IC Inbox [Cerealia]

[bewrightback]

"If you're looking for Phoenix Wright, you've called the Wright number! Leave a message after the beep, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!"

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[bewrightback]

Maya's a strong girl. And she's the first person I talked to about it. Of course she's taking things a lot better than me...

...But I think she that she really would appreciate hearing from a friend right now, Athena.

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[psycholawgy]

Okay, I'll give her a call after this.

If... something ever happens to my code, I'll be sure to leave a note or something.

[ you know, just so nobody else worries. ]

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[bewrightback]

That's very kind of you.

[Then he tries to let more humor into his tone, trying to keep emotion from weighing it down.]

Athena... We're in this until the end, you know? I'm afraid that the Wright Anything Agency won't approve of that kind of vacation time.

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[psycholawgy]

...

... ... ...

... ... ... ... ... ...

I don't want a paycut. Thank you.

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[bewrightback]

You're welcome. Then let's stay local, until we can all go home together. Alright?

[I can't lose anyone else.]

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[psycholawgy]

So long as you keep the same promise, or else I'll be changing our name to the Cykes Anything Agency.

voice;

[bewrightback]

You'd have to fight Trucy for that decision.

...But don't worry. It won't have to come to that. Because I have every intention of following through on this promise, Athena.

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[psycholawgy]

[ she can't help but smile on the other side of the line. and she huffs out a laugh. ]

Right. Thanks, boss. You're the best.

[ and she wholeheartedly means it. ]

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[bewrightback]

You're welcome. And thanks, Athena. I try my best.

[Now he can't help but feel emotional.

It's like I really am being a good boss - a good mentor.

...Just like you... Mia...]

I... I guess it's because I learned from the best.

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[psycholawgy]

[ SLAMS THE DOOR DOWN WITH A REALLY HARD KICK ]

Boss! Don't cry!

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[bewrightback]

[PHOENIX SPINS AROUND IN ALARM. And he's mid wiping a lone tear off of his cheek as she shots.]

But why... [He bemoans, and then he quickly flicks the tear away.]

I- I'm not crying, really!

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[psycholawgy]

Objection!

[ DRAMATIC POINTING!!!! ]

I can see the salt in your eyes from a mile away!

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[bewrightback]

Hold it! [He points right back to a sniffle.]

It's not enough to be considered a full-on cry! You don't know... that I don't have allergies!

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[psycholawgy]

Phoenix Phillip Wright!

[psycholawgy]

You should get yourself checked right away!

[bewrightback]

[Phillip?!]

...What am I getting checked for, exactly?

[psycholawgy]

Your allergies?

[bewrightback]

Er.... No need for that! I'm sure that it would quiet down after a little bit of nose-blowing if I did have - er, I do have allergies!

[psycholawgy]

I just don't want to hear you be sad, okay?

[bewrightback]

[Now his expression sobers up as he looks towards her.]

Athena...

Thank you. But - but I think I just need some time.

[psycholawgy]

I'm not saying you should hurry up with it, but if you need somebody to talk to. . .

[bewrightback]

I understand, Athena. [A warm smile starts to grow on his face.]

I know just the psychologist to turn to.

[He shakes his head.]

I should be used to this. This... this is the way things were.

[Mia's just been a ghost who shows up every now and then for over ten years now...]

[psycholawgy]

We just have to do our best until she comes back.

[ she nods sagely. ]

[bewrightback]

...

You really think she'll be back someday?

[psycholawgy]

I know so.

Just like I know Apollo's going to be back.

[ she places her hands behind her back and rocks her heels a little. ]

It'll be fine.