[video]

[glassinine]

[The thing about employing text is that when you start using it when all your broadcasts are in video, people tend to question why you've suddenly switched. So he makes the decision to instead compose himself as best as he can and use video instead.

Unfortunately, he always sort of overestimates his ability to compose himself. He certainly doesn't seem distraught, or panicked, or anything of the sort, but he's definitely shaky. This is definitely a far cry from his normal, slow, quiet, lengthy broadcasts.]

I'm leaving on a business trip abroad for...some length of time. I'm - not certain how long. Please don't try to contact me; I'll be far too busy to answer any messages.

Good day.

Comments

[beenwaitinglong]

Ha...! Contemptible?

If you want to punish yourself, Edgeworth, be my guest. But don't get angry when I refuse to do it for you.

You'd do the same for me.

[glassinine]

I would hold you responsible for your crimes.

[beenwaitinglong]

Crimes.

An accident is not a crime, Edgeworth, no matter how our own judicial system might like to spin it.

[glassinine]

It was - culpable negligence. Indeed, depraved indifference.

[beenwaitinglong]

It was an accident, Mr. Prosecutor.

You can't tell me you approached me with the will and the intent to use your powers on me. There is no proof, no evidence.

"Depraved?" Give me a break.

[glassinine]

It was depraved. So severe was my negligence.

[beenwaitinglong]

Don't I get to be the one to decide that?

Trust me, Edgeworth. I'm well-versed in the art of being a victim. I know where guilt lies.

You can feel bad, if you like. Vow to get yourself under control, more power to you. But you don't get to take the whip out of my hands and flog yourself with it.

[glassinine]

...Fine.

[beenwaitinglong]

I hope you find some peace with it. Good luck.