Hey guys, I'm back! Sorry about the recent absence, school's almost over for the year, and a load of stuff I'm rather not talk about has been happening, but I've been alright!
Klavier's coming into this chapter, so there could be some German included in this, but I'll translate at the bottom if you want.
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KLAVIER'S POV

Stupid police department. They just couldn't get anything right, could they? There are so many mistakes in that autopsy report, I don't even know where to start. But I'm pretty sure the victim was female, though
But I could easily get it sorted out, with the help of my favourite Fräulein Detective, and if that meant being hit by a Snackoo or two in the process, so be it. I just can't wait to see Herr Forehead's reaction to seeing the updated version in court. His expression will be priceless, I bet.

But I can honestly say I didn't expect what happened when I arrived at the precinct that afternoon.

The clatter of my boots were the only audible sound as I walked down the hall. There was always some commotion going on, so this was slightly unnerving. Had somebody died or something?
Upon entering the office, I was met with the sound of someone crying, it stood out like a sore thumb without any other noises around.
Aha, there was the Fräulein. Her back to me, absorbed in her work as she always seemed to be, most likely munching those goddamn snacks of hers she seemed so fond of. I casually strode over to her desk.
Only to be met with a green coated arm- Herr Gumshoe.
"I... Uh, hiya Pal." He gulps. That guy seemed to usually be happy, what the hell had come over him today?!
"Guten tag, Herr Gumshoe. If you don't mind, I have important business with Detective Skye, I will be going to see her now-"
"About that, pal... It might not be the best idea right now... You see.."
"That doesn't matter. It's urgent. I'll be going now. Auf Wiedersein, Herr Gumshoe."

And with that, I pushed past him, and made a beeline straight for her desk, Where I found the source of the crying.

"Fr-Fräulein?" It took me a second to register it was her who was crying. There was something held tightly in her hands, a photo frame, perhaps? "What's wrong?"

Silence

Okay... She wasn't going to say anything, not yet, anyway. But I needed to know what the matter was, she was my subordinate, after all. I couldn't have her working in a mental condition such as this. I pulled up a chair, and sat next to her, trying to meet her eye.
"Come on, Fräulein! I've been told I'm pretty good at keeping secrets! You can tell me what's wrong, surely!" Maybe I was being too enthusiastic, my reassuring smile might not have helped either, as I was met once again with;

Silence

I bit my lip, thinking of what I could possibly do to help her. I soon thought of something. It wasn't the most productive idea, seeing as she had work to do...

...But I guess the autopsy report would have to wait.

"Well, I came with good news. You've the rest of the day off, ja? Let me take you home." I couldn't possibly have her working in her current condition. What kind of boss would I be? But I was relieved to see her nod slightly, and stand up;
Only to see her crumple to the floor again, gripping her desk tightly for support.
What could have possibly happened to make the usually brave and stubborn Fräulein Detective act this way? I'd never seen anything like it before. I extended a hand, slipping it carefully around her waist and hoisting the woman to her feet, eyebrows knitted together in worry.
I honestly didn't expect it to work. If I even tried to touch her on a regular day, she would have attempted to punch me, most likely. Or at least throw a couple of Snackoos in my direction. But today, she complied without a word, using me as a support as together, we left the precinct, aware of the questioning stares of the other detectives and members of the police force.

EMA'S POV

I don't even know what happened.
One minute, I was alone at my desk, trying my best not to scream. The next thing I knew, that Glimmerous fop was there. Why didn't I deny his offer? I didn't want to go home. Especially not with him. But before I knew what was going on, we had left the precinct, and were on our way outside.

"Lucky for you, I didn't bring my hog." His German accent had always irritated me- especially when he sounded happy. Why did he sound so happy? My sister is dead, you jerk! You might as well show a little commiseration.
pBut he doesn't know. I know he doesn't know. There's no way he could have known.

How many people do know, I wonder...? What about Mr Wright and Mr Edgeworth? Surely they would have been told, they were pretty close with Lana, I suppose.
What if I have to tell them? What if they want to talk about it? I can't talk about it. No... I don't want to, I can't. I can't do it, I won't. I'm not ready for that. Not yet.

Even as the fop put an arm around my waist, I said nothing. He opened the passenger door to his car, I said nothing. It was a flashy purple thing, more than I could ever dream of affording. Why did he have everything? A perfect career, talent, good looks, money.

He didn't deserve a penny.

I was so wrapped up in my thoughts about Lana, reliving the ordeal she went through nine years ago, what she used to be like, that I didn't hear Klavier's next question. It was his light tap on my shoulder that brought me out of my daydream.

"Fräulein?" He tilts his head to one side, as if encouraging me to answer.

I only blinked in response, my eyes slowly moving up to meet his.

"Where do you live? I do want to take you home, after all." He smirks, but his eyes were comforting, and I slowly built up the courage to speak.

He set off almost immediately, obviously knowing exactly where that was. It helped, I didn't exactly feel like talking too much...

But still; I had more courage now. I wanted someone to know what the matter was, and Klavier seemed like a good enough candidate for this.

With a gulp, I spoke again, looking straight forward, not meeting his eye.

"M-My sister... She was killed... I-It was a car crash..." I felt tears coming back into my eyes, and a choked sob escaped my lips.

"Sh-She's gone... All gone, and she's not coming back."

Woah, long chapter there. I got a lot done in that part. WOOP! Please review! There's been none so far and it makes me sad... :(

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed! I will update soon! :3

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