CASE 002 ♞ [TEXT]

[bratworth]

Hello, this is Miles Edgeworth.

Firstly, I would like to post an update in reference to my previous network broadcast, located here.

I did forward everyone's submissions to the Office of the Magister Scientiae and have received a response from Magister Alcmene that the government is doing everything they can to best settle us into their society. Those struggling with the cultural differences, however, are recommended to make use of the local libraries.

While I personally deem this response inadequate, the fact remains that we are guests in their world, and there is still no solid evidence of foul play vs. us being accidental additions to their society. If anyone has any suggestions as to how to take this matter further, I would be happy to hear them.

All of those who provided submissions should now be in the receipt of coffee vouchers for the Lunar Scientiae cafe, a poor substitute for an actual resolution.

Secondly, I am planning on signing up for the Moon Knights soon, and would be grateful to hear about other people's experiences with the organization.

Finally, I am in the market for a roommate. Messy individuals with a propensity for sticking their noses in other people's business need not apply.

Comments

[painalty]

[Charles lets out a chuckle despite their serious conversation.]

It seems you and I have a lot more in common than we thought. I'm also a dog person.

[He blinks when the vouchers are just..slammed onto the table, although he can guess that it was borne from frustration over the reception of everyone's submissions. And once again, he resumes his formal, almost grave disposition.]

Anyway, I can move into your apartment. I don't own a lot of things, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem.

[bratworth]

( Edgeworth can't help but smirk at the admission. )

I suppose neither of us will complain if the other brings a puppy home one day, then.

In any case, that is amenable to me. You are welcome to move in whenever you are ready.

( His gaze drops to the vouchers. )

We should make good use of these considering the trouble it took for me to get them. Coffee?

[painalty]

Yes, thank you. [While he's normally a tea person, coffee can be good, and it's free! Not to mention, even after getting their roommate woes out of the way, they now have room for more casual conversation.

As casual as it can get with these two, anyway.] I can move in tomorrow, or within this week at the latest.

[bratworth]

( Edgeworth waves a server over so that they may order their coffees. )

Whichever works best for you, it doesn't bother me. Just let me know what your plans are so I know when to expect you.

( It's not that Edgeworth's up to anything suspicious in his apartment; he'd just rather not be taken unawares. )

[painalty]

Shall I send you a message the day before I move in? I do also need to check my work schedule.

[He understands how Edgeworth must feel.]

[bratworth]

( Edgeworth nods. )

That's fine.

What do you do for work in this place?

[painalty]

I work three days at a clinic at Level 2, and two days at a school clinic. But sometimes I'm called in for an extra shift, or an emergency.

[Or when people just needed a doctor who also had healing powers.]

[bratworth]

It sounds like you're keeping yourself busy.

( That's good. He approves. Their coffees soon arrive on the table and Edgeworth brings his to his lips to take a quick sip. )

Not as terrible as I was expecting.

[painalty]

[He likewise sips his own coffee and shrugs.]

If they didn't exert enough effort in brewing the free coffee, they would only be giving us more reasons to complain.

[bratworth]

What do you think they would do if we were to complain?

( A beat. )

Provide us with more coffee vouchers?

[painalty]

[The corners of his mouth twitch as though he's trying to stifle laughter.]

Probably. I don't know how far it would take for them to actually warn us, or get annoyed.

[bratworth]

( He raises an eyebrow in amusement. )

I would not be opposed to finding out.

[painalty]

Just try to be careful.

[Despite the warning, he too is a bit amused.]

[bratworth]

( He smiles and swallows another mouthful of coffee. )

I'll try my best.