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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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[gerte]

The ghost is nothing but a forgotten being. CERES has discarded many things during its time --the ghost just happened to be one of them. I believe there are more ghosts out there and we just haven't come across them. [ This is giving her good reason to distrust them man. ]

Come to think of it, aren't they Fey's here? Do you think it's possible for them to channel spirits with these conditions?

[prosecutory]

[Wait a minute.]

Maya is here. She hasn't tried to channel anyone, as far as I know, but I do know people with powers retain them when they're brought here.

[gerte]

Excellent. Losing powers would be an inconvenience.

You're more familiar with Maya Fey than I am. Would you care to mention this to her? The spiritual realm is her forte. [ Even Franziska knows how much attention and care the Fey's put into learning channeling techniques. It came up a few times in their former cases. Edgeworth's probably more comfortable speaking with Maya which is why she's asking this him to do it in her stead. ]

[prosecutory]

I will. [Maya only disappeared, according to Athena; she didn't die. Surely she'll return from where she was whisked away to.] As soon as she returns, since she was also abducted.

[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. ]

[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?

[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. ]

[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.]

[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.

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth returns with a tray of tea - cups, pot, and all. He shakes his head in disappointment.]

I'm afraid not.

[He places the tray on the table in front of Franziska and begins pouring out a cup of tea for her.]

[gerte]

Once we've finished resting we'll continue our investigation. This is just the beginning!

I'll send you whatever details I can find. [ Oh thank you. She'll gladly have a cup of tea and breathe for a minute. This place sure beats being wherever she was previously. Franziska frowns momentarily after taking some tea in. It's been a tough day and some stress is to be expected. ]

[prosecutory]

Thank you. I shall do likewise.

[Even though he was one of the lucky ones who hung around Cerealia proper, but who knew what else they could find in Cerealia itself?

He pours himself a cup next and blow gently on the wafting steam.]