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Miles Edgeworth ([personal profile] truthsnomiracle) wrote in [community profile] tvklogs2011-12-27 11:07 pm
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Tears In The Teahouse

Who: [livejournal.com profile] truthsnomiracle and YOU!
What: Edgeworth's first DL-6 day since being made to realize that dear old Dad lied.
When: December 28th, daylight hours
Where: A teahouse
Warnings: Discussion of a murder, betrayal, and major Ace Attorney spoilers.
Format: Your choice of prose or action.

Miles Edgeworth knew better than most that the truth could be an ugly, painful thing. He also knew, however, that truth was the single most important virtue and goal of humanity in the world.

Which made today sting all the more.

December 28th was, to most, just a day for enjoying Christmas presents, preparing for New Year's parties, and neglecting the trappings of the previous holiday. For Edgeworth, however, it was the day when several traumatic hours trapped in an elevator ended with a single bullet through his father's heart that ended the defense attorney's life, the day that haunted his nightmares for fifteen years straight, and then the day it was all brought back to the surface as his own mentor was revealed to not only be the murderer, but to have raised him specifically to see him crushed.

Now, he couldn't even take comfort in the idea that his father was blameless for all that had happened in the wake of his own murder. The supernatural was real, the Kurain technique was the only explanation for the case at Hazakura, his own Shadow had literally manifested to argue that his father was a liar and that he himself would sooner disbelieve the supernatural than this truth, and just to make sure that he couldn't return to denial of the supernatural, fate ensured that Edgeworth now had a power of his own. Even if it had turned out that his father had meant well and that he was rescued from the backstabbing of his own mentor, his past was still the product of hypocrisy and lies -- more so than he ever realized before.

As such, as ribbons came loose in the snowflake-speckled wind outside the teahouse, the prosecutor swirled a half-finished mug of black tea with cream in a corner booth and attempted to hide his glum face from passersby. His usual suit was obscured by a black trenchcoat, but the storm-grey curtain hair and cowlick, to say nothing of his cravat, might well give him away...

[identity profile] needsteaplz.livejournal.com 2011-12-28 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
Saori often visited the teahouse to pick up some tea tins and those sort of things. By chance, when she entered the shop, she saw Edgeworth from the corner of her eye. Quietly, she walked over to him.

"Mr. Edgeworth?" She softly addressed him. "Is this seat taken?"

[identity profile] theheirofbreath.livejournal.com 2011-12-28 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
John was just bored, and is passing the time by exploring the city a little. Stopping in the tea shop to see if they have hot chocolate, he recognizes Edgeworth as that guy who lectured them all about the whole dungeon thing. So he smiles and waves.

"Hi! What's up?"

[identity profile] needsteaplz.livejournal.com 2011-12-28 07:02 am (UTC)(link)
The undertone doesn't go by unnoticed but she won't bring it up just yet.

"Is it alright if I take a seat? I promise it won't take much time." One of the tea house waiters looked at her and she gave a nod. They already knew to prepare a cup of green tea for her.

[identity profile] needsteaplz.livejournal.com 2011-12-28 07:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Thank you, Mr. Edgeworth." She quietly took her seat across from him. Her tea was brought over to her. She took off her gloves so her hands could warm up as they held the cup.

"I apologize if I accidentally intrude on something personal but, I couldn't help but notice something when you texted your thanks for the cookies I sent out earlier. And now I find you here, looking so rather grim. Is it safe to assume you're not a fan of the holidays?"

[identity profile] needsteaplz.livejournal.com 2011-12-28 08:16 am (UTC)(link)
As she carefully thought out her words, she also took a sip of her tea. "I understand and I won't press you for details. Guess you can say I have a feeling what you're going through. There's certain days in the year that happens to me too." She had her fair share of traumas before arriving in Prospero, which did include her own death.

"It's funny how after dealing with my personal shadow, it's taught me a lot. Mostly how I let all of my feelings and my past get bottled up and tried pretend I'm alright all the time. Nothing good ever comes from that. I think my Shadow would've almost overpowered me completely until I understood the point she was making."
Edited 2011-12-28 15:13 (UTC)

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2011-12-28 11:42 am (UTC)(link)
Issei had had a few conversations with Edgeworth before, and thus could recognize Edgeworth fairly easily. He approached him with a small smile. "Good afternoon. I've always liked this teahouse."
croibhristeoir: (do you see what you dream)

[personal profile] croibhristeoir 2011-12-28 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Diarmuid had a hopeless crush on the king of England. Keeping the hotel room stocked with tea was just something of a consequence. But upon seeing Edgeworth looking quite dejected, the former Servant adjusted his glasses and approached.]

Would you mind if I sat down? [A slight smile.] You seem as if perhaps you could use the company.

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2011-12-28 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"May I sit down?" Issei was going to control his natural tendencies to pry. But he couldn't help asking, at least.
croibhristeoir: (losing my heart; losing my pride)

[personal profile] croibhristeoir 2011-12-28 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't wish to intrude.

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2011-12-28 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Issei pulled out a chair. "Thank you, Edgeworth. I won't bother you too much."

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2011-12-28 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"...Something's bothering you. Something in particular?" Issei guessed. He hadn't yet ordered any tea, so small talk was his only option.
croibhristeoir: (do you see what you dream)

[personal profile] croibhristeoir 2011-12-28 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Very well, then.

[He took a seat, smiling faintly as he did so.]
croibhristeoir: (tell me what it is you have in store)

[personal profile] croibhristeoir 2011-12-28 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
...Things have been a bit chaotic, lately, haven't they?

[A small sigh. Diarmuid crossed his arms and glanced out the window; it was rare that he saw snow in Ireland, and he hadn't been in Fuyuki's winter long enough to notice any.]

I'm beginning to think anyone capable should try to offer combat lessons.

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