05: [Video]

[truthsnomiracle]

Good day. I'm posting to inform everyone that I'll be absent from Prospero for the next two weeks for the sake of legal research abroad. Wright will be accompanying me as well. It is my hope that this research should be of some use in determining what form of court would best suit a group consisting of so few people.

I extend my apologies to those who might have hoped to engage in recreation involving us, but business must always come before pleasure. Perhaps we can schedule something upon our return.

[OOC note: This trip is actually primarily plot-related. Expect evasiveness in non-action replies due to the apparent insecurity of the network.]

Comments

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[gaveupfeeling]

Try not to fall out of practice while you're gone if at all possible.

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[truthsnomiracle]

I doubt that two weeks will be enough to undermine my progress thus far, but your concern is noted. I should hope that Wright and I will be able to concentrate fully on our research uninterrupted.

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[gaveupfeeling]

If you are lucky. That cannot be said for certain.

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[truthsnomiracle]

While that might be true, there are rarely reasons to fear for one's life during scholarly pursuits. I'm well aware of why I might wish to watch my back, however; that's part my reason for bringing Wright with me.

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[unknownrival]

Take good care of yourself.

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[truthsnomiracle]

[That look...]

Is it really that great a disappointment, Mr. Ryudo?

[Video]

[unknownrival]

Of course not. I hardly like parties myself. What I need for you to do is be careful.

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[truthsnomiracle]

(Once more, he proves to be rather perceptive.)

I should hope that a pair of lawyers doing law research would have no reason for caution, but I agree that it's never wise to let one's guard down.

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[needsteaplz]

I wish you good luck with your research, Mr. Edgeworth.

Hmm...come to think about it, I don't think many of us have actually left the island before. It's not like we're forever trapped here after all.

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[truthsnomiracle]

Thank you.

I presume that few of us have had any motivation to do so. After all, we cannot return to our lives thereby.

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[needsteaplz]

That is true. Even though this place has the technology level of my world, I know it's not the same. I don't even know if the Dark Hour happens outside of Prospero.

Two things I want to ask you: When are you leaving and do you have any food allergies?

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[truthsnomiracle]

I suppose I'll have a chance to observe for myself.

The two of us will be leaving the day after tomorrow, and I have no such allergies.

[theheirofbreath]

Good luck, Mr. Edgeworth!

[truthsnomiracle]

Thank you.

I noticed your document explaining the circumstances here. Since our conversation concerning my investigation of the hotel, I've found out a small amount of additional information concerning the hotel which you could add to it.

[And he doesn't sound satisfied with the amount of it, either.]

[theheirofbreath]

You did? I was thinking that we have to explain the same thing to so many people, and a lot of times something gets left out. I thought having something like that might help. I'm glad people are using it.

What did you find? I'll put it in.

[truthsnomiracle]

It took two months simply to discover that the hotel was purchased under the name "Trey Matre". A comparison with names related to religion and mythology showed that this was rather similar to "Tres Matres", a name given to the archetype of the triple goddess. Shortly thereafter, the former senator who is the mayor's father made a bizarre announcement.

[Present -> News Broadcast]

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[athngabla]

Not sure I quite follow. You're leaving for two weeks for... what, exactly?

[Not suspicious, genuinely curious.]

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[truthsnomiracle]

To do research in another country. Online research can only take one so far when one needs to examine a subject in depth, and the local library is only so great an improvement. I won't even get started on the instability of certain local bookstores.

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[athngabla]

[You've gotten a chuckle out of him with that last statement.]

I was asking why, actually. Try and remember, all I know about "law" comes from the laws of a time long since past. What's the research supposed to accomplish?

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[monohoshizao]

[A wild not!steel samurai appeared!]

Hmm, researching outside of this realm? I wish you good luck, sir.

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[truthsnomiracle]

[Ah, but do you use a spear, good sir?]

Thank you. ...I don't believe we've met; does law interest you?

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[monohoshizao]

[A sword that is long enough to be called spear, yes.]

Took the words right off my mouth. Law and politics... I couldn't quite say they're the on the top of my favorite, but they indeed ranked quite high.

[want_a_vacation]

Good luck. And don't forget to save some time for sightseeing.

*He's hoping Edgeworth will figure out his message: keep an eye out for anything noteworthy compared to Prospero.*

[truthsnomiracle]

Sightseeing is already on our itinerary, I assure you.

[want_a_vacation]

I might have to ask you for stories when you get back.