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]

Objection! [He calls back, his own hand still on the can.]

Riku, you can't be serious. We grabbed this at the same time... if anything, maybe I was a little faster!

[undauntingdawn]

[woah woah, an old fart faster than him? please. ...an old fart that knows his name? riku raises an eyebrow while his hand firmly remains on what's so rightfully his.]

You need to get your eyes checked. [a beat.] But your name guessing game is on point.

[bewrightback]

[So it is him. ...I'm glad he re-evaluated his wardrobe.]

Hey, my eyes are... they're perfectly fine! [If exaggerating at the very least.] Guessing? Um... don't you remember me from that bus, Riku?

[undauntingdawn]

Sorry, the weird haircut isn't ringing any bells.

[it definitely isn't a forgettable haircut, even if weird might've been a bit harsh. just a bit.]

So what happened on the bus?

[bewrightback]

[Are you really in the position to talk about unusual hair...?]

Not much. We just talked a little. It was... right after we both arrived here, back in December.

[undauntingdawn]

Sounds nice and all, but I got here in March.

[hmm terra had mentioned people seeing him here before...]

When you talked with me that time, was I wearing a black coat and a blindfold?

[bewrightback]

[...I guess that times really does March on.]

Oh! I'm so sorry...

Um, as a matter of fact? That's exactly what you were wearing! [He scratches his head sheepishly.] To be honest, it seemed a little unusual, but... I guess at this age it's easier to accept the fashion of young people for what it is.

[undauntingdawn]

[...just how old are you? because riku's thinking 80.]

Wasn't really much of a fashion statement. [more like something he needed to wear cause of reasons!! plus, it totally looked pretty cool, too.] But it looks like you did talk to me, I just don't remember.

[bewrightback]

[That's the rudest thought to have ever been thought up.]

Yeah... It sounds like that must have been the case. [He scratches at his head nervously with his free hand.]

Sorry for bringing that up. That's got to be weird to think about.

[undauntingdawn]

[rude but true!! act less like you have a cane collection and rudeku won't be as rude.]

Yeah, but I'd worry if this place started to be anything close to normal.

[bewrightback]

That's a good point. Then I guess you must be thankful that I provided your daily dose of weirdness? [He says that jokingly, with a weird laugh.]

So, who's the soup for?

[undauntingdawn]

Yeah, thanks. Couldn't have gotten it without you.

[you're a... kinda useful old man, bro.]

For me. This thing makes a pretty good lunch, and I'm guessing you had the same thing in mind?

[bewrightback]

Well... Kind of, but not for me. [He frowns.]

I've been looking after my daughter and some other friends of mine who have been sick lately, and... they've already made their way through all the soup I have around the house. So... I think they'd really appreciate at least a little more.

[I don't want to lay on the pressure, but I don't want to let them down either.]

[undauntingdawn]

[riku looks almost amused by that. guy, if you told him it was for your kid, he would've let go. no need to detail how sickly and fragile she is and this soup is her only hope!!]

You're laying on the sob story pretty thick.

[says riku as he lets go. winner of this soup battle: phoenix.]

Not like I'm enough of a villain to ignore it, though.

1/2

[bewrightback]

H-hey, I'm just saying the truth! [He says sheepishly as he accepts the can.]

But thank you. Thank you so much. I really owe you, Riku. In fact... hold that thought!

[He turns for a moment, taking out a piece of paper and a pen he had on him. He spends a moment scribbling, and then...]

[bewrightback]

Take that!!

[Phoenix presents one IOU note, which reads "IOU one can of chicken noodle soup -Phoenix Wright".]

[undauntingdawn]

[normal people say things without sudden shouting. then again, riku's given up hoping for normal at this point so it works. he takes the note, reading it and then shoving it in a pocket.]

I may hold you to this.

[free soup won't get passed up, that's for sure.]

Hope that your kid and friends get better soon.

[bewrightback]

Thank you, Riku. I appreciate this... I really do. [And that IOU will be follow up on in. In probably a week or so, a new can of chicken soup will be delivered right to Riku, with a nice little bow wrapped around it.]

It's been nice getting to know you again. [And wearing fashion that, while still falling outside of my understanding, at least doesn't look like it's suited only for a funeral.]

[undauntingdawn]

Yeah, you, too.

[riku will probably laugh a little at bow. so cheesy!! but still, plus one in his book for the soup, phoenix. weird hair aside, he's a pretty cool guy.]