er, do you want me to go?
* Mia_Fey shakes her head lightly. "No...I was just thinking to myself, that's all."
[Phoenix_Wright] Ah...
* Mia_Fey walks back over to him and sits down, taking up the warm coffee in her hands. In
all honestly, she knows that this won't even keep her up much longer.
* Phoenix_Wright looks at Edgeworth. "Otto... mentioned something about someone else who'd
been influenced to do something like what Edgeworth did... is that true?"
* Mia_Fey nods. "...Yes, Georik's friend, Germant. Him and Edgeworth have the same red
marks on their bodies."
[Phoenix_Wright] ?! St. Germant?
[Mia_Fey] Yes, it was him. I have right reason to believe that Bruno was somehow
controlling them both by those marks. How though? I'm not sure.
[Phoenix_Wright] That... Jesus, I had no idea.
* Mia_Fey silently takes a long drink of coffee, before leaning back into the chair once
more.
[Mia_Fey] Yeah...that's what happened after you left.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...after I left?
[Mia_Fey] ...Well, you was there in the shop, right? And then you headed off to Georik's
hometown. Timothy mentioned that to us.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "But I didn't see Germant at all."
[Mia_Fey] ...Germant was in disguise. He was that killer...Whister.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?! You're kidding!
[Mia_Fey] When Otto and then others defeated Whister, they found out that it was really
Germant.
[Mia_Fey] I wouldn't lie to you about it.
[Phoenix_Wright] Jesus Christ... that guy's a madman.
[Mia_Fey] Yeah, and to think Gant got away as well. Both of them may be back in the future.
That's why I've decided...
[Phoenix_Wright] ...Decided?
* Mia_Fey drinks a little more of her coffee, before placing it back down on a nearby
table. "...I'll tell you later, Phoenix."
* Phoenix_Wright blinks. "Um, okay."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...you know, they confiscated that pokemon I got. I hope he's okay...
* Mia_Fey laughs a little. "Wright, you sure know how to keep conversation interesting."
[Phoenix_Wright] Eh heh... sorry, mind just sort of wandered. Oh criminy, what if they let
him out? THAT'S gonna create some questions.
* Mia_Fey might have actually stopped to think about it. Oh great. She's going to grab that
coffee and finish it off slowly now. "That's not going to be your only problem soon. Maya
has one of those creatures also."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...oh HELL.
[Mia_Fey] ...I watched her buy it in the Nexus.
[Mia_Fey] And then, I tried proving her wrong. That plan failed miserably.
* Phoenix_Wright massages the bridge of his nose. "I detect headaches in my future."
[Mia_Fey] Or some form of injury, whether it be mental or physical.
* Phoenix_Wright chuckles a bit. "Maybe I don't give her enough credit. But I just can't
see this going anywhere, um, sane."
* Mia_Fey might be smirking a little. "Perhaps. But then again, when it anything involving
the Nexus sane."
[Phoenix_Wright] True enough. Heh heh.
[Mia_Fey] You're not the only one who got caught with a psychic animal though...
[Phoenix_Wright] I actually knew the little bugger before I got him. He's, uh, kind of the
one who warned me about White.
[Mia_Fey] ...? Oh really?
[Mia_Fey] Hmm...I guess I shouldn't underestimate him then.
[Phoenix_Wright] Believe me, I don't. He's a powerful sucker. Cynthia even brought him
along to help out with Dracula.
* Mia_Fey thinks for a moment. "...Hey Wright, can I ask you something?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm? Go ahead.
[Mia_Fey] What do you think about me...*stops suddenly, frowning just a little* Nevermind,
it's a stupid question.
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh come on, there's no such thing as stupid questions. [Unless the judge
thinks it is...]
* Mia_Fey yawns a little, before turning away from him, trying to get comfortable enough
for sleep. "Wright, it's a stupid question, I'm telling you the truth."
[Phoenix_Wright] *sigh* Okay. I'm going to head back now. I'll see you later.
* Mia_Fey sighs a little as well. "...Alright. Wright...what I was going to say. You think
it's possible for other people to become good at training creatures like Cynthia?
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm? I don't see why not. It sounds like it's downright common where she
comes from. Are you thinking of, um...
* Phoenix_Wright gets the most BIZARRE image of Mia throwing out one of those things in
court. WTF.
[Mia_Fey] No. Absolutely not. It was just a random thought, Wright. Nothing more.
[Mia_Fey] I told you that it was a stupid question.
[Edgeworth[clinics]] ((Objection! The prosecution was lead to believe that the defense
would start with a water type!))
[Phoenix_Wright] Okay. [Methinks thou dost protest too much, though.] I'll see you later,
then.
[Phoenix_Wright] ((XD))
* Mia_Fey is trying not to laugh at what he's saying. "Sure thing Phoenix. See you later."
[Mia_Fey] ((XD))
* Phoenix_Wright picks up his bag of stuff and heads out to crash in one of the Sanctuary
siderooms.
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* Now talking in #theclinics
* Edgeworth[hasagun] has left #theclinics
* Derek_Stiles enters into the main clinics area. Apparently, he looks exhausted. Edgeworth
apparently just got out of surgery and is being set up in a room, and Derek is going over
his chart.
* Mia_Fey has been sitting in the main area for quite a while now, suprisingly still awake.
She's nursing a rather weak cup of coffee, but manages to look up at the doctor who
enters the room.
* Mia_Fey is hesitant to say anything, but has a right to ask questions. "...Will he be
alright?"
* Derek_Stiles looks up, apparently lost in what he was reading. "..Oh, hello." He manages
a shy, polite smile, before looking back into the room where Edgeworth is now hooked up
to various machines. "Oh, yes.. he'll be fine. He's very lucky, actually."
* Mia_Fey manages a weak smile to his words, before standing up and walking over to him.
"...Hello. I-I can't thank you enough for helping him." She manages to peek into the
room, seeing that Miles looks a little better than he did before.
* Derek_Stiles nods. "Oh, it's nothing. I suppose there was a reason for me.. ending up
here, today." Ahh, so he's a Nexus noob. Funny how that works out. "There was a lot going
on with him, but after he recovers from surgery there should be much more improvement."
Indeed, Edgeworth doesn't look as dead. Maybe because he's breathing now.
[Derek_Stiles] You are welcome. My name is Derek Stiles, by the way.
* Derek_Stiles holds out hand for shake?
* Mia_Fey can't tell that he's knew around here, but then again, she doesn't find that too
important right now. What matters is that he saved Edgeworth's life, which means a lot.
"That's good to hear. I was worried that things were a lot worse..."
* Mia_Fey takes her free hand and shakes his offered one lightly, with not much force. "Mia
Fey. It's a pleasure to meet you, Doctor Stiles. Once again, thank you for everything."
* Derek_Stiles smiles again. "You're welcome. I'll be keeping myself updated on his
progress, especially since I never had a patient like him."
* Mia_Fey seems to be smiling also. "You've never had a patient like him before? Is this
your first time working on someone from the Nexus?"
* Derek_Stiles looks back at the chart, considering something, before closing it and
returning it onto his door. "Well, his case was a little... complicated. I guess it does
have to do with this place, yes." His smile becomes a bit sheepish. "I accidently came in
here trying to go on break from my job."
* Mia_Fey is curious to know more now. "Complicated? If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to know
more." She sighs a little to his other statement. "Oh...that's the Nexus for you. It
tends to make portals and doorways appear at random."
* Derek_Stiles looks like he might have said too much. "Well.. I'm not sure if it has
anything to do with this place, but if this happened in my world.. I don't think he would
have survived."
* Mia_Fey turns her eyes away from him, staring into her now-cold coffee cup. It's
something to keep herself distracted with. "...I'm not sure either, but I'm just grateful
that's he's alive. You helped him stay alive, right? And that made a difference."
* Derek_Stiles nods. "It was a long surgery but.. he's alright now." He smiles again. "If
there's anything else I can help you with, don't hesitate to call me, alright? My number
is written in his room."
[Mia_Fey] Understood. I do have a few questions for you, if you don't mind. How soon do you
think he'll be back to normal? And when can he leave the clinics?
* Derek_Stiles frowns faintly. "..Normal? That all depends on.. other factors involved. He
was in bad shape when he was brought in." He pauses, considering his answer to the next
question. "That is up to him, really."
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* Mia_Fey sighs. "So...it might be a while before he wakes up then also." A sad expression
seems to rest on her face, as she thinks about what's been said so far. "...I see.
Whenever he feels up to it, I'll try talking to him."
* Derek_Stiles nods again. "Yes, well.. he's been through a lot." He glances over his
shoulder again, at Edgeworth's room, and frowns in thought. "What happened to him,
anyway?"
* Mia_Fey doesn't say anything for a minute, as if trying to choose her words carefully.
"He was kidnapped a few days ago by a group of people, and one of those same people shot
him. He was trying to hurt his friends, but I don't know why."
* Derek_Stiles hmms. "Well, that would explain..." He trails off, and looks back at her.
"..Huh. Does this sort of thing happen a lot in this place?"
* Mia_Fey perks up a little. "Explains what?" Her eyes glance up, meeting with his once
more. "...A lot of crazy things happen here. So, I guess you can say that it happens a
lot."
[Derek_Stiles] ...Well, he had high traces of unknown medications in his blood. I was not
sure how they got there, but if he was kidnapped..
[Mia_Fey] ...Unknown medications? They must have been drugging him as a form of torture.
Was there anything else unusual that you noted, Doctor? It might help me figure out what
happened.
[Derek_Stiles] ...Actually, yes.
* Derek_Stiles turns and heads into the room. "Look at this."
* Mia_Fey follows him into the room quietly. "Alright."
* Derek_Stiles moves around to a side of Edgeworth's bed and moves the covers just a little
bit. The prosecutor looks like he's sleeping, minus the various tubes sticking from him.
The doctor moves gently, almost hesitantly.. he pulls up one sleeve of Edgeworth's gown
and pulls it back just enough for the red paint marks to be seen on his chest. "Do you
know what these mean?"
* Mia_Fey stays close to the bed, watching Derek carefully, but also keeping her eyes on
Miles. One hand goes to cover her mouth for a second once she catches sigh of the red
marks. "...I've seen these before, on another person. But I don't know what they
specifically mean. Unless..."
* Derek_Stiles moves to set the gown back neatly. "Unless..?"
[Mia_Fey] The other person who was marked, he was randomly attacking people as well. But,
he didn't seem like the type of person to do such a thing. Maybe the marks have something
to do with it. At least, that's what I think.
[Derek_Stiles] It's.. a possibility. I would need to find out more about that sort of thing.
[Mia_Fey] I think I'll try to find out more as well. Just for my sake...and for
Edgeworth's. Hopefully those marks won't stay on him forever.
* Derek_Stiles nods. "I doubt they will, but I don't know much about this place. I have a
lot to learn." He smiles to her again. "I must be off. Remember, don't be afraid to call
me if there's anything else I can help you with."
* Mia_Fey nods, before reaching into her pocket and offering him her card and number.
"Thank you onceagain. If I can do anything to help you as well, please contact me."
* Derek_Stiles nods with a smile, and takes her card. "I will let you know, thank you."
* Mia_Fey nods, before taking a seat next to Edgeworth. It seems like she'll be staying
here for a little bit. "Take care of yourself, Mr. Stiles."
* Derek_Stiles nods and leaves the room.
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* Derek_Stiles is now known as Edgeworth[clinics]
* Mia_Fey just keeps her gaze on Miles carefully, even knowing that he won't wake up
anytime soon. It also seems strang eto her, but she doesn't feel alone right now.
* Edgeworth[clinics] is in bed. Apparently he's breathing now, which means he's alive.
Somewhat. His vitals are rather low, and he's hooked up to all sorts of different things,
most of what must be keeping him alive right now.
* Phoenix_Wright passes by the room briefly. Then stops and backs up, looking in. He's got
a bag of stuff with him. "Mia?"
* Mia_Fey hears Phoenix, but doesn't react or say anything to him. Instead, her attention
is still drawn to Edgewroth's sleeping form. "..."
* Phoenix_Wright enters after a bit, setting the bag down and finding another free chair
nearby. "...how's he doing?"
* Mia_Fey sighs a little, placing one hand over Edgeworth's carefully. "...He's alive, but
it'll take him a while to recover."
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh...
* Phoenix_Wright looks. "I'm... not entirely sure how he lived through that, but if it's a
LOL, I don't think I've ever been more thankful for the Nexus in my life."
* Edgeworth[clinics] still lays there. Part of his gown is ruffled a bit. Apparently the
doctor doesn't know how to fix gowns. There is also that odd sense of someone watching in
the room, but only if they're observant enough.. or sensitive enough to it.
[Mia_Fey] I don't know how he lived either. The doctor said that in any other condition, he
shouldn't have lived. I'm not going to question it too much myself, since it's best not
to.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Guess neither of us are going home any time soon."
* Mia_Fey sighs. "I guess not..." She looks over at Wright calmly, but seems bothered by
something. Her eyes blink a few times, before she stands up suddenly.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?? Mia?
* Mia_Fey seems to be focusing on the wall behind Phoenix, as if staring at something.
"...It's nothing, Wright." She turns away quickly, sitting back down again."
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, okay...
* Phoenix_Wright blinks at where she was looking for a bit before shrugging and turning
back to Edgeworth. "Anyway, I'm still sort of bothered. Edgeworth's alive, but somebody
else died. I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to prove who did it without answering
some odd questions, though."
* Mia_Fey just shakes her head lightly. "I don't know either, Wright. I'm not what you
should do concerning this problem, considering how much of it involves the Nexus."
* Phoenix_Wright drums his fingers. "But I'm going to have to go back and prove I'm not the
murderer sooner or later, and without Edgeworth..." He sighs. "You know, I can't even
stay in my apartment in the Nexus?"
* Mia_Fey nods. "You'll find a way though, even if Edgeworth can't help you. There has to
be a way to reveal the truth, Phoenix." She looks over at him, trying to give him a small
smile. "I figured as much. Will you be alright?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Well, I managed to snag some stuff shortly after I, er, broke out, so it's
not like I haven't got anything. Just means I'll have to camp out in the spare rooms for
a while.
[Mia_Fey] Sounds like you pulled the same kind of stunt I did after running away from
White's murder. Listen Wright, if you need anything, let me know. I'll do what I can.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Well, it was either wait around and save my own butt at the cost of
Edgeworth's, or go out and actually feel like I'm doing something to save him. I don't
really regret my choice."
* Mia_Fey sighs. "You did more than I could've...I'm back where I started again. Feeling
the same way as before."
* Phoenix_Wright shakes his head. "When it comes down to it, I was only doing what Gant and
the others wanted me to do. You were the guys who were actually accomplishing anything, I
think."
* Mia_Fey socffs a little a his statement. "Wright...I think you're wrong. I was the one
who has to sit back and do nothing. I was powerless to stop the kidnapping, save Miles,
and even prevent Gant from getting away. I accomplished nothing."
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... if you hadn't helped me on those clues, I would've never gotten
ANYWHERE. Don't undersell yourself, please. After all, if even a powerhouse like Otto
can't stop things like that...
[Mia_Fey] Wright...I don't want to argue about this right now. You don't know what I went
through the last few days, and because of that, you can't tell me how to feel. It's been
this way for a long time.
[Mia_Fey] I...made a promise to protect him with all my strength, and I couldn't even keep
that. I'm so weak and powerless here.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...
[Mia_Fey] ...Well, I guess you know the truth. About how I really feel right now.
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... what am I supposed to say? You don't want me to help you feel
better, so what am I supposed to do? I'd rather feel like I'm helping than helpless.
* Edgeworth[clinics] is hooked up to machines that beep constantly, plus the oxygen that
makes a weird noise. Suddenly, the vitals readings skyrocket, causing the machine to beep
irregularly. It happens for a few seconds, but then it goes back to normal.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?!
[Phoenix_Wright] The hell was that?
* Mia_Fey is trying to not act surprised. "...I don't know."
[Phoenix_Wright] Maybe it's whatever kept him alive?
[Mia_Fey] Maybe. Or it could be something else.
[Phoenix_Wright] Something else? Like... what?
[Mia_Fey] ...Nothing, Wright. It's nothing...
* Mia_Fey turns her gaze back to Edgeworth's face, closing her eyes thoughtfully.
* Phoenix_Wright eyes her oddly. Of course, lacking a magatama, he couldn't see
psyche-locks if he TRIED. He looks back at Edgeworth.
[Phoenix_Wright] You know, this is gonna sound really weird coming from me, but you really
need to stop feeling sorry for yourself.
* Edgeworth[clinics] does it again. Or whatever it is. The machine beeps once more, the
vitals spike, and during this.. he looks like he's scrunching his face up at something,
almost as if he's trying to wake up but.. can't.
[Phoenix_Wright] ! There he goes again...
* Edgeworth[clinics] relaxes once the machine stops. The odd feeling in the room seems to
have redirected itself by his bed.
[Mia_Fey] ...? He might be dreaming something bad, but it seems like he'll be alright.
After all, he has important people watching over him...
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* Edgeworth[clinics] relaxes once the machine stops. The odd feeling in the room seems to
have redirected itself by his bed.
[Mia_Fey] ...? He might be dreaming something bad, but it seems like he'll be alright.
After all, he has important people watching over him...
[Phoenix_Wright] Important... people?
[Mia_Fey] Us. After all, you're his best friend. And I'm his... *laughs a little* You get
what I'm saying, right?
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh, right. *nods*
[Phoenix_Wright] ...there. Right there. That's where you really have to be there for him,
you know? Shit happens. It's how you handle yourself in the aftermath that's important
sometimes.
* Mia_Fey might be trying to play off the fact that she can vaguely sense someone else here
also, but isn't going to mention it to Phoenix. "...I know."
[Mia_Fey] Wright, I intend to stay by his side forever. Even though the difficult days,
I'll carry the burden for him if I have to.
* Phoenix_Wright blinks. Wow. "That's... wow, Mia. I'm not sure what to say. But... don't
forget burdens are best carried together. He's not going to want you to beat yourself up
over something you couldn't prevent. He'll just want you there to help pick him back up."
* Mia_Fey isn't sure what to say next or in response, so she just stays quiet.
[Phoenix_Wright] And, well... look, you wouldn't want me beating myself up over something I
couldn't control, right?
[Mia_Fey] ...I keep trying to tell myself otherwise. That I should be blaming Gant and
Bruno for what happened. But I can't. Part of me wants to take the blame, for not being
strong enough.
[Phoenix_Wright] You shouldn't, you know. This wasn't about strength. We all could see it
coming, but nobody could really make a move. And you did so much for me during this
that, well, the idea of you thinking you're weak... kinda makes me blink.
[Mia_Fey] Wright, I told you this before, I don't want to argue about that ordeal. Listen,
you was the one out there making moves. I had to sit back and do nothing. I even got so
emotionally torn by this incident that I took it out on your alternate.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...my alternate?
* Mia_Fey sighs. "...Don
* Mia_Fey sighs. "Don't ask me about it, Wright."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...I really don't know what to say, Mia.
[Mia_Fey] ...You don't have to say anything. I did the wrong thing by getting upset at him
for no good reason. He was just irritating me, and then I...
[Phoenix_Wright] ...I'm sure he'll understand.
[Mia_Fey] I don't know. It wasn't his fault, it was my own. I showed him how to spritually
touch ghosts, and then...something happened to me.
[Phoenix_Wright] To you? What?
[Mia_Fey] Well, I touched Soma's hand and I was able to see his spiritual form. But then,
my emotions started getting in the way of the contact. I swore that I had a moment where
I saw a small vision; something from a dream I had.
* Phoenix_Wright listens. She'll talk in her free time, if she wants to, and he suspects at
this point he'd do better as a listener than as a speaker.
[Mia_Fey] It was enough to just make me break down, and I lost control of the contact. At
the same time, Soma had stayed too long out of his body and was forced to pull away as
well.
[Mia_Fey] Your alternate...he asked me if I was alright, and then, I just snapped at him.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...
[Mia_Fey] ...I told him I was weak, and I did feel that way. For allowing my emotions to
confuse me.
[Mia_Fey] Even Li said I was pathetic, and I agreed with him.
[Phoenix_Wright] [Li's grasp of the tactful has always been dubious at best...]
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... why do you think we feel emotions?
[Mia_Fey] ...Because it's just something we do? I don't know.
[Phoenix_Wright] So why are you beating yourself up for feeling emotions?
[Phoenix_Wright] If you just apologize, I'm sure you can set things right fairly quickly.
[Mia_Fey] ...To your alternate? Or to myself?
[Phoenix_Wright] To everybody that needs it, really.
[Phoenix_Wright] We make stupid mistakes. The ones who are really bad are the ones who
don't repent in some way or another...
* Phoenix_Wright pauses and grows quiet, thinking about something.
* Mia_Fey is silent, thinking deeply on what he's said thus far.
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... what would you do if you got some clues that might indicate that a
friend of yours is, um, not as good a person as you thought?
[Mia_Fey] ...Why? Who are you talking about, Wright?
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, I'd rather not say... just that some things that popped up during the
investigation has got me thinking, is all.
[Mia_Fey] Well, this is what I would do. I would look at those negative facts and compare
them to all the good things I've seen the person do. It would also be best to hear that
person's explanation also.
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm...
[Phoenix_Wright] [800 negative facts adds up, though...]
[Mia_Fey] The thing to do is look over everything, talk to the person, and then draw up
your own conculsion. Whether that person is a friend or not.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...okay. I suppose so.
[Mia_Fey] Don't preassume the worst, or the best. Just try to keep an open mind, Wright.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Okay. Thanks."
[Mia_Fey] ...It's no problem, Phoenix.
[Phoenix_Wright] [After all, there's no way he could really do something like that, right?]
* Mia_Fey leans back into her chair, crossing both arms over her chest quietly. From first
looks, it seems like she's getting tired, but still fighting to stay awake.
* Phoenix_Wright looks back at Edgeworth. "...boy, I'm telling you, someone must be
watching out over this guy."
* Mia_Fey sighs, closing her eyes. "...Wright. You don't know the half of it."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...you should get some sleep. You look exhausted.
* Mia_Fey ignores his obvious statement. "Wright. Do me a favor, will you?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Yeah?
* Mia_Fey pauses for a moment, before speaking up. "...Think you can go get me some coffee?
I don't want to fall asleep for a while."
* Phoenix_Wright blinks, then grins. "Yes ma'am." Oh wow, it's the early days of his
apprenticeship all over again. He steps out for a bit to find the clinic cafeteria.
* Mia_Fey sighs a bit at his formality. It does make her think of his in-training days as
well. "Thank you, Phoenix."
* Mia_Fey waits until he's gone, then walks over to the bed, closest to where she
remembered the disturbaces from earlier. "...I don't know if you can hear me but, I
apologize."
* Edgeworth[clinics] moves a little bit. One of his hands loosely clenches at the sheets of
the bed.
* Mia_Fey sighs, not expecting a response, or even a spiritual sign. She turns to look at
Edgeworth once more. "I'm sorry. I couldn't protect...your son."
* Edgeworth[clinics] doesn't do anything. However, /something/ does.. which might feel like
a gentle sort of pressure on Mia's right shoulder.
* Mia_Fey senses that gentle touch, which feels like someone's hand, rest on her shoulder.
Her eyes close, feeling those first few tears slowly fall from her eyes. "...Thank you.
Even when I can't watch over him, it's good to know that you're here."
[Edgeworth[clinics]] *The touch, or whatever it is, doesn't last too long, but whatever it
is is still there. Almost like.. it's staying by her side for a reason.*
* Phoenix_Wright is coming back with coffee, yeys.
* Mia_Fey takes a small breath once she feels the touch leave her shoulder. She still
stands there motionless, only allowing thos efew tears to exress whatever emotion has
come over her. She doesn't even notice Nick's return either.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...Mia?
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* Mia_Fey stays quiet with eyes still closed. Looks like she isn't moving or reacting to
him yet.
* Phoenix_Wright sighs a bit, setting down a cup of coffee on a stand near Edgeworth.
* Mia_Fey turns away from Wright for a second, if only to regain her calm composure. God,
she hopes that he didn't see her crying. After a minute, she turns around to face him
once more, tears quickly wiped away. "...Thanks, Wright."
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, you're welcome. Er, do you want me to go?
* Mia_Fey shakes her head lightly. "No...I was just thinking to myself, that's all."
[Phoenix_Wright] Ah...
* Mia_Fey walks back over to him and sits down, taking up the warm coffee in her hands. In
all honestly, she knows that this won't even keep her up much longer.
* Phoenix_Wright looks at Edgeworth. "Otto... mentioned something about someone else who'd
been influenced to do something like what Edgeworth did... is that true?"
* Mia_Fey nods. "...Yes, Georik's friend, Germant. Him and Edgeworth have the same red
marks on their bodies."
[Phoenix_Wright] ?! St. Germant?
[Mia_Fey] Yes, it was him. I have right reason to believe that Bruno was somehow
controlling them both by those marks. How though? I'm not sure.
[Phoenix_Wright] That... Jesus, I had no idea.
* Mia_Fey silently takes a long drink of coffee, before leaning back into the chair once
more.
[Mia_Fey] Yeah...that's what happened after you left.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...after I left?
[Mia_Fey] ...Well, you was there in the shop, right? And then you headed off to Georik's
hometown. Timothy mentioned that to us.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "But I didn't see Germant at all."
[Mia_Fey] ...Germant was in disguise. He was that killer...Whister.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?! You're kidding!
[Mia_Fey] When Otto and then others defeated Whister, they found out that it was really
Germant.
[Mia_Fey] I wouldn't lie to you about it.
[Phoenix_Wright] Jesus Christ... that guy's a madman.
[Mia_Fey] Yeah, and to think Gant got away as well. Both of them may be back in the future.
That's why I've decided...
[Phoenix_Wright] ...Decided?
* Mia_Fey drinks a little more of her coffee, before placing it back down on a nearby
table. "...I'll tell you later, Phoenix."
* Phoenix_Wright blinks. "Um, okay."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...you know, they confiscated that pokemon I got. I hope he's okay...
* Mia_Fey laughs a little. "Wright, you sure know how to keep conversation interesting."
[Phoenix_Wright] Eh heh... sorry, mind just sort of wandered. Oh criminy, what if they let
him out? THAT'S gonna create some questions.
* Mia_Fey might have actually stopped to think about it. Oh great. She's going to grab that
coffee and finish it off slowly now. "That's not going to be your only problem soon. Maya
has one of those creatures also."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...oh HELL.
[Mia_Fey] ...I watched her buy it in the Nexus.
[Mia_Fey] And then, I tried proving her wrong. That plan failed miserably.
* Phoenix_Wright massages the bridge of his nose. "I detect headaches in my future."
[Mia_Fey] Or some form of injury, whether it be mental or physical.
* Phoenix_Wright chuckles a bit. "Maybe I don't give her enough credit. But I just can't
see this going anywhere, um, sane."
* Mia_Fey might be smirking a little. "Perhaps. But then again, when it anything involving
the Nexus sane."
[Phoenix_Wright] True enough. Heh heh.
[Mia_Fey] You're not the only one who got caught with a psychic animal though...
[Phoenix_Wright] I actually knew the little bugger before I got him. He's, uh, kind of the
one who warned me about White.
[Mia_Fey] ...? Oh really?
[Mia_Fey] Hmm...I guess I shouldn't underestimate him then.
[Phoenix_Wright] Believe me, I don't. He's a powerful sucker. Cynthia even brought him
along to help out with Dracula.
* Mia_Fey thinks for a moment. "...Hey Wright, can I ask you something?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm? Go ahead.
[Mia_Fey] What do you think about me...*stops suddenly, frowning just a little* Nevermind,
it's a stupid question.
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh come on, there's no such thing as stupid questions. [Unless the judge
thinks it is...]
* Mia_Fey yawns a little, before turning away from him, trying to get comfortable enough
for sleep. "Wright, it's a stupid question, I'm telling you the truth."
[Phoenix_Wright] *sigh* Okay. I'm going to head back now. I'll see you later.
* Mia_Fey sighs a little as well. "...Alright. Wright...what I was going to say. You think
it's possible for other people to become good at training creatures like Cynthia?
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm? I don't see why not. It sounds like it's downright common where she
comes from. Are you thinking of, um...
* Phoenix_Wright gets the most BIZARRE image of Mia throwing out one of those things in
court. WTF.
[Mia_Fey] No. Absolutely not. It was just a random thought, Wright. Nothing more.
[Mia_Fey] I told you that it was a stupid question.
[Phoenix_Wright] Okay. [Methinks thou dost protest too much, though.] I'll see you later,
then.
* Mia_Fey is trying not to laugh at what he's saying. "Sure thing Phoenix. See you later."
* Phoenix_Wright picks up his bag of stuff and heads out to crash in one of the Sanctuary
siderooms.
* Mia_Fey seems to relax once he's gone, and mages to fall asleep shortly afterwards. Even
though she was going to try and stay up. Drat.
apparently just got out of surgery and is being set up in a room, and Derek is going over
his chart.
* Mia_Fey has been sitting in the main area for quite a while now, suprisingly still awake.
She's nursing a rather weak cup of coffee, but manages to look up at the doctor who
enters the room.
* Mia_Fey is hesitant to say anything, but has a right to ask questions. "...Will he be
alright?"
* Derek_Stiles looks up, apparently lost in what he was reading. "..Oh, hello." He manages
a shy, polite smile, before looking back into the room where Edgeworth is now hooked up
to various machines. "Oh, yes.. he'll be fine. He's very lucky, actually."
* Mia_Fey manages a weak smile to his words, before standing up and walking over to him.
"...Hello. I-I can't thank you enough for helping him." She manages to peek into the
room, seeing that Miles looks a little better than he did before.
* Derek_Stiles nods. "Oh, it's nothing. I suppose there was a reason for me.. ending up
here, today." Ahh, so he's a Nexus noob. Funny how that works out. "There was a lot going
on with him, but after he recovers from surgery there should be much more improvement."
Indeed, Edgeworth doesn't look as dead. Maybe because he's breathing now.
[Derek_Stiles] You are welcome. My name is Derek Stiles, by the way.
* Derek_Stiles holds out hand for shake?
* Mia_Fey can't tell that he's knew around here, but then again, she doesn't find that too
important right now. What matters is that he saved Edgeworth's life, which means a lot.
"That's good to hear. I was worried that things were a lot worse..."
* Mia_Fey takes her free hand and shakes his offered one lightly, with not much force. "Mia
Fey. It's a pleasure to meet you, Doctor Stiles. Once again, thank you for everything."
* Derek_Stiles smiles again. "You're welcome. I'll be keeping myself updated on his
progress, especially since I never had a patient like him."
* Mia_Fey seems to be smiling also. "You've never had a patient like him before? Is this
your first time working on someone from the Nexus?"
* Derek_Stiles looks back at the chart, considering something, before closing it and
returning it onto his door. "Well, his case was a little... complicated. I guess it does
have to do with this place, yes." His smile becomes a bit sheepish. "I accidently came in
here trying to go on break from my job."
* Mia_Fey is curious to know more now. "Complicated? If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to know
more." She sighs a little to his other statement. "Oh...that's the Nexus for you. It
tends to make portals and doorways appear at random."
* Derek_Stiles looks like he might have said too much. "Well.. I'm not sure if it has
anything to do with this place, but if this happened in my world.. I don't think he would
have survived."
* Mia_Fey turns her eyes away from him, staring into her now-cold coffee cup. It's
something to keep herself distracted with. "...I'm not sure either, but I'm just grateful
that's he's alive. You helped him stay alive, right? And that made a difference."
* Derek_Stiles nods. "It was a long surgery but.. he's alright now." He smiles again. "If
there's anything else I can help you with, don't hesitate to call me, alright? My number
is written in his room."
[Mia_Fey] Understood. I do have a few questions for you, if you don't mind. How soon do you
think he'll be back to normal? And when can he leave the clinics?
* Derek_Stiles frowns faintly. "..Normal? That all depends on.. other factors involved. He
was in bad shape when he was brought in." He pauses, considering his answer to the next
question. "That is up to him, really."
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* Mia_Fey sighs. "So...it might be a while before he wakes up then also." A sad expression
seems to rest on her face, as she thinks about what's been said so far. "...I see.
Whenever he feels up to it, I'll try talking to him."
* Derek_Stiles nods again. "Yes, well.. he's been through a lot." He glances over his
shoulder again, at Edgeworth's room, and frowns in thought. "What happened to him,
anyway?"
* Mia_Fey doesn't say anything for a minute, as if trying to choose her words carefully.
"He was kidnapped a few days ago by a group of people, and one of those same people shot
him. He was trying to hurt his friends, but I don't know why."
* Derek_Stiles hmms. "Well, that would explain..." He trails off, and looks back at her.
"..Huh. Does this sort of thing happen a lot in this place?"
* Mia_Fey perks up a little. "Explains what?" Her eyes glance up, meeting with his once
more. "...A lot of crazy things happen here. So, I guess you can say that it happens a
lot."
[Derek_Stiles] ...Well, he had high traces of unknown medications in his blood. I was not
sure how they got there, but if he was kidnapped..
[Mia_Fey] ...Unknown medications? They must have been drugging him as a form of torture.
Was there anything else unusual that you noted, Doctor? It might help me figure out what
happened.
[Derek_Stiles] ...Actually, yes.
* Derek_Stiles turns and heads into the room. "Look at this."
* Mia_Fey follows him into the room quietly. "Alright."
* Derek_Stiles moves around to a side of Edgeworth's bed and moves the covers just a little
bit. The prosecutor looks like he's sleeping, minus the various tubes sticking from him.
The doctor moves gently, almost hesitantly.. he pulls up one sleeve of Edgeworth's gown
and pulls it back just enough for the red paint marks to be seen on his chest. "Do you
know what these mean?"
* Mia_Fey stays close to the bed, watching Derek carefully, but also keeping her eyes on
Miles. One hand goes to cover her mouth for a second once she catches sigh of the red
marks. "...I've seen these before, on another person. But I don't know what they
specifically mean. Unless..."
* Derek_Stiles moves to set the gown back neatly. "Unless..?"
[Mia_Fey] The other person who was marked, he was randomly attacking people as well. But,
he didn't seem like the type of person to do such a thing. Maybe the marks have something
to do with it. At least, that's what I think.
[Derek_Stiles] It's.. a possibility. I would need to find out more about that sort of thing.
[Mia_Fey] I think I'll try to find out more as well. Just for my sake...and for
Edgeworth's. Hopefully those marks won't stay on him forever.
* Derek_Stiles nods. "I doubt they will, but I don't know much about this place. I have a
lot to learn." He smiles to her again. "I must be off. Remember, don't be afraid to call
me if there's anything else I can help you with."
* Mia_Fey nods, before reaching into her pocket and offering him her card and number.
"Thank you onceagain. If I can do anything to help you as well, please contact me."
* Derek_Stiles nods with a smile, and takes her card. "I will let you know, thank you."
* Mia_Fey nods, before taking a seat next to Edgeworth. It seems like she'll be staying
here for a little bit. "Take care of yourself, Mr. Stiles."
* Derek_Stiles nods and leaves the room.
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* Derek_Stiles is now known as Edgeworth[clinics]
* Mia_Fey just keeps her gaze on Miles carefully, even knowing that he won't wake up
anytime soon. It also seems strang eto her, but she doesn't feel alone right now.
* Edgeworth[clinics] is in bed. Apparently he's breathing now, which means he's alive.
Somewhat. His vitals are rather low, and he's hooked up to all sorts of different things,
most of what must be keeping him alive right now.
* Phoenix_Wright passes by the room briefly. Then stops and backs up, looking in. He's got
a bag of stuff with him. "Mia?"
* Mia_Fey hears Phoenix, but doesn't react or say anything to him. Instead, her attention
is still drawn to Edgewroth's sleeping form. "..."
* Phoenix_Wright enters after a bit, setting the bag down and finding another free chair
nearby. "...how's he doing?"
* Mia_Fey sighs a little, placing one hand over Edgeworth's carefully. "...He's alive, but
it'll take him a while to recover."
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh...
* Phoenix_Wright looks. "I'm... not entirely sure how he lived through that, but if it's a
LOL, I don't think I've ever been more thankful for the Nexus in my life."
* Edgeworth[clinics] still lays there. Part of his gown is ruffled a bit. Apparently the
doctor doesn't know how to fix gowns. There is also that odd sense of someone watching in
the room, but only if they're observant enough.. or sensitive enough to it.
[Mia_Fey] I don't know how he lived either. The doctor said that in any other condition, he
shouldn't have lived. I'm not going to question it too much myself, since it's best not
to.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Guess neither of us are going home any time soon."
* Mia_Fey sighs. "I guess not..." She looks over at Wright calmly, but seems bothered by
something. Her eyes blink a few times, before she stands up suddenly.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?? Mia?
* Mia_Fey seems to be focusing on the wall behind Phoenix, as if staring at something.
"...It's nothing, Wright." She turns away quickly, sitting back down again."
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, okay...
* Phoenix_Wright blinks at where she was looking for a bit before shrugging and turning
back to Edgeworth. "Anyway, I'm still sort of bothered. Edgeworth's alive, but somebody
else died. I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to prove who did it without answering
some odd questions, though."
* Mia_Fey just shakes her head lightly. "I don't know either, Wright. I'm not what you
should do concerning this problem, considering how much of it involves the Nexus."
* Phoenix_Wright drums his fingers. "But I'm going to have to go back and prove I'm not the
murderer sooner or later, and without Edgeworth..." He sighs. "You know, I can't even
stay in my apartment in the Nexus?"
* Mia_Fey nods. "You'll find a way though, even if Edgeworth can't help you. There has to
be a way to reveal the truth, Phoenix." She looks over at him, trying to give him a small
smile. "I figured as much. Will you be alright?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Well, I managed to snag some stuff shortly after I, er, broke out, so it's
not like I haven't got anything. Just means I'll have to camp out in the spare rooms for
a while.
[Mia_Fey] Sounds like you pulled the same kind of stunt I did after running away from
White's murder. Listen Wright, if you need anything, let me know. I'll do what I can.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Well, it was either wait around and save my own butt at the cost of
Edgeworth's, or go out and actually feel like I'm doing something to save him. I don't
really regret my choice."
* Mia_Fey sighs. "You did more than I could've...I'm back where I started again. Feeling
the same way as before."
* Phoenix_Wright shakes his head. "When it comes down to it, I was only doing what Gant and
the others wanted me to do. You were the guys who were actually accomplishing anything, I
think."
* Mia_Fey socffs a little a his statement. "Wright...I think you're wrong. I was the one
who has to sit back and do nothing. I was powerless to stop the kidnapping, save Miles,
and even prevent Gant from getting away. I accomplished nothing."
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... if you hadn't helped me on those clues, I would've never gotten
ANYWHERE. Don't undersell yourself, please. After all, if even a powerhouse like Otto
can't stop things like that...
[Mia_Fey] Wright...I don't want to argue about this right now. You don't know what I went
through the last few days, and because of that, you can't tell me how to feel. It's been
this way for a long time.
[Mia_Fey] I...made a promise to protect him with all my strength, and I couldn't even keep
that. I'm so weak and powerless here.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...
[Mia_Fey] ...Well, I guess you know the truth. About how I really feel right now.
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... what am I supposed to say? You don't want me to help you feel
better, so what am I supposed to do? I'd rather feel like I'm helping than helpless.
* Edgeworth[clinics] is hooked up to machines that beep constantly, plus the oxygen that
makes a weird noise. Suddenly, the vitals readings skyrocket, causing the machine to beep
irregularly. It happens for a few seconds, but then it goes back to normal.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?!
[Phoenix_Wright] The hell was that?
* Mia_Fey is trying to not act surprised. "...I don't know."
[Phoenix_Wright] Maybe it's whatever kept him alive?
[Mia_Fey] Maybe. Or it could be something else.
[Phoenix_Wright] Something else? Like... what?
[Mia_Fey] ...Nothing, Wright. It's nothing...
* Mia_Fey turns her gaze back to Edgeworth's face, closing her eyes thoughtfully.
* Phoenix_Wright eyes her oddly. Of course, lacking a magatama, he couldn't see
psyche-locks if he TRIED. He looks back at Edgeworth.
[Phoenix_Wright] You know, this is gonna sound really weird coming from me, but you really
need to stop feeling sorry for yourself.
* Edgeworth[clinics] does it again. Or whatever it is. The machine beeps once more, the
vitals spike, and during this.. he looks like he's scrunching his face up at something,
almost as if he's trying to wake up but.. can't.
[Phoenix_Wright] ! There he goes again...
* Edgeworth[clinics] relaxes once the machine stops. The odd feeling in the room seems to
have redirected itself by his bed.
[Mia_Fey] ...? He might be dreaming something bad, but it seems like he'll be alright.
After all, he has important people watching over him...
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* Edgeworth[clinics] relaxes once the machine stops. The odd feeling in the room seems to
have redirected itself by his bed.
[Mia_Fey] ...? He might be dreaming something bad, but it seems like he'll be alright.
After all, he has important people watching over him...
[Phoenix_Wright] Important... people?
[Mia_Fey] Us. After all, you're his best friend. And I'm his... *laughs a little* You get
what I'm saying, right?
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh, right. *nods*
[Phoenix_Wright] ...there. Right there. That's where you really have to be there for him,
you know? Shit happens. It's how you handle yourself in the aftermath that's important
sometimes.
* Mia_Fey might be trying to play off the fact that she can vaguely sense someone else here
also, but isn't going to mention it to Phoenix. "...I know."
[Mia_Fey] Wright, I intend to stay by his side forever. Even though the difficult days,
I'll carry the burden for him if I have to.
* Phoenix_Wright blinks. Wow. "That's... wow, Mia. I'm not sure what to say. But... don't
forget burdens are best carried together. He's not going to want you to beat yourself up
over something you couldn't prevent. He'll just want you there to help pick him back up."
* Mia_Fey isn't sure what to say next or in response, so she just stays quiet.
[Phoenix_Wright] And, well... look, you wouldn't want me beating myself up over something I
couldn't control, right?
[Mia_Fey] ...I keep trying to tell myself otherwise. That I should be blaming Gant and
Bruno for what happened. But I can't. Part of me wants to take the blame, for not being
strong enough.
[Phoenix_Wright] You shouldn't, you know. This wasn't about strength. We all could see it
coming, but nobody could really make a move. And you did so much for me during this
that, well, the idea of you thinking you're weak... kinda makes me blink.
[Mia_Fey] Wright, I told you this before, I don't want to argue about that ordeal. Listen,
you was the one out there making moves. I had to sit back and do nothing. I even got so
emotionally torn by this incident that I took it out on your alternate.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...my alternate?
* Mia_Fey sighs. "...Don
* Mia_Fey sighs. "Don't ask me about it, Wright."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...I really don't know what to say, Mia.
[Mia_Fey] ...You don't have to say anything. I did the wrong thing by getting upset at him
for no good reason. He was just irritating me, and then I...
[Phoenix_Wright] ...I'm sure he'll understand.
[Mia_Fey] I don't know. It wasn't his fault, it was my own. I showed him how to spritually
touch ghosts, and then...something happened to me.
[Phoenix_Wright] To you? What?
[Mia_Fey] Well, I touched Soma's hand and I was able to see his spiritual form. But then,
my emotions started getting in the way of the contact. I swore that I had a moment where
I saw a small vision; something from a dream I had.
* Phoenix_Wright listens. She'll talk in her free time, if she wants to, and he suspects at
this point he'd do better as a listener than as a speaker.
[Mia_Fey] It was enough to just make me break down, and I lost control of the contact. At
the same time, Soma had stayed too long out of his body and was forced to pull away as
well.
[Mia_Fey] Your alternate...he asked me if I was alright, and then, I just snapped at him.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...
[Mia_Fey] ...I told him I was weak, and I did feel that way. For allowing my emotions to
confuse me.
[Mia_Fey] Even Li said I was pathetic, and I agreed with him.
[Phoenix_Wright] [Li's grasp of the tactful has always been dubious at best...]
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... why do you think we feel emotions?
[Mia_Fey] ...Because it's just something we do? I don't know.
[Phoenix_Wright] So why are you beating yourself up for feeling emotions?
[Phoenix_Wright] If you just apologize, I'm sure you can set things right fairly quickly.
[Mia_Fey] ...To your alternate? Or to myself?
[Phoenix_Wright] To everybody that needs it, really.
[Phoenix_Wright] We make stupid mistakes. The ones who are really bad are the ones who
don't repent in some way or another...
* Phoenix_Wright pauses and grows quiet, thinking about something.
* Mia_Fey is silent, thinking deeply on what he's said thus far.
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... what would you do if you got some clues that might indicate that a
friend of yours is, um, not as good a person as you thought?
[Mia_Fey] ...Why? Who are you talking about, Wright?
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, I'd rather not say... just that some things that popped up during the
investigation has got me thinking, is all.
[Mia_Fey] Well, this is what I would do. I would look at those negative facts and compare
them to all the good things I've seen the person do. It would also be best to hear that
person's explanation also.
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm...
[Phoenix_Wright] [800 negative facts adds up, though...]
[Mia_Fey] The thing to do is look over everything, talk to the person, and then draw up
your own conculsion. Whether that person is a friend or not.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...okay. I suppose so.
[Mia_Fey] Don't preassume the worst, or the best. Just try to keep an open mind, Wright.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Okay. Thanks."
[Mia_Fey] ...It's no problem, Phoenix.
[Phoenix_Wright] [After all, there's no way he could really do something like that, right?]
* Mia_Fey leans back into her chair, crossing both arms over her chest quietly. From first
looks, it seems like she's getting tired, but still fighting to stay awake.
* Phoenix_Wright looks back at Edgeworth. "...boy, I'm telling you, someone must be
watching out over this guy."
* Mia_Fey sighs, closing her eyes. "...Wright. You don't know the half of it."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...you should get some sleep. You look exhausted.
* Mia_Fey ignores his obvious statement. "Wright. Do me a favor, will you?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Yeah?
* Mia_Fey pauses for a moment, before speaking up. "...Think you can go get me some coffee?
I don't want to fall asleep for a while."
* Phoenix_Wright blinks, then grins. "Yes ma'am." Oh wow, it's the early days of his
apprenticeship all over again. He steps out for a bit to find the clinic cafeteria.
* Mia_Fey sighs a bit at his formality. It does make her think of his in-training days as
well. "Thank you, Phoenix."
* Mia_Fey waits until he's gone, then walks over to the bed, closest to where she
remembered the disturbaces from earlier. "...I don't know if you can hear me but, I
apologize."
* Edgeworth[clinics] moves a little bit. One of his hands loosely clenches at the sheets of
the bed.
* Mia_Fey sighs, not expecting a response, or even a spiritual sign. She turns to look at
Edgeworth once more. "I'm sorry. I couldn't protect...your son."
* Edgeworth[clinics] doesn't do anything. However, /something/ does.. which might feel like
a gentle sort of pressure on Mia's right shoulder.
* Mia_Fey senses that gentle touch, which feels like someone's hand, rest on her shoulder.
Her eyes close, feeling those first few tears slowly fall from her eyes. "...Thank you.
Even when I can't watch over him, it's good to know that you're here."
[Edgeworth[clinics]] *The touch, or whatever it is, doesn't last too long, but whatever it
is is still there. Almost like.. it's staying by her side for a reason.*
* Phoenix_Wright is coming back with coffee, yeys.
* Mia_Fey takes a small breath once she feels the touch leave her shoulder. She still
stands there motionless, only allowing thos efew tears to exress whatever emotion has
come over her. She doesn't even notice Nick's return either.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...Mia?
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* Mia_Fey stays quiet with eyes still closed. Looks like she isn't moving or reacting to
him yet.
* Phoenix_Wright sighs a bit, setting down a cup of coffee on a stand near Edgeworth.
* Mia_Fey turns away from Wright for a second, if only to regain her calm composure. God,
she hopes that he didn't see her crying. After a minute, she turns around to face him
once more, tears quickly wiped away. "...Thanks, Wright."
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, you're welcome. Er, do you want me to go?
* Mia_Fey shakes her head lightly. "No...I was just thinking to myself, that's all."
[Phoenix_Wright] Ah...
* Mia_Fey walks back over to him and sits down, taking up the warm coffee in her hands. In
all honestly, she knows that this won't even keep her up much longer.
* Phoenix_Wright looks at Edgeworth. "Otto... mentioned something about someone else who'd
been influenced to do something like what Edgeworth did... is that true?"
* Mia_Fey nods. "...Yes, Georik's friend, Germant. Him and Edgeworth have the same red
marks on their bodies."
[Phoenix_Wright] ?! St. Germant?
[Mia_Fey] Yes, it was him. I have right reason to believe that Bruno was somehow
controlling them both by those marks. How though? I'm not sure.
[Phoenix_Wright] That... Jesus, I had no idea.
* Mia_Fey silently takes a long drink of coffee, before leaning back into the chair once
more.
[Mia_Fey] Yeah...that's what happened after you left.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...after I left?
[Mia_Fey] ...Well, you was there in the shop, right? And then you headed off to Georik's
hometown. Timothy mentioned that to us.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "But I didn't see Germant at all."
[Mia_Fey] ...Germant was in disguise. He was that killer...Whister.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?! You're kidding!
[Mia_Fey] When Otto and then others defeated Whister, they found out that it was really
Germant.
[Mia_Fey] I wouldn't lie to you about it.
[Phoenix_Wright] Jesus Christ... that guy's a madman.
[Mia_Fey] Yeah, and to think Gant got away as well. Both of them may be back in the future.
That's why I've decided...
[Phoenix_Wright] ...Decided?
* Mia_Fey drinks a little more of her coffee, before placing it back down on a nearby
table. "...I'll tell you later, Phoenix."
* Phoenix_Wright blinks. "Um, okay."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...you know, they confiscated that pokemon I got. I hope he's okay...
* Mia_Fey laughs a little. "Wright, you sure know how to keep conversation interesting."
[Phoenix_Wright] Eh heh... sorry, mind just sort of wandered. Oh criminy, what if they let
him out? THAT'S gonna create some questions.
* Mia_Fey might have actually stopped to think about it. Oh great. She's going to grab that
coffee and finish it off slowly now. "That's not going to be your only problem soon. Maya
has one of those creatures also."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...oh HELL.
[Mia_Fey] ...I watched her buy it in the Nexus.
[Mia_Fey] And then, I tried proving her wrong. That plan failed miserably.
* Phoenix_Wright massages the bridge of his nose. "I detect headaches in my future."
[Mia_Fey] Or some form of injury, whether it be mental or physical.
* Phoenix_Wright chuckles a bit. "Maybe I don't give her enough credit. But I just can't
see this going anywhere, um, sane."
* Mia_Fey might be smirking a little. "Perhaps. But then again, when it anything involving
the Nexus sane."
[Phoenix_Wright] True enough. Heh heh.
[Mia_Fey] You're not the only one who got caught with a psychic animal though...
[Phoenix_Wright] I actually knew the little bugger before I got him. He's, uh, kind of the
one who warned me about White.
[Mia_Fey] ...? Oh really?
[Mia_Fey] Hmm...I guess I shouldn't underestimate him then.
[Phoenix_Wright] Believe me, I don't. He's a powerful sucker. Cynthia even brought him
along to help out with Dracula.
* Mia_Fey thinks for a moment. "...Hey Wright, can I ask you something?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm? Go ahead.
[Mia_Fey] What do you think about me...*stops suddenly, frowning just a little* Nevermind,
it's a stupid question.
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh come on, there's no such thing as stupid questions. [Unless the judge
thinks it is...]
* Mia_Fey yawns a little, before turning away from him, trying to get comfortable enough
for sleep. "Wright, it's a stupid question, I'm telling you the truth."
[Phoenix_Wright] *sigh* Okay. I'm going to head back now. I'll see you later.
* Mia_Fey sighs a little as well. "...Alright. Wright...what I was going to say. You think
it's possible for other people to become good at training creatures like Cynthia?
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm? I don't see why not. It sounds like it's downright common where she
comes from. Are you thinking of, um...
* Phoenix_Wright gets the most BIZARRE image of Mia throwing out one of those things in
court. WTF.
[Mia_Fey] No. Absolutely not. It was just a random thought, Wright. Nothing more.
[Mia_Fey] I told you that it was a stupid question.
[Edgeworth[clinics]] ((Objection! The prosecution was lead to believe that the defense
would start with a water type!))
[Phoenix_Wright] Okay. [Methinks thou dost protest too much, though.] I'll see you later,
then.
[Phoenix_Wright] ((XD))
* Mia_Fey is trying not to laugh at what he's saying. "Sure thing Phoenix. See you later."
[Mia_Fey] ((XD))
* Phoenix_Wright picks up his bag of stuff and heads out to crash in one of the Sanctuary
siderooms.
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* Edgeworth[hasagun] has left #theclinics
* Derek_Stiles enters into the main clinics area. Apparently, he looks exhausted. Edgeworth
apparently just got out of surgery and is being set up in a room, and Derek is going over
his chart.
* Mia_Fey has been sitting in the main area for quite a while now, suprisingly still awake.
She's nursing a rather weak cup of coffee, but manages to look up at the doctor who
enters the room.
* Mia_Fey is hesitant to say anything, but has a right to ask questions. "...Will he be
alright?"
* Derek_Stiles looks up, apparently lost in what he was reading. "..Oh, hello." He manages
a shy, polite smile, before looking back into the room where Edgeworth is now hooked up
to various machines. "Oh, yes.. he'll be fine. He's very lucky, actually."
* Mia_Fey manages a weak smile to his words, before standing up and walking over to him.
"...Hello. I-I can't thank you enough for helping him." She manages to peek into the
room, seeing that Miles looks a little better than he did before.
* Derek_Stiles nods. "Oh, it's nothing. I suppose there was a reason for me.. ending up
here, today." Ahh, so he's a Nexus noob. Funny how that works out. "There was a lot going
on with him, but after he recovers from surgery there should be much more improvement."
Indeed, Edgeworth doesn't look as dead. Maybe because he's breathing now.
[Derek_Stiles] You are welcome. My name is Derek Stiles, by the way.
* Derek_Stiles holds out hand for shake?
* Mia_Fey can't tell that he's knew around here, but then again, she doesn't find that too
important right now. What matters is that he saved Edgeworth's life, which means a lot.
"That's good to hear. I was worried that things were a lot worse..."
* Mia_Fey takes her free hand and shakes his offered one lightly, with not much force. "Mia
Fey. It's a pleasure to meet you, Doctor Stiles. Once again, thank you for everything."
* Derek_Stiles smiles again. "You're welcome. I'll be keeping myself updated on his
progress, especially since I never had a patient like him."
* Mia_Fey seems to be smiling also. "You've never had a patient like him before? Is this
your first time working on someone from the Nexus?"
* Derek_Stiles looks back at the chart, considering something, before closing it and
returning it onto his door. "Well, his case was a little... complicated. I guess it does
have to do with this place, yes." His smile becomes a bit sheepish. "I accidently came in
here trying to go on break from my job."
* Mia_Fey is curious to know more now. "Complicated? If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to know
more." She sighs a little to his other statement. "Oh...that's the Nexus for you. It
tends to make portals and doorways appear at random."
* Derek_Stiles looks like he might have said too much. "Well.. I'm not sure if it has
anything to do with this place, but if this happened in my world.. I don't think he would
have survived."
* Mia_Fey turns her eyes away from him, staring into her now-cold coffee cup. It's
something to keep herself distracted with. "...I'm not sure either, but I'm just grateful
that's he's alive. You helped him stay alive, right? And that made a difference."
* Derek_Stiles nods. "It was a long surgery but.. he's alright now." He smiles again. "If
there's anything else I can help you with, don't hesitate to call me, alright? My number
is written in his room."
[Mia_Fey] Understood. I do have a few questions for you, if you don't mind. How soon do you
think he'll be back to normal? And when can he leave the clinics?
* Derek_Stiles frowns faintly. "..Normal? That all depends on.. other factors involved. He
was in bad shape when he was brought in." He pauses, considering his answer to the next
question. "That is up to him, really."
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* Mia_Fey sighs. "So...it might be a while before he wakes up then also." A sad expression
seems to rest on her face, as she thinks about what's been said so far. "...I see.
Whenever he feels up to it, I'll try talking to him."
* Derek_Stiles nods again. "Yes, well.. he's been through a lot." He glances over his
shoulder again, at Edgeworth's room, and frowns in thought. "What happened to him,
anyway?"
* Mia_Fey doesn't say anything for a minute, as if trying to choose her words carefully.
"He was kidnapped a few days ago by a group of people, and one of those same people shot
him. He was trying to hurt his friends, but I don't know why."
* Derek_Stiles hmms. "Well, that would explain..." He trails off, and looks back at her.
"..Huh. Does this sort of thing happen a lot in this place?"
* Mia_Fey perks up a little. "Explains what?" Her eyes glance up, meeting with his once
more. "...A lot of crazy things happen here. So, I guess you can say that it happens a
lot."
[Derek_Stiles] ...Well, he had high traces of unknown medications in his blood. I was not
sure how they got there, but if he was kidnapped..
[Mia_Fey] ...Unknown medications? They must have been drugging him as a form of torture.
Was there anything else unusual that you noted, Doctor? It might help me figure out what
happened.
[Derek_Stiles] ...Actually, yes.
* Derek_Stiles turns and heads into the room. "Look at this."
* Mia_Fey follows him into the room quietly. "Alright."
* Derek_Stiles moves around to a side of Edgeworth's bed and moves the covers just a little
bit. The prosecutor looks like he's sleeping, minus the various tubes sticking from him.
The doctor moves gently, almost hesitantly.. he pulls up one sleeve of Edgeworth's gown
and pulls it back just enough for the red paint marks to be seen on his chest. "Do you
know what these mean?"
* Mia_Fey stays close to the bed, watching Derek carefully, but also keeping her eyes on
Miles. One hand goes to cover her mouth for a second once she catches sigh of the red
marks. "...I've seen these before, on another person. But I don't know what they
specifically mean. Unless..."
* Derek_Stiles moves to set the gown back neatly. "Unless..?"
[Mia_Fey] The other person who was marked, he was randomly attacking people as well. But,
he didn't seem like the type of person to do such a thing. Maybe the marks have something
to do with it. At least, that's what I think.
[Derek_Stiles] It's.. a possibility. I would need to find out more about that sort of thing.
[Mia_Fey] I think I'll try to find out more as well. Just for my sake...and for
Edgeworth's. Hopefully those marks won't stay on him forever.
* Derek_Stiles nods. "I doubt they will, but I don't know much about this place. I have a
lot to learn." He smiles to her again. "I must be off. Remember, don't be afraid to call
me if there's anything else I can help you with."
* Mia_Fey nods, before reaching into her pocket and offering him her card and number.
"Thank you onceagain. If I can do anything to help you as well, please contact me."
* Derek_Stiles nods with a smile, and takes her card. "I will let you know, thank you."
* Mia_Fey nods, before taking a seat next to Edgeworth. It seems like she'll be staying
here for a little bit. "Take care of yourself, Mr. Stiles."
* Derek_Stiles nods and leaves the room.
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* Mia_Fey just keeps her gaze on Miles carefully, even knowing that he won't wake up
anytime soon. It also seems strang eto her, but she doesn't feel alone right now.
* Edgeworth[clinics] is in bed. Apparently he's breathing now, which means he's alive.
Somewhat. His vitals are rather low, and he's hooked up to all sorts of different things,
most of what must be keeping him alive right now.
* Phoenix_Wright passes by the room briefly. Then stops and backs up, looking in. He's got
a bag of stuff with him. "Mia?"
* Mia_Fey hears Phoenix, but doesn't react or say anything to him. Instead, her attention
is still drawn to Edgewroth's sleeping form. "..."
* Phoenix_Wright enters after a bit, setting the bag down and finding another free chair
nearby. "...how's he doing?"
* Mia_Fey sighs a little, placing one hand over Edgeworth's carefully. "...He's alive, but
it'll take him a while to recover."
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh...
* Phoenix_Wright looks. "I'm... not entirely sure how he lived through that, but if it's a
LOL, I don't think I've ever been more thankful for the Nexus in my life."
* Edgeworth[clinics] still lays there. Part of his gown is ruffled a bit. Apparently the
doctor doesn't know how to fix gowns. There is also that odd sense of someone watching in
the room, but only if they're observant enough.. or sensitive enough to it.
[Mia_Fey] I don't know how he lived either. The doctor said that in any other condition, he
shouldn't have lived. I'm not going to question it too much myself, since it's best not
to.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Guess neither of us are going home any time soon."
* Mia_Fey sighs. "I guess not..." She looks over at Wright calmly, but seems bothered by
something. Her eyes blink a few times, before she stands up suddenly.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?? Mia?
* Mia_Fey seems to be focusing on the wall behind Phoenix, as if staring at something.
"...It's nothing, Wright." She turns away quickly, sitting back down again."
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, okay...
* Phoenix_Wright blinks at where she was looking for a bit before shrugging and turning
back to Edgeworth. "Anyway, I'm still sort of bothered. Edgeworth's alive, but somebody
else died. I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to prove who did it without answering
some odd questions, though."
* Mia_Fey just shakes her head lightly. "I don't know either, Wright. I'm not what you
should do concerning this problem, considering how much of it involves the Nexus."
* Phoenix_Wright drums his fingers. "But I'm going to have to go back and prove I'm not the
murderer sooner or later, and without Edgeworth..." He sighs. "You know, I can't even
stay in my apartment in the Nexus?"
* Mia_Fey nods. "You'll find a way though, even if Edgeworth can't help you. There has to
be a way to reveal the truth, Phoenix." She looks over at him, trying to give him a small
smile. "I figured as much. Will you be alright?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Well, I managed to snag some stuff shortly after I, er, broke out, so it's
not like I haven't got anything. Just means I'll have to camp out in the spare rooms for
a while.
[Mia_Fey] Sounds like you pulled the same kind of stunt I did after running away from
White's murder. Listen Wright, if you need anything, let me know. I'll do what I can.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Well, it was either wait around and save my own butt at the cost of
Edgeworth's, or go out and actually feel like I'm doing something to save him. I don't
really regret my choice."
* Mia_Fey sighs. "You did more than I could've...I'm back where I started again. Feeling
the same way as before."
* Phoenix_Wright shakes his head. "When it comes down to it, I was only doing what Gant and
the others wanted me to do. You were the guys who were actually accomplishing anything, I
think."
* Mia_Fey socffs a little a his statement. "Wright...I think you're wrong. I was the one
who has to sit back and do nothing. I was powerless to stop the kidnapping, save Miles,
and even prevent Gant from getting away. I accomplished nothing."
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... if you hadn't helped me on those clues, I would've never gotten
ANYWHERE. Don't undersell yourself, please. After all, if even a powerhouse like Otto
can't stop things like that...
[Mia_Fey] Wright...I don't want to argue about this right now. You don't know what I went
through the last few days, and because of that, you can't tell me how to feel. It's been
this way for a long time.
[Mia_Fey] I...made a promise to protect him with all my strength, and I couldn't even keep
that. I'm so weak and powerless here.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...
[Mia_Fey] ...Well, I guess you know the truth. About how I really feel right now.
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... what am I supposed to say? You don't want me to help you feel
better, so what am I supposed to do? I'd rather feel like I'm helping than helpless.
* Edgeworth[clinics] is hooked up to machines that beep constantly, plus the oxygen that
makes a weird noise. Suddenly, the vitals readings skyrocket, causing the machine to beep
irregularly. It happens for a few seconds, but then it goes back to normal.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?!
[Phoenix_Wright] The hell was that?
* Mia_Fey is trying to not act surprised. "...I don't know."
[Phoenix_Wright] Maybe it's whatever kept him alive?
[Mia_Fey] Maybe. Or it could be something else.
[Phoenix_Wright] Something else? Like... what?
[Mia_Fey] ...Nothing, Wright. It's nothing...
* Mia_Fey turns her gaze back to Edgeworth's face, closing her eyes thoughtfully.
* Phoenix_Wright eyes her oddly. Of course, lacking a magatama, he couldn't see
psyche-locks if he TRIED. He looks back at Edgeworth.
[Phoenix_Wright] You know, this is gonna sound really weird coming from me, but you really
need to stop feeling sorry for yourself.
* Edgeworth[clinics] does it again. Or whatever it is. The machine beeps once more, the
vitals spike, and during this.. he looks like he's scrunching his face up at something,
almost as if he's trying to wake up but.. can't.
[Phoenix_Wright] ! There he goes again...
* Edgeworth[clinics] relaxes once the machine stops. The odd feeling in the room seems to
have redirected itself by his bed.
[Mia_Fey] ...? He might be dreaming something bad, but it seems like he'll be alright.
After all, he has important people watching over him...
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* Edgeworth[clinics] relaxes once the machine stops. The odd feeling in the room seems to
have redirected itself by his bed.
[Mia_Fey] ...? He might be dreaming something bad, but it seems like he'll be alright.
After all, he has important people watching over him...
[Phoenix_Wright] Important... people?
[Mia_Fey] Us. After all, you're his best friend. And I'm his... *laughs a little* You get
what I'm saying, right?
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh, right. *nods*
[Phoenix_Wright] ...there. Right there. That's where you really have to be there for him,
you know? Shit happens. It's how you handle yourself in the aftermath that's important
sometimes.
* Mia_Fey might be trying to play off the fact that she can vaguely sense someone else here
also, but isn't going to mention it to Phoenix. "...I know."
[Mia_Fey] Wright, I intend to stay by his side forever. Even though the difficult days,
I'll carry the burden for him if I have to.
* Phoenix_Wright blinks. Wow. "That's... wow, Mia. I'm not sure what to say. But... don't
forget burdens are best carried together. He's not going to want you to beat yourself up
over something you couldn't prevent. He'll just want you there to help pick him back up."
* Mia_Fey isn't sure what to say next or in response, so she just stays quiet.
[Phoenix_Wright] And, well... look, you wouldn't want me beating myself up over something I
couldn't control, right?
[Mia_Fey] ...I keep trying to tell myself otherwise. That I should be blaming Gant and
Bruno for what happened. But I can't. Part of me wants to take the blame, for not being
strong enough.
[Phoenix_Wright] You shouldn't, you know. This wasn't about strength. We all could see it
coming, but nobody could really make a move. And you did so much for me during this
that, well, the idea of you thinking you're weak... kinda makes me blink.
[Mia_Fey] Wright, I told you this before, I don't want to argue about that ordeal. Listen,
you was the one out there making moves. I had to sit back and do nothing. I even got so
emotionally torn by this incident that I took it out on your alternate.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...my alternate?
* Mia_Fey sighs. "...Don
* Mia_Fey sighs. "Don't ask me about it, Wright."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...I really don't know what to say, Mia.
[Mia_Fey] ...You don't have to say anything. I did the wrong thing by getting upset at him
for no good reason. He was just irritating me, and then I...
[Phoenix_Wright] ...I'm sure he'll understand.
[Mia_Fey] I don't know. It wasn't his fault, it was my own. I showed him how to spritually
touch ghosts, and then...something happened to me.
[Phoenix_Wright] To you? What?
[Mia_Fey] Well, I touched Soma's hand and I was able to see his spiritual form. But then,
my emotions started getting in the way of the contact. I swore that I had a moment where
I saw a small vision; something from a dream I had.
* Phoenix_Wright listens. She'll talk in her free time, if she wants to, and he suspects at
this point he'd do better as a listener than as a speaker.
[Mia_Fey] It was enough to just make me break down, and I lost control of the contact. At
the same time, Soma had stayed too long out of his body and was forced to pull away as
well.
[Mia_Fey] Your alternate...he asked me if I was alright, and then, I just snapped at him.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...
[Mia_Fey] ...I told him I was weak, and I did feel that way. For allowing my emotions to
confuse me.
[Mia_Fey] Even Li said I was pathetic, and I agreed with him.
[Phoenix_Wright] [Li's grasp of the tactful has always been dubious at best...]
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... why do you think we feel emotions?
[Mia_Fey] ...Because it's just something we do? I don't know.
[Phoenix_Wright] So why are you beating yourself up for feeling emotions?
[Phoenix_Wright] If you just apologize, I'm sure you can set things right fairly quickly.
[Mia_Fey] ...To your alternate? Or to myself?
[Phoenix_Wright] To everybody that needs it, really.
[Phoenix_Wright] We make stupid mistakes. The ones who are really bad are the ones who
don't repent in some way or another...
* Phoenix_Wright pauses and grows quiet, thinking about something.
* Mia_Fey is silent, thinking deeply on what he's said thus far.
[Phoenix_Wright] Mia... what would you do if you got some clues that might indicate that a
friend of yours is, um, not as good a person as you thought?
[Mia_Fey] ...Why? Who are you talking about, Wright?
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, I'd rather not say... just that some things that popped up during the
investigation has got me thinking, is all.
[Mia_Fey] Well, this is what I would do. I would look at those negative facts and compare
them to all the good things I've seen the person do. It would also be best to hear that
person's explanation also.
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm...
[Phoenix_Wright] [800 negative facts adds up, though...]
[Mia_Fey] The thing to do is look over everything, talk to the person, and then draw up
your own conculsion. Whether that person is a friend or not.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...okay. I suppose so.
[Mia_Fey] Don't preassume the worst, or the best. Just try to keep an open mind, Wright.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "Okay. Thanks."
[Mia_Fey] ...It's no problem, Phoenix.
[Phoenix_Wright] [After all, there's no way he could really do something like that, right?]
* Mia_Fey leans back into her chair, crossing both arms over her chest quietly. From first
looks, it seems like she's getting tired, but still fighting to stay awake.
* Phoenix_Wright looks back at Edgeworth. "...boy, I'm telling you, someone must be
watching out over this guy."
* Mia_Fey sighs, closing her eyes. "...Wright. You don't know the half of it."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...you should get some sleep. You look exhausted.
* Mia_Fey ignores his obvious statement. "Wright. Do me a favor, will you?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Yeah?
* Mia_Fey pauses for a moment, before speaking up. "...Think you can go get me some coffee?
I don't want to fall asleep for a while."
* Phoenix_Wright blinks, then grins. "Yes ma'am." Oh wow, it's the early days of his
apprenticeship all over again. He steps out for a bit to find the clinic cafeteria.
* Mia_Fey sighs a bit at his formality. It does make her think of his in-training days as
well. "Thank you, Phoenix."
* Mia_Fey waits until he's gone, then walks over to the bed, closest to where she
remembered the disturbaces from earlier. "...I don't know if you can hear me but, I
apologize."
* Edgeworth[clinics] moves a little bit. One of his hands loosely clenches at the sheets of
the bed.
* Mia_Fey sighs, not expecting a response, or even a spiritual sign. She turns to look at
Edgeworth once more. "I'm sorry. I couldn't protect...your son."
* Edgeworth[clinics] doesn't do anything. However, /something/ does.. which might feel like
a gentle sort of pressure on Mia's right shoulder.
* Mia_Fey senses that gentle touch, which feels like someone's hand, rest on her shoulder.
Her eyes close, feeling those first few tears slowly fall from her eyes. "...Thank you.
Even when I can't watch over him, it's good to know that you're here."
[Edgeworth[clinics]] *The touch, or whatever it is, doesn't last too long, but whatever it
is is still there. Almost like.. it's staying by her side for a reason.*
* Phoenix_Wright is coming back with coffee, yeys.
* Mia_Fey takes a small breath once she feels the touch leave her shoulder. She still
stands there motionless, only allowing thos efew tears to exress whatever emotion has
come over her. She doesn't even notice Nick's return either.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...Mia?
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* Mia_Fey stays quiet with eyes still closed. Looks like she isn't moving or reacting to
him yet.
* Phoenix_Wright sighs a bit, setting down a cup of coffee on a stand near Edgeworth.
* Mia_Fey turns away from Wright for a second, if only to regain her calm composure. God,
she hopes that he didn't see her crying. After a minute, she turns around to face him
once more, tears quickly wiped away. "...Thanks, Wright."
[Phoenix_Wright] Um, you're welcome. Er, do you want me to go?
* Mia_Fey shakes her head lightly. "No...I was just thinking to myself, that's all."
[Phoenix_Wright] Ah...
* Mia_Fey walks back over to him and sits down, taking up the warm coffee in her hands. In
all honestly, she knows that this won't even keep her up much longer.
* Phoenix_Wright looks at Edgeworth. "Otto... mentioned something about someone else who'd
been influenced to do something like what Edgeworth did... is that true?"
* Mia_Fey nods. "...Yes, Georik's friend, Germant. Him and Edgeworth have the same red
marks on their bodies."
[Phoenix_Wright] ?! St. Germant?
[Mia_Fey] Yes, it was him. I have right reason to believe that Bruno was somehow
controlling them both by those marks. How though? I'm not sure.
[Phoenix_Wright] That... Jesus, I had no idea.
* Mia_Fey silently takes a long drink of coffee, before leaning back into the chair once
more.
[Mia_Fey] Yeah...that's what happened after you left.
[Phoenix_Wright] ...after I left?
[Mia_Fey] ...Well, you was there in the shop, right? And then you headed off to Georik's
hometown. Timothy mentioned that to us.
* Phoenix_Wright nods. "But I didn't see Germant at all."
[Mia_Fey] ...Germant was in disguise. He was that killer...Whister.
[Phoenix_Wright] ?! You're kidding!
[Mia_Fey] When Otto and then others defeated Whister, they found out that it was really
Germant.
[Mia_Fey] I wouldn't lie to you about it.
[Phoenix_Wright] Jesus Christ... that guy's a madman.
[Mia_Fey] Yeah, and to think Gant got away as well. Both of them may be back in the future.
That's why I've decided...
[Phoenix_Wright] ...Decided?
* Mia_Fey drinks a little more of her coffee, before placing it back down on a nearby
table. "...I'll tell you later, Phoenix."
* Phoenix_Wright blinks. "Um, okay."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...you know, they confiscated that pokemon I got. I hope he's okay...
* Mia_Fey laughs a little. "Wright, you sure know how to keep conversation interesting."
[Phoenix_Wright] Eh heh... sorry, mind just sort of wandered. Oh criminy, what if they let
him out? THAT'S gonna create some questions.
* Mia_Fey might have actually stopped to think about it. Oh great. She's going to grab that
coffee and finish it off slowly now. "That's not going to be your only problem soon. Maya
has one of those creatures also."
[Phoenix_Wright] ...oh HELL.
[Mia_Fey] ...I watched her buy it in the Nexus.
[Mia_Fey] And then, I tried proving her wrong. That plan failed miserably.
* Phoenix_Wright massages the bridge of his nose. "I detect headaches in my future."
[Mia_Fey] Or some form of injury, whether it be mental or physical.
* Phoenix_Wright chuckles a bit. "Maybe I don't give her enough credit. But I just can't
see this going anywhere, um, sane."
* Mia_Fey might be smirking a little. "Perhaps. But then again, when it anything involving
the Nexus sane."
[Phoenix_Wright] True enough. Heh heh.
[Mia_Fey] You're not the only one who got caught with a psychic animal though...
[Phoenix_Wright] I actually knew the little bugger before I got him. He's, uh, kind of the
one who warned me about White.
[Mia_Fey] ...? Oh really?
[Mia_Fey] Hmm...I guess I shouldn't underestimate him then.
[Phoenix_Wright] Believe me, I don't. He's a powerful sucker. Cynthia even brought him
along to help out with Dracula.
* Mia_Fey thinks for a moment. "...Hey Wright, can I ask you something?"
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm? Go ahead.
[Mia_Fey] What do you think about me...*stops suddenly, frowning just a little* Nevermind,
it's a stupid question.
[Phoenix_Wright] Oh come on, there's no such thing as stupid questions. [Unless the judge
thinks it is...]
* Mia_Fey yawns a little, before turning away from him, trying to get comfortable enough
for sleep. "Wright, it's a stupid question, I'm telling you the truth."
[Phoenix_Wright] *sigh* Okay. I'm going to head back now. I'll see you later.
* Mia_Fey sighs a little as well. "...Alright. Wright...what I was going to say. You think
it's possible for other people to become good at training creatures like Cynthia?
[Phoenix_Wright] Hmm? I don't see why not. It sounds like it's downright common where she
comes from. Are you thinking of, um...
* Phoenix_Wright gets the most BIZARRE image of Mia throwing out one of those things in
court. WTF.
[Mia_Fey] No. Absolutely not. It was just a random thought, Wright. Nothing more.
[Mia_Fey] I told you that it was a stupid question.
[Phoenix_Wright] Okay. [Methinks thou dost protest too much, though.] I'll see you later,
then.
* Mia_Fey is trying not to laugh at what he's saying. "Sure thing Phoenix. See you later."
* Phoenix_Wright picks up his bag of stuff and heads out to crash in one of the Sanctuary
siderooms.
* Mia_Fey seems to relax once he's gone, and mages to fall asleep shortly afterwards. Even
though she was going to try and stay up. Drat.