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Case 2: Turnabout Triple Threat

September 30, 11:00 AM

Wright and Co.

Office

(Russell and Pearl's POV)

Russell sat somewhat impatiently on Phoenix's desk and pondered to himself. Pearl was playing a video game, perched on a couch located a bit away from Phoenix's desk.

Pearl smiled and approached Russell, "Hey, I finally beat the level for you."

"Aw," Russell smiled back, "Thanks, Pearl." Pearl nodded and replied, "You're welcome."

Russell thought a bit to himself, which caused Pearl to spark up in curiosity, "Mr. Russell, what are you thinking about?"

"Well…I wanted to find a way to get more information…Everything is too vague…" Russell answered. Somehow, Russell knew there was a way to get more information. He just had to find it.

"Mr. Russell, can I help?" Pearl wondered. Russell nodded and responded, "You can beat the next level."

Pearl shook her head and went back to the couch. Pearl waited a moment before sitting down and then said, "Can't we try to see if we can get that auto-topy thingy from the doctors?"

Russell thought about it and then said, "Well, you learn fast and well. But I don't think they'll just give it to us. We'll have to wait on that one."

"Oh…" Pearl pouted. Russell smiled, "Hey, why don't we visit Neko? Maybe she knows a thing or two."

"Yeah!" Pearl agreed, already walking out. At that moment, Neko bumped into the door and recoiled in pain.

"Speaking of her…" Russell chuckled. Neko looked at Russell and then said, "Don't expect much, Russell."

"I know…" Russell replied. Neko looked at Pearl and then back at Russell.

"What is it?" Russell wondered. Neko looked at Russell and, with a struggled expression, she said with a wisdom-like tone, "I think knowing more about my powers might help in this situation."

"How so?" Russell replied. Pearl sat down, curiosity surging through her eyes.

Neko sat down on the floor and began to explain, "My original powers are to see and feel emotions. Up until yesterday, that was my only power."

Pearl looked at Neko and stated, "So you have more powers?"

Neko nodded and clarified, "Yeah. At the moment, and until I find a way to get rid of it, I can also feel people's physical pain."

"Huh?" Russell responded, dumbfounded. Neko sat back and repeated, "I can feel a person's physical pain. Like last night."

"Last night?" Russell said, confused. Pearl looked over at Russell and clarified, "The murder…"

"Exactly. I think I know a way to prove my power in the courtroom, but it's risky." Neko added. Russell, out of curiosity, smashed his foot into the wall. Grunting in pain, Russell turned to Neko who had jumped up and screeched aloud.

"What was that for?" Neko growled. Russell smiled in amusement and replied, "Just wanted to see for myself."

Neko looked at them both and then said, somewhat grimly, "My plan, stays between us…"

Russell and Pearl, nodding in agreement, listened to Neko as she explained her plan.

End of Chapter 6…