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Good day. This is Miles Edgeworth.

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[Edgeworth will make a mental note to do better next time. Meanwhile, Pess is going to give his best to get to the ball first but he'll be beaten and just chase Repede on the way back.

MY BALL, Pess is probably thinking, BUT OKAY YOU CAN HAVE IT IF YOU CAN KEEP IT AWAY FROM ME!!!]

I think they would both appreciate it.

[thatdamnknight]

[sorry for being a speed-demon of a dog, pess. two balls will make things much more fair next time. that said, he fully plans on sharing the ball love. it isn't any fun if one pooch hogs all the fun.

with ball in his possession, repede'll trot back over to edgeworth. the ball thrower gets the ball back.]

I think so, too. I may bring some treats for them, as well.

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That's always a good idea.

[Edgeworth gets down to pat Repede on the head and give him a little scratch behind the ears after getting the ball. Of course, Pess gets the same treatment and for a while Edgeworth is just happy to be patting a couple of dogs.

Then he straightens up and hands the ball to Flynn.]

Here.

[thatdamnknight]

[ahh edgeworth scratched the good spot, too. repede definitely approves of pess' owner as evidenced by the happy tail wag.

flynn takes the ball with a smile. thanks for being a pal and sharing the ball, edgeworth.]

Thank you.

[and off the ball goes! go get it, pooches!! repede might be holding back a teeny bit on the running this time. he knows he's a special sort of companion (repede is repede and that's that) and that going all out against pess will make today's activities far less fun. just like the two-legged ones are sharing the ball, the four-legged ones can do the same.]

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[Edgeworth watches them take off; Pess gives it all he's got, not really noticing that Repede is beginning to hold back and give Pess the lead.]

I have a recipe for dog treats, if you're interested. I'll send it to you via CEREvice.

[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.]

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[And sure enough, Pess secures victory this time, looking very pleased with himself as he gallops back to Flynn and Edgeworth.]

A little variety is always good. Especially when we have to be resourceful and creative in feeding our dogs here.

[Real dogs don't exist in Cerealia so there's no ready-made dog food or dog-friendly eating spots.]

[thatdamnknight]

[what a good boy! both the ball catcher and the non-ball catcher. repede's more than content to trot along behind.]

We do. My roommate and I manage to give him some variety with meals between the two of us.

[he pauses before adding.]

Moreso lately since Repede's finally accepted the meals I make him.

[since repede used to... politely decide to go elsewhere whenever flynn tried to cook before. former terrible chef was terrible enough that not even the dog gave him a pass.]

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I presume it took quite a bit of practice.

[Edgeworth ruffles both dogs' heads.]

I was the same way with Pess, shortly after I got him.