Case File 004; Audio; backdated to the fifth

[takethestairs]

Can someone-

[Edgeworth's voice sounds tense, almost distressed, and there's a loud THUMP in the background, followed by another, softer one]

Can someone please retrieve Dorian Gray?! This bloody-

[Muffled shouting can be heard in the background, followed by another thud of a body slamming against a door]

-this bloody madman invaded my home, and the last thing I want is to foist him on the native law enforcement. I have him contained for now- oh will you knock that off?! - but this is a short term situation, at best. Just- [Breathes out. HIs voice is calmer now, more irritated than frightened, but he still speaks quickly and with a sense of urgency.] Come quickly. Somebody. Please.

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[rathercommon]

[ For once, her voice when she speaks to Edgeworth is low and urgent. No edge of mockery this time. ]

Edgeworth - you've got to be careful. He's violent and delusional. I saw him kill a girl. You need to either get out of there or contain him with something sturdier.

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[takethestairs]

He what?

[Christ... well, that explains the knife, doesn't it?]

Nevermind - I'll ask you about that later. And don't worry about containment, either. I have the-

[Another thud, followed by Edgeworth pounding back against the door]

Look, he's not going anywhere, unless I let him.

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[rathercommon]

Well, don't bloody let him. He's -

[ Some kind of monster. But that's prejudiced, isn't it. He's a monster, but monstrosity doesn't automatically make it so that one ought to be deprived of one's rights...Right? Ugh, she just wants to tell someone about what she's seen, but that wouldn't be morally sound... ]

He's got really strong powers. As far as I can tell, there's almost nothing in the world that can harm him.

Voice;

[notdaredevil]

Call the police. Or Kate Bishop. Either way, make sure he's aware nobody will be rescuing him from trespassing charges this time.

Voice;

[selfequipped]

I'm going to help, but I am not, nor have I ever been, Dorian's professional wrangler.

Voice;

[notdaredevil]

No, of course not. I just didn't think he had any other friends.

Voice;

[selfimage]

Should we hire someone for that?

Voice;

[takethestairs]

I would have, but again: superpowered madman. Ordinary, unpowered policemen. I'd rather give them a little backup before forcing Dorian Gray on them.

Voice;

[notdaredevil]

Well, you managed to corner him.

[ There's a very careful attempt to keep all hints of surprise or "how hard could it be" out of his voice. ]

What makes you think he's not in his right mind?

[ It's Dorian; the question feels like it might be worth asking. ]

[selfequipped]

—Is he being like an actual mad man or a rodent that got in that you can't seem to get rid of? Let me know so I know what to do about him.

[takethestairs]

He came at me with a knife. You tell me.

[selfequipped]

It's Dorian. He requires clarification. Give me your address. Loki and I will be there soon.

VOICE.

[selfimage]

Never a dull day with Dorian Gray.

VOICE.

[takethestairs]

Always the-[Grunts as he puts more weight on the door]- life of the party, isn't he?

[selfimage]

We do have to keep him around for some reason, after all.

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[abduxel]

Dorian, Dorian.

[Did he try to slit your throat, too, Edgeworth?]

Got enough hands, or do you need someone to take him away?

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[takethestairs]

I think we're fine, but you're welcome to ask Loki or Ms. Bishop. Let me guess, you're another acquaintance of his?

[Something about Matthew's voice sounds familiar, but Edgeworth doesn't think much of it; when communicating without video, sometimes voices all blend together. Right now, he's more curious about why he sounds so familiar with Dorian. Is he a friend or one of his victims?]

[abduxel]

[He hesitates, not because of the question regarding Dorian but because the idea of being in the same room as Loki makes his skin crawl. Lucifer > all other dieties!!]

Yes, something like that. I've had some run-ins with him, myself, but I'm able to subdue him. If Loki and Ms. Bishop don't want the trouble, I can bring him home and tuck him in.

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[slightlyoffchilt]

That's my patient.

[takethestairs]

But you're a-

[And then, it hits him]

...you're Dorian Gray's shrink, aren't you.

[He'd address Chilton a little more respectfully, normally, but right now his manners are a bit frayed]

[slightlyoffchilt]

Psychiatrist. Dorian Gray's psychiatrist. And this... Display is all the argument I require to prompt a more severe medication.

[Is it probable that Dorian is affected by Lucifer's ambitions? Yes, of course, but no one else needs to argue that point if it means subjecting Dorian to harsher therapy quicker.]

This is remarkable behavior, even for him, and I assure you we will address this.

[hands4healing]

[Oh, geeze!]

Do you have enough help to get him out of your house, sir?

video;

[cupio]

Dorian Gray?

[ The Dorian Gray? What the fuck --? ]

Are you okay, man? Has someone got to you yet?

video; some time after the chaos has died down

[takethestairs]

Yes, I'm fine - and yes, someone's come by.

[His voice is curt, and his face is tired. His eyes are drooping, his skin is pale, and his mouth is set in a scowl... though some would argue that this is his default expression. A moment later, though, he remembers his manners, and his tone softens]

...but thank you for your concern, Miss... [Reads the name on the ID] ...Fray. No damage was done, thankfully.

[He wonders for a moment if she another one of Dorian's acquaintances, or someone who knows him by reputation. He doesn't bother to press the issue, though]

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[cupio]

Good. He sounded like he was a right handful. [ God, this place is so very strange. It could be a coincidence but she kind of doesn't believe in coincidences, not with her life. ]

Are you hurt? Do you need someone to get you a doctor or something? I'm new but I'm pretty sure I could call 911 if you needed?