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Chapter 6: Turnabout Samurai Part 1
The next day, after finishing whatever responsibilities they had, they decided to continue the game. Everyone gathered to play the next case, Turnabout Samurai.
"Okay, who's playing next?" Ruby said.
"I believe it's my turn." Blake said. "Let's see what this is all about."
Episode 3
Turnabout Samurai
Grrah! You have disgraced me for the last time, Steel Samurai! The pale moon in the sky cries for your blood!
(The screen shows two shadowy figures, standing on a field, ready for battle.)
"Ooh, an epic battle!" Ruby said.
"A battle between two warriors- ah, stop autoscrolling!" Jaune said.
The moon? No, it is you who should gaze upon the moon... For it will be the last moon you ever see!
(A light shines above the Steel Samurai, revealing his appearence.)
See you in hell, Evil Magistrate!
(They clash.)
Whoooooooaaaaaaa!
(The weapon of one of them flies away.)
Grrrrrraaaaaaaah!
The warriors' swords gleam and strike in the moonlight! One has fallen... but who? Only the moon knows! Don't miss next week's exciting episode: "The Dark Messenger Returns!"
"I don't know what that was, but it was kinda cool." Yang said.
"A samurai made out of steel! That's so awesome!" Ruby said.
"It seemed like it was just a show." Pyrrha said.
"Probably for kids." Weiss said.
October 14, 5:31 PM
Wright & Co. Law Offices
Maya: That rocked! "See you in Hell, Evil Magistrate!"
Phoenix: Whoa! Stop waving that broom around!
Maya: Oh, Nick! I didn't know you were here!
Phoenix: Of course I'm here!
"It's my office!" Jaune said.
Phoenix: What was that surreal show you were watching?
Maya: What!? Nick, you mean, you don't know the Steel Samurai!?
"And stop throwing up eggs!" Yang said.
"I can't stop, I get surprised very easily!" Ruby said.
Maya: He's only the most popular TV hero for young people!
Phoenix: Young...? Like, how young?
Maya: Umm... 10 years old?
"Don't they have any work? They just sit around doing nothing?" Weiss said.
"If they don't have any clients..." Blake said.
Phoenix: Then what the heck are YOU doing getting all excited!?
Maya: Hey! I'm only 17! That's seven-"teen." See? I'm a teen! Not like you, Nick.
Phoenix: Hey! Don't talk to me like I'm your grandpa or something. I'm only 24 myself.
"Boomer!" Ruby said.
"Let's see what you'll have to say in 7 years from now." Jaune said.
"I'll still call you a boomer."
Maya: Then watch it with me! He's really cool! And... it's really popular! When they asked grade school kids what they wanted to be, "Steel Samurai" was no.1!
Phoenix: I really worry about kids these days.
Some of them laughed a little.
Maya: Gramps! Well, the Steel Samurai's over. I guess it's time to close up the office.
Phoenix: I guess... Wish we had some clients!
"You would expect that after that trial, he would get clients." Ren saus.
Phoenix: A month has passed since my trial. Mia's murder was the talk of the town for some time... But no one paid any attention to the Wright & Co. Law Offices... How am I going to pay the rent this month?
Maya: It'll be okay. I'm sure some big client is just around the corner!
Phoenix: Hmph.
October 16, 8:14 AM
Phoenix Wright's Bedroom
Cellular: Brrrrring... Brrrrring...
*beep*
Phoenix: H-hello? This is Phoenix.
Maya: N-N-Nick!
Phoenix: Maya? What? It's still early...
Maya: I-it's the Steel Samurai! The Steel Samurai got arrested!
Phoenix: Huh? You mean the guy on that show?
Maya: Yes! They're saying that the Steel Samurai killed a villain!
"Uhh..." Ruby said.
Phoenix: ...
Some of them laughed.
"Even he is like 'Uhh... isn't that his job?'." Yang said.
Phoenix: Umm... Isn't that what he's supposed to do?
Maya: Yeah, on TV!
Phoenix: Yeah, on TV.
Maya: No! I mean, he actually did it! In real life! He skewered a villain with his Samurai Spear!
Phoenix: I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.
Maya: Just come to the office, quick! Please, Nick!
Cellular:
*beep*
"Got our first case, everyone!" Nora said.
October 16, 9:22 AM
Wright & Co. Law Offices
Phoenix: (Maya's here... watching television.)
TV: Now for the morning news. The actor Will Powers was arrested yesterday.
"Will Powers?" Yang said, and then started laughing.
"That's actually a good name." Jaune said.
TV: Powers plays the lead role in the popular kid's show "The Steel Samurai: Warrior of Neo Olde Tokyo." He was arrested on suspicion of murder. The victim was Jack Hammer, who plays the villain known as the "Evil Magistrate."
"Jack Hammer?!" Yang said and laughed even more.
"The names aren't that funny!" Weiss said.
TV: His body was found still inside the Evil Magistrate costume. The "Samurai Spear" was also found stuck through the body.
"Here's a picture!" Nora said. "And they show the victim's corpse."
"Don't make jokes like that." Ren said.
TV: Police believe this was the murder weapon, and are investigating further.
Phoenix: ... This has to be a joke.
Maya: No, no, no! It's a nightmare! The Steel Samurai is over! The world is over!
Cellular: Brrrrring... Brrrrring...
*beep*
Maya: Yes... Wright & Co. Law Offices. ... What!? Nick! I-it's the Steel Samurai!
Phoenix: W-what!?
Maya: Yes... yes, of course! We'll be right there!
Cellular:
*beep*
Maya: Let's go, Nick!
Phoenix: Go? Go where?
Maya: They have the Steel Samurai down in detention!
Phoenix: So what!?
"God, get a clue!" Weiss said.
Maya: So, I've decided this will be our first case!
"Finally, I get to play now." Blake said.
"Hey, why don't you examine the office?" Ruby said.
"Yeah, let's see what he has." Yang said.
(Examines Phoenix's desk)
Phoenix: Mia's desk. Actually... it's my desk now. Sitting here always makes me feel like a professional.
"I always imagine that he says those things out loud."
"Like he narrates everything he does?" Blake said.
"Exactly."
(Examines Bookshelf)
Phoenix: There's a horrendous amount of legal books here. Scarier still is the thought that I have to read all of these now.
"That is a scary thought..." Jaune said.
"That's what kind of studying law school demands." Pyrrha said.
(Examines Movie poster)
Phoenix: A poster of an old movie that Mia liked. I was thinking I should go see it myself. Then I realized that the poster doesn't actually say the title of the movie.
(Examines Window)
Phoenix: It's a nice day outside. The hotel across the way is always full these days. There's the bellboy, happily cleaning the room.
"I don't see anything else- wait, the plant." Blake said.
"Don't tell me you're gonna examine the plant!" Weiss said.
(Examines Charley the plant)
"She examined the plant."
Phoenix: Mia's favorite potted plant. Maya has been watering it so much lately it looks a little... swollen. She's either trying to make it grow... or she's perfecting her water torture technique.
"That plant is dead." Ruby said.
"I think that's all." Blake said.
"What are the talk options?" Jaune said.
"Uh... oh, just 'what to do'. Let's see our client."
"WAIT!" Nora said.
"..."
"Present the badge." Everyone groaned.
"Not this again..." Weiss said.
"Just do it once!"
"Ugh, fine." Blake said.
(Present's Attorney's badge)
Phoenix: What about this?
"She reacted to it?" Yang said.
Maya: You like showing that off, don't you, Nick?
Phoenix: (My poor, poor ego...)
Some of them laughed.
"I can't believe that worked." Jaune said.
"And apparently he shows his badge to everyone." Pyrrha said.
"You're welcome!" Nora said.
(Moves to Detention Center)
October 16
Detention Center
Visitor's Room
(They meet their client, Will Powers.)
"Whoa!" Jaune said.
"That's our client?!" Ruby said.
"... I want to give him a hug." Nora said.
Maya: ...
Phoenix: What's wrong, Maya? It's him! In the flesh!
Maya: Umm... Is that guy really him?
"She's afraid of him?" Yang said.
"Look at him, he looks intimidating!" Weiss said.
Phoenix: Whaddya mean "that guy"? Of course it's him! Will Powers, our client! That's him.
Maya: Um, maybe I shouldn't be saying this... But he definitely did it. Murder. At least once. Maybe twice.
Everyone started laughing.
"That's so mean!" Ruby said.
Phoenix: Whoa whoa whoa! What are you saying!?
Will: Umm...
"Oh, I guess I'll do Will Powers." Yang said.
Maya: Y-yes!?
Will: Something wrong...?
Maya: N-no! No!
Phoenix: (This is getting off to a great start.)
Will: I know, I know. You're disappointed, aren't you?
Maya: D-disappointed!? Oh, no. Oh no.
Will: No, it's okay. This is the real me. When I got the part of the Steel Samurai, with that mask... I decided I would never show my face in public until the job was over. It's the kids, you know. I didn't want to wreck their dreams.
Maya: Oh...
"Wow, he's such a nice guy..." Yang said.
"Now I want to give him a hug too." Ruby said.
Will: I guess it didn't matter. So much for dreams. I wonder what they think of the Steel Samurai now. *sniff* Uwaaah!
"Come on, don't do this to me! It doesn't fit him to cry like that!" Yang said.
Maya: Nick!
Phoenix: What?
Maya: He's a good guy! I mean, he's good!
Phoenix: Yeah.
Maya: He didn't do it!
Phoenix: ...
"Let's get the information, now." Blake said.
"Present the-" Nora said.
"We had our fun. We don't need to present the badge again-" Weiss said.
(Presents Attorney's badge)
"Why are you presenting the badge again?!"
"Because if there was one special dialogue, then there must be more. The writers wouldn't make just one of them. Besides, it was stated that he like showing his badge to others." Blake said.
"You don't have to do it."
"I don't have to. But I want to."
Phoenix: Um, here.
Will: I... I see. ...
Phoenix: (Let me guess... this guy wasn't the top student in improv class.)
"See?"
"... Hmph. Whatever."
(Talks about What happened)
Phoenix: Maybe you could start by telling us what happened.
Will: Y-yes. Of course. It seems like it was only yesterday. Actually, it was only yesterday. The cast had come down to Global Studios for a run-through. We went through a few action sequences at 10:00 that morning. There was a rehearsal scheduled for 5:00 in the afternoon. But when 5:00 came around, and the staff gathered at the studio... The Evil Magistrate was found lying in a crumpled heap near the set.
(The moment they found the body is shown.)
"Oh my god...!" Weiss said.
"It's so morbid...!" Pyrrha said.
"I- is that hole the stab wound?" Jaune said.
"Shouldn't actors like them have auras?" Ruby said.
"Well, it takes place in a fictional world, so it wouldn't be unusual to think that auras don't exist. Probably not Grimm either." Blake said.
"Huh..."
Will: They took off his mask... And discovered that it was Jack Hammer... dead! He had been expertly skewered with the Samurai Spear.
Phoenix: The "Samurai Spear"...?
Will: Yes, it's a long spear that I... that the Steel Samurai uses as a weapon.
(Talks about The Steel Samurai)
Phoenix: Maybe you could explain to me just what "the Steel Samurai" is.
Maya: Nick! How could you say such a thing? I-I'm sorry, sir, I apologize for my partner! He's new to this, and a bit OUT OF TOUCH with the world.
Phoenix: Hey! Who's "new to this"!?
Will: No, it's alright, really. The Steel Samurai is the lead character in a popular kid's show. He walks the streets of Neo Olde Tokyo... Fighting battle after battle against the Evil Magistrate and his minions. Of course, he never really defeats the Evil Magistrate. Although... I guess he did defeat him this time... *sniff* Uwaaah!
"You don't have to say the word 'sniff'!" Weiss said.
"I don't. But I want to." Yang said.
"*sigh* Look what you did now."
"It's not my fault she's like this." Blake said.
Phoenix: I-I see. (Neo Olde Tokyo...? Who comes up with these names!?)
"The same people who came up with Frank Sahwit." Jaune said. Yang then started laughing.
(Talks about Power's alibi)
Phoenix: Now, where were you on the day of the murder?
Will: Well, that morning I came to studios at 9:00. We worked through some action scenes until noon. Rehearsal was to begin at 5:00, but I was a little tired. So after lunch, I took a nap in my dressing room. When I woke up, it was after 5:00! I was late for the rehearsal! I hurried to the studio... and found everyone looking shocked. They arrested me on the spot, and brought me here.
Phoenix: (So he was sleeping the entire afternoon of the murder? Some action hero!)
Will: What will the kids think? *sniff*
Phoenix: I think I should probably check out the scene of the murder...
Will: Right... Global Studios. I'll draw you a map.
Maya: Wow! Nick! Let's go!
Phoenix: (I'm willing to bet 10 bucks she asks for autographs.)
"Let's go to the crime scene then." Blake said.
(Moves to Studio - Main Gate)
October 16
Global Studios
Main Gate
Maya: Wow! So this is where they make the Steel Samurai show! Awesome! Aren't you excited!?
Oldbag: Hey! You there!
"The security is an old lady?" Ruby said.
"Wait, her name is Oldbag?!" Yang said and started laughing.
"Another annoying character, isn't she?" Weiss said.
"Hmm... annoying old lady... I can work with that." Nora said.
"Oldbag! OLDBAG!" Yang said while laughing.
Oldbag: You want in, you gotta go through me!
Maya: O-oh... s-sorry! W-we're, um, lawyers.
Oldbag: Oh yeah? Well that's great. I'm security! And it's my job to make sure that gawkers like you stay OUT.
Maya: G-gawkers?
Oldbag: Gawkers! Sightseers! Tourists! I know the type. You heard about the incident and came to snoop around. Youths today! Something horrible happens and all you can think of is sightseeing. Wasting your time at a place like this. Don't you have jobs you should be doing? Or do lawyers not work like the rest of us? Maybe I should become a lawyer too. Sounds like a life of ease to me no work just loafing around all day as you please. Well when I was young things were a mite different, mind you we didn't prance around in strange hippie clothes. What are the youths coming to these days my own son hasn't called in...
"Woah, woah, slowdown!"
"It keeps autoscrolling!" Blake said.
"Aw, it's one of those who keep talking on and on and on..." Ruby said.
"How did you manage to say all that so fast?" Pyrrha said to a panting Nora.
"You're usually better than that." Ren said.
"*huff* *puff* I wasn't prepared..." Nora said.
Maya: Umm... Nick? Will I grow up to be like her? Please say "no."
Phoenix: I dunno! It's possible.
"Now that's a bad thought." Yang said.
Oldbag: Hey! Listen when you're being spoken to! Youths today!
"Do we have to talk to her?" Yang said.
(Present's Attorney's badge)
Oldbag: What's that? You giving that to me?
Phoenix: (Absolutely not!)
"Eh. I wasn't expecting a reaction." Blake said.
"Then why did you do it?" Weiss said.
(Talks about The studios)
Phoenix: So, what do you do here at the studios?
Oldbag: At Global Studios, we make children's dreams come true! In fact, in my younger days...
Maya: No! You were a star!?
Oldbag: Only a little twinkle between the stars here, I'm afraid, dearie.
Maya: Wo... wow.
Oldbag: This place has really gone downhill, you know? But 10 years ago, now that was a studio of dreams! Hammer was a big star back then too, he was...
Phoenix: Hammer...?
Oldbag: The victim, dummy! The Evil Magistrate! He's been reduced to playing villains now. Not exactly the best material to work with...
(Talks about Will Powers)
Phoenix: Can you tell me about Mr. Will Powers?
Oldbag: He's not a bad kid, but don't be fooled by his mask! You wouldn't want him on the silver screen without it, believe me. Little old ladies watching would lose their lunch! That's probably why he thought that the Steel Samurai was his "big chance." No one thought he was capable of doing what he did to poor Jack Hammer...
Maya: We don't know for certain that Will Powers is guilty!
Oldbag: Powers? Of course he's guilty! How do I know? I know everything! That's my job.
"I've been working here for 300 years, I know everything. I'm that old." Nora said.
(Talks about Mr Hammer)
Phoenix: What kind of person was Jack Hammer?
Oldbag: What "kind of person"? Oh... if you only knew! Jack Hammer will live on in many hearts as the ultimate action hero! He was simply dashing in the Dynamite Samurai series!
Phoenix: (Should I have heard of that...?)
Oldbag: But... there was an accident during filming five years ago. He got an unlucky break after that.
"So there was another incident?" Ruby said.
"Hmm, in stories like that, the past incident has some connection to the current incident." Blake said.
Oldbag: Reduced to playing the villain on a children's program! What's more, I heard they were paying him peanuts. It's enough to make you cry.
"Do you think it has to do with that incident?" Jaune said.
"Possibly."
(Talks about Reason for suspicion)
Phoenix: Why are you so certain Mr. Powers is the killer?
Oldbag: I was standing right here yesterday, I was. I was here from 1:00 in the afternoon, to 5:00, when they found the body! Now the studio where the murder took place is to the left here. So if you want to go to the studio, you have to pass by me! Only one person went by here between 1:00 and 2:30, when the murder took place!
Phoenix: And... that person was Mr. Powers?
Oldbag: Yes. I saw him!
Phoenix: But Mr. Powers says he was sleeping in his dressing room.
Oldbag: Oh, I'm sure he would say that. He's no fool! But he was the only one that walked by. He's the killer, you can bet your biscuits on it.
"No! Not my biscuits!" Ruby said.
"Yes your biscuits!" Nora said.
"How about something you can actually chew, grandma?" Yang said and some of the laughed.
"That was so mean!" Pyrrha said while laughing.
"Well, I do have these cherries on my hair. Would you like some? Be careful though, I always end up choking on the stones." Nora said. Everyone started laughing.
"Why do you make her sound older than she looks?" Ren said.
Oldbag: Isn't it about time for you to be heading home? There's nothing to see here. Move along.
Phoenix: Um, actually, we're here at Mr. Powers's request.
Oldbag: Hmph! I thought you were suspicious lookin'! Show me a "letter of request." And maybe I'll just let you in.
Maya: This lady here thinks she owns this place, obviously.
"Wait, I didn't get a letter of request? I have to go back to the detention center to get it? Why not just give it from the start?!" Blake said.
"You see? Sometimes, this game annoys you." Weiss said.
(Moves to Detention Center)
Will: Hello! How was the studio? They all think I did it, don't they?
Maya: N-no, not at all! Isn't that right, Nick?
Phoenix: Right, not at all. At worst, you're a suspect.
Will: *sniff*
(Talks about Your alibi)
Phoenix: Mr. Powers, you aren't hiding anything from me, are you?
Will: W-what? No! I'd never do that!
Phoenix: Just now you said that you were sleeping in your dressing room after lunch.
Will: Yes. Like a baby.
Phoenix: But the security lady said she saw you that day. She says she saw you heading towards the scene of the crime!
Will: W-what!? That's not possible! I... I really don't know what to say! I was sleeping, I promise!
Phoenix: Mr. Powers, if you want me to help you, you have to tell me the truth. I'm new to this lawyer business, and I need every advantage I can get.
Will: I know... I-I'm sorry. *sniff* But, I swear to you on my momma's grave, I was sleeping. Maybe the security lady only thought she saw me?
Phoenix: (What did she see...? He doesn't seem to be lying.)
"Hmm, that is strange..." Weiss said.
"Maybe the true culprit disguised himself as Powers?" Jaune said.
"That seems a bit difficult. Just look at him." Yang said.
"Oh! Maybe he was dressed as the Steel Samurai!" Ruby said.
"But she said she saw Mr. Powers." Weiss said.
"Yeah, but... he IS the Steel Samurai."
"Hmm... you might be right."
(Talks about The security lady)
Phoenix: Umm... about the security guard at the main gate to the studio...
Will: Oh, the security lady?
Maya: She's terrible! She called me "suspicious lookin'"!
Will: Y-yes... actually, she's said the same thing to me before. "Take off that mask!" were her words, I believe. She sucks up to all the bigwigs at the studio... But let her see you stumble once and she'll never let up on you.
Maya: Grr! She's got some nerve!
Phoenix: Do you think you could write up a letter formally requesting my representation?
Will: Of c-course.
(Powers's Request added to the Court Record.)
[Powers's Request: Document proving Will Powers's request for an attorney.]
Phoenix: (I just hope this will get me past that security lady.)
"Finally, I can go and investigate." Blake said.
(Moves to Studio - Main Gate)
(Presents Power's Request)
Phoenix: Ma'am, have a look at this. It's a letter of request from Mr. Powers.
Oldbag: Hmm...? Yes, yes. I recognize the bold, childish scrawl.
(Gave Powers's Request to the security lady.)
Oldbag: To think he would entrust his fate to youths of such unreliable appearance... Really!
Phoenix: Really?
Oldbag: Anyway, you may pass. But only left from here, toward the studios! No going to the right. That's the Employee Area. "No one allowed inside, pal" were my instructions. The good detective told me himself.
"So we go to the Employee Area." Yang said.
Maya: Hey, hey, Nick.
Phoenix: Huh?
Maya: There were maps in the security guard station.
Phoenix: Hey! Not bad!
Oldbag: Those are 50 cents a piece, thank you!
"Eek, scary face!" Ruby said.
Maya: Well, time to go, Nick.
Oldbag: 50 cents!
(Guidemap of Global Studios added to the Court Record.)
[Guidemap: Guidemap to Global Studios.]
"Now that that's done, let's actually begin." Blake said.
(Moves to Outside Studio One)
October 16
Studio One Entrance
Gumshoe: Hey! Aren't you that murderer from the other day!
"Dude, we've been over this two times!" Jaune said.
Maya: Aah! It's that confused detective!
Gumshoe: Hey pal, you know Prosecutor Edgeworth is all upset, and it's your fault! I saw him sipping tea and staring gloomily out the window!
"That's sounds like not our problem." Weiss said.
Phoenix: Umm... so?
Maya: Hey! If he's depressed, it's all your fault for doing sloppy detective work!
Gumshoe: ! ... ... ...
Maya: Um, Detective?
Phoenix: I think you hurt his feelings.
"And now he's crying. Look what you've done." Yang said.
"I'm sorry!" Ruby said.
Maya: Oh no! I... I'm sorry!
Phoenix: Well, I think his feelings are easily hurt.
Gumshoe: You're right, pal. It's all my fault. I can blame other people all I want, but I know the truth in my heart!
Maya: Hey, hey! Don't take it so hard! There's always the next case!
Gumshoe: Yeah, I suppose you're right. Hey! What exactly are you two doing here?
Maya: Um, well... We're on this case too, pal!
"Aw, goddamnit!" Yang said and she started laughing.
Gumshoe: Huh!? Hey! You can't just go saying "pal" like that! That's MY endearing character trait!
Maya: I'd say he's a character alright...
"And what a character..." Blake said.
(Presents Attorney's Badge)
Phoenix: Detective, see this? This is my attorney's badge.
Gumshoe: Uh huh? Don'tcha think it's a little sad when you have to explain what your badge means, pal? Real men show their P.D. badge and that's that!
"I mean look at it! It's cooler than your shitty tiny pin." Yang said.
Phoenix: I'll admit the design of my badge leaves a lot to be desired...
Maya: Maybe it should just be a big "L" for "Lawyer"?
"No. Bad idea." Jaune said.
Phoenix: Hmm... I'm not so sure about that.
(Talks about The investigation)
Phoenix: So, how is your investigation going, Detective?
Gumshoe: Well, it's... Hey! I can't tell you that, pal.
Maya: Nick... Maybe you need to be a little more indirect with your questions?
Phoenix: Right. So, Detective, mind if I take a look at what you got?
Gumshoe: What I got?
Phoenix: The autopsy report! The latest version, if you please...
Gumshoe: Hmm... right, right. Sorry about what happened last time, pal.
(Autopsy Report added to the Court Record.)
[Jack's Autopsy Report: Time of death: 10/15 at 2:30 PM. Cause: Pierced through the chest by the spear.]
"And the first thing he does is update it." Yang said.
"Oh god no." Weiss said.
(Talks about Reason for arrest)
Phoenix: Why was Mr. Powers arrested?
Gumshoe: Simple, pal! The murder took place right over there in Studio One. Now, the victim entered Studio One at approximately 1:00 PM. At that time, there was no one other than the victim in the studio. According to the autopsy report, the time of death was 2:30 PM. Only one person went to the studio between 1:00 and 2:30! And that person was none other than Will Powers! No one else, pal! If you think I'm lying, ask the security lady at the main gate.
Maya: Nick! If that's true...! Anyone would think that Powers did it with that kind of evidence!
Phoenix: Thanks for cheering me up...
"That doesn't look good..." Jaune said.
"So did the last case, but he won." Ren said.
(Talks about The security lady)
Phoenix: About the security lady...
Gumshoe: Oh, that sweet old lady. What a charmer!
"Are we talking about the same person?" Yang said.
Phoenix: Huh? A-are we talking about the same person?
"Wow, this game starts to rub off on all of us."
Gumshoe: When I showed her my badge she gave me a donut and some coffee!
Maya: Remember what Powers said. She's a sucker for authority.
Gumshoe: She even gave me a piece of valuable evidence!
Maya: Whaat!?
(Talks about Decisive evidence)
Phoenix: What kind of evidence!?
Gumshoe: Well, that, er, photo. The photo of the Steel Samurai heading toward the scene of the crime!
Maya: What! Who took that!?
Gumshoe: See the camera up on that gate, pal?
Maya: The gate? You mean the one with the welcome sign?
Gumshoe: Yeah. Whenever someone walks by, that camera automatically snaps a photo of them!
Maya: Oh no! Nick, he has evidence! We're finished!
Phoenix: (Funny, for someone with hard proof he doesn't look too happy.)
Gumshoe: ...
"There must be something in the photo that doesn't help him." Pyrrha said.
"... Ruby's right. It might actually be the Steel Samurai." Blake said.
"Really?!" Ruby said.
"You weren't confident of your theory?" Jaune said.
Gumshoe: What's wrong, pal? You seem down.
Phoenix: Don't look so happy when you say that.
Gumshoe: Oh hoh hoh hoh hoh!
Maya: Umm... We'd like to ask the employees here some questions...
Gumshoe: Sure thing, pal. Go wherever you like. Of course, you're not going to find any clues I haven't already found! Hah hah hah!
Phoenix: (I'm glad someone around here seems to be enjoying themselves.)
Maya: Nick, let's go! We've got a free pass to the place. Now's our chance to check things out!
"Cool, but first let's examine." Blake said.
(Examines Security camera)
Phoenix: Hey, there's a camera here.
Gumshoe: That's the security camera. It takes photos of people going to the studio. All you have to do is look at the data and you can see who went where!
Phoenix: There's a number plate on the camera... [ST1-307]. That must be the camera ID number.
"That sounds important."
"It IS in red." Nora said.
"Now... what is that thing?"
(Examines Mr Monkey)
Phoenix: The studio mascot. I guess it's a monkey of some kind.
"That thing is a monkey?" Yang said.
Phoenix: But what kind of monkey has a nose like that? He's holding a sign in his hand. [Right: To Studio One; Left: To Studio Two]
Maya: What's up with that thing!? It looks kind of... busted.
Gumshoe: Oh, the wind was pretty strong yesterday, and the head broke off. It took that tree down with it, too.
(Examines Studio One entrance)
Phoenix: The entrance to Studio One. This is the studio where they found Jack Hammer's body.
Maya: Let's go in and check it out, Nick! ... Hey! It's locked!
Phoenix: Looks like you need a cardkey to get in. It makes sense that they would want to keep the non-employees out.
"So that means we have to go back and ask Oldbag for a keycard?" Ruby said.
"I don't like this either." Blake said.
(Examines Left path)
Phoenix: Detective Gumshoe, what's down the path to the left? It looks like a tree fell down over the path...?
Gumshoe: Oh, yeah. That way's kind of dangerous. You should stay out, pal. There's nothing down there, anyway. That's where Studio Two used to be, they tell me. They don't use it now, though.
(Examines WELCOME sign)
Maya: There's a big welcome sign above the path.
Gumshoe: Yeah, apparently the studio's fallen on tough times. They've started letting people in on days they aren't filming. They make a bit of extra money by charging for admission.
Maya: Huh. You sure know a lot about this place, Detective. You know, you could always quit being a detective and work here?
Phoenix: Yeah! And what perfect timing, with the monkey's neck broken and all.
Some of them laughed.
Gumshoe: Huh? Just what's that supposed to mean, pal!?
"It's the coat that makes me look like a gorilla, okay, pal?!" Yang said.
(Examines Bench)
Phoenix: I'm a little bushed. Maybe I'll take a short rest here.
"But you just started." Pyrrha said.
"I don't blame him." Jaune said.
Gumshoe: Hey, good idea, pal!
Maya: Detective! Aren't you on the case?
Gumshoe: W-well, yeah, but... Hey, us detectives get tired of standing around too, pal!
"I think that's enough here. Let's go back." Blake said.
(Moves to Studio - Main Gate)
Maya: Nick! Look! That security lady is in the guard station stuffing her face with donuts! I guess all cops like their donuts!
Phoenix: Yeah, and they're soft enough she doesn't need teeth to chew them...
Everyone started laughing.
"I love this game." Yang said.
(Oldbag enters the scene.)
"The fuck did you say to me, porcupine head?!" Nora said.
Oldbag: Hey, you! Well? Are you satisfied Powers is guilty yet?
Phoenix: (Urk! She had to make my life harder by giving that photo to Detective Gumshoe...)
(Talks about Photographic proof)
Phoenix: Why didn't you tell us about the security photo, ma'am?
Oldbag: Hmm? Oh, that? I just thought it would be more thrilling to talk with the detective himself! These things are important, you know. Oh, just to the left from here is the gate with the camera that took that photo. It's my job to check the photos every day, you see.
(Talks about Reason for suspicion)
Oldbag: This guard station is in a central position. No matter where you go here, you pass by my station first! Now poor Hammer, he went to the studio just before 1:00. The murder happened right around 2:30, see? The only one I seen go through here between 1:00 and 2:30 was Powers himself! The security camera got a good look at him too. If he's not the one what did it, I don't know who is!
Phoenix: Maybe... it was you?
Oldbag: Gyah hah ha hah! Good one, sonny.
Phoenix: (She thinks I was joking.)
"If the culprit was wearing the costume, it could be her." Jaune said.
"I don't think so..." Blake said.
(Talks about Mr. Hammer)
Phoenix: Was the victim, Mr. Hammer, a popular actor?
Oldbag: Oh, he was the biggest star in the studio!
Phoenix: ("Was"? Past tense?)
Maya: Oh yes! He was great as the "Bearded Samurai"!
Oldbag: That too, yes. He shone the brightest! Back in the day. Making a star like him play the "Evil Magistrate"... It's a disgrace, I tell you! Hammer took it pretty hard, and who can blame him?
"And there goes the motive." Yang said.
(Talks about Automatic camera)
Phoenix: About the security camera...
Oldbag: Oh yes, the camera. It's automatic. It can tell when someone walks through that gate, see? Then it snaps a photo! Apparently, it records the time when it takes a picture too. But I don't bother myself with those details. I just view all the photos on the computer over in the security guard station. I check 'em every day before going home, I do.
"Hmm, nothing else. Now to... employee area." Blake said.
(Moves to Employee Area)
October 16
Global Studios
Employee Area
Maya: Nick! This is where they do all the behind-the-scenes stuff! Hey! Look! There's Powers's dressing room! No one's here this soon after the murder I guess. Let's take a look around!
"Someone was eating steak." Yang said
"Is that the first thing you notice?" Weiss said.
"What? I like steak... Now I'm hungry."
"It's eleven." Blake said.
(Slides to the left)
(Examines Lunch table)
Phoenix: The remains of yesterday's lunch are scattered around. Everyone was probably too shocked to clean up. There's a t-bone on one of the plates, minus the steak.
Maya: Mmm! T-bone steak! That would have hit the spot.
Phoenix: You just had a burger!
Maya: Yeah, but I have a second stomach just for steaks.
Phoenix: (What!?)
"She gets me." Yang said.
"Me too." Ruby said.
"Me three!" Nora said.
'What kind of metabolism do these girls have?!' Jaune thought.
(Examines Drain grate)
Phoenix: The metal grate on the drain here has been taken off. That's a pretty big drain. A kid could fit through there, I bet.
Maya: Yeah, if you snuck in that way you wouldn't have to pay at the gate!
Phoenix: Well, if you want to leave that way, be my guest.
Maya: Right! Huh? Hey! I'm not a kid!
"She gets you." Yang said.
"Shut up!" Ruby said.
(Examines Stage backdrop)
Phoenix: There's a half-finished backdrop for a stage here. Looks like a castle. Probably "Neo Olde Tokyo Castle."
(Examines Bicycle)
Phoenix: Looks like one of those electric-powered bicycles. I dunno about these. I mean, what's the point?
Maya: It makes it a lot easier to go up hills!
Phoenix: Don't people cycle to get exercise!?
"He actually brings up a good point." Pyrrha said.
"I always believed electric bicycles are just for kids who are not old enough for an actual bike." Yang said.
(Slides to the right)
(Examines Dressing room door)
Phoenix: The door to the dressing room. It's not locked.
Maya: Hey, Nick! Let's take a look inside! Maybe we can find something as a souvenir...?
Phoenix: What do you mean "find"!?
Maya: You never know! There might be something like... the Samurai Spear!
Phoenix: We don't need a spear! (And that's the murder weapon for crying out loud!)
"She just wants to steal stuff!" Weiss said.
(Examines Dressing room window)
Phoenix: A window into the dressing room. The glass is frosted, so I can't see inside.
(Examines Dressing room sign)
Phoenix: There's a sign on the dressing room door. "Mr. Will Powers"... it must be neat to be the star and have your own room like this.
(Examines Vending machine)
Phoenix: Let's see... cola, candy, chips, gum... Huh. It's so... normal. I was expecting some cool theme snacks or something. Popcorn, at least!
Maya: W-wait! Look! "Samurai Soda"! Nick! Try this!
Phoenix: (Ladies first...)
(Examines Storage room door)
Phoenix: That must be the storage room. That's where they keep all the film equipment.
Maya: Wow, Nick! You know a lot about the industry!
Phoenix: Umm, what else would they keep in a film studio?
"Are you done with the fluff dialog? So we can move on with the investigation."
"Yeah, sorry. I was curious." Blake said.
(Moves to Dressing Room)
October 16
Global Studios
Dressing Room
Phoenix: (Powers's dressing room... So this is where he was sleeping? Or at least, this is where he claims he was sleeping.)
Maya: No one actually saw him taking a nap here, did they?
Phoenix: Right, and there's a picture of him near the crime scene. (I hope he's telling the truth... for his sake!)
(Examines Powers's bag)
Maya: Hmm? This must be Powers's bag.
Phoenix: Hey, don't open that.
Maya: Look!
Phoenix: An employee cardkey. That must be Powers's. It says "Studio One."
"Now we can go to the crime scene!" Ruby said.
Maya: Let's take it, Nick!
"You mean borrow." Jaune said
Phoenix: Borrow it. You mean borrow.
"You're right. The game's rubbing off to us."
(Cardkey added to the Court Record.)
[Cardkey: Cardkey for studio employees. Grants entry into Studio One.]
"Good, now let's leave and-" Weiss said.
(Examines Cosmetics)
"Goddamnit."
Phoenix: There's a vast array of cosmetics here.
Maya: Ooh! This is the wig he used in "Samurai Boogey-Woogey"! Nick! Try this on!
"That sounds like a low budget Mistralian martial arts movie." Yang said.
"Low-budget?" Weiss said.
"Yeah, but they're fun."
"Dad has tons of these movies. We watched ALL of them." Ruby said.
Phoenix: No. And how can you tell the name of a show just by looking at a wig!?
Maya: I, um, kinda like samurai movies.
Phoenix: ("Kinda"...?)
(Examines Costume rack)
Phoenix: There's some regular suits in among the costumes here. Those must be his own clothes.
Maya: It'd be fun to wear one of the costumes...
Phoenix: (I'd say you were already wearing one, myself.)
Some of them were chuckling.
"Why does he have to be savage all the time?" Yang said.
"At least it's inner monologue." Jaune said.
(Examines Table)
Phoenix: There's a bunch of snacks on the table. They must give these to the employees. Some tea and cookies...
Maya: Nick... I'm hungry!
Phoenix: You just had a burger!
Maya: Yeah, but I have a separate stomach for sweets!
Phoenix: (How many stomachs does this girl have!?)
"Enough." Nora said.
(Examines Mirror)
Phoenix: They always have mirrors like this in dressing rooms. I see my hair is still nice and spiky, just how I like it.
"How much gel do you think he uses?" Yang said.
"I think he was born with that hairstyle." Jaune said.
(Examines Couch)
Phoenix: Looks like someone was sleeping here. Maybe Powers did take a nap here yesterday...
(Examines Window)
Phoenix: It's locked. Looks like he doesn't open his window much. I guess it is kind of dusty outside.
"Can we move on now?" Yang said.
"Yes. Finally." Blake said.
(Moves to Employee Area)
(Moves to Studio - Main Gate)
(Moves to Outside Studio One)
"Huh? Where's Studio One? I have the cardkey, the option should be available."
"Maybe you need to examine it again?" Pyrrha said.
"This is getting annoying." Weiss said.
(Examines Studio One entrance)
Phoenix: The entrance to Studio One. This is the studio where they found Jack Hammer's body.
Maya: Let's go in and check it out, Nick!
Phoenix: I wonder if this cardkey we borrowed from the dressing room will work...
*beep*
Phoenix: It opened!
Maya: Alright! We're in!
Phoenix: (She's way too happy for someone visiting a crime scene.)
"After so long, we can finally investigate the crime scene." Yang said.
(Moves to Inside Studio One)
October 16
Studio One
"So... this is what a crime scene looks like." Ruby said.
"Yeah..."
Maya: ...
Phoenix: What is it?
Maya: ...
Phoenix: You're real quiet all of a sudden.
"Well, a murder DID happened here." Blake said.
Maya: Doesn't it give you the shivers, Nick? That white tape! It's so... so real!
Phoenix: Well, the Evil Magistrate did die here. And the Steel Samurai killed him. The murder weapon was the Samurai Spear. Sounds pretty real to me...
"I don't think there are any clues here." Jaune said.
"The police didn't leave anything." Yang said.
(Examines Tape outline)
Phoenix: They outlined where Jack Hammer's body lay with tape. His body was found still inside the Evil Magistrate costume. I guess that's why the head part looks like a helmet. Funny, I expected a spear stabbing would leave at least a few bloodstains. I guess the costume must have absorbed most of it...
"Why is the ladder highlighted?" Weiss said.
"Stepladder." Jaune said.
"Huh?"
"It's a stepladder."
"No, that's a ladder."
"I'm pretty sure it's a stepladder."
"I know a ladder when I see one."
"I think it's too tall to be a stepladder." Yang said.
"The size doesn't matter. It's that it opens. And this one can." Ren said.
"It's a ladder! Ruby, back me up!" Weiss said.
"W-what?!" Ruby said.
"It's a stepladder! Pyrrha, back me up!" Jaune said.
"W-what?!" Pyrrha said.
"I can't believe this is happening..." Blake said.
"How long do you think it will take until they start fighting?" Nora said.
"I don't want to know. Let's just see what it is."
(Examines (Step)ladder)
Maya: Look, a ladder!
"Ha!" Weiss said.
Phoenix: That's a "step"-ladder.
"Huh?!"
'Are you kidding me?!'
"Take that!" Jaune said.
Maya: So? What's the difference? You need to stop judging things based on narrow-minded cultural assumptions, Nick!
Phoenix: R-right... sorry. (This girl is OUT there!)
"There. Are you satisfied now?" Blake said. Weiss and Jaune looked at each other. Then at Blake.
"No." they both said.
"*sigh*"
(Examines Director's chair)
Maya: Hey! Look! That's the chair the director sits in! I've always wanted to sit in one of these. Hey Nick, take a look at that. One of those black-and-white boards they clap at the start of filming! And look! A megaphone! A real live megaphone!
Phoenix: ...
Yang started laughing. "He's probably like 'Why do I have to put up with this?'." she said.
Maya: Ready, Nick? Action!
Phoenix: (This girl is more troubled than I thought...)
"What's wrong with imagining?!" Ruby said.
(Examines Film camera)
Maya: Wow, look at that camera! That must cost a ton!
Phoenix: Yeah! So don't touch it!
Maya: Whoa! It's heavier than I thought...
"And she's already holding it." Weiss saud.
?: Hey! You! No touching that!
"Is it Oldbag again?" Yang said.
"I hope not." Blake said.
(A girl enters the scene.)
"Okay, it's not Oldbag." Yang said.
"Huh... she looks a bit... plain." Jaune said.
"Even for our standards." Nora said.
"Who's voicing her?" Ruby said.
"... Pyrrha?" Jaune said.
"Sure." Pyrrha said.
Phoenix: Ah, um, sorry, my partner is kind of, y'know...
Maya: "Y'know"!? No I don't know!
Phoenix: Umm... who are you?
Penny: Who me? I'm an assistant here. I help with props and stuff. Moving them around, ordering new ones, et cetera.
Maya: We're lawyers representing Mr. Will Powers.
Penny: Oh, you're WP's people.
Maya: "WP"...? Oh, Will Powers. W.P., I get it.
Penny: I don't envy you guys one bit! But... do what you can for WP, okay? He'd never hurt a fly! He has to be innocent.
Maya: Don't worry, leave it to us!
"Finally, someone who's not annoying." Weiss said.
(Talks about The day of the crime)
Phoenix: Could you tell me anything about the day of the murder?
Penny: Yes. I was in the studio the whole day. I was the only assistant on staff that day, you see.
Maya: Only one assistant!?
Penny: Yes, well, the studios aren't doing so well right now. And yesterday was only rehearsal for our action sequences.
Maya: I see. Neat!
Penny: In the morning we went through the action sequences in the employee area. WP and Hammer were there, along with everyone else.
Phoenix: The employee area-that's where Powers's dressing room is, right?
Penny: Yes, that's the place. After eating lunch there, Mr. Hammer went to Studio One. Then I saw WP go into his dressing room. But I didn't see either of them after that.
"So she didn't see the murder." Blake said.
"You forgot the badge!" Nora said.
"Oh yeah."
(Presents Attorney's Badge)
Phoenix: Um, any thoughts about this?
"She doesn't react." Yang said.
Penny: Sorry... I... don't really want to think too much about what happened just yet.
(Talks about Will Powers)
Phoenix: Did you know that Mr. Powers was sleeping in his room?
Penny: No! I wouldn't go in there unless I had some urgent message for him... I mean, it's his private... What kind of a girl do you think I am!?
"He just asked a question." Jaune said.
Phoenix: W-what kind...? No, no, I'm sure you're a fine girl. Um, sorry. (So much for getting a confirmation of Powers's alibi.)
(Talks about Sensing someone)
Phoenix: So you sensed that someone other than the regular film crew was in the studio?
Penny: Yes... I think.
Phoenix: ("I think" doesn't cut it in a witness testimony.)
Maya: Nick! What about that security lady! If someone else came into the studio, she must have seen them!
"Or SHE did it- no, she didn't." Nora said.
Maya: What do we do, Nick? We haven't found anything. If WP was the only one who came to the studio... Then he has to be the killer! They even have a photograph...
Phoenix: Hmm...
Penny: Umm... Sorry... I know you're busy.
Phoenix: Not really.
Penny: Actually, there's been something bothering me.
Maya: Ah hah! That's what I'm talking about! A clue! A lead!
Penny: Well, I don't know about that, but that day, just after noon, I sensed someone was here...
Phoenix: You "sensed"?
Penny: Yes, several times.
Phoenix: Some other studio employees, maybe?
Penny: No, I don't think so. The only thing we had scheduled was an action scene run-through. I was the only assistant here that day. I have a feeling it was someone from... outside.
Phoenix: R-really!?
Maya: But wait, if someone had come in here... Wouldn't that security lady have noticed them?
Phoenix: Yeah, you're right.
"It's a bit crazy but... what if it was a crazy fan?" Ruby said.
"A crazy fan?" Weiss said.
"And where would they enter from?" Yang said.
"Uh... the drain grate!" Ruby said.
"Didn't they say that only a kid would fit through?" Ren said.
"Oh... nevermind."
Penny: I'm sorry I don't have any better information than that.
Maya: No, thanks! That helps us a lot. Anything helps. Let's go put that security lady on the spot!
(Moves to Outside Studio One)
"Wait, you forgot to examine everything!"
"I don't think we would get something interesting. Or funny." Blake said.
(Moves to Studio - Main Gate)
October 16
Global Studios
Main Gate
Oldbag: What? You're still here? Really! You look as though you've seen a ghost!
(Talks about Assistant's claim)
Oldbag: What? I saw that suspicious look on your face!
Phoenix: I wanted to ask you again about yesterday... You came here at 1:00 PM, correct? And the estimated time of Hammer's death was 2:30. Are you sure that Powers was the only one to go through here between those times?
Oldbag: Sure as can be!
Maya: But we have a witness who thinks there was "someone from outside" here that day.
Oldbag: What!?
Maya: Are you absolutely sure you were here watching the whole time?
Oldbag: ...
Maya: Ma'am?
Oldbag: Who was it? Who told you that? Who dares question ME!?
"Ah, scary face again!" Ruby said.
"It looks like a piranha's face." Yang said.
"I will smite them with my granny powers! Now don't you move, my hip is hurting me and I can't walk very well because I'm old." Nora said.
"Again, you make her sound much older." Ren said.
Maya: Eek!
Oldbag: Alright you better tell me and tell me quick, you spiky-haired cretin! Someone's been complaining about the work I do, eh!?
"Speak, bird's nest!" Nora said.
"Bird's nest...?" Jaune said.
Maya: Uh... um, we were just talking to the assistant in Studio One.
"That bitch's gonna die!" Nora said.
Oldbag: Her! She's not even a full-time employee! All you young'uns are like that nowadays, running your mouths like there was no tomorrow saying this that and the other thing. Well when I was young let me tell you we knew a thing or two about respecting our elders. Back then we did and it's a crying shame that you youths today just say what you please about poor old ladies Graaaaaaaaaaaawr!
(Oldbag left the scene.)
Phoenix: She left...
Some of them laughed.
"I can still hear her nagging." Jaune said.
"At least I was ready this time."
Maya: Well, Nick? This is our chance to do what we can without her looking over our shoulders!
"I can finally check the computer now." Blake said.
(Examines Computer)
Phoenix: The computer that runs the studio security cameras.
Maya: Nick! Maybe we can see that photo of Powers with this computer!
Phoenix: Yeah, maybe. (Should I try the computer?)
[Try it]
[Leave it alone]
"Without a question."
(Picks Try it)
Phoenix: Okay. Let's give it a try.
Maya: You know how to work these things, Nick?
Phoenix: Looks like I just have to enter in a few numbers. Let's see... first, I need the date of the murder. (It looks like the camera turned on at 1:00 PM that day... 1:00... That was when the security lady arrived at the guard station.)
[Please enter the number of the security camera.]
[ST1-703]
[ST1-307]
[ST1-370]
"Wait, we checked that. What was it again?" Ruby said.
"I think it's the second one." Pyrrha said.
"307?" Blake said.
"Yes."
(Picks ST1-307)
Phoenix: There! Entered! ...
Maya: Hey! It printed out the data for that day!
Phoenix: Let's see what we got...
(Shows the photo.)
"I knew it!" Ruby said.
"It is the Steel Samurai!" Jaune said.
Phoenix: ... Huh?
Maya: How is this a picture of Will Powers?
Phoenix: Well, he is the one who always wears that suit... I guess that's why the security lady thought it was him.
Maya: I don't imagine the detective was very happy with this photo as evidence. Hmm? Something's printed on the back.
Phoenix: Huh? [Oct 15, 2:00 PM, Photo #2]
"Photo #2?" Yang said.
"There's probably another photo."
"It's more 'surely' than 'probably'." Pyrrha said.
Maya: What does that mean?
Phoenix: Maybe there's more photo data from that day?
Maya: Nope-that's the only one in the computer.
(Powers's(?) Photo added to the Court Record.)
[Powers's(?) Photo: Taken at the gate between the entrance and the studios. [October 15th, 2:00 PM, Photo #2]]
Maya: Hey, hey, Nick! Can't we use this photo as evidence for the trial?
Phoenix: Yeah.
Maya: We'll put that security lady in her place with this!
"I can't wait for that!" Yang said.
Phoenix: Right, we'll put her in her place...
Maya: Hey, that's what I said! Anyway... Let's show her this photo and see what she says!
Phoenix: Wait. Let's not.
Maya: Why not?
Phoenix: It's never a good idea to reveal your hand to the enemy too soon.
"Don't look at me when I showed Redd White the suicide article." Jaune said.
"I will get angry if he does something like that again." Weiss said.
Maya: Nick! You're craftier than I gave you credit for. Why, you could be the next... Evil Magistrate!
"Why not the hero?" Jaune said.
Phoenix: Hey! Why do I have to be the villain.
Maya: Relax, it was just a joke! So, are we done for today?
Phoenix: I think this photo is what we needed for the trial. Still, it'd be better if we had some idea who the real killer was! Maybe it really is that security lady...?
To be continued.
"Next up, trial." Ruby said.
"Let's see how you'll do." Yang said.
"I'll be fine." Blake said.
"Even without save states?"
"..."
"...Well?"
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