RABBIT DOUBT PSL [chapter 2] ( closed )

[dolosa]

[ You've managed to escape. You've even managed to get out completely unscathed, regardless of the fact that Rei has completely disappeared. The cops did arrive on the scene soon after, thanks to a certain someone, especially considering the fact that they had no idea where they were, or how to leave. But Rei gave her word, so be grateful.

Mitsuki's probably on her way to jail now for her crimes, but if Phoenix manages to ask the police for any trace of Rei Hazama, he'll simply get the answer of: "Rei Hazama never existed in that place."

So all's good in the world for now at least, regardless of the oncoming danger that may occur by the time he gets back to the office. ]

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LOCATION: OFFICE / TIME: LATE IN THE EVENING

[mayatama]

[ There sure is one rather surprised spirit medium in the office when Phoenix arrives home -- it's rather late, and she was rather surprised altogether. Of course, the police had called her to keep her aware of the basic situation, even if she didn't know the exact details. ]

Nick!

( BGM: Turnabout Sisters - Piano Edition )

I heard that you got caught up with the police...! What happened?

[wright_idea]

[Phoenix is many things: tired, depressed, and most of all anxious. After all, Rei disappeared. And that means she could be dragging anybody else into her little net. As long as she's out there, people will die...]

[Maya... You have no idea how happy I am to see you again.]

It's... it's a long story. Do you have time for it?

[Because if anybody needs to hear about it, it's you.]

[mayatama]

Hmm... normally I'd say that I'd like to hear it immediately, but you look pretty stressed out, Nick. Do you want me to get you some coffee first?

[wright_idea]

Ah... yeah, that does sound good, thanks. Sorry, it's... There's a lot. And not a lot of good things.

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[mayatama]

Sure thing, Nick! One coffee, coming right up.

[ Aaaand she's off to the land of coffee making! Which isn't hard when you have a machine that does most of the work for you. ]

[clockedout]

[ But when Maya returns, it's not exactly Maya in her body at the moment. Maybe it's because this is an emergency - or so it seems to be the case, anyway - but Mia Fey is here, placing the coffee on the table before sitting down on the couch. ]

So, what was it that you wanted to talk about? It has something to do with Maya, doesn't it?

[wright_idea]

[E...eh?]

Mia? This is... unexpected. Did Maya just channel you? That's kind of odd. It's not like it's an emergency right now, right?

[clockedout]

I don't know. It seems that she might have channeled me subconsciously.

[ She's not certain about the details, but she knows for a fact that she was channeled. ]

[wright_idea]

That's... odd. She usually does that when she's stressed out about something. Maybe it's just the fact that I got abducted for a while? Ah... I should probably explain about that, huh.

[clockedout]

Abducted?

[ Yes, please explain. ]

[wright_idea]

Ah, yeah, where to begin...

[And so he goes into detail: about how he'd gone for a drink with someone who said he wanted to build some professional ties. How he'd woken up in some sort of warehouse with a bunch of bodies and a handicapped girl. About Rabbit Doubt, and the killing of liars. How one girl who he thought was a serial killer was a brainwashed victim, and another he'd thought was an innocent victim was an insane manipulator. Eventually, he finishes, shaking his head.]

To be honest, I'm a little terrified. She's still out there, and she's made it pretty clear she's going to keep going. I just wish I had an idea of exactly how far-reaching her influence is.

[clockedout]

[ She listens rather carefully, nodding after each point to assure him that he was listening. But the further he goes, the more worried she gets. ]

I see. I can't really help you much, but I can count on you to protect Maya when it comes down to it. If you don't know how far reaching her influence is, then you just need to pursue the truth and figure that out on your own.

[wright_idea]

[He nods.]

That's definitely the intention. Still, it's weird that she summoned you right when she was making coffee. I mean, why would she even... do...

[He eyes the cup. He hasn't touched it.]

...No. That can't... It's just gotta be the circumstances, I'm feeling paranoid or something...

[He massages his temples.]

PART 2: COSMOS SPACE CENTER

[wright_idea]

[There could have been any number of places where a man of the law had been arrested. He'd been involved in many of those cases himself. Gourd Lake, pretty much any place Maggey Byrde had been arrested...

The answer came in the form of a newspaper: Simon Blackquill, a prosecutor who had been at the Cosmos Space Center, had been arrested for the murder of a woman named Metis Cykes, who had been his teacher in psychology.]

[Psychology... If anything could have the potential to break through Rei's abilities, it's someone with a mastery of psychology. Was she responsible for this? As much as I want to defend Mr. Blackquill knowing this, I can't risk the possibility she has things stacked in her favor. Maybe if I go to the Space Center, I can get a better sense of what she's after.]

[Which, of course, is where he goes. Currently, he's in the visitor's center.]

[...and feeling like a huge chump. What exactly am I supposed to do in this case? Say "Hi, I'm Phoenix Wright, and I think a crazy washout celebrity teenager is plotting to destroy the world via something in this Space Center?" Talk about a quick trip to the looney bin. Ugh... where am I even supposed to go from here?]

[moepcs]

Excuse me, is there something I can help you with?

[There's a voice of a young woman who seems to be dressed for the job; clad in uniform - not a police one, but one from the Space Center - greeting people and telling people that although certain areas are closed off the place itself is not.]

[wright_idea]

[Crap! Uh, think fast, Wright!]

Um, I'm Phoenix Wright, a defense attorney. I'm looking into Simon Blackquill's case. Is there anything you can tell me about it?

[Well, it's all true at least... although I probably just put myself further onto the chopping block as far as Rei's concerned.]

[moepcs]

Blackquill's case...? Oh, you mean the one that was settled a while back ago. I don't know the exact details, since I was not on the scene at the time, but apparently the victim, Metis Cykes, was working with Simon Blackquill's sister on some sort of robotics project, and that the two of them fought over it which was why Simon killed her.

[Looks like this employee is a part of the rumor mill.]

I also heard that the victim's daughter tried to convince people in court that Simon was innocent, but... Well. She's just a child, it's not possible that she could know any better. [A shrug.] The poor little girl... she's probably going to be sent to her other relatives pretty soon.

[wright_idea]

[Well aren't we a gossip. Still, that catches my attention...]

She claimed he was innocent? Did she say why she felt that way?

[moepcs]

[An honest, apologetic smile as she shakes her head.]

I'm sorry... I don't know. Is there anything else you'd like to know, however, Mr. Wright?

[wright_idea]

[Where the kid is, but I suspect that would just come across as creepy.]

Yeah, uh... am I the only one who's been asking about this besides the police?

[moepcs]

Hmm. About this case? I don't think so... as far as I know, anyway.

[You'd think that Rei would ask about it. She didn't. Of course, Phoenix could always ask about Rei for other reasons if he manages to come up with a good excuse.]

[wright_idea]

[Yeah, that just figures, doesn't it? Hmm... there's gotta be some other avenue I can take.]

Do you know anybody who might know better? Maybe somebody who was directly involved in the situation?

[moepcs]

I'd say that captain would be your best shot. But good luck trying to get through his thick skull. Other than him... one of the other employees, maybe one of the people working on the space project might be able to assist you.

Do you need a map? I can show you the locations where you can possibly find them.

[wright_idea]

[Wow, she's really nice... and has NO sense of security whatsoever.]

If that's possible, I'd like that, yeah.

[moepcs]

[It's not a part of her job, so she doesn't have to deal with it. As long as she tells the public which areas to avoid, it's not a problem. She did her job.]

Alright, give me a moment... [It does take some time for her to get two maps, one so he can have, and another where he can see it, opening it wide.] So, as long as you make sure to ignore the locations here and here, you can go to anywhere in the Center. The Captain sometimes waits outside of the building, though you can also find him here. The other two members are always out and about, though they're generally around this area here.

[She gestures to the locations where you can find them which is basically the same locations in Ace Attorney 5, I'm lazy.]