rebuttal 20 ► [backdated to May 30, 2:00 PM | voice]

[prosecutory]

[The voice that speaks is a bit weak; it is a voice that would normally be a clear baritone but is, instead, hoarse with exhaustion. Edgeworth struggles to make himself heard, and his efforts pay off.]

Hmph, mounting a riot while many of us were dispatched on missions? I can't say it was not a calculated move. The local thugs are using their brains in tandem with their brawn for once.

...In any case. [He sighs wearily.] Allow me to offer a piece of advice as one who has called Death City home for nine months: learn how to defend yourself. Shibusen has given you a choice: to either live as a simple civilian until you return to your real home, or to take up arms, so to speak, and fight. Regardless of what you choose, however, danger threatens us both outside and inside the city walls. Our enemies - anti-Shibusen forces, kishin eggs and witches alike - are not picky with their targets.

Learning self-defense is not equivalent to becoming a soldier. I'm not making your choice for you; I am simply offering a suggestion, a precaution if you will, if you wish to stay alive when the war comes knocking at your door, whether you expected it or not.

...

Should you have any business with the Agency, your concerns are best directed to me for now. [Edgeworth, you dolt, you're also in the hospital. So what if you're in better shape than Near? STOP IT.]

[Filtered to the Agency]

I should return to work in 3 days. Those of you who stayed in Death City are not excused from reporting regarding yesterday's events. [Before you think Edgeworth is a mean slave driver, note that he didn't give a deadline.]

I believe a head count is in order; how many of you are well enough to work?

[OOC: ACTION FOR PEOPLE WHO'D LOVE TO DROP BY FOR A VISIT, GIMME ALL YER VISITORS]

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[Voice]

[recitings]

I'd tell you to rest and stop working, but that would be like the pot calling the kettle black.

video | filtered

[realimperfect]

I am well enough to work. [ Though that amused look on her face says she called this sort of reaction from him. ]

I'll tell you the same thing I told Genesis, if you disregard doctor's orders too much you'll just end up in bed for longer. Otherwise, rely on the rest of us to get these things done so that you can at least rest for a little while. If you'd like, I can bring tea and chess to the clinic.

[Action]

[ninjainviolet]

[Sheena's in the hospital herself for a check up, when she hears his voice briefly and realizes that it hadn't come from her communicator, but from a nearby room when the door had been opened.

Heading over, she knocks on the door before opening it, but not stepping in entirely.]

Miles? It's Sheena. Are you up for a visitor?

Video/Agency filter [On the 31st]

[shiromadoushi]

[[Bakura's looking a bit tired and worn around the edges, but otherwise fine.]]

I'm able, though at slightly reduced hours, if that's all right?

[[since he's kinda on healing and caretaking duty for a certain other white haired individual.]]

action;

[itaidakimasu]

{Frilly bossu, guess who's invading your room with a basket of what basically is a high tea service fit for a king, plus some extra goodies?}

Hello, Edgeworth-san!

[voice | private]

[want_the_world]

Near's in the clinic for at least the next few days, and if I have anything to say about it, he won't be doing any work.

[Once Near isn't so heavily sedated anymore, Mello knows he probably won't get a say in it.]

[Voice//Secure]

[darkestshadeofyou]

You know, Sir, 'self defense' is a broad term, don't you think?
You could be very well telling someone to defend themselves and what if they only have a spoon? Or at best a shoe?

The theoretical method of self defense should go without saying, yes? I thought so too. I did. But then I can defend myself it seems.

I would like to have business with Agency - it sounds fun alone as a name. Tell me more?

Action

[brainius]

[ Here you go, Edgeworth, have Ghoulia visiting you with a clipboard in-hand and a momentary smile. ]

Good afternoon. [ She's gonna take a seat. She's got agency questions, after all. Edgeworth needs to stay resting. ] I'm Ghoulia, here on behalf of Genesis.

[ voice; ]

[atleast80]

If what you say is true, then the choice isn't between living as a simple civilian and taking up arms but possibly dying and taking up arms? Doesn't sound like much of a choice to me.

action;

[itsfondue]

[Steve probably pays a visit after seeing Genesis in the hospital. He walks into the room, but stands by the doorway. It's not like he really knows him too well.]

Mr. Edgeworth? How are things holdin' up on your end? [He still wants to know how he's doing though. Steve remembers him helping him out in the beginning.]

[Voice]

[timelessummoner]

[Raidou doesn't respond until evening, thanks to the mission today. Yes, he did just take missions two days in a row.]

I am ready to work as necessary, Edgeworth-san.

[Voice // Filtered]

[pishirogane]

[This is much later indeed. Hopefully, he hasn't fallen asleep, but Naoto had a... small spook.]

Shirogane reporting, Edgeworth-san. While I require rest after a mission today, but I can report at any time necessary tomorrow.