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[prosecutory]

Good day. This is Miles Edgeworth.

I cannot accommodate you at the moment, but please leave a message and I will respond as soon as possible. 

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[action]

[pure_havoc]

[Cao Pi nods once in acceptance and gives the twin blades a little twirl around his wrists before sheathing them]

I meant what I said. I am not in the habit of bestowing pointless flattery on the undeserving. I should be interested to make this a regular exercise.

[gerte]

I have no doubt in my mind that she'll return soon. The individuals involved with this incident are returning as we speak.

[ The sooner Maya returns the better. Franziska knows how dangerous it is out there. ]

action.

[prosecutory]

[Surprisingly, his lips slowly, ever so slowly, begin to curl into a smirk.]

The face Wright makes when he thinks he's out of options.

[action]

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth sheathes his own saber as well, his smirk ebbing away into a calmer, more gracious smile.

Then he bows.]

I am honored, Lord Cao. I look forward to our future matches.

[action]

[pure_havoc]

Tell me, Master Edgeworth. What is your opinion on tea?

[a match like that deserves a drink afterward!]

[manolia]

There is a tea shop over by the entertainment district that is nice. [And he types out the name of the one England worked at; he'd never been there with England, so it does not carry the association of the places they used to go on dates.]

[(Because, really, going on a date to your workplace is the least romantic thing.)]

What time is best for you?

[action]

[prosecutory]

[CAO PI, YOU JUST SAID THE MAGIC WORD. Edgeworth's smile gradually becomes wider.]

I enjoy it immensely.

[action]

[pure_havoc]

[yes good. Good.]

Then, perhaps you would join me. I feel like cooling down with a cup, and as the victor, it would only be right for me to treat.

action.

[psycholawgy]

What?!

[ it's a loud exclamation, that's for sure. she even gets up from her seat when she bangs her fists on the table, subsequently catching the attention of the rest of the patrons in the cafe. (smooth move, athena.) ]

(That's the kind of face I make, too!)

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth gasps when Athena pounds the table. That...was a very loud reaction, and he's well aware of everyone else staring at them.]

Y-You didn't have to yell!

[psycholawgy]

[ now sweat falls all over her face. the wince she makes is similar to phoenix's, too. now you can make that like mentor like student reaction, edgey!! ]

S- Sorry... It's all your fault, Mister Edgeworth!

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth was about to bring up Athena's story about Maya vanishing suddenly in the middle of their expedition, but the certainty in Franziska's voice reassures him somewhat.]

Yes, of course.

Anything else you'd like to add to your testimony?

[prosecutory]

[She's aping Wright's nervous expression. It's almost...nostalgic.]

You were the one who asked.

[prosecutory]

I can meet you there in an hour.

[EDGEWORTH DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT ROMANCE SO YEAH how would he know which places are the least romantic, alsjflajf.]

[action]

[prosecutory]

Of course. You may find yourself treating me more often than myself treating you, however.

[Heh. He chuckles.]

[action]

[pure_havoc]

[Well, then! Cao Pi turns to lead the way, knowing of a decent tea stop not far from here - it's not as homey as the ones all the way over in the pleasure district, but the tea is good]

I suppose then you'll have a goal to look forward to - saving me some money.

[manolia]

Alright.

[And as promised, he will have claimed a table for two near the back.]

[The first thing Edgeworth might notice is that Chibi looks a mess, but is trying very hard to not look a mess. He's freshly showered, hair still damp and face clean-shaven (though there's a visible nick on his jaw), but the skin around his eyes is puffy and reddish. He's staring into a cup of black tea like the patterns in the creamer will give him the answers to life, stirring it one way, then the other in gentle motions. Keep things in motion, keep searching; that's how he's always dealt with rough situations.]

[He does notice Edgeworth when he shows, though, and raises his other hand to give a little smile-and-wave. It's good to see a friendly face, anyway.]

[gerte]

[ If dead dudes can come back to Cerealia after this fiasco, Maya will come back for sure. ]

Let me continue. This part in particular's the most important. We found a terminal which seemed to contain detailed information on many worlds. It listed things such as flora, fauna, local temperatures, population. Just one quick glance at it and you'd think that CERES is up to no good.

Maybe they plan on using this data to gain the upper hand. Who knows? [ She's too tired to think it out right now. Franziska's extremely frustrated at this sudden turn of events. Though, relaxing at Edgeworth's place helps and so does the tea. ]

[psycholawgy]

So all prosecutors are the same, after all!

[ they like the misfortune of defense attorneys! scumbags!!!!!!! ]

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth is very punctual and quickly begins scanning the place for Chibi. Needless to say, he finds Chibi right away, especially when the other man waves, and heads for that table.

Chibi's sad state doesn't go unnoticed either, as Edgeworth slides into the other chair, looking much better - if only because he was not as close to England and because he was very good at keeping his emotions inside and away from his face.]

Hello, Chibi. [His tone, however, is clipped and has a note of gloominess in it.] I hope I didn't keep you waiting.

[prosecutory]

Objection!

[Edgeworth puts his cup down with a very audible clink.]

I don't carry a whip, drink seventeen cups of coffee or brandish a baton!

[prosecutory]

[This is true, but being dead is still not fun. Not that Edgeworth can speak from experience.]

That's a possibility. Did any information in particular catch your interest?

[Speaking of tea, the kettle will whistle its message of joy and relaxation - no the tea is just ready, and Edgeworth will be heading back into the kitchen to pick it up.]

[psycholawgy]

Who the heck drinks seventeen cups of coffee?!

[thatdamnknight]

[and give the lead repede does. it's enough to let pess have the ball while still appearing as though he's trying to get the ball. it can't be TOO obvious that repede's holding back, after all.]

Please do, thank you. I'm sure Repede'll enjoy something different than what we usually provide him with.

[not that what they make repede is bad, but a new treat'll probably make him happy.]

[gerte]

Naturally, yes. All of the information was being held within something called the "Merui Archives". [ She pauses briefly and then continues. ]

Is that term familiar to you? No one in my group had any prior knowledge on what it could mean.