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soul_campaign2012-09-29 09:58 pm
prosecutory) wrote in soul_campaign2012-09-29 09:58 pm
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rebuttal 18 ► [backdated to March 26 | video]
[Edgeworth is seated at his desk in his office, a dossier in his hands as he faces the communicator, which is presumably propped up on a stack of books or something so the view of him is more level instead of somewhat tilted upward. Speaking of his desk, it is neat, with arranged pens beside a small bottle of black ink, and several papers organized into a small pile and marked accordingly, weighted down by an organizer. The window behind him is framed by curtains the color of red wine, with golden trimming and tassels.
As soon as the transmission begins, he starts speaking clearly and deliberately in his usual baritone. Business as usual. He doesn’t glance at his papers while talking.]
Good afternoon. In the interest of the new arrivals, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Miles Edgeworth, public prosecutor and one of the heads of the Kuzunoha Detective Agency. [Yes, a lawyer is one of the leaders of a detective agency.]
The Agency was established to take on cases and mysteries in Death City. We specialize in investigation, dissemination of and gathering information, and surveillance and security. [He gestures with the dossier as he speaks.] As some of you may have noticed, a surveillance system has been installed throughout the city for everyone’s safety and protection. Near, my co-head, had it installed some time ago when we assumed leadership of the Agency.
[Edgeworth puts down his documents and adjusts his cravat for a moment before continuing with that same steely, matter-of-fact glint in his gray eyes. Looking presentable is also important, after all.]
If you believe you can be of some help to us, feel free to send either me or Near a private message expressing your intent to join. Alternately, you may stop by our office in the Shopping District. [He proceeds to give quick and concise directions from Shibusen to the Agency; surely Shibusen was a landmark known to all. And of course, links to his inbox and to Near’s inbox are attached for convenience.] We are particularly looking for a secretary, a messenger...and a janitor.
[He frowns briefly, then proceeds.]
Currently we are on the trail of a serial killer whose whereabouts remain a mystery. [Edgeworth’s eyes narrow, almost dangerously. He wants this man, and he would be glad to prosecute this killer himself. Yet his voice remains level, as if merely discussing an academic problem.] Five deaths have been linked to our killer, and during the last incident on the second of March, a young man with dark hair and of medium build was spotted at the scene with a murder weapon, along with a man in a blue costume of some sort. The young man, known to us as Devin Bones, is at large and is our prime suspect. The costumed man is a potential witness and has not been seen since, but I personally would not rule him out as an accomplice, or possibly a co-conspirator.
The victims had only one thing in common: they were linked to previous crimes such as robbery and murder. This leads me to believe that we are dealing with a vigilante who believes he can take the law into his own hands. [His scowl deepens, not just because of his opinion on vigilantism but also in thought.]
About three weeks have passed since the last death, and reports say that Bones has left the city. Despite this, I urge you all to remain on your guard, and notify us, Shibusen, or the Watch of any suspicious activity within the area that may shed some light upon this case. As much as possible, avoid traveling alone at night, and keep your communicators close by at all times.
[Again, he pauses - this time to cross his arms as if that would emphasize his point.]
I understand the need for justice to be done to those who deserve it and who manage to evade it, but the law has been laid down to organize the administration of justice and order, and to keep us from trying to recklessly and blindly dispense it ourselves.
… [Edgeworth relaxes slightly after that.]
Thank you for your time.
[OOC: I'm so sorry for the giant wall of text aaaaaaa]
As soon as the transmission begins, he starts speaking clearly and deliberately in his usual baritone. Business as usual. He doesn’t glance at his papers while talking.]
Good afternoon. In the interest of the new arrivals, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Miles Edgeworth, public prosecutor and one of the heads of the Kuzunoha Detective Agency. [Yes, a lawyer is one of the leaders of a detective agency.]
The Agency was established to take on cases and mysteries in Death City. We specialize in investigation, dissemination of and gathering information, and surveillance and security. [He gestures with the dossier as he speaks.] As some of you may have noticed, a surveillance system has been installed throughout the city for everyone’s safety and protection. Near, my co-head, had it installed some time ago when we assumed leadership of the Agency.
[Edgeworth puts down his documents and adjusts his cravat for a moment before continuing with that same steely, matter-of-fact glint in his gray eyes. Looking presentable is also important, after all.]
If you believe you can be of some help to us, feel free to send either me or Near a private message expressing your intent to join. Alternately, you may stop by our office in the Shopping District. [He proceeds to give quick and concise directions from Shibusen to the Agency; surely Shibusen was a landmark known to all. And of course, links to his inbox and to Near’s inbox are attached for convenience.] We are particularly looking for a secretary, a messenger...and a janitor.
[He frowns briefly, then proceeds.]
Currently we are on the trail of a serial killer whose whereabouts remain a mystery. [Edgeworth’s eyes narrow, almost dangerously. He wants this man, and he would be glad to prosecute this killer himself. Yet his voice remains level, as if merely discussing an academic problem.] Five deaths have been linked to our killer, and during the last incident on the second of March, a young man with dark hair and of medium build was spotted at the scene with a murder weapon, along with a man in a blue costume of some sort. The young man, known to us as Devin Bones, is at large and is our prime suspect. The costumed man is a potential witness and has not been seen since, but I personally would not rule him out as an accomplice, or possibly a co-conspirator.
The victims had only one thing in common: they were linked to previous crimes such as robbery and murder. This leads me to believe that we are dealing with a vigilante who believes he can take the law into his own hands. [His scowl deepens, not just because of his opinion on vigilantism but also in thought.]
About three weeks have passed since the last death, and reports say that Bones has left the city. Despite this, I urge you all to remain on your guard, and notify us, Shibusen, or the Watch of any suspicious activity within the area that may shed some light upon this case. As much as possible, avoid traveling alone at night, and keep your communicators close by at all times.
[Again, he pauses - this time to cross his arms as if that would emphasize his point.]
I understand the need for justice to be done to those who deserve it and who manage to evade it, but the law has been laid down to organize the administration of justice and order, and to keep us from trying to recklessly and blindly dispense it ourselves.
… [Edgeworth relaxes slightly after that.]
Thank you for your time.
[OOC: I'm so sorry for the giant wall of text aaaaaaa]
[Video // Locked] We can just continue here for less fuss ahaha
[Edgeworth quickly sends the directions to the Agency, again using Shibusen as a point of reference.]
[Video // Locked --> Action Forever!] Okie dokie!
[He shuts off the communication and makes his way over to the Agency, getting there in about twenty minutes, having taken a detour to a prop store to pick up a prop knife. He waits patiently for Edgeworth to see him.]
[Action]
Edgeworth is waiting, just as patiently, using this time to organize his files and documents and such from information received from his colleagues. Or lack thereof.]
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[He then stops, waiting for Edgeworth to permit him entrance. Even in his mercenary days he knew better than to just waltz in on a potential employer without being invited.]
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Enter.
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A pleasure to meet you in person.
[He holds out his right hand to shake, making eye contact as much as possible with sunglasses on. His left hand dangles at his side, wrist casually curved slightly inward to hide the prop knife up his sleeve though the hand and wrist look perfectly relaxed. Edgeworth is about to get a demonstration of how he would've committed those murders.]
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Likewise.
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That's one way I would've killed that man. You let me right in the door and didn't hesitate to give me your hand. All I'd have to do is take the papers on your desk--make it look like employment paperwork--remove the knife, give you a stab to your heart while you can't scream, remove the knife again, and walk right past your coworkers without them knowing anything was amiss until one of them opened your office door to check on you or let in another person.
Quick, private, and efficient. Nothing flashy, just a dead body.
[And, if Edgeworth looks, he would see the door was closed. Six had softly kicked it back into place using his heel as he'd entered, allowing it to close on its own.]
[Because of the angle he's holding Edgeworth at, all blood would fall on the desk with none landing on Six's green suit. The worst would be the blood on his hand but that could be hidden in a suit pocket or simply wiped off.]
[Edgeworth will also notice that Six's hands don't feel quite right. While his hands are covered in callouses, his fingertips are far too smooth.]
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[Edgeworth finds himself forced onto the table and before he can act or summon the first self-defense move that would come to mind, he sees the false knife and realizes that the demonstration has just begun. His heart hammers in his chest; that was certainly unexpected, but he regains his composure.
While down, he does listen to Six and examine his surroundings as best as he can while hunched over his desk. Edgeworth mentally traces where blood would drip, and gasps softly when he realizes that Six is at a good angle to keep most of the blood off him.
And his hands. The fingertips have not seen as much wear and tear as the rest of his hands. Training and battle had given Edgeworth callused hands as well, but his fingers had not escaped the inevitable fate of hands that wielded and gripped a sword everyday.]
You...certainly know your methods well.
[Too well. "That's one way I would've killed that man." There was just something about the way Six had said that which conveyed more than just investigation experience. As if...Six himself really could have killed a man that way. And not just in self-defense.
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I'll be honest. Until five years ago, I was a mercenary that specialized in assassination work. I know how to get into a killer's head because I used to be in their position. I'm not proud of what I did, but at least the experience should be useful in this case.
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When Six mentions his background, the prosecutor's mouth is a neutral, straight line, but his eyes narrow ever so slightly and he breathes in - as if to keep from blurting anything out. A hired assassin. Paid to kill. Just like Shelly de Killer from his world - a man who simply made his living by carrying out others' orders to end peoples' lives.
But oh, so Six was no longer in that business? Hmm. It was better to have him on their side, but...to keep an assassin under the Agency's roof?
Again, it was more advantageous if Edgeworth got on Six's good side. Besides, if Six turned out to be a liar, there were several detectives and other such people around who would catch him in the act.]
And what happened five years ago that made you change your ways?
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The basics are that a worldwide plague was released five years ago, and someone very dear to me was affected by it. I focused my efforts on trying to find someone working on a cure.
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The prosecutor calms down somewhat, relaxing his stance. He really can't do anything about what Six did in the past before coming to Death City, anyway.]
Did you find such a person?
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I...I see. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Well, your skills are certainly as...specialized as you say.
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I understand if you're not comfortable with me on your payroll. However, I felt in this case I might be able to give you a different perspective on how someone like your killer would think if they were a professional. Which I doubt this man is.
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I can't deny that your perspective and your experience would be a big help to the Agency. But you say you are no longer an assassin...
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[He'd found better ways to live his life.]
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What I wanted to show you specifically though was how obvious slitting a throat can be. Which is why I'm surprised you had any witnesses at all even for a brief moment. To be effective, it's best to do that in a dark, secluded area.
When the witness saw the killing, where were they located? Along with the other bodies?
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[Edgeworth has learned over the years that some crimes simply defy straightforward logic, plain and simple.]
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[Very neat and efficient but simultaneously not very bright.]
In a crowd, leaving your victim where he fell as you disappear into the crowd allows the onlookers to tamper the evidence before the police get there. I would've moved it to a secondary location as a forensic countermeasure when I was first starting out.
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[But more often than not, criminals surprised him, and the definition of "average criminal" was changing everyday.]
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