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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]

I see. [He gives a firm nod.] I wonder what it could be...

...But is that all of your story?

[gerte]

No! It doesn't end there. The four of us were still searching for an exit.

But that blasted ghost did something to Okita Souji. He was threatening our very lives so we engaged in battle with him. [ This is such a vague testimony yo, but it's not her fault. Franziska doesn't know anything about vampire-like transformations. Probably best to ask the people in question, if Phoenix really wants to know. ]

Suffice to say that I didn't have my whip at the time. I could have taken him down easily if so!

[bewrightback]

Okita Souji... [He doesn't know him, but the name sounds intimidating in general. Now Phoenix is more on edge.]

Was it like a possession, or some other sort of coercion...? ...But you made it out alright, correct?

[gerte]

I believe it was some other coercion. [ She nods. ] Hey, Phoenix Wright. Do you believe in Vampires? His transformation was something similar to that. There isn't an easy way to describe this without directly consulting Okjita Souji.

Fear not, I made it out alright.

[bewrightback]

V-vampires?! [His eyes widen.]

...Well, I'm glad you made it out alright. You didn't... get bitten or anything, right?

[gerte]

Nothing of the sort happened. You seem to have made it out alright too by the looks of it.

So tell me fool, what have you been doing while I was off scurrying in deadly hallways?

[ There's more to her story, but it can always wait. With the way things are looking now it seems like more people got caught up in this mess. They could all get together and share what they learned or saw. ]

[bewrightback]

That's good to hear. And... yeah, I made it out alright, but it was a close call for a little while there.

A robot pushed a bunch of us through doors, and we ended up in this odd room with a camcorder in it. It looked like the kind of set you'd see in a weird and shady adult movie.

But we found other rooms, including hidden labs with advanced technology unlike that of CERES. ...There was also an old and broken down robot with a passion for drawing birds.

[gerte]

How strange. Did that robot threaten to kill you? [ It was broken down, but still. There's a chance that it could have been deadly. Franziska merely shakes her head and scoffs. ]

If it wanted to kill you then it did a poor job of doing so. You're still alive and therefore I assume you're unharmed.

[bewrightback]

You're assuming correctly. I'm not sure if that robot could hurt anyone even if it wanted to! But... no, all it wanted was one of our group's hair. It actually ended up helping us out!

[gerte]

What a foolish robot. You're fortunate that things didn't turn out worse.

It could have demanded more than a simple strand of hair. Still, I can't help but wonder if that machine you found was a victim as well.

[bewrightback]

Trust me, I'm counting my blessings. [He admits with a light sigh.]

It's hard to say. The robot could have been broken down by something else, or by the ravages of time. Or maybe both. It was oddly sympathetic to it, though. It showed us a hidden area after our friend with the hair appealed to it.

[At least I'd say they're a definite step up from the robots that try to kill us.]

[gerte]

I would have liked it if we had more time to examine the robot thoroughly. When I consider your circumstances it's understandable that doing so simply wasn't an option.

What was inside of that hidden area?

[ An answer with zero contradictions would suffice.]

[bewrightback]

Acutally? One of our crew was able to take a good look at both that robot another deactivated robot we found. And another of our group managed to save the robot's head! But as far as I know, no clue about what made it so rundown to begin with.

The hidden area was just another laboratory area that was full of unrecognizable technology, a photo of a rubber duck and a mysterious sphere. The sphere apparently had some kind of spiritual energy in it... That's actually how we escaped. It brought us outside when we touched it, after showing us a very odd vision.

[gerte]

There are many mysteries we need to solve. It would be foolish for you to waste your time standing around doing nothing. Finish what you started and I'll do the same.

[ Her tone is so harsh but it's clear she just wants Phoenix to gather more information with her, gosh. Franziska needs a chill pill, someone give it to her. ]

If you think otherwise you'll have to answer to my whip!

[bewrightback]

[Phoenix winces.]

Okay, okay! You don't have to tell me twice... and your whip doesn't have to tell me at all! I'll do my best to put together more information.

[He gives a solemn nod.]

And we will find the truth behind this.

[As difficult as she can be... It kind of feels nice to be able to work with Franziska again.]

[gerte]

Good, I can accept that. We shouldn't stay in here too long it's not good for us mortals. Lingering here any longer will make you feel ill.

Leave this place at once and get some rest fool!

[ Oh hey, she's showing concern. ]

[bewrightback]

Right! Um... thanks? [It is thoughtful of her, in her own Franziska way.]

And same to you! Well, aside from the 'fool' part... [He trails off into a nervous chuckle and waves her off before he goes to leave the area. He hasn't been feeling well as it is since his return anyway.]