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[mentis_reae]

[The voice is level, thoughtful, composed, and perhaps familiar.]To those who do not know me, my name is Miles Edgeworth. Until last...October, it seems, I had been a resident of this city, but - as happens to so many - I was returned home. I arrived back here earlier today. Though I've already spoken with some of my contacts regarding some of the

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[beenwaitinglong]

[There's a long moment of silence on the line before he says anything, in a very serious voice.]

I see how it is. Old Armando isn't worth a call. He'll hear it through the grapevine soon enough.

[mentis_reae]

[Just slightly too long a pause.]

It's good to hear from you, Armando. I called but a few people and no more.

[beenwaitinglong]

[Put-upon, clearly dramatized hurt.]

No, I get it. I'm second string. I'm honored you at least recognize me.

[mentis_reae]

[His brows furrow.]

Do not be so foolish, and do not be so self-indulgent. You know perfectly well that I'm scarcely about to forget your presence.

[scalemates]

[ oh noooo ]

*CR1M1N4L* D3F3NS3?
YOU *D3F3ND* CR1M1N4LS???

[mentis_reae]

[He clears his throat slightly.]

Indeed; I defend the accused. I used to be a prosecutor, but circumstances...changed. May I have your name?

[scalemates]

M4YB3
1 4M NOT QU1T3 SUR3 YOU D3S3RV3 1T Y3T
WHY ON 4NY PL4N3T 1N 4NY UN1V3RS3 WOULD YOU D3F3ND THOS3 GU1LTY OF CR1M3S?

[mentis_reae]

...Very well.

I defend them for a number of reasons. First and foremost is that they might not be guilty at all, and they deserve the chance to prove as much. After all, our system of justice is not perfect, and those who stand accused might not by the true culprit. By providing competent representation, I ensure that the innocent are not punished - and, therefore, that the guilty do not go free. It ensures the proper functioning of the system of justice to have competent defenders and prosecutors both.

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[fantasycliche]

You sound like a useful man to know.

[mentis_reae]

That quite depends upon what manner of "use" one intends, Ms...

[fantasycliche]

Onyx. I showed shortly before you left, it seems.

[mentis_reae]

Apologies for not having greeted you then. I was engaged in rather a lot of work at that time.

video;

[quackery]

[She draws in a breath, surprised - and then smiles despite herself.]

Miles?

[mentis_reae]

Indeed. Good day, Ahiru.

[quackery]

I'm really glad to see you again!

[mentis_reae]

Or speak to, at least - not precisely "see." But indeed; likewise. Apologies that I did not give you a call.

[Video]

[needtobecleaned]

Slavery?

[KOS-MOS hasn't heard about the slavery yet.]

[mentis_reae]

Indeed. You are not familiar with AGI's practices?

[needtobecleaned]

No, I am not. I arrived several days ago and I am still compiling all necessary information.

[mentis_reae]

Quite. AGI - Afterglow, Inc. - will purchase the contracts of debtors, convicted criminals, and indeed merely those who were in the wrong place at the wrong time, and they will impress them into slavery. It is, unfortunately, a legal and accepted practice here, though I among others was working to change that.