September 6th, 2016

Detention Center

Visitor's Room, 9:07AM

Nick's POV

Me, Phoenix, and Judy sat in the Detention Center, waiting for Maya. The door for the other side open and there she is.

Maya: Oh, it's you guys. The cops and lawyer from yesterday. G-good morning!

Judy: Good morning. How're you feeling?

Maya: Terrible. I didn't get any sleep last night. Um… Is that guy going to be my attorney?

She was pointing to Phoenix.

Phoenix: Well, it's up to you.

Maya: Up… to me?

Phoenix: Yes. I really don't think this is something I should say. I think it's something you should decide yourself.

Maya: … They're never going to believe me… are they? Even you guys, when you came into the room. You all look at me, like I had done it.

Nick (Thinking): Did I really think like that?

Nick: N-no… W-we never…

Maya: It's okay. I understand. And I've also heard about you three.

Judy: Heard?

Maya: Yes, I was taking to my sister on my phone one day. She told me that Phoenix was a genius, one of those "strike the fear into the evil ones". Thought, she said that you needed some more experience.

Phoenix: …

Maya: I-I'm sorry! I-I didn't mean to trouble you!

Phoenix: N-no. It's okay. I guess. But at the same time, we can't just sit here and watch. When I think about the person that did this to Mia…

Maya: … I know.

Nick: Um… could I ask you about the outfit you're wearing?

Maya: Oh, this. This is what all acolytes wear. It's my uniform, you could say.

Phoenix: A-acolytes? Like people in religious training?

Judy: What is it you do?

Maya: Oh! It's nothing strange, really! I'm a spirit medium. …In training.

Nick: A s-spirit medium!?

Maya: Yes, the Fey Family, especially the women, have always been sensitive to the spirit world.

Phoenix: Wait a second, you said the "Fay Family"? So Mia was into this stuff too?

Maya: Of course! She left the mountain to "follow her career," she said. Her powers were first-class, too!

Nick: W-wow! I had no idea!

Phoenix: Hmm… Wait…!

Maya: Yes?

Phoenix: So, you're a real, honest-to-goodness spirit medium? With E.S.P and all that?

Maya: Yes. …In training.

Phoenix: Well, can't you contact Mia's spirit, then? We can just ask her who killed her!

Maya: …! I-I'm sorry… I'm still in training. I couldn't do something on that level…

Nick: I-it's okay. Um, could you tell us about the murder yesterday?

Maya: Sure! Let's see, I got a call from my sister, she said that I was supposed to be staying with you two, and she wanted you guys to project me and some evidence she has for a trial.

Judy: The Thinker Clock, right?

Maya: Yeah, that one.

Phoenix: Do you have any idea on why the Thinker would be important?

Maya: Right, she said something about that. … I remember! I have the conversation with her on my cell phone.

Nick: You record it!

Maya: Yeah, I forgot how do delete those things!

Phoenix: Well, let's hear it!

Maya: Right! Oh… I just remember, that detective took my cell phone.

Nick: Oh, right!

Judy: We'll make sure to give it to you if we find him.

Maya: Thank you. Um…

Judy: Yes?

Maya: Could I ask one of you a favor? This is an address of a famous defense lawyer my sister gave. She said I should go to him if I ever need a defense attorney. And well… I need one. Could one of you go and ask him to represent me, please?

We looked at each for a bit. Then Phoenix spoke.

Phoenix: Sure, I'll ask him.

Maya: Thank you so much! I have no one else to turn to.

Phoenix: … Say, what about your parents?

Maya: … … …

Phoenix: I-I see! Don't worry, I'll find him for you.

Maya: Thank you, the trials tomorrow.

Nick, Phoenix, and Judy: What! TOMORROW!?

Maya: Tomorrow.

Judy: What if this guy refuses?

Maya: They told me that if I don't fine one, the state will pick an attorney for me.

Nick: And when will that be.

Maya: They're giving me till 4:00 this afternoon.

Phoenix: Okay, don't worry Maya. We'll help you out.

Detention Center

Judy: So what should we do?

Phoenix: I think we should split up for now. I'll go and find this defense guy for Maya. Why don't you two head back for the office and see if you can find any other clues or something. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't let me do any investigation.

Nick: Alright. And where should we meet?

Judy: How about we meet back here, in case we find something.

Phoenix: Good idea. Well let's get going.