001 ♚ VIDEO

[genoshan]

[ The video shows Erik seated in front of a desk covered in books, largely focused on the history of the past fifty years, along with the advancements in science and technology that have occurred in that time. There are several notebooks strewn about, and a map pinned to the wall with several marks made on it-- anyone who chose to scrutinize it closely enough may notice that they are the locations that are unique to this world. The room is well-lit, sunlight shining through the open window. ]

I hate to put a damper on this weekend's festivities. [ No he doesn't. ] But since my arrival, I have found myself with more questions than answers. That delightfully informative video that our hosts provided for us was of little help, I am afraid. You see, this is not the first time I have been branded against my will, and I have few reasons to believe that the intentions of this group are any more pure than the last.

So now I turn to you, my fellow imPorts, and I ask this: If you have chosen to register, why? I wish to believe that the majority of you are wise enough that you have not been drawn in by simple propaganda, so I am sure that you all have your reasons.

Comments

[genoshan]

Erik Lehnsherr.

Though it would seem that many individuals here better know me as Magneto.

[glassinine]

Is that what you prefer to be known as?

[genoshan]

It is growing on me.

[glassinine]

...Nevertheless, I would...like to know if you would object to still simply being called Mr. Lehnsherr. I have no great love of nicknames.

[genoshan]

I hold no objections to that.

[glassinine]

Mr. Lehnsherr, then. I'm Miles Edgeworth; it's a pleasure to meet you.

[genoshan]

Certainly. You have been here long?

[glassinine]

Since February. You are a new arrival, of course, by your questions.

[genoshan]

Relatively speaking, yes. You have been here longer than most, then.

[glassinine]

I have. While there was already a sizable body of Imports when I arrived, the pace of arrivals increased significantly a few months after my arrival.

[genoshan]

Do you believe there is any sort of pattern to it?

[glassinine]

[ Very frankly: ]

I do. I do not, however, have any notion what it is.

[genoshan]

I hosts do seem to take pride in enigmatic behaviour.

[glassinine]

They also claim no responsibility.

[genoshan]

Yet they take no qualms in reaping the benefits.

[glassinine]

No. They do not.

They are far from moral people. That is clear.