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[But surprisingly, he doesn't try to pull himself away from the hug. Edgeworth just sighs as if resigned to his fate of being hugged, and gives Maya a couple of pats on the back.

Thank goodness she's okay. Even if she had to put him through the ringer of proving that he isn't a ghostie.]

...I'm glad you're all right, at least.

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[Edgeworth shakes his head.]

Not quite. They think they can handle these matters without us and don't consider this place a state, or a country.

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[Edgeworth remains completely serious and nods solemnly.]

I did warn you. And that isn't the strangest part.

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[Edgeworth is slightly taken aback at Mia's reaction, but that's to be expected. So he just nods.]

Yes. [Yes, he's Edgeworth.] Are you all right?

[ Tieria frowns, knowing just what kind of organization would disregard such an important thing. Those that needs intervention... Looks like he has to look deeper into CERES to determine his next course of action. ]

That's ridiculous. This colony is large enough to be a city, it certainly need to establish a working law system. Those robots are poor replacement for law enforcement.

[Mia's still a little dazed, but she does manage to maneuver herself into an upright position.

Talk about degrading, swooning onto Edgeworth.

she nods, and scratches her temple.]

I think so. That wasn't exactly... well I don't know what just happened there, but I don't recommend it.

[He frowns thoughtfully and glances back at the crowd, or what's left of it; the photographers had probably spotted their next target or targets and were quick to move on. Edgeworth doesn't care; in fact, he welcomes it.]

What is the last thing you remember before blacking out? [Okay, stay calm. Ask the logical questions. Figure out what's happened. At least Mia only seemed dazed, not seriously injured or anything.]

Indeed, but they don't bend so easily to our requests and criticism.

They're not programmed properly to response to individual situation either.

[ He huffs, obviously frustated with the way the colony is being run. ]

I was trying to get away from a group of pushy photographers, someone's camera went off and the next thing I know I'm- well.

[She's looks at their current positioning and adds:]

I didn't know you had it in you to make ladies swoon at thirty paces, Edgeworth.

[Edgeworth looks away briefly and quickly stands up, extending a hand for Mia.]

O-Of course not. It must have been something else...or someone else in that throng of photographers.

I was referring to CERES, but yes, these robots are in need of upgrades. Or better yet, more human replacements.

[ He nods, acknowledging his own little slips up. ]

I doubt it will happen anytime soon, unless something big takes place.

[She takes it graciously and gets to her feet, dusting herself off once she's on her feet and looking around her curiously.]

Someone who's doing something they definitely shouldn't.

[She can't help herself, she shudders slightly as she tries to get rid of the weird, hollow feeling the ordeal's left her with. It's an oddly uncomfortable sensation.]

There's something fishy about those photographers.

It's good to see you. [This is nothing. At least she only got snacks out of him. It could be worse.]

[The hug is short, but weirdly genuine. And even a little tight, for two people who weren't all that close. Almost like she thought she'd never see him again? Weird.]

[She breaks away pretty quickly, with a grin, after his sad little pats.]

...Wow. It looks like you've made some real progress, Mr. Edgeworth.

[She sounds... proud. Of him.]

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Hopefully. [He sighs, then thinks of something. What if...what if the same glitches that tossed Edgeworth into this ocean could finally be used in their favor? Has this ocean and whatever was in it changed, just a little bit, maybe, since Yang got here? She mentioned the eel-like creatures, but if he can keep away from their range, he could investigate a bit...

Edgeworth closes his eyes and breathes in and out, not believing what he's about to do next.] Yang, I need a favor - watch my back. I'm going to dive down and see if any new landmarks have appeared since you arrived.

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[Well, this is bad if even ViViD-savvy Athena is clueless. He stares at the Tonberries, armed and yet not exactly that dangerous, because they weren't charging toward two very confused humans stuck in a video game.]

Maybe we should change our strategy! [a.k.a. show no mercy and actually kill the things.]

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[He experimentally moves his arm when Mabel is done with it and nods in approval and thanks. His mood significantly improves, too. But while potions would be useful, there's one kind of loot Edgeworth would really like to get his hands on.]

The only "treasure" I'm looking for is the exit. [And there isn't anything around them that looks like a door or a gate or a passageway to the real world.]

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Yes; we should continue our investigation. [They should continue forward and keep their eyes and ears open. It really isn't much of a plan, but they don't really know much about their surroundings at the moment.

Suddenly, the walls, floor and ceiling all begin to ripple as if they were all made of water. Edgeworth stands his ground, keeping his feet firmly on it...and yet, despite what he sees, the ground remains solid.

Soon, several open doorways open all around them - eight in all, for each direction.]

[ She straightens up at the command. Edgeworth sure sounds like some sort of general right now. ]

R- Right!

But I can only heal. I don't think I'd be able to do much aside from that.

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[It's part of Edgeworth's job description to see the depths humans sink to - and to make them pay. So yes, he can be very critical of his own species.

When Oona mentions their kidnapper, he gives the door a cursory glance.]

No, but perhaps they were disguised. [He doesn't completely rule out the possibility that they may not be humans at all, period.]

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Er...I'd rather that you didn't, and just stayed close to me. [Anna no. Don't get yourself into danger.]

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I was having my lunch break. [No commonality between their circumstances prior to their unwanted trip to ViViD.] Thankfully ViViD was kind enough to let us know we're playing a game, at the very least. [Sarcastic.]

... Well, if you're up to it-- sure! I'll keep an eye out for you.

[ Please don't drown. ]

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[Edgeworth scans the whole room, looking for familiar faces, and faces he can't quite put names to but are nonetheless identified as others pulled into Cerealia.]

I recognize some of our fellow captives; they aren't native to this colony. As for our captors...they are probably disguised.

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