June 11, 10:37AM

Hudson Manor, Library- History Section

Melinda walked into to the library to put away one of the many history books from the library back, but while doing so she could hear a familiar sound of humming and la's of songs. Looking up at one of the ladders, she saw a maid with maroon hair and yellow eyes, wearing a purple and white maid dress, holding two feather dusters and using them to dust away even the smallest particles from the books and bookshelves.

"(She seems cheerful today...) Hello, Clara!" Melinda called out to her, making her stop cleaning and look below her.
Seeing the Lady's grandchild below her she smiled and waved of her hands with one of the dusters still in her hand, "Good afternoon, Melinda-ah-ACHOO!" as she waved her hand, the dust from the feather duster flew out, causing her to sneeze.

"Bless you!" Melinda responded.
"Thanks..." Clara said back to her after dusting the bookshelf and climbed down the ladder, "Is there anything I can do for you?"
Melinda shook her head, "Not right now. I'm just passing through to put this book back. It's an Ancient Greek book, so it goes on the bookshelf a few shelves from here."
"You have... quite the brain remembering where each book goes, Melinda." Clara replied, her eyes widening at how well she remembered.

"I know. I'll be honest,not everyone can remember where things go in here, since the library's the width and length of Everest. Or more" she commented, looking around the ginormous library."
"Oh don't let it pity me, young lady. I ENJOY cleaning the place!After all, the Specks never leave a mess unclean!"Clara then moved the ladder to the edge and picked up her cleaning equipment, "Well, I better head off and clean the next section. See you later, Melinda."

As Melinda turned away from Clara, she saw a vial containing some king of transparent liquid inside it.
"(What is this...? Clara must have forgotten it.) Clara?" she called out to her quietly as she picked the vial up and she ran over to Clara before she turned the corner, she didn't need to shout loud, since the library's room echoed.
Clara turned to Melinda and her eyes widened as she saw the vial, "(Where-)"
Melinda interrupted Clara's thoughts when she explained to her, "I found this on the floor... is it yours? Because-"
Clara then also interrupted when she took the vial off her quickly, "Oh! Thanks, Melinda. Sorry, but I must hurry up. Take care!" and she sprinted off.

"(Oh, Clara. Makes the house clean as a whistle, but a bit careless of keeping her things together.)"

Melinda continued her journey through a wonderland of knowledge before finally reaching the shelf filled with books from Ancient Greece, she placed the book inside the shelf and turned to go back into the living room, where her grandmother was, but was surprised to see her standing by the entrance of the Library, with a walking stick and not looking like her normal self.

"Grandmother? What are you doing here?" she questioned, "The doctor said you need to rest."
"I've been thinking about something... about that offer, that young man talked about." Seera answered.
"Apollo? Yes... I remember that offer. What are you-"
"Make sure you get ready. We'll be leaving in 10 minutes."
After that Seera slowly walked off without another word, other than a few tiny grunts of pain coming from her lips.

Melinda had grown concerned about her grandmother through the past month and 10 days, she was beginning to go weaker and found things a lot harder to do, even their training.
But that slowly went away, when she said that she would go to the Wright Anything Agency and quickly headed off to her room to get ready.
After getting on her law outfit, the clothes she wore on her first trial, she headed out of the door with her grandmother waiting in the car and climbed in as the chauffeur shut the door and drove out of the manor.

June 11, 11:13AM

Wright Anything Agency

When Melinda set eyes on the office it wasn't what she thought it was, yet it wasn't boring either, it had a lot of magic trick stuff, and other things she wouldn't normally see in her home.
"Wow..."she breathed, "It's really an interesting place. But do you really they'll welcome someone like me? Or rather, us?"
"Don't fret, dear. I'm sure they'll welcome you." her grandmother reassured.

Then a young teenager, wearing blue magician gear game up to them, she appeared to e the only one here, so where's Apollo and the others.
"Hello there!" she greeted the stranger in her agency, "I'm going to need your full name, age, and talent, please. Don't worry about being nervous, if Polly could get in, I'm sure anyone could." she smiled coyly, "but don't tell him I said that."
Before Melinda could open her mouth, the girl shushed her, "Wait, let me guess...um...are you a...um...magician? No no, I would recognize you if you were a fellow dabbler in the dark arts..." she stroked her chin like a beard in a similar way she had seen wise people do on tv when pondering things.

Melinda was curious to know who the young girl in the blue top hat is, but her grandmother silenced her again this time.
"Hush, Melody." Seera shushed her granddaughter and smiled at the young girl, "While you're trying to guess her talent,this is Melody Wave, she's the one Apollo assisted."

"Oh! I was just about to say lawyer!" the magician tapped her hat with her balled fist so quickly that neither of the two really caught what she did.
"My name's Trucy Wright, alright, you may recognize my daddy." Trucy informed the two, "He tends to attract a lot of lawyers."
"If you're looking for a case to try, you should ask Pol-Mr. Justice, Mr. Wright, or Ms. Cykes." Trucy Folded her arms in front of her to appear formal, "Also, we may have an opening for you, ma'am." Trucy addressed the elderly woman next to the girl, "Are you good at making cookies?"

"Cookies?" Seera laughed at the thought and sound of that word, "I haven't made them since I was a little girl..."
"But Lady Hudson, you heard what the doctor said; you need to rest." Melinda reminded.
Seera sighed in disappointment, "You're right... I am a little frail at the moment..."

"Well...okay, I won't force you." She flashed a sheepish, apologetic smile at Lady Hudson and turned back to the woman standing next to her, "So what's your name? I'm really excited to have you here, just remember, Athena already has dibs on Polly." Trucy's voice wavered, "Well...she never actually 'called dibs' per se... but I'll have you know, Apollo's kinda popular with the womenfolk." Trucy smiled again, "Don't tell him I said that either."

"(No wonder I felt shy yet safe when I first saw him. He must have something special about him to achieve that...No! Melinda don't be rebellious!) Lady Hudson did explain my name, but I'll gladly introduce myself to you. My name is Melody Wave. It's a pleasure to make an acquaintance." she greeted.

A bell echoed through the hallway as a guest let let herself in.

"Ooh! A new guest! Hold on a sec, Melody." Trucy ran to the door, "Hello there! Welcome to the Wright Anything Agency!" Trucy plastered a huge grin on her face (hmm...cheerleader? Probably, or maybe a model that likes to dress up like a cheerleader...no...that'd just be silly) "Let me guess, cheerleader?!" Trucy guessed, her voice coming out a little louder than acceptable indoors.

"That's right, young lady." The cheerleader leaned over Trucy and spoke sweetly, "but, I'm looking for a lawyer, not a job."

(aww, bummer) "Well have we got the deal for you, it just so happens I have a eager young lawyer here looking for a case!" Trucy spoke like she was in an advertisement, "She's smart, cunning, and skilled, perfect for...whatever you want her to do." Trucy bluffed. (I think she believed me, she looks kinda happy, the corners of her lips are twitching, daddy's going to be so proud that I'm taking after him!)

"(For a young girl she takes things quite... quick)" Melinda thought to herself.

Trucy gestured to the living room where Melody and Lady Hudson stood.

"Would you care to take a seat." Trucy asked, "And maybe tell us what this is all about."
"With pleasure, sweetie." (Who is this girl? She can't be an employee, can she?) The cheerleader sat down and began to speak to Melody.
"I require your legal services to defend my fiancé, Lynn. They say he might have murdered his brother, Quarter, and I need a defense attorney to help him, I don't think he did it, though, but the evidence is stacked against him."(She looks good for the job, I'll consider hiring her)

"(Lynn? Like Lynn Becker? Like that guy Daddy's always yelling at on TV?)" Trucy thought.

"Well, as it is my second time getting involved with the law, I understand if you have doubt in me. But I will try my best to clear your fiancé's name." Melinda accepted, with a nod.

As she was accepting the offer Apollo came walking into the office "I'm back Trucy. Anything going..." he saw Melinda, Seera, and the cheerleader along with Trucy "On?" He finished.
Melinda's eyes then widened at Apollo and did a shy wave, like she did the first time she saw him, "Hello, Apollo. It's... nice to see you again."
"Um...ya know that defense attorney you helped a while ago? I just hired her!" Trucy explained. (I hope they get along, although, if I had to pick, Melody would totally win a cage match with him...unless he poked her eye out) "and..."

"And I'm Char Lyre, esquire." Char introduced herself. (that must be the Justice boy, the one who solved all those cases...hmm)
"(Trucy... I really don't want to get into anything... violent.)" Melinda's thoughts spoke within herself.
"Apollo, don'cha remember Melody Wave." Trucy giggled (She seems to have remembered you)
"It has been over a month ago, young lady. I'm sure he hasn't forgotten." Seera spoke, she did feel sorry for shouting at Apollo over a month ago, but that didn't mean she was still concerned about him.

Apollo smiles at Melinda "Its good to see you again Melody, and a pleasure Miss Lyre." He said to them both.
Seeing the fidgets on her granddaughter's fingers, Seera lightly tapped her walking stick on Melinda's foot.
Melinda looked at Serena and, even though she was sick, could tell she was giving her a stern look and cleared her throat, turning her face neutral like she did when in court.
Apollo noticed this "Oh. Its good to see you as well Miss Hudson." He adds.
"I say the same to you, Mr Justice." Serena replied back, while trying to hide her ill look.

"You can find Lynn at the detention center, and the murder took place at Bulldog Stadium." Char added, "and I've offered the job to Ms. Wave over here, but you're welcome to help her, Mr. Justice. (hopefully enough to keep this greenhorn from screwing up)"
"I would be glad to. We will do what we can to find your fiancee innocent." Apollo said to Char ('I just hope this doesn't end up like my last case involving a couple.') He thought.
"I would like that." Melinda said, accepting the suggestion of Apollo going with her, "(But seriously, don't say anything like that Miss Lyre. My grandmother would not approve.)"

"Ooh! Can I come too?! It's been so long since you took me on an adventure!" Trucy balanced on her heels (I miss the crime-solving life, so exciting, and sometimes I would get prison gum off the guards!)"
"Child, shouldn't you ask your father first about this?" Seera suggested, surprised.
Melinda's head turned behind her to look at her grandmother, "Lady Hudson, I'm sure she's been on many like this, so her father wouldn't mind."
"Yeah, Daddy isn't around a lot, but sometimes he actually fears for my safety (well, a lot more than he used to before he got his badge back) I think he might be coming back soon (he still doesn't tell me where he goes off to, though) Trucy nodded.
"Its alright. Trucy has investigated with me before. She is actually very helpful." He says to Serena ('When she's not being a handful that is. Honestly I don't see how Mr. Wright and her paided the rent before I joined them.') He added in his thoughts.

"See, Lady Hudson? She will be fine, and so will I." Melinda said to her grandmother.
Seera sighed and nodded to her granddaughter, "Very well, but you must stay by them and don't wander off on your own. No exceptions, no excuses."
"I promise she will be fine Miss Hudson." He says trying to assure both her and himself "So. Should the three of us get moving?" He adds to Trucy and Melinda.
"Yes, I think so." Melinda answered to Apollo.

"Well, I'd best be off back to the manor. I'll be seeing you soon, Melody." Seera replied to her, before heading towards the door.
"Lady Hudson, are you sure you will be alright going down on your own?" Melinda questioned, concerned about her grandmother's health
Seera turned to face her and lightly held out her hand, "Don't worry, Melody I'll be fine." and with that she walked out of the door, and out of the building to get in the car, which drove off after the chauffeur closed the car door and drove off.

Apollo looks to Melinda "Is Miss Hudson okay?" He asks her.
"I don't know... over the past month she's been having stomach cramps, headaches, dizziness, nausea... even at times became confused. Clara told me what the doctor said on the phone that it was all just stress and she just needs to rest." Melinda explained, "Yet she still came here."
('Last month? ...! That was when Melody had her first trial!') He thought
"Wow" Trucy said, "I didn't even notice, she must be pretty tough. (I wish I had a Grandmother like that)"

"Anyway... I shouldn't worry too much, otherwise I might get it as well. Come on, we can't waste anymore time." Melody walked out of the door to go to the detention centre where Lynn was and Apollo, along with Trucy followed her.

June 11, 11:37AM

Detention Centre

"So, what do any of you know about Lynn Becker?" Melinda asked Apollo and Trucy, as they waited for him to arrive.
"Well, Daddy yells at him a lot when he's on tv. In fact, just yesterday, he was watching a game and he got all riled up over a "point conversation" or something."
Melinda thought to herself, with the word "point conversation" ringing a bell, "Point Conversion? Hmm, I may not be into sports, but I've read that happens when they score a field goal."she recalled.
"I really wouldn't know. I don't exactly pay attention to sports." Apollo admits "But I've defended a few that would be close." He adds waiting for the client to show.

"It's kinda strange, huh." Trucy wondered, "Just yesterday he was scoring field goals and today he's in jail."
"Well, when a twin brother get's killed, I guess he was the most obvious to be in here." Melinda said with a sigh.
"It would be, but why suspect the twin? There must be a solid reason." Apollo replies.
"I can already think of one, but it's best to wait and see, so we can confirm our suspicions." Melinda answered.

Escorted into the room was a boy of 17. He has sandy blonde hair and dark brown eyes, wearing a sports jersey and slacks.
"(So he must be Lynn Becker...)" Melinda thought to herself as she saw the young man sit down in the chair.
"Hi there." Lynn said depressed.
"Hello, there. I assume your Lynn Becker?" Melinda asked him.
"Chin up. I could do a magic trick for you." Trucy offered.

"(Magic trick on a jock? Well, if I have to get him to cooperate it might work...)" Melinda thought as she looked at Trucy.
Apollo pales a bit at this statement, and the thought of seeing THOSE again, "Now might not be the best time Trucy." Apollo says quickly as Lynn looks to Melinda "Who are you? I don't think I've never seen you before." He asked.
"Oh, my name's Melody Wave." Melinda greeted, turning back to Lynn, "I was sent here by Char Lyre to defend you."

Lynn perks up hearing this "Char sent you? Thank goodness." He sighs relieved
"Yes, she sent me. Or rather us to help you." Melinda added, referring to Trucy and Apollo.
Trucy waved and smiled hyperactively.
"Oh, and this is Trucy and Apollo." Melinda pointed out to them.
Apollo waves as well "So Mr. Becker...would it be possible to tell us what happened?" He asks.
Melinda closed her eyes and looked down, "I understand it's hard to talk about what's happened..." she says, after a second of silence she opened her eyes and looked at him, "But what you say may help us from getting you out of serious trouble."

"A-Alright. What is it you exactly want to know?" He asked.
"(Hmm, what should I tell him about...?)" Melinda wondered in her thoughts.
"Well, why are you here, why do they suspect YOU of all people?" Trucy asked, remembering the conversation about it before Lynn arrived
"Can you think of why you would be targeted as the suspect of your brother?" Melinda questioned him, remembering her suspicion from before.
"Well...my brother was found beat to death, and my lucky bat was soiled with blood." Lynn replies and then looks down "Doesn't help the only fingerprints on it belong to me." He adds.
('Poor guy. Seems like the kind who can never catch a break.') Apollo thought.

"What can you tell me about your brother?" Melinda questioned Lynn again, for more information.
"Quarter was a real likeable guy, but he was way more clever than me." He starts "I guess that's one reason he was the Quarterback of the team." He adds.
"So wait, is quarter his nickname? Or his real name?" (Because if it was his real name, that would be so cool!)
Lynn nods "Quarters his real name." He confirms as Apollo sweatdrops ('I guess its easy to say what his parents wanted him to be.') He thought.

"Did he do anything else? Both on and off the pitch?" Melinda asked, seeing what else he did, as well as his life when he wasn't playing sports.
"Well he constantly went on dates with many of the daughters of our companies big wigs." He adds after a moment of thinking "He would also hang out with our older brother whenever he wasn't busy with college."

"Your older brother?" Melinda said, raising an eyebrow when he mentioned him.
"Yeah I have an older brother." He replies as a guard comes up.
"Sorry, but we must take the suspect back for more questioning." He said to the three.

"He was just about to finish the answer to our last question." Melinda said to the guard in her usual calm,gentle polite tone.
"I'm sorry Miss, but he did not cooperate with us earlier so he must be questioned now." The Guard said as Lynn stood up and was escorted out.
"That was helpful." Apollo said in a neutral tone.

"Hmm, perhaps the Becker family could tell us more." Melinda suggested, "(I hope they will be more calmer to speak to. They're obviously saddened by their family member's death...)"
"Maybe. I just hope we can find out more because at the moment things aren't looking good for us." Apollo comments as he sighs at the lack of information.
"Well, at least he didn't refuse to speak. That's something to be pleased at..." Melinda reminded him, trying to look on the bright side.
"We've had our fair share of those, remember, Polly?" Trucy said
Apollo smiles "Yeah. Most cooperative defendant I've known. A lot better than...*shudder* Any I've usually had." He says.

"So, where to next? The Stadium?" Melinda suggested, "It could be important to check out the place of the crime."
Apollo nods "Yep! The stadium would be the best place to go." He agrees rubbing the back of his head "Especially since we never were told where Lynn lives." He adds.
Melinda nodded her head with a smile, "Alright, let's not waste precious time and head there."
"Right." He agrees taking lead walking towards the direction of the stadium.

Court Record

Evidence

Defence Attorney's badge: Attorney's badge: I must always wear this badge when I defend the defendant for the cases I take.

Profiles

Seera Semorian: My grandmother and Lady of Hudson manor, who I still do not have a clue why she is called Serena Hudson to others. She is becoming unwell after my first trial.

Apollo Justice: He works at the Wright Anything Agency and helped me on my first case. Yet I still feel different every time I see him.

Trucy Wright: Phoenix Wright's daughter. She has just hired me after coming to the office.

Char Lyre: The defendant's fiancée. She's a cheerleader and offered the case to me.

Lynn Becker: The defendant and twin brother of the victim. He will be my second client.

Quarter Becker: The deceased and twin brother of the defendant. He was killed in the Bulldog Stadium.