[Chibi is about to nudge the other chair out with his foot, but Edgeworth beats him to it. (His reaction time is suffering, as trips into ViViD have shown.) Instead, he just lets a grateful smile spread across his face, though it doesn't quite creep into his eyes.]
You did not. [It takes effort to look back up from his teacup, but he does.] But it is good to see you, despite... Circumstances.
[despite the empty feeling that opens, even with the relatively small time they spent together, as though they'd tangled roots.]
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You did not. [It takes effort to look back up from his teacup, but he does.] But it is good to see you, despite... Circumstances.
[despite the empty feeling that opens, even with the relatively small time they spent together, as though they'd tangled roots.]