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[miles_distant]

That was a pleasant end to what could have been an unpleasant case. I was trying a man who killed another during what seemed to be a common barroom brawl, but the evidence was vague and the man had a history of violence

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[science_duh]

That's so cool, Mr. Edgeworth. You're so articulate, and not many people would be able to face such a grim outlook with such strength and conviction!

One day soon I hope I can come watch you in court again. I'm sure it would be--...

O-Oh! Oh wow! So Mr. Armando was once a prosecutor too, huh? I can totally see that...

[miles_distant]

Thank you. Certainly my attitude is hard-won, but it makes doing what is essentially a very depressing job at times much easier.

Yes, Armando has the distinction of having been both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, though there was a significant gap of time between his defense career's end and the beginning of his prosecuting career.

[science_duh]

He was a defense attorney and then a prosecutor?

That's amazing! He must have had the best of both worlds to his advantage then! It makes sense now that he would have known Lana.

I should go ask her more about him. That sounds really interesting~

[miles_distant]

He was very driven, no mistake about that. His story is... unique. I'm not sure how much of it Lana knows...

[droehnendrecht]

Ja, ja. Whatever helps you sleep at night, Herr Edgeworth.

[miles_distant]

Hm. You disagree with my assessment? Perhaps you have another reason for being a prosecutor?

[droehnendrecht]

Nein, nein. I agree completely -- I am simply doubting your own conviction to that assessment.

[miles_distant]

I've made my peace with my goals as a prosecutor and my trust in people with similar goals. Perhaps once you've grown into your skin a bit more, you'll understand as well.

[smellslikebutz]

That's great, Edgey! When you say "someone's gotta do it," it makes me glad you're a lawyer! I don't think I'd want to be one-- too much work, man.

Although...

Larry Butz: Ace Attorney

...Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

[miles_distant]

I'm not sure the world is ready for you as a lawyer, Larry. It certainly wasn't ready for you as a witness.

[smellslikebutz]

How about...

Laurice Deauxnim: Ace Attorney?

[miles_distant]

That actually sounds a bit better.

[autodidakt]

Though we are on opposite sides of the legal process, I must admit that I admire your dedication to your work, Mr. Edgeworth.

[miles_distant]

Opposite sides, perhaps, but our aim should be the same. I depend on that same dedication from defense attorneys like yourself, and through the conflict between us we discover the truth.

[autodidakt]

I can't say I ever thought of it exactly that way... But I suppose you're right. If two attorneys of comparable skill face each other in court, there can only be one outcome.

[miles_distant]

In an ideal world, yes. I'm painfully aware that this is not always the case, given things like professional pride and personal vendettas, but still, it's a beautiful thing to aspire to.

[wrightswrongs]

I'm glad you proved to me how wrongheaded I'd gotten regarding prosecutors during the Engarde trial. I can't believe that at that point I'd been going a full year as an attorney--nearly two?--and still didn't know any better.

To be honest though, I still can't picture myself ever working on the opposite side of the courtroom... But hey, it's taking me a minute to remember how it was like on my usual side of the bench.

It's good that you're still seeing satisfaction in your work though, Edgeworth.

[[I should have him write/talk about a case he loses at some point >_>]]

[miles_distant]

I don't blame you for having that attitude, given the prosecutors you'd encountered up to that point. I don't deny that many of my colleagues in the past have other goals, but lately I have a bit more faith in the aims of the people I work with... And of course, myself. The Lana Skye case, of course, couldn't have helped your attitude about the system at large. It certainly didn't inspire faith in the public.

Is that so? Well, for me it's always been something like what they say about riding a bicycle, you never forget how to do it. Anyway, I think it's possible that your ability to give the benefit of the doubt would make it difficult for you to have the conviction necessary to convict. Perhaps you'd feel differently if more of your clients were like Engarde.

It's been less challenging of late, of course, but I've also been more choosy about my cases. My research still does take up a decent amount of my time.

[wrightswrongs]

Oh, I haven't forgotten anything, don't worry--and I don't expect I will anytime soon.

You're right, I did have a... pretty singular experience with the prosecutors I met in court, up until Engarde's trial. I'd gotten so used to it that what came out during Lana's case didn't even surprise me all that much. Looking back at it--yeah, that was pretty messed up, wasn't it? I hear that parts of the system are still under scrutiny.

And being able to be particularly choosy is the best part of being a defense attorney! Not taking cases for months... turning down call after call... watching the bills pile up... ugh. But hey, you end up with a clear conscience. It's harder for you prosecutors, I think.

[miles_distant]

Good to hear.

Yes, and that's part of my work too. With extensive review by the new Chief Prosecutor of course, but my research goes towards finding the rest of the holes that allowed Gant to gain control and filling them. I'm not even sure why I'm doing some of these projects, personally, but it's rather an honor to be involved at all, considering my spotty record.

Haha, I'm sure that your clear conscience kept your growling stomach from bothering you too much. It is a bit harder, but I'm now free from the arbitrary rule enforced on me that every case must go to trial. With plea-bargaining, much of the time I used to spend in court is freed up. And no, I don't go forward if the defendant seems reluctant to plead guilty.

[[Note, if you recall, none of the clients that Wright defended against Edgeworth were admitting to have done it. It was just Larry in the first game.]]