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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[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.

[bewrightback]

We're fine. [He repeats to himself, but he doesn't quite feel it yet. Still, he offers a light smile to Athena.]

That's going to end up being our firm's official catchphrase at this point.

[psycholawgy]

Wha- What?! We need to think of something else!

[ she can't have apollo winning the non-existent "come up with the agency's catchphrase" contest! ]

[bewrightback]

Well, if you have any submissions...

[psycholawgy]

I'll come up with something.

[ CAN'T LOSE TO APOLLO!!!! ]

[bewrightback]

[A little rivalry between coworkers is healthy, right?]

...

I can't wait to see the look on Apollo's face when you unveil it to him.

[psycholawgy]

It's gonna be a slap in the face!

[bewrightback]

Please... try not to injure him...

[psycholawgy]

I'll do my best!

[bewrightback]

I know you will, Athena.

...We'll all be doing our best.

[psycholawgy]

There's the smile I wanted to see!

[bewrightback]

[...The worst of times is when lawyers have to force their biggest smiles.

Isn't that what you taught me, Mia?]

Well... Here it is, up close and personal. For a limited time only.

[psycholawgy]

Keep smiling! And I should go now.

[ a beat. ]

Sorry for breaking your door.

[bewrightback]

Don't worry, it happens. [Why is that sentence true?!]

Take care, Athena. And... thanks, again.

[psycholawgy]

[ she'll be back to break your doors again in the future. just you wait. ]

No problem. [ peace!! ] I'll see you later!

[bewrightback]

[Good thing she's adoorable.]

...Take care, Athena.

[I've found some great students of my own, too, Mia.]

[psycholawgy]

[ get the fuck out, gore ]