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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[dolosa]

I'm not. She made you black coffee, didn't she? With no sugar. But don't worry, Wright-san. I couldn't fully convert her. And the reason is because you still exist.

[wright_idea]

[It's like a stake has pierced his heart. Maya... was brainwashed. When, or how, he couldn't say. But all his attempts to get out and save her...]

This is it, isn't it? This is why you wanted me to cut contact with her. Because you knew her bonds were too strong. Because you wanted to weaken her to make her fully one of your "wolves." I... How long...?

[dolosa]

She'll be under for the rest of the night unless you can snap her out of it, or keep Mia Fey in her body.

[wright_idea]

[He mouths, "She KNOWS" to Mia before turning back to the phone.]

And then what? You're just going to keep going back to her over and over until you succeed?

[dolosa]

Not for now. There's no point in commanding a wolf who won't listen to what you say. I have bigger priorities.

[wright_idea]

B...bigger priorities?

[Oh no... What is she up to now?]

[dolosa]

You know the saying: "I have bigger fish to fry"? Exactly that. Oh, but I bet you're dying to hear what I'm up to. I'm sorry, but I'm not going to give away my plans that easily.

You could always watch me 24/7, but I'm quite certain you'd go mad by then.

[wright_idea]

Gh...

[Damnit...]

Whatever it is, I won't let you get away with it. I swear it!

[dolosa]

You have no right to say such things. You already let me get away with the last event that happened.

But I guess it's no fun to hang up on you without giving you a hint. I'm sure you probably heard of it: a place where the man of the law got arrested.

[wright_idea]

[Gh...!]

A man of the law...? Who are you talking about?

[dolosa]

I'm not giving you any more hints, Wright-san. It shouldn't be too difficult to find out.

[wright_idea]

B-but --!

[dolosa]

"But", what, Wright-san? I don't have all the time in the world to waste on you.

[wright_idea]

[You rotten...]

I'll figure it out. I'll figure it out, and I'll stop you from getting what you want. Remember? I'm the "farmer."

[dolosa]

Then perhaps you should stop talking and start using that head of yours to find out where the location is... Mr. Farmer.

[wright_idea]

[His chin tightens, his knuckles white around the phone. Finally, gradually, he puts it down, hanging up.]

...Mia... I think I'm going to have to go for now. She says the effect will only last until morning, but...

[clockedout]

Alright. Is there anything you want me to pass onto Maya before you leave?

[wright_idea]

Yes, tell her...

[He closes his eyes, sighs.]

Tell her that I trust her, but I don't trust the person who got in her head. And that I'm sorry I wasn't there to stop it.

[He gets up.]

I'm still not sure what I've been drawn into, but it looks like I'm not getting out that easily.

[clockedout]

I'll jot that down. [ She's not the type to break promises, after all. ]

Be careful. This is going to be a difficult road for you, and I'm not sure if you'll survive this one. Just remember what I've always taught you.

[wright_idea]

[He smiles sadly.]

Mia... I don't think I could ever forget what you taught me. I guess we'll just have to trust I'm not supposed to join you yet.

[He nods to her, then departs.]

[Rei Hazama... a girl for whom accusations of fraud led to the greatest tragedy of her life... and a descent into nihilism and insanity. Regardless of who she could have been, she is who she is now. And if she really has as many sleeper agents in the government and the law as she claims, then the only person I can trust right now is myself. I can't even trust my closest friends...

I have to find the truth... and I have to find a way to break her spell. I have to find a way for trust to exist again!]

((To be continued...)

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?