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05 ✪ backdated to April 4th ✪ video

[For anyone that happens to know Kotetsu, you might be a little surprised at the serious, almost stern features on his face. He almost looks as if he has something dire and important to say, and in fact, he does. He opens his mouth-- and then closes it, his eyes going wide slightly, and he stares down at his feet as if trying to recall what he was going to say.

Damn it, public speaking wasn't ever his strong point, but Barnaby had taken care of the first message relating to this subject so it was only fair that he'd handle it this time around. Finally, with an assured nod, he lifts his head up.]

Okay, I'd like to have everyone's attention please! I know a lot of people probably know more than enough about those killings going around, and if you haven't, get outta that rock and read yourself a newspaper. It's good for you. I'm not sure how many of you remember the message someone named Barnaby gave about this "serial killer" in the area, but it's related to that.

[Kotetsu takes a deep breath and removes his hat, his expression going serious again.]

They're calling the guy that everyone is looking for "The Crim Cutter". But that's not his name. His name is Lunatic. He's from my world, and from the looks of it, he's now in Death City. Back home, he was famous for going after criminals and giving them his own brand of justice, and that was by killing them. No one knows what he really looks like because he wears a mask and an outfit, and no one knows how to catch him. Not yet at least. He's never gone after regular, innocent people though, so there isn't too much to worry about. Still, he's dangerous, and he shouldn't be here. We can't let him stay loose for long.

...some people might think that he's not that bad of a problem because he goes after criminals, people who you think deserves this sort of thing, but that's not true. It's a lie. No matter who he goes after and why, he's killing people, and no matter what, that sort of thing can't be forgiven. You don't get any kind of justice with murder. It's not right!

[He doesn't realize the tightened hold he has on his mirror or the raised tone in his voice until he hears it slightly echo in the room he's in, and Kotetsu jolts slightly, surprised at his own outburst. Calming down, he rubs at the back of his neck and continues.]

Ah, so, if anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask me or my partner. --oh, my name's Kotetsu. My partner's Barnaby. We've dealt with this guy a lot longer than Death City has now so hopefully, we can help out in catching Lunatic and getting this all to stop as soon as possible, because trust me, he's not gonna stop for anything.

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Lunatic?

[She switches to private]

What methods have been used in your world already in an attempt to capture him?

[She's really getting sick of this.]

[She comes on with a stern look, considering him very seriously but with an odd glint in her eye. It's appraising and calculating, but the rest of her expression doesn't reflect that.]

That's a fine and sharp accusation, but where is your proof that it happens to be this 'Lunatic' from your world? There are plenty of people from plenty of different worlds who could have individuals reacting in the same way. Perhaps in some cultures it's accepted.

Where is your proof?

Edited 2012-11-03 03:41 (UTC)

[His deep voice is set in concern, but also with a rigid air about it. He doesn't like the sound of this message.]

No one has mentioned this 'Lunatic' in any conversations. He's obviously from Sternbild if you mention him, but why has no one in the Hero rings caught him yet?

What are we looking for in regards to this man?

Killing people? Almost every Weapon in this city and their Meister do the same thing on a near day-to-day basis. Does that mean that we also cannot be forgiven?

By your standards alone, this war is not right if murder is considered unjust in your opinion. Do you fight in this war, little parasite? If so, then you have no right to judge the actions of another who is taking care of those who strip the lives of innocents.

Edited 2012-11-03 04:23 (UTC)

[The video feed flickered on to show Yuri's frowning and displeased expression. To say that he's unhappy about the possibility of Lunatic being in the city is an understatement, and it's obvious to anyone looking at him that he isn't happy.]

Do you have proof with your accusations, Mr. Kaburagi? For if this isn't the criminal, Lunatic, we could be taking the investigation in an entirely different direction and allowing the true killer to escape prosecution.

[When she listens to the announcement over the communicator, her hands reach to cover her mouth in surprise. Out of everybody who could have been brought to her world it had to be him. Well it could have been worse, but thankfully the worse case scenario in her head involved a dead guy.

Knowing her dad is at home, she drops in from being cooped up in her room. She hadn't bothered to attend school yet since she still treated this place like an extended holiday.]

Dad you're going to catch Lunatic... right? [She had doubts, since he managed to remain at large for months back at home.]

[ Color someone at least interested. This may or may not be a lead, really, but anything is better than nothing, and if there is the possibility of a trail to follow, she might as well at least have her finger on one point in the line, even if it's very preliminary. ]

Do you have any evidence to back this up? It's best not to start distracting goose chases that may distract from an actual criminal.

[Barnaby had his mirror off, just listening as Kotetsu made the network warning. Sitting across from him in the chair, he just reread the case files, then set them down on the dining room table.]

I still don't understand why they brought him here.

'Regular, innocent people'?

Somehow I doubt there's many of those within the people that were brought here.

[Boom, big lead after ages of nothing! Edgeworth doesn't begin the transmission until he's done reading and making his own notes, and reviewing everyone's replies. The ones he can see, anyway.

So, Kotetsu arrived at the conclusion that the Crim Cutter was this so-called "Lunatic" because of the crossbow, the blue costume, and the choice of victims. Put together, all three aspects could not be mere coincidence. But first, know thine enemy.

When the feed starts, Edgeworth is holding an organizer in one hand, and a pen in the other, his expression very serious. It's time to get down to business.]

Mr. Kotetsu, can you tell me more about your past encounters with this..."Lunatic"?

I am Miles Edgeworth, one of the heads of the Agency, and we are working to put a stop to these killings once and for all.

[He means it. And he agrees that this is not the way to dispense justice.]

Edited 2012-11-03 13:21 (UTC)

You're sure it's him?

We had someone like that at home, but he was less hands-on.

[Get ready for questions, Kotetsu.]

Does he have a weapon or M.O. he prefers? Do you know how he chooses his victims? Has anyone asked the authorities to keep details about suspects away from the public?

Being an ex-criminal, I happen to worry a whole lot. [No, not really. He's mostly bored, which is nothing like worry. But he frowns at the communicator as if he really is worried.]

Besides, if they're going to go after criminals it's only a matter of time before they go after everyone else.

So, you wish to capture someone who has been killing criminals, bad people.

What exactly do you call what you are doing, in this war? Should we just go ahead and capture everyone who fights in this war?

Edited 2012-11-04 18:00 (UTC)

I wonder...why can't murder be justice? Who was the person who decided that?

[ She merely browses this post until she sees Kaede refer to him as daddy. Yep. She's going to toss herself in this now so she can help. ]

I'm Tenten. I've befriended your daughter Kaede, and I lent her a sword for protection purposes. [ SHE'S SAFE KOTETSU DON'T WORRY SHE JUST GAVE HER A SHARP ITEM. ] If you need any aid with capture or surveillance let me know. I'd be honored to help and to make sure these individuals go through an actual process that doesn't involve getting shot in the back. [ ...Beat. ] Until they've been found guilty, of course.

Did you lose a serial killer this time, Kotetsu-san?

[It's not the highlight of the day for Yamazaki.]

How does he looks like? Why does he thinks prison is not enough for criminals? Did you ever talked to him? Did you try to tell him what he did was wrong?

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