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[It's a nice day today, or nice enough at least for Maya to prefer working outside with the other new villagers who are helping to get Merain set up like a home. She still has time, of course, to tend to her old friend... But only if he's up for it.]
Mr. Edgeworth!
If you're feeling any better today, I can answer more questions about Ryslig (*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ̑̑
If you need me I'll be right outside near the lake.
-Maya
[And as promised, whether he chooses to respond to her message or not, the still-wolfed-out attorney's assistant can be found by the lake staring puzzledly at plantlife or talking to the other villagers, occasionally raising a curious head to see if Edgeworth appears.
Mr. Edgeworth!
If you're feeling any better today, I can answer more questions about Ryslig (*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ̑̑
If you need me I'll be right outside near the lake.
-Maya
[And as promised, whether he chooses to respond to her message or not, the still-wolfed-out attorney's assistant can be found by the lake staring puzzledly at plantlife or talking to the other villagers, occasionally raising a curious head to see if Edgeworth appears.
[No, Miles is not feeling better. He doesn't think he'll ever feel 'better' again. But there's nothing to be done about that right now. This isn't a sort of feeling sick that any medicine could cure. Not unless they'd invented something that could cure existential dread, anyway.
He stares at the emoticon Maya has sent, not comprehending it for a moment, before sending a perfunctory reply and getting dressed to go outside. It's not bad here. If not for the fact that Maya's a dog-person and her boyfriend (which is still kind of weird) is a big dolphin right now, it could even, theoretically, be a decent vacation.
If only.
When he finds her, it's by the lake.] Maya. Good morning.
He stares at the emoticon Maya has sent, not comprehending it for a moment, before sending a perfunctory reply and getting dressed to go outside. It's not bad here. If not for the fact that Maya's a dog-person and her boyfriend (which is still kind of weird) is a big dolphin right now, it could even, theoretically, be a decent vacation.
If only.
When he finds her, it's by the lake.] Maya. Good morning.
[As promised, the morning after this conversation occurred on the network, Edgeworth will find a package addressed to him at Nai'a Nights. It is wrapped in plain brown paper and tied in twine. A plain white envelope is attached to it with a note inside, written in sharp, precise quill-script.]
M. 'Signal-Red,'
Enclosed you will find the tracts of local Bavanite law. These guidelines are how humans ought to order themselves. I have found them quite enlightening throughout my time in Ryslig. None of it pertains to explicitly to monsters, though you will find there are some that are perfectly adaptable for our kind.
Study them well.
-Javert
M. 'Signal-Red,'
Enclosed you will find the tracts of local Bavanite law. These guidelines are how humans ought to order themselves. I have found them quite enlightening throughout my time in Ryslig. None of it pertains to explicitly to monsters, though you will find there are some that are perfectly adaptable for our kind.
Study them well.
-Javert
Edited 2020-06-20 05:02 (UTC)
[Miles reads the note twice, then takes the business card he was given back on Brasa out of his pocket.
Ah. Why am I not surprised.
The same person who confronted him in the destroyed gift shop, the prison administrator; it would only make sense. He folds the note back up and puts it in the envelope before tucking the package under his arm. He has a lot of reading to do.]
Ah. Why am I not surprised.
The same person who confronted him in the destroyed gift shop, the prison administrator; it would only make sense. He folds the note back up and puts it in the envelope before tucking the package under his arm. He has a lot of reading to do.]
[It's really lucky for them both that Maya's only stuck as a giant dog at night— a privilege she won't have when she's mer again she knows, and so she tries to enjoy it as much as she can now. It means it's a lot easier to chat with Edgeworth and help out rhe members of the village.]
Hey! Mister Edgeworth.
[She can't help but grin at the sight of him despite what an awful mood he must be in.]
It's gonna take some getting used to seeing you here, [she tells him, pushing her too-fluffy hair out of her face to see him better.]
Did you sleep okay?
Hey! Mister Edgeworth.
[She can't help but grin at the sight of him despite what an awful mood he must be in.]
It's gonna take some getting used to seeing you here, [she tells him, pushing her too-fluffy hair out of her face to see him better.]
Did you sleep okay?
[The dark circles under his eyes are always there, but they're a little darker than usual.]
I slept...adequately. [So...about four hours.] And it's going to take some getting used to being here. [Killing people, he doesn't say. Becoming a monster.]
How are you?
I slept...adequately. [So...about four hours.] And it's going to take some getting used to being here. [Killing people, he doesn't say. Becoming a monster.]
How are you?
Same as always!
[Maya answers, leaning over to pat his arm a few times.]
Don't worry too much.
[Things will be the way they will be, whether they worry or not. Arms behind her back again, she offers; ]
Let me help you get used to it, then. You've gotta have more questions, right?
Well, have no fear, your impromptu ace assistant is here. It'll be my first time working for a prosecutor, though.
[Maya answers, leaning over to pat his arm a few times.]
Don't worry too much.
[Things will be the way they will be, whether they worry or not. Arms behind her back again, she offers; ]
Let me help you get used to it, then. You've gotta have more questions, right?
Well, have no fear, your impromptu ace assistant is here. It'll be my first time working for a prosecutor, though.
You know my default state of being is 'worrying', right?
[He nods.] Part of why I wasn't sleeping so well was because I was thinking about things. And you may want to come work for prosecutors full-time. I daresay we're more stylish.
[You look like you stepped out of Hamilton, you nerd.]
[He nods.] Part of why I wasn't sleeping so well was because I was thinking about things. And you may want to come work for prosecutors full-time. I daresay we're more stylish.
[You look like you stepped out of Hamilton, you nerd.]
Hmm, I think my current paycheck might be better, but I'll keep the offer in mind.
[A smug little smile, and Maya carries on, gesturing for Edgeworth to follow her as she starts to walk around the lake.]
We should probably get something to eat soon, too... But you can ask anything you want on the way.
[A smug little smile, and Maya carries on, gesturing for Edgeworth to follow her as she starts to walk around the lake.]
We should probably get something to eat soon, too... But you can ask anything you want on the way.
This place seems to have little in the way of a justice system for monsters than the prison, [he says.] I intend to fix that. [All on his own. Ambitious much?]
Oh? Anything I want?
Oh? Anything I want?
That's right! Anything. Monsters, Bavanites, Flesh hospitals, the naked Snake farm... I know a lot about this place.
[ morning after this post ]
pardon the line dropped out of the blue
but got a couple questions for you if you've got the time
pardon the line dropped out of the blue
but got a couple questions for you if you've got the time
On the contrary, it's nice to get a message every now and then.
What sort of questions?
What sort of questions?
...the what now?
[He shakes his head.] Every day I think I've adjusted to this place...
[He shakes his head.] Every day I think I've adjusted to this place...
The snake farm's not as bad as it sounds. It's a farm run by naked snakes, not like, a farm for naked snakes.
i've seen you mention a couple spots on the network that you were a lawyer
that true or were you blowing smoke up the asses in question?
that true or were you blowing smoke up the asses in question?
I don't blow smoke. So yes, it's true. I'm a prosecutor. Los Angeles County, if that means anything to you.
it means you're three hours late, far as i'm concerned
[ east cost > west coast, even if he does spend most of his time bopping elsewhere around the globe. ]
but good. case you missed it, i'm putting together a committee. nothing political, nothing administrative — like a grand jury that skips the judge. figure you could fit in nicely in a setup like that
[ east cost > west coast, even if he does spend most of his time bopping elsewhere around the globe. ]
but good. case you missed it, i'm putting together a committee. nothing political, nothing administrative — like a grand jury that skips the judge. figure you could fit in nicely in a setup like that
Heh. East coaster, I see.
Oh? That sounds interesting. I'd be willing to work with that council, especially in light of...recent events.
Oh? That sounds interesting. I'd be willing to work with that council, especially in light of...recent events.
new york, born and bred
said recent events are precisely what i'm looking to preempt next time which leads into the next detail
javert's involved
not actually on the committee but he's agreed to follow any decision handed down and to drop unilateral action for approval before doing it
i can understand that this may be...unpalatable for some folks
said recent events are precisely what i'm looking to preempt next time which leads into the next detail
javert's involved
not actually on the committee but he's agreed to follow any decision handed down and to drop unilateral action for approval before doing it
i can understand that this may be...unpalatable for some folks
I don't mind if he's involved. Much, anyway. Not enough to reject it out of hand.
Apologies - what he did hit a sore spot. It's why I tendered my resignation from the prison. If he will truly follow the decisions of the committee, then I won't object to it.
Apologies - what he did hit a sore spot. It's why I tendered my resignation from the prison. If he will truly follow the decisions of the committee, then I won't object to it.
you don't have to apologize, the dude killed a kid
don't get me wrong - i know i'm not any kind of saint and i'd never claim to be
but shit, there's still some lines out there
don't get me wrong - i know i'm not any kind of saint and i'd never claim to be
but shit, there's still some lines out there
I know I've been in the wrong on my cases before, and they would have resulted in death sentences, but never did I take the law into my own hands on the matter. True justice can only be meted out when there is a chance for the accused to have a defense, and then the defense and prosecution must be able to seek the truth together.
To give you a shorter version of what I'm trying to say: Yes, I would like to join this committee. I have a little bit of knowledge and experience of the defense's side, and I won't pursue a "win" over the truth.
To give you a shorter version of what I'm trying to say: Yes, I would like to join this committee. I have a little bit of knowledge and experience of the defense's side, and I won't pursue a "win" over the truth.
[ calm down, Dick Wolf, he can hear the dun-dun of your law and order spiel clear enough. ]
appreciate the cliffnotes there, buddy
glad to have you aboard
way i'm picturing it is: i've got a decent pool of people to sit and make the decisions
javert will continue on as the inspector side of things, bringing matters to the group, and you can act as general inquisitor to see if there's merit and walk the body of it past the arbiters
appreciate the cliffnotes there, buddy
glad to have you aboard
way i'm picturing it is: i've got a decent pool of people to sit and make the decisions
javert will continue on as the inspector side of things, bringing matters to the group, and you can act as general inquisitor to see if there's merit and walk the body of it past the arbiters
This seems like a good setup.
However, I have the distinct impression that he's going to listen to us not because he thinks we're in the right, but because we're fellow monsters.
However, I have the distinct impression that he's going to listen to us not because he thinks we're in the right, but because we're fellow monsters.
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