IC INBOX | cerealia

[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. 

Comments

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth can't quite remember if he asked Doutanuki about that but anyway. Right, right, sword that belonged to famous people.]

[If he is the spirit of a Japanese sword from history, I doubt he would dress like me, though.]

I...I see. You mentioned the dojo?

[He normally trains in the gym, but a change of scenery would be good.]

[adornmental]

[FAMOUS SWORDS. They even dress somewhat similarly when will Hasebeworth see for himself.

But! He just moves right along, since he is still guiding in the general direction of the dojo and he is still looking for a sparring partner...]

Yeah! Not the one at the gym but the one in the park. My comrades and I built it!

[prosecutory]

You and the other spirits, is that correct?

[Edgeworth is no longer resisting and walking along with Kashuu. He hasn't been inside the dojo and is now curious.]

[adornmental]

Yes! A lot of us used the dojo at the gym before, but we don't like it as much as the one that we had back home. So one day, Nagasone was like, let's build a new one! And a bunch of 'em handled the construction and I dealt with advertisement and property rights and stuff.

[WAVING A HAND. With Edgeworth coming along without fuss, Kashuu will move to walk in step beside him, instead.]

It's pretty nice, I think... Not as big as the one back home, but still good.

[prosecutory]

That's...efficient.

[Well, it's true. Edgeworth is astounded at the work that went into this dojo just because a bunch of people were not satisfied with the one at the gym. And he's inwardly glad Kashuu isn't towing him along anymore.]

I imagine it would have a better view as well, since it's in the park. [It would be nice to unwind while looking out at the park.]

[adornmental]

That's our job!

[Being efficient! ...In battle, mostly, but having a good place to practice is clearly a battle all its own.]

But you're definitely right about that. That's why we have an outside area, see? So you can train indoors or outdoors and enjoy the park! ...We made sure we're not by any of the dangerous plants, too.

[Just in case that's a concern...

But up ahead, he'll probably be able to spot the dojo roof! And the dumb sign that says Do-jo or Die-jo.]

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth looks ahead at the dojo roof.]

["Do-jo or Die-jo"...I think I know someone from Death City who would appreciate that motto.]

Good. Some people aren't quite ready to handle dangerous plants, I'm sure.

[adornmental]

Yeah, exactly. We're here to provide combat lessons with fists and swords, not "how to escape from super hungry plants" classes, y'know?

[An inelegant way of putting it, but True...]

A-ny-way! D'you wanna start with outdoors or indoors training?

[prosecutory]

[Seems legit.]

Outdoors. By the way...what's your name?

[Edgeworth also can't recall if he ever asked for this guy's name.]

[adornmental]

Oh— I'm Kashuu! Kashuu Kiyomitsu.

[Which he might recognize as That Sword That Broke When Souji Went To Ikedaya, depending on his sword buff knowledge. Kashuu's fine to just move right on, either way...]

I don't think I ever asked for yours, either.

[prosecutory]

I'm Miles Edgeworth.

[Luckily for Kashuu, Edgeworth doesn't really make it a point to read up on sword history. He just knows how to use swords.]

A pleasure...Kashuu, correct?

[And Edgeworth thinks he's pretty young - or at least looks young.

When they enter the dojo, he begins looking around, taking in the furnishings and looking for a place to change and grab a practice sword.]

[adornmental]

Mmhm! Kashuu's fine.

[Kiyomitsu is okay too, he's not too fussy...

But the dojo itself is pretty spacious despite the relatively small area it takes up. It's designed with traditional dojos in mind, and the outdoor area is large and well-maintained. On the inside, rows of wooden swords line the walls. There seems to be an area at the front where shoes, bags and jackets are deposited, a snack and water area, and then a space in the back that Kashuu gestures toward.]

We have some spare uniforms in the closet by the swords if you wanna grab one. Changing rooms are back there!

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth has to admit, he's impressed. And there are the wooden swords, an area for people's stuff...it has everything. He nods in approval.]

Thank you, Kashuu. [He makes for the closet and starts leafing through the uniforms for one that's his size. With that done, he ducks into a changing room.

Ooh, dis gonna be gud.]

[adornmental]

Mm, no problem!

[While this punk's off getting dressed for BATTLE, Kashuu will mosey over to the wall to pick out his own training sword. He's already in his hakama, which he keeps at the apartment, so he's READY TO RUMBLE.

He also keeps his actual sword at his side, because of course he does.]

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth emerges from the changing room all dressed up and ready to go. Notably, he didn't need to ask for Kashuu's help, which shows that Edgeworth knows how to put on a hakama...or at least, could figure it out on his own.

He walks over to the wall to pick out a practice sword of his own.]

These are well-made. [Edgeworth takes down one of the bigger swords.] I look forward to using them.

[adornmental]

[Kashuu takes note! He's used to needing to help people put their pants on, which is always an experience...

The compliment only further solidifies that Edgeworth knows what's what, and Kashuu's chest puffs out a little.]

Of course! Strong wielders need good swords to match, right? But let's get started-- I'm in the mood for a good spar.

[prosecutory]

[Practice sword in hand, he nods in agreement.]

Very well, then. I can spare some time for one round.

[I walked right into a sparring session. But I could use some extra practice.]

[adornmental]

[Kashuu hops over to pick his own sword out, and then leads the way to the door again.]

You said outdoors, right? Let's go, let's go! We can take the biggest ring 'cause it's not being used right now!

[THE BIGGER THE BETTER or the more room for fancy footwork, at least. ONWARD. He'll claim the side of the ring closer to the park than the building.]

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth follows him out. The biggest ring sounds like a good idea. It means more room for him and Kashuu to move around in.

He doesn't mind which part he gets so he'll stand opposite Kashuu, raising his practice sword into a guard position and adjusting his stance.]

It's rather quiet out here, today.

[adornmental]

Today's one of the quieter days. It can get a little slow, so I'm glad you decided to join in! The more the merrier or something, right?

[RIGHT.

Kashuu shifts into an offensive starting stance after that though, blade held at the ready.]

You ready?

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth nods. Not because of Kashuu's "the more, the merrier" comment, but because he's ready. Just so we're clear:]

Yes, I am.

[Bring it on. He IS in fact ready to see what Kashuu's made of. Which is a lot because he's the actual spirit of a legit weapon and has probably been around for a long, long time despite looking so young.]

[adornmental]

Then let's get started!

[After a brief customary bow to start the match, there's no hesitation at all on Kashuu's end - he's immediately darting in (albeit at practice speeds, since he's here for form and not to kick a corrupt spirit's ass) and levying an overhead strike down toward Edgeworth.]

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth remembers to bow as well. Then when Kashuu darts toward him, he uses his own sword to block the strike as it comes. He digs his heels into the ground, trying not to yield...

...only to change his strategy and back away, circling and looking for an opening.]

[adornmental]

[Apparently Kashuu's style is primarily offensive - or he's just having a fun time pursuing, because there's barely a break as he sizes his distance up before sweeping forward again. This time, it's to deliver a horizontal strike.]

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth leans away to the right and raises his sword to parry the horizontal strike. He's a bit slower this time, and he only narrowly avoids getting hit.

This is a challenge. Then again, who said dueling against actual sword spirits was easy?]