Audience: Medb

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Something to that effect. Being an Avatar means there's much left to be done before I can even think of what I want again.

[fergalicious]

Duty before desires? That's not very greedy of you.

[ She hums. ]

Will you tell me what you want?

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[a wry smile.] I know. But it can't be helped.

[...]

...a few incidents have occurred that have begun to change how the law is viewed by the public. One of our young prosecutors has just been arrested for a murder I firmly believe he didn't commit.

[a pause.] ...and a year ago, a friend was disbarred for presenting false evidence to the court. I don't believe he did that either.

But without proof, this is what the public believes. An age of corruption has begun to set in.

[the dark age of the law.]

[fergalicious]

[ THIS CANON POINT i hate it

Medb thinks she can draw a conclusion. ]

You want to fix your law system, and you'd like to see those two people cleared.

[ Medb's views on justice as a whole are not strict or great. Her morals are corrupt, and she just does whatever the fuck she wants. It really is a wonder how she gets along with Miles as much as she does. ]

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Yes. Exactly that. [it's maybe a wonder, but sometimes it's not.] ...Wright cleared my name once before. It's only fair that I return the favor.

[and blackquill...it didn't make sense. but finding answers on his own hasn't been going well.]

And if the law cannot be trusted, then I'm afraid of what the future may hold.

[fergalicious]

People in power do like to bend the law to their will.

[ She is a prime example sometimes. Not that there was much of a law system in Celtic myths, but you know.

She could have been so terrible with the rule ability, but she just used it to be funny. ]

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It isn't unfamiliar to me, all things considered. I'm sure some may find my desires a bit underwhelming, but...this is what matters most to me. The truth. And making it right again.

[fergalicious]

What you want is what you want. What's important to you is what's important to you. Who cares how people view it, as long as you hold it as important?

[ Own up to your desires and don't back down. That's how Medb tries to operate, much to my crying and screaming at how I don't know how any of her relationships developed.

Even if she can't fully relate to him, she likes him enough that she wants him to get what he wants eventually. ]

—Oh. Which of you owns an umbrella?

[ IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MEDB'S SECOND QUESTION TO HIM, BUT I FORGOT BECAUSE THE CONVERSATION SPIRALED KSDFLKSDJSAD ]

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And I suppose that's why I'm the Avatar of Greed, among other reasons. [because at the end of the day miles always just does whatever he wants to get the results. even if they're not as underhanded as they used to be.

he at least appreciates that medb is taking this in stride. it's why he also doesn't mind the change in topic and he blinks for a moment.]

Ah. A little rain would damage the fire, wouldn't you say?

[fergalicious]

[ That's probably why they get along. Even if their morals are kind of opposed because he no longer is that underhanded. ]

Okay, got it! Thanks, Miles. You should probably go unless you want to get locked in here with me.

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Ah. Yes, I suppose I should.

[he holds out a hand though.] I'll need that back though. The chill will leave when I do.

[fergalicious]

[ She makes a face. She wanted to keep it, but Edgeworth is much more aware and smart than White.

Sighing, she hands the cloak back. ]

You're no fun.

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[he raises an eyebrow, but he's also a.) putting his cloak back on to cover himself and b.) reaching into the sleeve to pull out a black peacoat? sure. he'll offer it to her.]

I would prefer not to go out in public with my face exposed. [that's it, that's the main reason he took the cloak back.]

[fergalicious]

s[ People need to stop accommodating her, but yeah, of course she's going to take the peacoat. It's hers now. She's a little appeased. ]

It'd be funny. Is there a punishment if too many people see your face?

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[no she's perfect and deserves the world. she's 100% allowed to keep the coat too.]

Funny for you, perhaps. [there's a thin smile though as if to show he's only joking. but after a moment it fades again.]

There isn't a punishment or Envy would have suffered weeks ago. [live broadcasting...] I just don't like it.

[fergalicious]

[ that live broadcast feels like 300 years ago.

She'd comment on how Pride stabbing Envy all the time is kind of a suffering, but she decides better of it. ]

Don't want to be perceived?

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Not when I'm a monster, Medb. [it's a very matter of fact statement, clawed hands adjusting his hood around his neck.]

Or, at least, I would prefer not to be perceived by people who haven't earned that right.

[fergalicious]

Your monster aesthetic isn't bad.

[ That's genuine. It could be worse. He could be straight up ugly, but he isn't? ]

All I did was ask you to remove your hood, though?

[ Was that earning it? ]

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It's grown worse. [it's an aside, but he shrugs slightly at that.]

Yes. You asked. [surprisingly being polite about it and not asking too early or insisting upon it helped.] And if I didn't feel that you would keep that knowledge safe I would not have complied.

[fergalicious]

That's not a bad thing, is it?

[ She may as well ask. In case he does have an answer for it. ]

You have a lot of faith in me.

[ Medb hasn't been insincere with anyone, but even if she hasn't really been fully villainous here, she knows he should be more aware of her more terrible sides. ]

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We'll see. It just happens when certain actions occur.

[but he tilts his head.]

I realize that perhaps I should not have, considering circumstances. But simultaneously I'm attempting to believe the best in the people I'm aligned with.

[it's painful. mahito's still here? medb is herself? there's a lot there.]

[fergalicious]

That's so vague.

[ ... ]

You have to know what Mahito is like.

[ He's dead tomorrow, but still. ]

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Indulgences, Medb. [and he leaves it at that because he just.

SIGHS.
ABOUT MAHITO.
AND STARES AT THE CEILING.]

Yes, I am unfortunately very well aware of what Mahito is like. I never said it was going well, but I'm a prosecutor. I'm not supposed to spend my time constantly believing in my client. [and yet trying seemed viable anyway.]

[fergalicious]

[ Sorry, but his reaction to Mahito makes her laugh. ]

He's a curse. You can believe that's what he is, but at least I'm not unreasonable.

[ At least, no one has tripped the switch for her to be full unreasonable.

Much to my chagrin. ]

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He's a nightmare. An intelligent, whimsical nightmare.

[it's sort of like studying a sociopath? it was fascinating and also just a bad idea. on the other hand he nods.]

You are one of the most tolerable people I've spoken to, I'll admit that. It's refreshing. [because even if she's selfish and also herself, it's something he can handle easily.]