[screened from Kristoph and Klavier]

[wrightaway]

I talked to my dad over the weekend for Father's Day. Usually I just send a card, but this year I felt it was important to actually call. I thought he'd have a lot to say about me not being a lawyer anymore but he was...refreshingly indifferent. It put a few things in perspective for me

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[itscience_bb]

I... think it's about time you and I have a real chat, Mr. Wright. A scientific meeting of the minds, if you will.

[wrightaway]

Oh, sure. I have some time this week if you want to come by the office.

[itscience_bb]

Good! Sometime before any upcoming trials would be best. I'll call ahead of time, though.

[capslockchords]

I... guess that's not really illegal or anything. Unless he's got a restraining order against you.

... D-Does he?

[wrightaway]

The gallery is public. There's nothing illegal about going to an open trial.

And...no, I don't think so...!

[dearestdiplomat]

I do hope you'll enjoy working at the embassy, Mr. Wright. It's a pleasure to have you working with us. I feel certain you'll do a wonderful job, and I know the staff is glad of the extra help.

Oh, Mr. Gavin! Watching his cases sounds like an enjoyable pastime. He has such an interesting way of putting things. I have been meaning to see an American court case. Perhaps I will, in the near future.

[wrightaway]

In that case, maybe we should go together sometime. I'd be happy to explain any questions you had about the proceedings as they happened. Though I'm not certain how much American law differs from Cohdopian.

[dearestdiplomat]

What a kind offer, Mr. Wright. Thank you. I'd like that very much.

I'm not sure how much Cohdopian law and US law differ, myself. Cohdopian law was traditionally known as being rather harsh under the monarchy, which was one of the reasons we in Babahl split off and formed a republic years ago. Currently, our legal system is undergoing reforms in the wake of the reunification.

[nosugar_nomilk]

There's no need to wonder.

She wouldn't view you any differently because you had a change of career. A man's job doesn't matter as much as his heart.

[wrightaway]

I was more thinking about what she'd think of me being a clerk again. It feels like a lifetime ago that I was filing papers for her...

[nosugar_nomilk]

Ha, I see. Since you had such an excellent teacher, I'm sure you'll make a fine clerk. I don't doubt that she'd be proud of your filing prowess.

Life is a cycle, and we return to our beginnings sometimes. Who knows, maybe you'll find something there that you missed the first time around.

[young_maiden]

Well, well. Sneaking and spying like the true con you've proven to be! And you make me out to be a criminal!

[[forgive my terrible white knighting compulsion]]

[nosugar_nomilk]

I should point out that viewing public cases doesn't actually count as spying. I've done it myself.

You can't be a con if you weren't convicted of a crime. He wasn't.

Being precise in your language is something you need to work on if you want to write poetry, sweetheart.

((.....DD: *burns all traces of your WIP love ballad*))

[young_maiden]

.....!

[young_maiden]

H-hey! Those are minor details! MINOR! Haven't you heard of poetic license? It's all open to interpretation - just like poetry should be!!