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[loltruth]

[his suitcase is at the entrance of the SEES dorms, and he's buttoning up his jacket to leave]

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[hardlyboy]

[is coming down the stairs; sees the suitcase, sees Souji, and does the math]

... ah...

[loltruth]

Hey, Naoto.

[hardlyboy]

[gives him a penetrating look, deciding what to do, and settles on stepping forward and holding out her hand (we're in America, after all... probably)]

It has been a pleasure, as always.

[loltruth]

[takes her hand, shakes]

I'll see you again back home.

I can't help but be a little disappointed, though. I thought I'd see the end of this place.

[hardlyboy]

[shakes firmly]

I cannot say I don't share those feelings-- your insight has been very helpful in the overall investigation, I feel.

[loltruth]

It's been nice having company.

[small smile. pauses.]

Oh ... ah ...

[leans down to dig in his bag]

[hardlyboy]

--?

[loltruth]

[hands her Edgeworth's files]

I should leave these with you.

[hardlyboy]

--oh, yes.

[takes them and bows shallowly]

Thank you very much.

[loltruth]

I'm sure you'll make good use of it.

[hardlyboy]

I certainly hope so. It's been rather frustrating at times, not knowing how one might attack this problem consistently... but I am also positive that I have most if not all of the tools needed to succeed.

[loltruth]

I know I'm leaving the Truth in good hands. You'll figure it all out.

Honestly, though, I thought I would be.

I guess it was just wishful thinking.

[hardlyboy]

It wasn't. Your aid hasn't gone unnoticed, senpai-- you may not be actively helping the investigation any longer, but it is in part due to your efforts that we have come this far.

[loltruth]

It's a lot deeper then we think, I know that much. Whenever I felt that I was close to a breakthrough, something else came up.

[hardlyboy]

[nods]

I suspect that may be intentional on the Director's part. We are constantly limited in our scope.

[loltruth]

It makes me wonder how it will all end.