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[It's late, and judging by the half a glass of who knows what by his hand, someone's been drinking. Apparently not enough to do anything stupid, as he just seems to be sitting in his hotel room looking thoughtful.]

I have noticed many of us here seem to have nothing but time. Which for some is a luxury we can hardly find in our own worlds.

[He sounds sober enough, at least. Carefully choosing his words and thinking over what he wanted to say, Diarmuid leaned his head on his hand and continued.]

As for myself, I've had the time to consider a great many things...as events have proven difficult, the most pressing of these would be the presence of someone I hate. There is someone in this city whose mere presence angers me, who I could never forgive and have no wish to try. But upon reflecting on such a subject, I have arrived at a realization.

As much as I hate him...I think I pity him even more. [He sighed, taking a drink from the glass beside him before continuing.]

Upon considering it, I've realized this is someone who may never understand the simple joy that a knight experiences upon helping another. Someone who meets the concept of selflessness with suspicion and derision rather than understand one who is content with placing others first. Even though I can never forgive him, and even though the mere thought of him puts me on edge...my heart truly aches to know any one individual could truly live in such a way.

And if he should be listening...then I am sorry. I'm sorry that I could not finish what was started, and I'm...sorry I punched you. That may have been unfair of me.

More than anything, I am truly sorry that I could not lead you to understand the heart of a knight. And I wish only that someday...you could begin to comprehend it.

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[Oh. Oh, this was incredibly awkward.]

...I think I might owe you an apology, Edgeworth. [Right to the point, of course.]

Edited 2012-02-04 21:59 (UTC)

An apology for what? Neither of us were in our right minds -- unless you refer to something done outside of that period. [Was this going to get even more awkward now?]

No, just...in our right minds or not, I feel I should apologize for it all the same.

Er... but... um... (It was foolish of me to make this a video call! What is wrong with you, Miles?!)

[For what it was worth, Diarmuid didn't seem to think much of making eye contact with how terribly awkward this was becoming.]

...I just...hope it wasn't too awful for you.

[Because it was bothering the hell out of him.]

[Was Diarmuid referring to being that close to someone for a time, or to having that bond suddenly end? There was one thing Edgeworth could think of to say that should answer both, however:]

...I refused to fight the Shadow.

[Both, as it happened. The whole situation was a mess, and so his own answer was similar.]

I did not meet it in combat either.

[Shameful, for a knight to avoid a fight he should have participated in. But...he was utterly emotionally drained by that point. How was he supposed to fight in that condition?]

[...Well then.]

Were you also unable to bring yourself to work for days thereafter?

I thought about it, but...no. Much as I dislike dealing with Archer on the best of days, Arturia would have noticed had I been missing.

[Ashamed:] Once more, you prove to be a stronger man than I.

[Sighing, he shook his head.]

Wishing to avoid awkward questioning from one who I should hide nothing is hardly strength.

She can be rather insufferable if one doesn't yield to her desires -- rather unlike what I would have expected of the person behind that particular legend.

She means well even if she can prove incredibly difficult. And she truly is a good person, one of the best I know.

Though I know it can be a little troublesome to deal with her sometimes.

It isn't enough to mean well, Diarmuid. If it were, I would never have needed to change.

In any case, your point concerning strength or lack thereof is taken.

I know that, but...ah, never mind. It's difficult to articulate matters when it comes to her, I've found.

...are you alright, all recent events considered?

Mr. Ryudo took notice of my absence and was of some aid. He offered some of the funds necessary for a new flute as well. ...Indirectly, you could be said to have done the same.

[A quiet laugh.]

Dear brother does have a habit of being incredibly helpful, though I can't say I'm certain what you mean in my own case.

I had been meaning to purchase a weapon of my own once a suitable one came onto the market, and prioritized that purchase over any such luxury as a flute.

[Though Edgeworth doesn't say "thank you", there is a gleam of gratitude in those steel-colored eyes.]

[Okay fine, you get a smile at that.]

It was no problem at all. I hope it should serve you well.

[And holy crap, that's a smile back!]

It should. I'll do my best to care for it as well.

[After all, it wasn't just a gift from someone he trusted.]

[And then hell froze over. Oops.]

I'm glad to hear that. I hope you realize I'm always available should you need additional instruction in using it.

Of course. Your input remains a valuable part of the whole of my instruction.

I'm flattered. Truthfully, I don't think of myself as all that excellent of an instructor, but with any luck I can be of some help.

You have been. For example, I don't believe that I would be making as much progress in turning ambidexterity to my advantage if not for you.

Well, I think anyone should be able to use whatever advantages they might have. It would be a shame for that skill to go to waste.

[In other words, 'I use two lances because I can.']

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