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[ino]

[dictated while she's sitting in the library! she's quiet, though, so as not to disturb the other people ... reading ...]

So, have you guys heard of the flower Amaryllis? It's a gorgeous red flower. But there's a story about how it came about ... it's said that there was a nymph who was in love with a man, who was really attractive and strong and all that. But her love was unrequited, so she asked this oracle for some advice on how to capture his attention. She heard that the one thing he'd like most in the world was a flower that was so unique that it didn't exist yet.

So, going by the oracle's advice, she came to his door every night for a month, and stabbed herself in the heart with a golden arrow. The guy never even answered the door for a whole month, but when he finally did, all the blood she had spilled had turned into a beautiful red flower.

I guess she died? She must have, right?

Well, whatever. It's kind of weird how so many stories say that beautiful things can only come out of tragedy.

[ooc: open over the journal or in person! tags will be a bit slow, sorry :(]

Comments

[cantacquityou]

Oh, well isn't that encouraging...

In any case, I've been in a perpetual series of whirlwinds ever since I've arrived. Some people seem to be far luckier. I've spoken to people who have been here for far longer and have barely had half the misfortunes...

Well, [Ahem] in actuality, he's actually a bit of a...'straight man,' himself...Or so he claims.

[ino]

You had some shitty losses then?? I know how that goes, trust me.

What do you mean by that?

[cantacquityou]

The overwhelming 'weirdness' hasn't been limited to just losses, reallly.


...That he is a 'straight man'? I am hoping I didn't misunderstand your question...

[ino]

What kind of stuff then? Or would you rather not say ...

Well, you seemed like the serious one ... am I wrong?

[cantacquityou]

Would you like me to compose the condensed version? It's only 15 pages long, give or take a slight exaggeration.

Oh! Oh...That's what you meant. Yes, you could very much say that I am the straig--er, serious one.

[ino]

[ ... lmfao. she's ignoring that first part for a moment because LOL ... oh god. she's trying so hard not to laugh now]

I wasn't trying to question anyone's sexuality if that's what you're thinking.

[cantacquityou]

Oh, that's good. Because I'm afraid I wouldn't know how to give you a 'straight' answer to that one, either.

[ino]

[alskdjlask and that just makes her crack up all over again]

You say you're the serious one, but I don't think I've laughed like this in awhile.

[and she means it alsdjkl she's had a shitty last few months lmao :(]

[cantacquityou]

I'll take that as an accomplishment. But I assure you, in comparison to myself, my friend is quite the character. Ah, if only I were joking half of the time...

[ino]

Hmm ... So he's this Phoenix guy, right? Is he here, too?

[cantacquityou]

He is. He's been here longer than I have, actually. I was thinking I would introduce him to the Peace Patrol, but I'm not certain if I'd require a certain permission to do so, considering I've barely started attending the Peace Patrol functions, myself.

[ino]

[ ... frowns ... aslkdjal she'll try not to make any remarks about how she is displeased with the PP currently, since ... he's new and he might be able to help with the situation]

... Well, if you guys are both into law maybe you can figure something out for them.

[cantacquityou]

...From the bit of time I've been there, I've gotten the impression that the organization is in a bit of disarray...

[ino]

It's been like this for a long time. They weren't kidding when they said they have criminals in the jail that still haven't been dealt with for seven months and counting.

[cantacquityou]

When you say, 'dealt with,' in which regard are you referring to?

[ino]

I mean they're supposed to be punished for what they did. Back then, there was a big group of villains who all did a ton of terrible things and tried to band together to basically take over. Most of them have left now, though, without ever being sentenced.

[cantacquityou]

That's rather unsettling. In our system, we're given naught but three days to arrive at a verdict. Then, sentencing can take place as soon as seen fit. Perhaps there is a need for some of judicial system, here. Very few have been particularly helpful thus far in breaking down the situations at hand to me... Perhaps I could bother you a bit to provide me with a bit more information? Not necessarily now, but I could use a skeptic's opinion.

[ino]

[ ... fff. she's tempted to tell him about leroy's case, but ... doesn't know him well enough to know if he'll judge when it comes to self-defense murders. so she'll leave it out, for now, sounding a bit more somber when she replies]

Yeah, sure, if it'll help things run more smoothly. I've been here longer than just about anyone else so I'll probably know whatever you have to ask.

[cantacquityou]

[He's received a brief summary of the names of all the present PP members from Maladict some time before.] From what I've been told, you must be Miss Ino, is that correct?

[ino]

Yeah, that's me. Just "Ino" is fine, though.

[cantacquityou]

Pleasure. My name is Miles Edgeworth, and I do believe I owe you a bit of an explanation before you entrust me with any sort of information.

I am a prosecuting attorney. That is to say, it is my job to convict someone accused of a crime. It is usually expected of me to do everything in my power to achieve a 'guilty' verdict in the court of law. My friend, Phoenix Wright, however, does the opposite. He is a defense attorney, and, as it might be evident, it is his job to whatever he is able to defend his client - the accused - and acquit them of their charges.

In other words, it is my job to find people guilty, and it is his job to find people innocent.

It is in my most earnest opinion that should you divulge any such information to me, it might be quite a bit more fruitful should we all meet together in discussion. That is, if you do not mind. You are very welcome to state any reservations to the idea, but, in any case, I do believe that he can offer some additional insight due to the fact that he's on the other end of the spectrum where our professions are concerned.

[ino]

Eh ... so there's more than one kind, huh ...

Well, I don't think anyone will have a problem with him attending the meetings, if that's what you're worried about.

[cantacquityou]

[Can really ramble when it comes to explaining things, huh.]

...Yes, there are. I do believe I had to receive an invite to attend my first meeting. After all, what are the determining factors for being inducted into the Peace Patrol? How do they determine the morality of those who join?

Edgeworth

[ino]

[eh. she'll slap a filter on this so this info doesn't go places it doesn't need to go]

Well, when I joined a few years ago, there were interviews for each candidate who wanted to join. Then people started complaining that they were too exclusive, and that we were hiding stuff from people who could be allies, blah blah blah, so then the leaders were like, well, I guess we'll just filter out bad guys with the journal! So now a lot of the stuff is just filtered to people in the Peace Patrol, AND people who aren't evil or would share the info with people who are evil. The journal filters generally work pretty well, I guess, so anyone who can see them is probably fine. If someone can be vouched for by someone else who's already invited, too, then that's usually fine.

At least, that's been their thought on it. But to be completely honest, after the last meeting I don't think it has a chance of surviving much longer, not without some serious changes.

asdkjhdf didn't see this, sorry. >_<; [filter; Ino]

[cantacquityou]

[Listens thoughtfully. When she's done, he sits in a few seconds of silence.]


...Who is in charge of handling the meetings?