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[As much as this is a difficult post to make, Re-l's voice is firm and unwavering in its delivery throughout, as though the news doesn't affect her any more than the other gruesome things that occur every day.]Miles Edgeworth has disappeared from Siren's Port. He didn't call into work on Sunday and his NV has stopped working as of Monday morning. A

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[ He's had time to process this, but the news doesn't get any easier to hear. He's said what little he has to say about the subject: there's no sense in offering any more empty platitudes. ]

I can help you move some of his things, if you wish.

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I don't know how much there will be to move besides case files. Those'll take the most amount of work.

[She's going to want copies of everything to make sure that nothing happens to the people he was defending. She wants them to get the best possible attorney to help them.]

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That much paperwork will be a hazard to move. [ It's a dry observation. ] It might be a good idea to have backup.

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I'd appreciate it. It'll take a long while for me to go through most of it, though. I think I'm going to take most of the boxes back to my place tonight and then move the rest tomorrow.

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[ Such is the fate of those left behind, he supposes. On the one hand, the work probably helps her keep her mind off things, but on the other... ]

Be certain not to overextend yourself.

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[She can't really keep that promise.]

I'll try to. I'll be in the office tomorrow.

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[ Oh, he knows. Still, you can't blame him for trying, can you? Still, any argument about Re-l taking better care of herself is one better had in person and not in public. ]

Very well.

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[She feels bad for nearly dismissing him, but--]

Thank you, Fratley.

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[ He makes a dismissive noise that comes dangerously close to being an actual harrumph, though there's a real thread of worry under the mock-stuffy grouching. ]

You can thank me best by taking care of yourself. For better or ill, you are an individual many people depend on. You will best be able to care for them when you care for yourself first.

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[But that's just it. She doesn't want people depending on her while she's working, while she's trying to mourn. She doesn't want the responsibility.]

I will. I promise.