Case File 003; Audio; Mirrornet

[takethestairs]

[Clears his throat. Time to get this out of the way]

So, it appears that the Porter thought I needed a little vacation. I'll be getting back to work in a day or two, but first, does anyone mind filling me in on current events? Just in case the news missed any details over our latest misadventures.

Oh, and one more thing. [His voice turns cold, as irritation infects his calm, professional tone] While I appreciate that my apartment was kept clean during my absence, there seem to be a few items missing. If someone could help me to retrieve them, I'd be most grateful.

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[restingstitchface]

[Well, this is awkward.

And that makes this more enjoyable. Time to wear the mask of the good doctor, again.]

Welcome back, Miles.

[takethestairs]

Hrk-!

[Awkward indeed. Edgeworth coughs into his fist and straightens himself up, grateful that Crane can't see his face]

Good evening, Doctor. I trust that you're doing well?

[And his tone is cool politeness once more. You would have never guessed that he nearly had a heart attack when he heard Crane's voice.]

[restingstitchface]

Oh, much as be expected.

[After you flounced out your session. Do you remember that?

His voice is calm and level, but there's a slight awkwardness. That's an emotion that illicits guilt, right?]

What of you? How are you faring?

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[rathercommon]

How long have you been gone?

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[takethestairs]

[Urgh, it's Kitty Jones. She's being civil at the moment, though, so Edgeworth can at least return the favor]

Approximately three weeks, according to the calendar. [It certainly doesn't feel like three weeks, though] Why do you ask?

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[rathercommon]

Because how much you've missed depends on how long you've been gone.

[ obvs ]

Anyway. The government made an announcement about asking registered imPorts to help track down vigilantes. The dead rose...You were here for the epidemic, right? The Flare?

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[bindsthedead]

The Dead rose in Maurtia Falls, blobs of slime attacked Nonah, the government is implementing odd policies.

So, nothing out of the ordinary. [She hopes he can hear the humor in her tone- though she's still frustrated about trusting Melkor.]

[takethestairs]

Of course. It's just business as usual, isn't it?

[Where Sabriel sounded amused, Edgeworth sounds bitter. There's a pause, before he continues]

...though I must admit, the slime's new to me.

[He read up on the other two events, however briefly, but the blob attack slipped his notice]

[bindsthedead]

Not the Dead rising, if I have any say in it.

But absurd things happening and the government not understanding the supernatural... I can't say it's strange at this point.

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[infomodder]

[Oh no. Will has not yet finished the glorious story of the fantastical Irish Power Rangers. And Will cannot tell Miles anything about Crane.

♪ ~ i am in misery ~ ♪]

What are you missing?

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[takethestairs]

Over half my ties, for starters.

[infomodder]

And you need them to get back to work properly, I take it.

[The raccoons are so cute in ties tho :'(]

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[braided_icarus]

Jeez. Seems the others are filling you in for the most part. But--you okay? And your apartment. What's missing?

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[takethestairs]

I'm fine, Mister Elric, and the only things missing are a few personal items. I suspect that it's not a genuine burglary so much as a prank taken too far. Regardless, I thank you for your concern.

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[braided_icarus]

Right. Well, I was just going to say unless you have some idea on who it is, what was taken, I could help keep an eye out at least. I guess your home isn't so crazy or dangerous as mine at least but even so. That's just a pain to come back to.

Still, at least you managed to miss the zombie things.

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[notdaredevil]

Indefatigably persistent as ever, I see.

[ That might be more for Kay's amusement than Edgeworth's. And Matt's own. ]

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[takethestairs]

You didn't expect to get rid of me that easily, did you?

[And there's just a subtle hint of amusement in Edgeworth's voice. Are you feeling uncomfortable with lost time and cross dimensional shenanigans? Cover it up with dry humor and false bravado! That's the ticket]

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[notdaredevil]

Why would I want to get rid of you, Mr. Edgeworth?

[ Matt doesn't actually regard him as much of a threat, if at all >> Even if he comes from a backwards world without the all-important jury system.

(Matt thinks that would tip in his favor, in the courtroom. Nobody knows how to work a jury like Matt Murdock.) ]

because she can't see will being a *traitor* up there

[aggressiveapathy]

You should booby trap your place. There's a bunch of klepto weirdos running around here.

[takethestairs]

It's practically an epidemic. Thieves taking advantage of a poor man's absence - why, it's just awful.

[He knows what you did, April. Right now he's just playing it up for dramatics]

[aggressiveapathy]

That's why you need a few heads on pikes in the yard. Saves so much shopping time.

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[brushoff]

Oh, you're back? I hadn't even known you left. [ There's a cigarette hanging out of Dorian's mouth as he talks, looking genuinely confused because he honestly didn't know that Edgeworth was gone at all, he is that dense ]

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[takethestairs]

[And Edgeworth looks back at Dorian, staring flatly at the camera. Of course Dorian Gray would come by with another petty jab. Of course.]

Yes, because we were so close beforehand.

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[osreborn]

I'm afraid it does that. [ The Porter, he means. ] I trust by now you're caught up enough on the new governmental adjustments as well as current events. I'm more curious what you make of it all.

[takethestairs]

[Huh, now that's a voice he hasn't heard in a while]

That's a rather broad subject, Mr. Osborn. Where would you like me to begin?