[If there's one thing he's learned from his stay in Death City, it's that so many people like calling him "Miles" instead of "Edgeworth". He has decided to just roll with it instead of correcting people.
If that's what convinces you, I guess that's all that matters... [Although she says that more to herself than anything. Thanks for the vote of confidence, Milla.]
Her attitude is another story but oh well. That much gets a glance from him, though he doesn't actually answer her question. They're a defense force against GIANT EVIL MONSTERS, but he's not going to say that, it's kind of a secret.
So keep on going with those assumptions, Milla.]
... And yourself? I have never heard of the Lord of the Spirits. [Though he acknowledges that that doesn't mean it's not a thing elsewhere.]
It's what it sounds like. To protect the humans and spirits on Rieze Maxia and in the spirit world. That's the duty of Maxwell, Lord of Spirits.
[ and, just like him, there's more to it than just that. unlike him, however, there's nothing particularly secret about it--perhaps the implications of the world that exists beyond the schism, parallel to rieze maxia… but is that even a secret she needs to bother to keep anymore?
the details are useless. ]
... Well, it was. I completed my mission and relinquished my title, so even that doesn't mean much anymore.
[There are a lot of parallels going on here, weirdly enough. He also intends to relinquish his title after he completes his mission... but well, there's a ways to go yet before he can do that.
For what it's worth, he doesn't think she's fallen at all.
Instead, he nods, understanding.]
I see. You have accomplished your task and begun a new life. That's honorable enough.
[ wow, miracles do happen. did she just thank him? hm... this might have to go down in the record books. give him a second, he's not really sure how to process this. ]
Oh. Um, right.
[ no, he still hasn't really let it sink in. ] Anyways, we should hurry up and get through this game. Then you can go and see Elle.
[ does he wanna get punched we can arrange that again
actually she was going to comment on what exactly he seems so confused about, but the fact that they still need to leave does a good job at distracting her from that.
or maybe she just chooses not to. (you just avoided one game over, ludger) ]
… Uh huh. So… should we just wander around until we manage to find these ghosts of theirs?
It... It's not something you have to thank me for.
[it doesn't take much for elle's cheeks to flush a bright shade of pink; it's a little weird for her to hear something so sincere come from milla like that. it make her happy in a way, but it also makes her sad, because she knows that it's something she felt alone.
it makes her more sad too, because now there are things about milla she understands that she couldn't really before. she knows what it means to be a "fake" in the prime dimension, she knows what it's like to lose everything too. the only home she'd known, her dimension, her only family. and in the end, they both had to make sacrifices for the sake of their prime selves, even if elle's prime self doesn't yet exist.
there's really only relief in the bizarre reprieve this place gives because they can meet again, but so much about it is still pretty damn upsetting for her. and really, elle doesn't actually know how to cope with those feelings at all, especially not when she's still reeling from so much else.]
[ and glad elle's a lot of other things that she can't vocalize, because where there's tsunbaby… there's tsunmama. there's still a whirlwind of emotions inside milla--emotions that make her uncomfortable and due to topics that she doesn't entirely want to think about, but… at least that can be shoved away for the time being. elle's brought with her more than enough.
like the ache of milla's legs, because she's been crouched for a little too long. she near topples over, but manages to catch her balance before she stands.
[So he's suspicions were correct. She's new. He definitely had a feeling, but her words confirmed the question he hadn't directly asked. He understands her frustrations, though. There wasn't a day where this whole situation didn't frustrate him, too.]
I know, it's a lot to take in. Wish I could say it gets better.
[ wow, milla, way to be nice. she doesn't say it harshly, but it's not like the content of her words isn't harsh enough--to her, it's only a fact. maybe later on she'll think she should've said something else, and right now she does acknowledge he's trying to help but…
[ Nine's eyes widen at her 'proposition,' not about to give in. There's no way in hell he's going to sit here and be lectured by a bunch of ghosts. He doesn't even enjoy that sort of thing when he has to do it for class, and Captain's way less invasive about his personal life than these ghosts. ]
No way! I'm not gonna let them do the same to me! Who even wants to peak into that!?
[ He can't imagine what they know. Scratch that- he hopes they know nothing!! Some things should just stay between a teenage boy and the four walls of his bedroom. ]
Why don't we just log off till they go back to the cool worlds. I'm already sick of this place. I didn't pick it. Thought I'd be fightin' dragons again.
[ log what. dragons?? and of course he wouldn't just take her spot, she'd be weirded out for a completely different reason if he was all for sitting in a room with these things.
she thinks on what he's saying. finds out she doesn't get any of it. finds out she doesn't want to get any of it, which will then get nine greeted with a sigh as she moves to get around him.
he's crazy. he must be. ]
I'm leaving. Whatever you're talking about, I don't want any part of it. You can waste time with your dragons--I have actual ghosts to find.
[ so she can leave and pretend none of this ever happened. ]
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[Wow, is it against the law to smirk?]
Miles Edgeworth. And you are...?
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[ and it is, actually, so prepare to get arrested soon. get phoenix wright ready buddy. ]
I'm-- [ an odd bit of hesitation, as if she considers adding something and then decides against it. ] Milla. Just Milla.
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...oh no more people getting arrested WHY.
He bows.]
A pleasure to meet you, Miss Milla.
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If that's what convinces you, I guess that's all that matters... [Although she says that more to herself than anything. Thanks for the vote of confidence, Milla.]
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she hadn't exactly said anything particularly insulting, but that just makes her feel like she just kicked a puppy or something. ]
... That's the most depressing line I've ever heard.
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I didn't mean for it to be so depressing. [Maybe she should apologize???]
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Don't worry, I'm plenty warned. [ and she'll pull her scarf free and hand it over. ]
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a little hesitantly: ]
Thanks. [ g o d. ] I'm-- Milla, by the way.
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[Well, regardless she's gratified at that. So she gives Milla a smile as she wanders closer again, looking over her person for injuries.]
I'll stay as long as you need me to, miss.
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Milla. [ she offers, as natalia continues her scan. miss is… awkward. ] There's just small cuts and scratches. Nothing life-threatening.
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[but looking her over, Natalia just nods]
Very well then, I'm glad.... but are you feeling alright otherwise? Emotionally? I understand that this can be a very trying experience.
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[He hasn't even noticed her outfit okay.
Her attitude is another story but oh well. That much gets a glance from him, though he doesn't actually answer her question. They're a defense force against GIANT EVIL MONSTERS, but he's not going to say that, it's kind of a secret.
So keep on going with those assumptions, Milla.]
... And yourself? I have never heard of the Lord of the Spirits. [Though he acknowledges that that doesn't mean it's not a thing elsewhere.]
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[ and, just like him, there's more to it than just that. unlike him, however, there's nothing particularly secret about it--perhaps the implications of the world that exists beyond the schism, parallel to rieze maxia… but is that even a secret she needs to bother to keep anymore?
the details are useless. ]
... Well, it was. I completed my mission and relinquished my title, so even that doesn't mean much anymore.
[ now her profession is Professional Tsundere
how the mighty have fallen. ]
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For what it's worth, he doesn't think she's fallen at all.
Instead, he nods, understanding.]
I see. You have accomplished your task and begun a new life. That's honorable enough.
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[ wow, miracles do happen. did she just thank him? hm... this might have to go down in the record books. give him a second, he's not really sure how to process this. ]
Oh. Um, right.
[ no, he still hasn't really let it sink in. ] Anyways, we should hurry up and get through this game. Then you can go and see Elle.
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actually she was going to comment on what exactly he seems so confused about, but the fact that they still need to leave does a good job at distracting her from that.
or maybe she just chooses not to. (you just avoided one game over, ludger) ]
… Uh huh. So… should we just wander around until we manage to find these ghosts of theirs?
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It... It's not something you have to thank me for.
[it doesn't take much for elle's cheeks to flush a bright shade of pink; it's a little weird for her to hear something so sincere come from milla like that. it make her happy in a way, but it also makes her sad, because she knows that it's something she felt alone.
it makes her more sad too, because now there are things about milla she understands that she couldn't really before. she knows what it means to be a "fake" in the prime dimension, she knows what it's like to lose everything too. the only home she'd known, her dimension, her only family. and in the end, they both had to make sacrifices for the sake of their prime selves, even if elle's prime self doesn't yet exist.
there's really only relief in the bizarre reprieve this place gives because they can meet again, but so much about it is still pretty damn upsetting for her. and really, elle doesn't actually know how to cope with those feelings at all, especially not when she's still reeling from so much else.]
I just... said it because it's true, okay...
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[ and glad elle's a lot of other things that she can't vocalize, because where there's tsunbaby… there's tsunmama. there's still a whirlwind of emotions inside milla--emotions that make her uncomfortable and due to topics that she doesn't entirely want to think about, but… at least that can be shoved away for the time being. elle's brought with her more than enough.
like the ache of milla's legs, because she's been crouched for a little too long. she near topples over, but manages to catch her balance before she stands.
and, of course, the inevitable: ]
You haven't grown an inch, have you?
[ she's kidding. ]
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I'll do my best! That seemed, er, rather private.
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Rather private? Try a complete invasion of privacy!
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[So he's suspicions were correct. She's new. He definitely had a feeling, but her words confirmed the question he hadn't directly asked. He understands her frustrations, though. There wasn't a day where this whole situation didn't frustrate him, too.]
I know, it's a lot to take in. Wish I could say it gets better.
[But it doesn't. Unfortunately.]
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[ wow, milla, way to be nice. she doesn't say it harshly, but it's not like the content of her words isn't harsh enough--to her, it's only a fact. maybe later on she'll think she should've said something else, and right now she does acknowledge he's trying to help but…
… she doesn't need it. ]
What happens after this?
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[ Nine's eyes widen at her 'proposition,' not about to give in. There's no way in hell he's going to sit here and be lectured by a bunch of ghosts. He doesn't even enjoy that sort of thing when he has to do it for class, and Captain's way less invasive about his personal life than these ghosts. ]
No way! I'm not gonna let them do the same to me! Who even wants to peak into that!?
[ He can't imagine what they know. Scratch that- he hopes they know nothing!! Some things should just stay between a teenage boy and the four walls of his bedroom. ]
Why don't we just log off till they go back to the cool worlds. I'm already sick of this place. I didn't pick it. Thought I'd be fightin' dragons again.
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she thinks on what he's saying. finds out she doesn't get any of it. finds out she doesn't want to get any of it, which will then get nine greeted with a sigh as she moves to get around him.
he's crazy. he must be. ]
I'm leaving. Whatever you're talking about, I don't want any part of it. You can waste time with your dragons--I have actual ghosts to find.
[ so she can leave and pretend none of this ever happened. ]
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