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[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]

O-oh.

That's... that's very brave of you, Iris. [Should I try to stop her? ...Could I really try to stop her, when her heart is set on something like this?]

But please be careful. A-and try to come back as soon as you can.

...If something happened to you, I don't know what I'd do.

[shroudedinsecrecy]

[There was a chance he could have. If he really tried. Otherwise, no, she was determined. But also...incredibly touched at his concern.]

I will. But only if you promise to do the same.

[She wouldn't have been able to bear losing him, either. Not now.]

I...I'm glad you still have the hood, even though I was surprised to hear that.

[bewrightback]

I promise. Of course I promise.

...Huh? What's so surprising about it? [He asks with genuine obliviousness.]

[shroudedinsecrecy]

Because it had been so long for you.

Even if you never forgot...

[Iris rarely lied...anymore...but there was something in the air lately that compelled her to tell the unconquered truth.]

...I was sure the memory would have faded from your heart. So you wouldn't need to keep the hood anymore.

[bewrightback]

Iris...

[He speaks so softly.]

Some memories never fade from the heart, no matter how long.

And I've seen no reason to discard or forget this hood over the years. I guess it's like a keepsake, or a good luck charm. And I guess I thought it might come in handy again someday.

But even beyond all of that... It's something that an important person gave to me once. And I'll hold onto it just as firmly as I do my belief in that person.

[shroudedinsecrecy]

[Part of her wished they were speaking in person, rather than just through the communicator. Because she wanted to hold him so badly right then...but if she had the chance, there was every possibility she wouldn't want to let him go. And there were still important things needed to be done.]

Then I'll have to continue being that person you believe in so much, Feenie.

And I'm going to start by helping as many people here, today, as I can.

[bewrightback]

[His heart swells with admiration for her. He wishes he could take her away from this all and take care of her... but he sees that she's set on her path, and he can't help but respect that.]

...You're incredible. You don't even have to try to live up to that image, Iris. You do it naturally.

Just... still, be careful out there, and be sure to come back if things get too hairy. ...I'm going to keep the last can of chicken soup warm for you, whenever you come back.

[shroudedinsecrecy]

[What more could a girl possibly ask for in life?]

Not as incredible as you are. That sounds absolutely wonderful. I can't wait.

I'll see you then. I promise.

[bewrightback]

I'll hold you to that. [He says so softly.]

Take care. ...I'll see you soon.

[And soon he'll follow that up with a selfie, of him wearing the hood in the apartment, and smiling goofily as he holds up the can of chicken soup.]

[shroudedinsecrecy]

[She didn't reply back, but there was to be much giggling on her end soon after receiving that image.]