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[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.

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[highhealplz]

[ this is with another one of those sad smiles: ] Then I have to assume you can't, and you're a danger.

[glassinine]

[Spat:]

Assume away, then, Mr. Salib. And kindly spend no more of your arrogance upon me.

[highhealplz]

[ like he hasn't even heard— ] When will you be leaving?

[glassinine]

[Irritably:]

Within the hour.

[highhealplz]

You can't put it off a little longer?

[glassinine]

No.

[highhealplz]

That would be more convenient, but alright, I can work with that.

[glassinine]

[For the love of - ]

Mr. Salib, if you get within twenty feet of me, I will call the police. I will have you arrested. Understood?

[highhealplz]

[ he looks a little less concerned by that idea than is really polite ]

Really? After you've spent so long billing yourself as a danger to others? That's selfish of you.

[glassinine]

I -

[He grits his teeth. He hates this man.]

I will not permit some arrogant priest to treat me like a child and act like he can determine my course. I will call the police, sir. Have you been to prison before?

[highhealplz]

[ For the first time, there's a little twinge of annoyance. ]

Listen to yourself. You've spent nearly this entire conversation telling me you're so dangerous that you can't even remain in civilization, and now you're not only refusing help to get you somewhere more remote, but you're actively deterring it. Something doesn't add up in your logic. Are you overreacting to the potential for harm, and just now realizing it? Or are you arrogant enough to think you can handle it by yourself, and more interested in your pride than people's safety?

[glassinine]

[And Edgeworth's voice is almost a snarl.]

Are you overlooking the goddamned fact that you're a part of civilization as well? I would hurt you, you arrogant fool!

[highhealplz]

[ he pauses, and the annoyance fades out again. a second later an amused smile twitches at the corner of his eyes. ]

No, you wouldn't.

[glassinine]

[A noise of frustration.]

Yes, I would. You - I can't control it. Why are you - How can anyone be this stupid?

[highhealplz]

I deal with hostile magic on a daily basis — or I did, at least, at home. Trust me, I'm well-equipped to handle any kind of danger, physical or otherwise.

[glassinine]

[Snappishly:]

Talking to you is a waste of my time. Good-bye, Mr. Salib. Kindly force your presence upon others and spare me.

[highhealplz]

Just to clarify — I can't get you to postpone your leaving, right?

[glassinine]

Absolutely not.

[highhealplz]

Alright. Take care of yourself, and I'll see you shortly.

[glassinine]

[He hangs up with a noise of frustration and a resounding beep.]