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Chapter 14: Turnabout Goodbyes Part 3
After that moment of cringe, they continued playing.
December 26
Detention Center
Visitor's Room
Phoenix: Maya!
Maya: Hey! Nick, it's you!
"I'm here again! Why am I here again?!" Ruby said.
Maya: I'm glad Mr. Edgeworth made it through the day okay. It's a relief...
Phoenix: Hey. Why'd you do that, anyway?
Maya: ... I don't know. I... just knew I had to do something. I know I'm not the lawyer my sister was... ... I'm sorry.
Phoenix: Well, you did save the trial... Just, behave from now on, okay?
Maya: O... okay.
"Wanna see my badge?" Yang said.
"Oh, come on..." Weiss said.
(Presents Attorney's Badge)
Maya: It must be nice, Nick. You can just show that to anyone and say "I'm a lawyer!" But, spirit mediums, well...
Phoenix: I dunno, with your clothes, I bet at least some people would recognize you...
Maya: But these are medium-in-training clothes... I wonder if I'll ever be a proper medium...
(Talks about Questioning)
Phoenix: Have you been questioned yet?
Maya: No... not yet. Detective Gumshoe was here just now. He said "seeing as this is your first offense, we'll let you go after questioning."
Phoenix: Whew...
Maya: Oh, and he wanted me to get bail money ready. You can pay for me, okay?
Phoenix: Huh? How much?
Maya: I don't know. I guess they'll send you a bill or something.
Phoenix: (Why do I picture giant bales of money every time I hear the word "bail"?)
"You're a lawyer." Yang said.
"This is his fourth case. And probably the second where he gets paid." Blake said.
"And I think months pass after each case." Jaune said.
(Talks about Mia)
Phoenix: Any luck with Mia...?
Maya: None... I can't get through to her at all. I tried... I really did! I don't know what to do... ... I think I probably shouldn't have stopped my training.
Phoenix: (Hmm... she sounds like she really did do her best. I should check and see if there are any waterfalls in the local area...)
Maya: I wonder if I'll ever see my sister again...
"I think it's for the best. They shouldn't depend on Mia all the time." Pyrrha said.
"Even if their opponent is Von Karma?"
"... A little help wouldn't hurt I guess."
"Ok, let's find Gumshoe."
(Moves to Criminal Affairs Dept.)
December 26
Police Department
Criminal Affairs
Phoenix: (Detective Gumshoe's not here...)
Police: Gumshoe's at the scene again today.
Phoenix: Huh? Oh, really?
Police: He's a live wire that one. Got into a fight with the chief for not following protocol...
Phoenix: (Not following protocol...? I bet he wouldn't help them build the case against Edgeworth...)
(Moves to Gourd Lake Entrance)
December 26
Gourd Lake Park
Entrance
Phoenix: There are fewer than there were yesterday, but the cops are still around in the park. I wonder if Detective Gumshoe is here today?
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
December 26
Gourd Lake
Public Beach
Phoenix: Haven't seen Larry around at all.
"That's for the best." Blake said.
Phoenix: Probably off paying through the nose on a date with the lovely Kiyance...
(Moves to Gourd Lake Woods)
December 26
Gourd Lake Woods
Phoenix: Hey, Detective Gumshoe!
Gumshoe: Hey, pal! The trial today, it, er... ...
Phoenix: Yes? What about the trial?
Gumshoe: Well, I was going to say "good show," but it wasn't really all that... Though you did save Edgeworth, I guess... I just wasn't sure how to thank you... you know?
Phoenix: Er... thanks.
"By the way-" Yang said.
"Don't show the badge again." Weiss said.
"..."
(Presents Attorney's Badge)
Gumshoe: I think it's a little early for you to be proudly waving that thing around. You can be proud of yourself when you get Mr. Edgeworth declared innocent, pal!
(Talks about Tomorrow's trial)
Phoenix: Detective Gumshoe? Any idea what strategy von Karma is planning for tomorrow?
Gumshoe: It sounds like he's bringing in another witness!
Phoenix: Another witness!? Oh, right, he said something about that in the trial today...
(Flashback)
Karma: There were two witnesses!
(End of flashback)
"And that's all I had to say!" Ruby said.
"That was one of the flashbacks of all time." Nora said.
Phoenix: I was wondering who that other witness was! Er... who was it?
Gumshoe: S... sorry, pal. As much as I'd like to, I'm not at liberty to divulge that information.
Phoenix: (Right...)
(Talks about Prosecutor Edgeworth)
Phoenix: Oh, right... I wanted to ask you something about Edgeworth.
Gumshoe: What's up?
Phoenix: Is he afraid of earthquakes? I never heard anything about that before.
Gumshoe: ... Mr. Edgeworth doesn't talk about himself too much, see. But there's one thing that's clear as day... Him hating crime the way he does... And him becoming a lawyer... And him being scared of earthquakes... It all started with that incident.
"Now that's a traumatic backstory." Yang said.
Phoenix: The DL-6 Incident?
Gumshoe: Yep, that's the one. Fifteen years ago... when he saw his father shot before his very eyes! He still feels the pain now, you can see it in his eyes.
(Talks about Maya Fey)
Phoenix: I wanted to talk to you about Maya Fey...
Gumshoe: Huh? She's not out on bail yet? That's strange. I told 'em to let her go as soon as they had their report written up. Man... I don't know what would have happened in that courtroom today if it weren't for her. Seeing her getting dragged out by the bailiff... I'll be honest with you, pal. I shed a tear or two. Edgeworth, he was so moved I saw his lip trembling.
Phoenix: Really!? (Cold-as-ice Edgeworth!?)
Gumshoe: He was really grateful for what she did, you know.
"I didn't know he had emotions to begin with.". Some of them laughed.
Gumshoe: I'm going to head back to the station. I'll get the report on Maya and get her out of there as soon as I can.
Phoenix: Thank you. Oh, wait! Umm... I was wondering, how much is bail going to be?
Gumshoe: Don't worry about that. Mr. Edgeworth is posting the whole amount.
Phoenix: What? Edgeworth...?
"That's kind of him." Jaune said.
"While arrested?" Ruby said.
Gumshoe: Didn't I tell you? He's grateful to her for what she did. Alright, pal. Well don't forget to go pick her up, okay?
Phoenix: (Hmm... Maybe I can get Edgeworth to pay this month's rent, too...)
"He should do that." Yang said.
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
(Moves to Boat Rental Shop)
December 26
Boat Rental Shop
Phoenix: (Looks like the boat rental shop is closed today, too.)
"Go get Maya first!" Ruby said.
"Okay, I will!"
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
(Moves to Gourd Lake Entrance)
(Moves to Detention Center)
December 26
Detention Center
Visitor's Room
Maya: Hey, Nick! You finally came! They just finished the paperwork, I'm free to go.
Phoenix: Free at last, eh?
Maya: Those interrogators were really mean! They were like "okay, what did you do THIS time?" Like I was some kind of criminal! Can you believe it?
"Just because I murdered my sister, everyone thinks I'm a menace to society!"
Phoenix: Well, they let you out in the end, didn't they?
Maya: Mmm... Oh, that reminds me... Thanks for bail.
Phoenix: Thank Edgeworth.
Maya: Huh?
Phoenix: He posted bail for you. Said he was grateful for what you did.
Maya: Mr. Edgeworth did that...? ... I have to make it up to him! We've got to win this case, Nick!
(Moves to Gourd Lake Entrance)
December 26
Gourd Lake Park
Entrance
Maya: There aren't many cops around today, are there?
Phoenix: They're probably back at the precinct, working up the case against Edgeworth.
Maya: Mmm...
Lotta: Hey y'all!
"Did y'miss me?" Nora said.
"Fuck you."
Maya: Hey, it's Lotta!
Lotta: Y'all really did it today...
Phoenix: Wh-what did we do now?
Lotta: Naw, I'm not complaining! See, I did a little thinking. A little... self-reflection, you might say. I realized that bein' a witness is a mighty big responsibility. But I just went up there and started blabbing any old thing that came to mind.
Phoenix: Lotta...
Lotta: So, you see, I want to make it up to y'all.
Phoenix: "Make it up"...?
"Ooh, free sex."
"No!" Ruby said.
(Presents Attorney's Badge)
Lotta: Yep, I'd have to say I know exactly squat about that.
"But I showed you this before!" Yang said.
"No. Don't know nothin' about it." Nora said.
Phoenix: (It's painfully easy to know when something doesn't catch Lotta's interest...)
(Talks about Today's trial)
Phoenix: What did you think of the trial?
"It was fun, I guess."
Lotta: To be honest, I was doin' it half just to say I'd been a witness... Even though I didn't really see anything. I kinda convinced myself I had though... I'm sorry, I know I caused y'all a lot of trouble.
"The ultimate gaslighting." Yang said.
Maya: Well, memory is a tricky, vague little thing.
Lotta: Yeah, I sure know that now. I'll be fine the next time I witness a murder!
Maya: Right!
Phoenix: (You mean the FIRST time you witness a murder...)
(Talks about Gourdy)
Phoenix: What about Gourdy?
Lotta: Right! Well, the way I figure, the trial's only stoking the flames of Gourdy fever! I'll get my exclusive photos and rocket to stardom!
Maya: All right, Lotta! You go, girl! I wish I could be an investigative photographer too!
Phoenix: (Finish your spirit medium training first!)
(Talks about Making it up)
Phoenix: Lotta, what do you mean by "making it up to us"?
Lotta: Well, ya see... Actually, I got a bit of information for you.
Maya: What!?
Lotta: That von Karma didn't want me to say nothin' about it.
Maya: Wh-what information!?
Lotta: Now we're getting to the heart of it! See, I reckoned we might be able to do ourselves a little "exchange."
"Th-that's not how it works." Jaune said.
Phoenix: E-"exchange"? Umm... I thought this was to "make it up to us"...?
Lotta: Right! I propose a little exchange, to make it up to you!
Phoenix: ...
"... Is she retarded?" Yang said and some of them laughed.
Lotta: What!? Information don't come cheap, my friend!
Maya: Uh...
Lotta: Hey! I see you thinking "my, how unsophisticated these southern folks are"! It's written all over yer face! Let me tell you, most southerners are WAY more sophisticated than you... I'm just the exception, okay? Well, what'll it be? We gonna deal, or not!?
"That's right! I AM retarded!" Nora said and everyone laughed.
Maya: Wh-what should we do, Nick?
[Deal]
[No deal]
"Deal. I'm going for the million lien." Yang said.
(Picks Deal)
Phoenix: (We don't have any other leads so I don't think we have a choice here...) Okay. How much?
Lotta: Huh? You completely off your rocker? I may not be sophisticated, but I'm not trying to rob the poor!
"It is sex!"
"Stop!" Ruby said.
Phoenix: Huh?
Lotta: The only fair exchange for information is... information! Listen good- What I need from you is information about Gourdy!
"Do I have to find proof of Gourdy?! Come on!" Yang said.
Maya: Whoa-whoa-whoa! G-Gourdy!?
Phoenix: B-but Gourdy doesn't... I mean, Gourdy might not exist!
"No, actually yeah, he doesn't exist. You're just stupid." Jaune said.
"Yur raight! Mee stoopid!" Nora said, making everyone laugh.
Lotta: Then bring me proof that shows he don't!
Phoenix: Uh...
Lotta: I'll be keepin' watch from the car, okay? You see something, y'all come to me first, got it?
Phoenix: O-okay...
Lotta: Right! See y'all later!
Phoenix: ...
Maya: Okay, Nick, let's get hunting!
"Shut up." Yang said, making everyone laugh.
Phoenix: H-hunting...? You don't seriously mean...
Maya: Gourdy? I sure do!
Phoenix: What about Edgeworth!?
"Who?" Ruby said.
"Who's that? Is that your boyfriend?"
Maya: We're searching for Gourdy for him, Nick! Don't you get it!?
Phoenix: (Okay... and how exactly do we search for a make-believe monster...? Maybe we can find a monster myth specialist?)
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
December 26
Gourd Lake
Public Beach
"Aaaaand a Steel Samurai baloon."
Phoenix: Wh-what's that?
Maya: Th-the Steel Samurai, Nick.
Butz: Yo! Maya!
"Oh, it says 'Yo! Maya!', I thought for a sec it said 'Yo mama'.". Some of them laughed.
"How could you make a mistake like that?" Weiss said.
Phoenix: Larry! What the heck is this!?
Butz: Oh, it was my girl Kiyance's idea... She was all "if you like, put this here, it would be, like, really cool!" Dude, she gave it to me along with the banner!
Maya: Wow! That's really impressive she could find those for you!
Butz: Well, she knows a lot of people. And that show's finished now, so she got 'em for free.
Phoenix: Right...
(Examines Steel Samurai)
Phoenix: Doesn't that Steel Samurai look a little out of place? I mean, it's so huge... I guess it's good advertising.
Maya: ... Something about this Steel Samurai just doesn't work for me.
Phoenix: Huh? Really? It looks pretty well made to me.
Maya: Hmph. Still a novice, aren't you, Nick. Really... True connoisseurs like Cody and me don't fall for this kind of stuff.
Phoenix: (These Steel Samurai fans are obviously in a league of their own...)
"What a bunch of freaks!" Yang said.
"Am I right, player?" Nora said.
"He's talking to us?"
"Yeah."
(Examines Compressor)
Maya: What's this machine?
Butz: That? That's a compressor. I use it to fill up that balloon there with air.
Maya: Huh, neat.
Butz: Just got it repaired yesterday! Man, what a drag that was.
"Oh wait." Yang said.
(Presents Attorney's Badge)
"Of course. You would lose the game if you didn't present it." Blake said.
"Yes."
Butz: Sorry, Nick. I don't know much about that. I am a mere seller of hotdogs.
"Okay, he says nothing."
(Talks about Edgeworth)
Butz: Yo, Nick! What happened with Edgeworth?
Phoenix: Well, we made it through the first day in court all right... I don't know how good our prospects are from here on, though.
Butz: Huh.
Maya: Hey, Larry, did you know Edgeworth's secret weakness? He's terrified of earthquakes! He acts like a little boy!
"What a loser!"
"He's such a baby!" Ruby said.
"He's such a big goo goo ga ga." Nora said. Yang starts laughing.
Butz: Huh? That's weird. I don't think he was ever like that in school.
Maya: No? Really?
Butz: Well, we were only in the same class for a year. He transferred schools pretty quickly...
Maya: Transferred?
Phoenix: (Right... when the DL-6 Incident happened. Doesn't look like Larry knows about it, though.)
(Talks about The big samurai)
Phoenix: Hey, Larry. What was that big... thing up there before?
Butz: Huh? Oh, the big guy? I've had that for about a month, yeah. It's a big hit with the kids!
Phoenix: Why wasn't it there yesterday?
Butz: Huh? Huh!? Oh... right. Th-the compressor was busted.
Maya: Compressor?
Butz: Yeah-it's that little unit by my hotdog stand. That what I use to put air in the Steel Samurai! It broke a little while ago so I sent it in for repairs.
Maya: Oh. And here I thought you'd inflated it by yourself.
"Now that we have Maya, we can look at the boat rental shop." Yang said.
(Moves to Boat Rental Shop)
December 26
Boat Rental Shop
Maya: ... It's always so quiet, here. I wonder if the boat shop is closed for good?
Phoenix: Well, with the murder on the lake and all... They're probably just taking a vacation till it blows over.
Maya: I get it.
"Wait. It's all the same! Come on! When is this place going to have something new?!"
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
(Moves to Gourd Lake Woods)
December 26
Gourd Lake Woods
Lotta: Hey y'all! Well? Y'all find anything out about Gourdy?
Maya: Umm... no, nothing.
Lotta: Well, keep moving! It gets cold out here at nighttime.
Maya: It is a little chilly... I... I think I have to sneeze!
Lotta: Wh-whoa! No you don't! No sneezing!
"Immediately sneezes." Jaune said.
Maya: Whaaa-cho!
"Called it."
"It's a predictable joke."
klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik
Maya: ...
Lotta: I told y'all NO SNEEZING! See, I set the camera to respond to things a little softer than a "bang." It'd trigger on one of von Karma's finger snaps now!
Maya: Oh... I'm sorry.
Lotta: Yeah, well, sorry's nice but what about my film!?
Maya: Nick... pay the lady.
Phoenix: (*sob*)
"That was a weak sob."
"What, you want me to do an over the top one?"
"It would be funny." Ruby said.
Jaune does an over the top sob.
"No, no, stop. It's bad." Yang said.
"What do you want me to do?!" Jaune said.
(Talks about What happened)
Lotta: I learned something in today's trial, that's for sure. Testifyin' is serious business! That's why I decided not to talk about that case any more.
Maya: Huh?
Phoenix: Whoa-didn't you say you had information about the case!? Tell us that, at least!
Lotta: Like I said... I'll trade it for the dirt on Gourdy!
"I want to punch you... so much." Yang said.
"'Try me, bitch.' That's what she says." Nora said.
"I punch her and she goes 'Ow.'."
"No, she goes 'OOF!'.". Yang starts laughing.
(Talks about Gourdy)
Maya: What are you going to do if Gourdy doesn't exist?
Lotta: I'll quit being an investigative photographer.
"Well, you should change career right now." Yang said.
Maya: What!?
Lotta: After all, I only have one photo to my name so far...
Maya: Was it a good one?
Lotta: You bet... a yoofoh!
Maya: A y-yoofoh...?
Lotta: Anyway, if I can't get a career-making photo this time around... Then that's it! I'll quit and go back to school.
Maya: Huh? So you really are a university student?
Lotta: Yeah, well, I'm takin' a break for a bit.
Maya: Right...
"It's been 10 years since I was accepted, and I've never stepped foot there." Nora said.
"That's a weird image. I can't imagine that, but I also can't deny it." Pyrrha said.
"I don't have proof yet, so I guess I go to the precinct." Yang said.
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
(Moves to Gourd Lake Entrance)
(Moves to Criminal Affairs Dept.)
December 26
Police Department
Criminal Affairs
Gumshoe: Hey there, pal. What's up? You look out of sorts. Wait... you didn't go and do something that's going to hurt Mr. Edgeworth's case again!
Phoenix: What do you mean, "again"!?
Gumshoe: Whatever, have a seat, pal. I'm here for you if you need anything. Besides money, that is.
"Wait, he's the specialist?" Ruby said.
"Huh?"
"The talk option about Gourdy. He's the monster expert."
"What expert?"
"Phoenix said it." Ruby said.
"He did?"
"Pay attention to the dialogue!" Weiss said.
"Why are you helping her?" Blake said.
(Talks about The investigation)
Phoenix: How is the investigation proceeding?
Gumshoe: It's not, really. We have another meeting coming up... We're supposed to talk about Mr. Edgeworth's motive...
Maya: His motive?
Gumshoe: See, Mr. Edgeworth's father died in the DL-6 Incident... And the guy who got the lone suspect declared innocent was the victim in this case... Robert Hammond. They're saying that's why Mr. Edgeworth shot him.
Phoenix: (And Edgeworth never talks about his past... I bet they'll drag that out and hit him with it in court tomorrow, too...)
Maya: Poor Edgeworth...
Gumshoe: I gotta admit, it doesn't look good, pal.
(Talks about Gourdy)
Maya: Say, Detective Gumshoe. Do you know "Gourdy"?
Gumshoe: The monster down in Gourd Lake? Not personally, no.
Yang laughed at that. "I mean, we, like, went to the same school but we never, like, hanged out, you know." she said.
Maya: Well... we're looking for him.
Gumshoe: Huh!? Are you out of your minds!?
Maya: Eeek!
Gumshoe: You got time to go wild monster hunting!? How about doing a little questioning for me then!?
Maya: Oh... Detective Gumshoe is scaring me, Nick.
"It's okay, I'm here. He won't hurt you. Want a hug?" Jaune said.
"Yeah..." Ruby said.
"You're not actually going to hug each other, right?" Yang said.
"Why? What's wrong with that?"
"... Nothing, I guess."
"You're being protective at the worst moments." Blake said.
"What do you mean 'worst moments'?!"
Phoenix: I told Detective Gumshoe about the deal with Lotta.
Maya: Nick! Try telling him sooner next time!
Phoenix: Er, sorry.
"Erm, okay. Why are you, like, in my narration?" Nora said.
Gumshoe: ... I see, pal. Sorry for shoutin' at you. ... Okay! I, Detective Gumshoe, will aid your search for Gourdy!
Maya: H-huh!?
Gumshoe: I'll loan you one of newest secret weapons for finding evidence!
"Secret weapons?" Yang said.
"What are the secret weapons?! What are the secret weapons?!" Ruby said.
Maya: Really!?
Gumshoe: You can take whichever one you like!
(Talks about Secret Weapons)
Maya: Okay, give us the goods!
Gumshoe: Hold on now, everything in due time. First, let me show 'em to you! These are our best and brightest! Introducing Secret Weapon No. 1: "Missile"!
Maya: M-M-Missile?
"Yeah, we're gonna blow this fucker up!" Yang said.
Gumshoe: He's a K-9 police dog, still in training!
"Police dog?" Blake said.
Gumshoe: Missile! Missile! Here, boy...
Missile: Woof.
*GASP* Oh my, HE'S SO ADORABLE!" Ruby said.
"Aww, look at him, he's such a cutie!" Weiss said.
"That's the police dog?" Yang said.
"I hate it." Blake said.
"Why not?! LOOK AT IT! He's a shiba inu! How could you hate it?!" Ruby said.
"Aren't police dogs supposed to look... intimidating?" Ren said.
"It doesn't matter! He's the best boy in the force!" Nora said.
Gumshoe: Here he is.
Maya: Hey, he's cute! Look, Nick! Cute dog!
Phoenix: (A cute dog... And this will help us... how?)
"As bait, I hope." Blake said.
"*GASP* Blake! How could you?!" Ruby said.
Missile: Woof.
Gumshoe: Next, Secret Weapon No. 2... A fishing pole!
"I don't care, I want Missile!"
Gumshoe: Here, this is my own personal pole.
Phoenix: Detective Gumshoe... we're looking for a monster...
Gumshoe: Yeah!
Phoenix: How are we supposed to catch a whole sea monster with a fishing pole!?
Gumshoe: Never know 'til you try, pal!
Phoenix: ...!
Gumshoe: Okay, this next one is the last one.
Phoenix: (No, please, I'm already overwhelmed by our choices.)
Some of them laughed.
"Okay, that was clever." Jaune said.
Gumshoe: Secret Weapon No. 3! A metal detector! Here.
Phoenix: Detective Gumshoe... we're looking for something alive.
Gumshoe: Right!
Phoenix: How are we supposed to find it with a metal detector!?
Gumshoe: Hey, you never know! It might have been eating soda cans! Well, which will it be!?
Maya: Umm... I can't make up my mind, Nick. They all seem so perfect!
"Missile." Ruby said.
Phoenix: I can't make up my mind, either... for the totally opposite reason.
"Pick Missile."
Phoenix: (Oh well, I suppose it can't hurt to borrow one of them.)
[Borrow Missile]
[Borrow the fishing pole]
[Borrow the metal detector]
"Pick Missile!"
"I guess I could pick Mi-" Yang said.
"Pick Missile!"
"I am picking Missile."
"PICK MISSILE!"
"I AM PICKING MISSILE! SHUT UP!"
"Okay."
(Picks Borrow Missile)
Phoenix: Can we borrow Missile?
Gumshoe: Sure thing, pal. Be good to 'im!
Missile: Woof.
Maya: He's sooooo cute!
Phoenix: (Oh boy...)
(Borrowed K-9 unit Missile from Detective Gumshoe.)
[Missile: A K-9 unit in training. Very cute, with shiny eyes.]
"Okay, let's look for clues!"
(Moves to Gourd Lake Entrance)
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
Maya: Hey, Nick...
Phoenix: Hmm?
Maya: Missile's been acting strangely...
"He found something! Good boy!"
Phoenix: "Missile"? Oh, oh right. That little... creature of yours.
Butz: Hey, I love lil' doggies! Good boy, good boy.
Missile: Grrraaaaaaarh!
"Woah! What?!" Yang said.
"Eugh, he looks so nasty." Nora said.
"It's the artwork." Pyrrha said.
Maya: Wh-what's wrong, Missile?
Missile: ... Yip yip yip yip yip yip yip yip yip yip yip yip yip yip!
Maya: Eeeeek! Missile! Misssssssssssile!
Missile: Munch munch munch munch munch munch munch munch Munch munch munch munch munch munch munch munch
Butz: Wh-whoa! Stop that thing! Cannibal! It's eating my Samurai Dogs! ...! ... My Samurai Dogs... *sniff*
"Oh, I thought for a second that he was eating Larry." Ruby said. Everyone started laughing.
"Like, get this thing off of me!" Yang said.
"It's eating my penis, man! It's eating my penis!" Jaune said.
Maya: Wow. He ate every single one.
Phoenix: I'm sorry, Larry...
Butz: "Sorry"!? "Sorry" don't pay my bills, Nick!
Phoenix: Ah hah hah... (It's going to have to this time...)
"At least we don't pay him." Yang said.
"It's over now, you can stop hiding behind the chair." Weiss said to Blake, who was hiding.
"... Ah. Y-yeah, ok..." Blake said.
"Want a hug?" Yang said.
"... I really want one now.". So Yang hugs Blake to calm her down. And it works, until she starts with her cat ears. "Okay, you can stop now."
"Sorry."
(Moves to Gourd Lake Woods)
"Nothing? Okay."
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
(Moves to Boat Rental Shop)
"Nothing here too. Missile is not the right option."
"Like the other two are." Weiss said.
"Good, go switch him." Blake said.
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
(Moves to Gourd Lake Entrance)
(Moves to Criminal Affairs Dept.)
(Talks about Secret Weapons)
Phoenix: Detective Gumshoe, can we borrow one of the other things?
Gumshoe: Hmm? Yeah, sure, pal! But I have to take back the last one I lent you, department policy. Well, take your pick. Which will it be?
[Borrow Missile]
[Borrow the fishing pole]
[Borrow the metal detector]
"I guess the fishing pole." Yang said.
(Picks Borrow the fishing pole)
Phoenix: Can we borrow that flimsy-looking fishing pole?
Gumshoe: Sure thing, pal. Oh, if it breaks, be sure to dispose of it properly, okay?
Phoenix: Er... right.
(Borrowed Fishing Pole from Detective Gumshoe.)
[Fishing Pole: Detective Gumshoe's personal fishing pole. Sadly flimsy and of dubious utility.]
(Moves to Gourd Lake Entrance)
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
"Nothing here."
(Moves to Gourd Lake Woods)
December 26
Gourd Lake Woods
"Hey, a cutscene."
Maya: Mmm. Okay, Nick, this looks like a good spot!
Phoenix: A good spot... for what?
Maya: Time to do some fishing!
Phoenix: (She's serious...) Umm... What are you going to use for bait?
Maya: Oh...
Phoenix: Yeah. "Oh."
Maya: Mmm...
Phoenix: I figured something like this would happen. We should have brought Missile along with us, too. At least then we'd have bait.
Almost everyone started laughing, with Blake being the loudest. So much that she fell backwards, still laughing. But Ruby was shocked, like a moment ago.
"I can't believe he said that!" Ruby said.
Maya: ...!
"That's my reaction!"
Maya: N-Nick...! How could you!
Phoenix: I'm kidding! I'm kidding!
Maya: Hmph! Some jokes are better left untold.
Phoenix: (Oof! She hit me!)
Blake finally calmed down from laughing.
"Oh... Oh... I don't think I've ever laughed this much in my life... *COUGH* *COUGH*" Blake said.
Maya: Okay... Watch this, Nick!
Phoenix: Just try not to reel in any empty cans or boots, okay?
Maya: Here we go! Ack! M-my leg!
*whump*
klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik klik
"Fuuuuck..." Yang said.
"It's the third time!" Jaune said.
Lotta: Hey! Wh-what are you doing!
Maya: Sorry, Lotta...
Lotta: Don't tell me y'all are on some film company's payroll!
Maya: Nick, pay her.
Phoenix: (Dear, dear...)
"I guess the correct answer was the metal detector." Ruby said.
"How?!" Weiss said.
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
(Moves to Gourd Lake Entrance)
(Moves to Criminal Affairs Dept.)
(Talks about Secret Weapons)
Phoenix: Detective Gumshoe, can we borrow one of the other things?
Gumshoe: Hmm? Yeah, sure, pal! But I have to take back the last one I lent you, department policy. Well, take your pick. Which will it be?
[Borrow Missile]
[Borrow the fishing pole]
[Borrow the metal detector]
(Picks Borrow the metal detector)
Phoenix: Can we borrow that metal detector?
Gumshoe: Sure thing, pal.
Phoenix: I'm not sure what we're going to find with this...
Gumshoe: Remember: you're hunting for a monster. Anything is possible! Anything!
(Borrowed Metal Detector from Detective Gumshoe)
[Metal Detector: Makes a noise when metallic objects are near. A useful detection device.]
(Moves to Gourd Lake Entrance)
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
"The only place left is the boat shop." Yang said.
(Moves to Boat Rental Shop)
*beep* *beep* *beep*
"No way..."
"It's probably trash." Blake said.
Maya: N-Nick! It's beeping! The metal detector's found something!
Phoenix: Sure it loud enough about it. (Whatever it is, it must be in those bushes...) Go check it out, Maya.
Maya: Why do I have to check it out? ... Nick. Look!
"An air tank?" Yang said.
Phoenix: Huh...? An air tank? Huh. The valve looks broken.
Maya: I thought it was Gourdy...
"Is that Larry's?" Jaune said.
"Probably." Blake said.
"... Wait. No..." Yang said.
Phoenix: Maya, first of all... Why would Gourdy be in the bushes!? And second of all, why would a metal detector react to a sea monster!?
Maya: Oh.
Phoenix: Huh? (There's something wrapped around this air tank... It looks like... a string of flags...?)
Maya: Well, we might as well take it with us now that we've found it.
Phoenix: (It's heavy...)
(Picked up air tank of dubious value.)
[Air Tank: An empty air tank. The valve is open, and a banner of flags is wrapped around it.]
"Hmm..."
"You figured it out, right?" Blake said.
"Maybe. But, one thing's for sure. It smells like Butz."
"It was Larry all along! He's Gourdy!" Ruby said.
"He killed the guy, what's-his-name!" Nora said.
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
(Presents Air Tank)
Butz: What? An air tank? What about it?
Phoenix: Larry... I wanted to ask you about this tank...
[Have you seen it before?]
[Is it yours?]
"Oooh, boy." Yang said.
(Picks Is it yours?)
Phoenix: Say... is this air tank yours?
Butz: Wh-why would I have a thing like that?
Phoenix: Look-see how there's a string of flags around the tank valve? It's just like the string of flags around your Steel Samurai there.
Butz: ...! M-must be a coincidence! There's strings of flags everywhere these days! L-like elementary schools! A-and used car dealerships! L-look, why would I need a tank anyway!?
[To inflate something]
[To go diving]
"He put on a costume, dove in the lake and Gourdy was born! It all makes sense!" Nora said.
"No, it's not that..." Yang said.
"I know. That was a joke. You took it seriously?". Everyone started laughing.
"Shut up. I'm thinking... Oh! It's the inflatable! Gourdy is the Steel Samurai!"
"I can see it." Blake said.
(Picks To inflate something)
Phoenix: You used this to inflate that, didn't you?
Butz: I-inflate what!?
Phoenix: What else? That big puffy Steel Samurai!
Butz: ! ... N-now why would you go asking me a question like that.
Phoenix: (Looks like I hit the nail on the head.)
Butz: ... Right... right... Actually, umm... See, the compressor I always use was on the fritz. So I tried using the tank to inflate it, just once. And, er, it didn't go so well.
Phoenix: (As I suspected!)
[Put the tank away]
[Ask more about the tank]
"Ahhh, I'm not done yet. I want details!" Yang said.
(Picks Ask more about the tank)
Phoenix: It "didn't go so well"?
Butz: Er, yeah.
Phoenix: Do you think you could be a little more specific?
Butz: C-c'mon... Look, it's embarrassing so I really don't want to talk about it...
Maya: Tell us! Tell us!
Butz: ... Fine. Whatever. It's like what I said, the compressor was busted. So I took the tank and tried to fill the Samurai up with that. And then...
BLAAAAM!
Butz: The valve busted open and made this incredible noise! And that tank there took off like a rocket. And it took my poor deflated Steel Samurai with it!
Maya: What!? Off into Gourd Lake?
Butz: It sure scared me out of my gourd, that's for sure.
"It definitely is Gourdy."
(Talks about The flying air tank)
Maya: Umm... So, the tank and the Steel Samurai you were trying to fill up flew away... What happened next?
Butz: Well, all that happened on the 20th or so.
Phoenix: (The 20th... a week ago.)
Butz: Now, as far as I could see, the tank went flying out into the lake. So I went out every night in a boat looking for it. I mean, Kiyance gave me that Steel Samurai after all!
Maya: And when did you find it?
Butz: Just the night before last! It flew way out there! Took me four whole days to find it.
Phoenix: (The night before last... was the night of the murder!)
Butz: Sorry for not telling you, Nick. Actually, I was here on the night of the murder. But, you see, I went home before midnight.
Maya: So you didn't know about what happened?
Butz: No...
Maya: That's too bad...
Phoenix: It's not all bad. We've solved one mystery at least.
Maya: A mystery...?
Phoenix: (Maybe we should go tell her...)
"Now let's go find Lotta."
"And kill her." Nora said.
"Yes."
(Moves to Gourd Lake Woods)
(Talks about Gourdy)
Lotta: Well, Mister Lawyer? I've got the info y'all need! Y'all got the scoop on Gourdy for me yet?
[Nothing yet]
[We found him]
[Gourdy doesn't exist]
"What do I feel like? Harsh or clever?"
"Clever. Clever Phoenix is funny." Jaune said.
(Picks We found him)
Phoenix: Huh? Gourdy? Oh, we found him already.
Maya: What!? I haven't seen any monsters yet!
"*sigh* Maya, come on..." Pyrrha said.
Lotta: Y-y'all for real!? Gourdy really exists!? Wait! I need proof! You get a photo!?
[I have proof]
[I have no proof]
(Picks I have proof)
Phoenix: Of course I have proof.
Maya: No fair, Nick! It was when I went to the bathroom, wasn't it!? That's when you made contact with Gourdy!
"You became best friends and I wasn't there!" Ruby said.
"I bet you were talking about me behind my back too!" Yang said.
Lotta: Enough jabbering already, let's see your proof!
"Well, take this!"
"Presents his attorne's badge." Nora said. Yang starts laughing.
"Pulls out a gun. Give me the information, NOW!" Yang said. Everyone started laughing.
(Presents Air Tank)
Phoenix: TAKE THAT!
Maya: Larry's air tank...?
Lotta: What're y'all doing with an air tank?
Phoenix: This... is Gourdy.
Lotta: Umm... scuze me?
Maya: Wh-what exactly are you saying, Nick?
Phoenix: There's a stand near here... a hotdog stand. There's a giant inflatable samurai doll there. About a week ago, an idiot, who happens to be a friend of mine, tried to fill it. He used this air tank, and when the valve blew, the tank flew into the lake. Apparently, it made a pretty loud "bang" when it flew...
Lotta: A "bang"...?
Phoenix: The tank, along with the still deflated Samurai fell into the lake. At the same time...
"Oh, it was the hand!" Ruby said.
Phoenix: A couple was taking a photograph of the lake. This photo!
Maya: Wait... So... you're saying that Gourdy... Is really the Steel Samurai!?
Lotta: ... ... Well, that's a fine way to ruin a gal's dreams.
Phoenix: I'm sorry, Lotta.
Lotta: Nah, it's okay, you win. I'll give you your info, like I promised.
Maya: Poor Lotta...
"Yeah, go back to mommy and cry about it! Fucking cry, bitch!" Yang said. Everyone started laughing.
"Yang, that's mean!"
"Kill yourself!" Nora said. Yang laughed even more.
"Yeah!"
(Talks about Case information)
Phoenix: So, tell us this "information" you have.
Lotta: A promise is a promise, I guess... I overheard the cops around here saying something about the witness tomorrow... They said he's the caretaker of the boat rental place up the path here.
Maya: Boat rental...? There's someone there? I mean, it looks so deserted.
Lotta: Just an old guy, living all by himself. Y'all should go check it out.
"Will he be there though?!"
Maya: Thanks, Lotta! We will! Let's get cracking, Nick!
Lotta: Hold on.
Phoenix: Something else?
Lotta: Yeah... the night of the murder. My camera clicked twice, you know.
Maya: ...! Wait... so you have another photo?
Lotta: Well... Yeah, but there's nothing in it at all. Just the lake. I figured it wouldn't be much use as evidence, so I kept it to myself. Well, it might not be helpful at all, but... Here, take it.
(Second Lake Photo added to the Court Record.)
[Second Lake Photo: Shows an empty lake. Taken automatically on 12/24 at 11:50 PM.]
"11:50? What was the time of the other photo?" Blake said.
"The other photo? I think it was... after midnight?"
"It was definitely after midnight." Ren said.
"What does that mean?" Ruby said.
"Wait. Let her figure it out herself." Weiss said, before anyone else could say anything.
"Let her figure it out, nyeh- shut up. Wait... Was there another shot? *Gasp* The guy was probaby murdered at that time!" Yang said.
"There you go." Blake said.
"But, if that's the case, who was on the boat with Edgeworth?" Ruby said.
"The shop caretaker probaby." Jaune said.
"Yeah, I mean it's always the last witness. He must be the murderer too." Yang said.
Lotta: Bye now. Y'all take care. Time for me to pack up and leave.
Maya: ... Poor Lotta...
Phoenix: It's all Larry's fault. The legend still lives on, I guess.
Maya: The "legend"...?
Phoenix: Yeah, the legend of Larry, familiar to all who know him for any length of time... "When something smells, it's usually the Butz."
Maya: Hmm. Someone should whip that Butz into shape.
"Let's see if he's there."
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
(Moves to Boat Rental Shop)
December 26
Boat Rental Shop
Maya: Hey, Nick! This is the boat shop that Lotta was talking about!
Phoenix: You're right. Doesn't seem to be anyone around at all.
Maya: Well, let's go check it out anyway!
"Do I examine it or- nevermind, it has a move option."
(Moves to Caretaker's Shack)
December 26
Caretaker's Shack
"Aww, he has a parrot!" Ruby said.
"Let's teach it swears." Nora said.
"No!"
"Let's teach it how to say 'fuck', ehehehehehehe." Yang said.
Uncle: Meg! That you!?
"Who's voicing the old man?"
"I'll do it." Jaune said.
Maya: Eeeek!
Uncle: Hey, is that Keith with you!? Where have you two been! I've been worried sick.
"Another difficult witness, I see." Weiss said, with a smug expression on her face.
Maya: ... N-Nick... you handle this.
Phoenix: Uh, I think I'll leave this one up to you, Maya.
Uncle: Meg!
Maya: Y-yes!?
Uncle: Finally made up your mind, have you?
Meg: M-my mind?
Uncle: You'll run the pasta shop when I'm gone?
Maya: P-pasta?
Uncle: Glad to hear it, glad to hear it! You make your old man proud. When you kids left the house, I didn't know what to think. How'm I supposed to keep this place running, an old man like me?
"Great, he has dementia." Yang said.
Uncle: Polly! The kids are home!
Parrot: "Hello! Hello!" *squawk*
"What is that parrot? It sounds so sick!" Blake said.
"You do it."
"No."
"Come on, you don't have a role."
"Neither does Weiss, nor Pyrrha."
"I'm not voicing the parrot." Weiss said.
"Pyrrha?" Yang said.
"The parrot? O-okay." Pyrrha said.
Maya: N-Nick! What was that!?
Phoenix: A parrot... the one on the perch.
Uncle: Keith!
Phoenix: Y-yes!?
Uncle: I leave the "Wet Noodle" in your capable hands, sonny.
"That's an awful name for a noodle shop." Yang said.
Maya: N-Nick? What's the "Wet Noodle"?
Phoenix: Um, based on the available evidence, I'd say it's the name of his pasta shop.
Uncle: That's a relief, isn't it, Polly?
Parrot: "Hello! Hello!" *squawk*
"That is a good parrot."
"Thanks." Pyrrha said.
"Finally, my talent has been recognised." Nora said.
"Voicing a parrot, yes!" she said while laughing.
Uncle: Ayup... ... *Zzzzz*
Maya: He fell asleep...
Phoenix: I guess he's relieved.
"Let's see what's here, first." Yang said.
(Examines Parrot)
Maya: Wow... what an amazing parrot that is. Good morning!
Parrot: "..."
Maya: Hello!
Parrot: "..."
Maya: He ignored me!
"I like your whiny Maya. It's really funny."
"Thanks." Ruby said.
Uncle: *Zzzzz* What, you forgot, Meg? You gotta call her name first!
Maya: Her name?
Uncle: Polly! How ya been!?
Parrot: "Hello! Hello!" *squawk*
Uncle: See?
Maya: Neat! So the parrot's name is "Polly"!
(Parrot added to the Court Record.)
[Parrot: The erstwhile companion of the boat shop caretaker. Answers to the name "Polly".]
"I took the parrot and put it in my court record." Yang said.
Maya: Too bad all she can say is "hello"...
Uncle: Har har har! Old Polly can say lots of things! You just need to know the secret words!
Maya: The "secret words"...?
"Check what's in the safe." Ruby said.
(Examines Safe)
Maya: Look, a little safe! Hmm... ... It's locked.
(Examines Table)
Maya: Look, Nick, he has an electric blanket on his table! Looks warm! That's a great idea, we should do that at the office. We can sit down with our clients, snug and warm, and drink hot cocoa!
Phoenix: And what, talk about murders?
Maya: Aw, you're a party pooper, Nick!
"Yes, talking with clients, while sitting on the floor." Weiss said.
"Classic Ice Queen, disrespecting other cultures." Yang said.
"What do you mean disrespecting?! I'm just wondering why sit, eat and sleep on the floor? Did chairs and beds not exist?!"
"It's more healthy." Ren said.
"Eh?"
"It's to aim for health, mobility and longevity. It also serves as a bit of exercise."
"It's true." Pyrrha said.
"It does? Huh..."
"You learn something new everyday." Jaune said.
'I seriously didn't know that...' Blake thought.
(Examines Fish pictures)
Phoenix: Wow, there's lots of various fish in Gourd Lake, aren't there!
Maya: ...? Something's funny, Nick. All these fish are saltwater fish.
(Examines Television )
Maya: Wow, he has a television in here, too.
"And that's it, apparently." Yang said.
(Examines Stove)
Phoenix: Looks like a kitchen unit. It's pretty clean. Funny, he doesn't look like the type who'd keep things tidy like that.
Maya: You're forgetting, Nick... He's running a pasta shop, here!
"Don't encourage his illusions." Blake said.
(Examines Fishing pole)
Phoenix: This fishing pole looks expensive.
"That's all, it seems. Now look at my badge!" Yang said.
(Presents Attorney's Badge)
Uncle: *Zzzzz* ...! That a lawyer's badge?
Phoenix: Y-yes, it is! (I don't believe it! This old guy is the first person to recognize my badge!)
"I feel so happy..." Jaune said.
Uncle: ... I get it.
Phoenix: Huh?
Uncle: Ayup... I got you figured out now! You're not Keith!
Phoenix: ...
Maya: N-Nick! Now's our chance to clear things up!
Phoenix: Umm... sir. No, I'm not Keith.
Maya: And I'm not Meg, either!
"Shut up, Meg!" Yang said. Some of them started laughing.
"I'm talking to the imposter, here!"
Uncle: ...
Phoenix: We're here investigating a murder that took place on this lake the other night.
Maya: Please, help us!
Uncle: ... Hmm... a lawyer, huh?
Maya: Please, mister...
Uncle: Alright, I'll help. But, on one condition.
Maya: What's that?
Uncle: When this case is over and done... You'll run the "Wet Noodle"!
[Promise to run the Noodle]
[We can't promise that]
"Uhh... sure. You're gonna end up in prison, so who cares." Yang said.
(Picks Promise to run the Noodle)
Phoenix: Okay, we promise.
Maya: N-Nick! Are you sure about this?
Phoenix: Hey, anything to get the case solved. Also... Who wouldn't want to eat "Phoenix Noodles"?
"Now that's a cool name."
"It sounds like the place you'd go eat at." Ruby said.
"It does."
Maya: I... guess so.
Uncle: That's my boy! Good for you, Keith.
"And we're back to this." Weiss said.
Phoenix: W-wait, didn't I just say...
Uncle: You, too, Meg!
Maya: Y-yes!?
Uncle: Heh heh heh... you bring a tear to your old man's eye, you know. Now, what was that you wanted to know? Speak up, Polly!
Parrot: "Hello! Hello!" *squawk*
Maya: Er...
Phoenix: (Now he's talking to the bird again! How do we get him to talk to us!?)
(Talks about The pasta restaurant)
Phoenix: Umm... a pasta shop?
Uncle: Ayup! To think, the "Wet Noodle," will live on when I'm gone! My father started it you know. So that makes you two the third generation! Meg...
Maya: Y-yes!
Uncle: Tomorrow, we'll start with the secrets of dough tossin'!
Maya: D-dough tossing?
Uncle: You, too, Keith.
Phoenix: Y-yes?
Uncle: You'll be the best pasta wrangler the west has ever seen!
Maya: P-pasta wrangler? The west? I-isn't pasta from Italy?
"What is this sentence? I don't understand anything. What is Italy?!" Yang said.
Uncle: Meg!
Maya: Y-yes!
Uncle: You know the best pasta's always been made west of the Rockies, don't you?
"So much world-building and it's not established." Blake said.
"It must be a spin-off, it has to be."
Phoenix: R-right, of course. Everybody knows that.
Maya: Nick...?
Phoenix: Huh?
Maya: How long do we have to keep up this all-in-the-family charade?
Phoenix: (This old man must know something about the murder...! We're not leaving until we find out what that is.)
(Talks about The boat rental shop)
Phoenix: Umm... this is a boat rental shop, right?
Uncle: What're you talking about!? This here's the palace of pasta, the "Wet Noodle"! Though, now that you mention it, we haven't gotten many orders for spaghetti lately. All the kids come up and say "Yo dude, we wanna ride in one of your boats!" That's why I keep them boats out there. Youngsters these days... Darned if I understand 'em!
"Who put him in this post?" Weiss said.
Phoenix: I'm pretty confused myself.
Maya: Nick... This isn't going anywhere.
Phoenix: But this old man is the witness tomorrow, right? We've got to find some way of getting information out of him!
(Talks about Polly)
Uncle: Ack, my memory's gotten worse of late. That's why I just tell everything important to old Polly here.
Maya: Everything... important? Hmm, I wonder... Polly! What's the number to the safe!?
Parrot: "... 1228!" *squawk*
Some of them laughed at that.
Maya: Alright!
Uncle: H-hey! Polly! Watch it, will ya!
Maya: Heh heh. See, Nick? All it takes is a little clever thinking!
Phoenix: (And a criminal mind...)
Maya: Quick, Nick! Write that number down!
Phoenix: H-hey! Don't get me involved in your little heist schemes.
"Well, I can't witnesses, so... Pulls out a gun and kills everyone. Do I need to show him something?" Yang said.
(Presents Lake Photo)
Uncle: Ayup, I seen this.
Phoenix: Y-you know something about this, sir!?
Uncle: Keith.
Phoenix: Y-yes?
Uncle: It's okay. You can call me Dad.
Phoenix: ... D-Dad! You know something about this!?
Uncle: Ayup. The other night... out on the lake...
Maya: Yes? Yes!?
Uncle: I know all about that! I seen it.
Maya: Whaaaat!? Tell us! Tell what you saw!
Uncle: Well, I suppose. Since you're taking over the shop and all...
"Finally, some important stuff."
(Talks about What you saw)
Uncle: I forget the time, but it was pretty dark outside... probably night, ayup.
Phoenix: (It was after midnight, but okay...)
Uncle: Then I heard this "bang!" So I looked outside. Then I heard another one. "Bang!" A little while later, this boat comes back. Then a young man walked by my window here. He was mutterin' something to himself, ayup.
Maya: What did he say?
Uncle: ... Ayup... ... I forgot. I'll remember tomorrow by court time, promise.
Maya: We need to know earlier than that...!
"Still nothing."
Uncle: You know what? Eh? Little Terry was just here.
Phoenix: "Terry"...?
"Now who's that?"
Uncle: Ayup, that kid next door. You always used to make him cry, remember? He was wearin' this tattered old coat. Got himself some whiskers growing out of his face.
Ah, it's Gumshoe."
Phoenix: (He must be talking about Detective Gumshoe...)
Uncle: He comes up and tells me to come down to court tomorrow.
Maya: Really...?
Phoenix: (Somehow I don't think we're going to get much useful information out of this guy.) Maya... maybe we should be leaving.
Maya: I think you're right. Oh, wait-I had one more question.
Phoenix: Huh?
Maya: Polly! Polly! Have we forgotten something?
Parrot: *squawk* "Don't forget DL-6!" *squawk*
"... HUH?!" everyone said.
"DL-6?!" Ruby said.
"Is the old man connected to that case?!"
"Now, that's sus." Nora said.
"The plot thickens." Blake said.
Maya: H-huh!? What did she just say, Nick?
Phoenix: One more time, Polly!
Parrot: "Don't forget DL-6!" *squawk*
Phoenix: (What!? The DL-6 Incident?) Hey, mister! I-I mean, Dad!
Uncle: *Zzzzz*
"Yeah, now you sleep! This guy's really sus." Yang said.
Phoenix: (This is getting weird... Who IS this old guy!?)
Maya: Why would that bird Polly know about DL-6...?
Phoenix: We have to figure out who that old man is.
Maya: Oh...
Phoenix: What?
Maya: He locked the door, from the other side.
Phoenix: (... Who could that old man be...? I think I need to do a little more research on this DL-6 Incident... Maybe I should ask Detective Gumshoe.)
"Was he the one who killed Edgeworth's dad?" Yang said.
"But he was declared innocent, right?" Jaune said.
"Hmm..."
(Moves to Gourd Lake Public Beach)
(Moves to Gourd Lake Entrance)
(Moves to Criminal Affairs Dept.)
December 26
Police Department
Criminal Affairs
Gumshoe: Hey, pal! Long time no see! ... You don't look so happy. What's wrong this time?
Phoenix: Actually, we wanted to ask you something...
Gumshoe: Yeah?
(Talks about The boat caretaker)
Phoenix: You know the boat rental shop down at Gourd Lake?
Gumshoe: Oh, yeah...
Phoenix: The old man who runs it is appearing as a witness in court tomorrow, right?
Gumshoe: Huh...!? How'd you- Hmm. That was supposed to be top secret.
Maya: Do you know who that old man is, Detective?
Gumshoe: ... Actually... I don't. He's a bit of an odd bird... I haven't been able to get a straight answer out of him. I decided first that he wasn't persuasive enough to stand and testify as a witness. That's why we called Ms. Lotta Hart yesterday. As for who he is... We have absolutely no idea.
"No info?" Blake said.
"It's definitely the guy." Yang said.
Maya: Hmm... sounds suspicious!
"Why did you say sus?" Weiss said.
"I don't know, we made it a running gag here." Ruby said.
Gumshoe: Hmm...
"It is kinda sus." Yang said.
"We're not making it a thing!" Weiss said.
"It's already a thing." Ren said.
"You're welcome." Nora said.
(Talks about The DL6 Incident)
Phoenix: Detective Gumshoe, please, help us...
Gumshoe: H-huh?
Phoenix: We need to know about the DL-6 Incident!
Gumshoe: ...!
Phoenix: That was when Edgeworth's father died. I can't help but think that it has something to do with this current case.
Gumshoe: ... To tell the truth, I don't know much about DL-6 either. Mr. Edgeworth forbade us from reading the file. So... I'm afraid I can't show them to you, either, pal.
Maya: What!?
Gumshoe: However... If you can convince me somehow that the DL-6 Incident is related to this case... Well, I guess I'd consider opening the file up.
"Uhh, the parrot said it?" Yang said.
(Presents Parrot)
Gumshoe: What's that? A parrot?
Phoenix: The old man at the boat rental shop's parrot. The parrot knew about that "incident"...
Gumshoe: That incident?
Phoenix: DL-6.
Gumshoe: Wh-what!?
(Flashback)
Maya: Polly! Polly! Have we forgotten something?
Parrot: *squawk* "Don't forget DL-6!" *squawk*
Maya: H-huh!?
(End of flashback)
Phoenix: I'm pretty sure that old man must have taught her that word...
Gumshoe: Yeah, but how would that old man know about the DL-6 Incident?
Phoenix: Wait! What if... What if that old man was connected to DL-6?
Maya: N-Nick! You think he might be!?
Gumshoe: ... ... I get ya. Sounds like you need information on the DL-6 Incident. Through there is the Station's Records Room. I'll give you special permission to go in and find what you need.
Maya: All right! Way to go, Detective Gumshoe! Okay, Nick! To the Records Room!
Phoenix: (I guess it's time we faced Edgeworth's past...)
(Moves to Records Room)
December 26
Police Department
Records Room
Maya: Wow! It's amazing...ly dusty.
Phoenix: Ten years of files and ten years of dust, I guess.
Maya: Let's find that DL-6 stuff quick!
Phoenix: (Fifteen years ago... both me and Edgeworth were nine years old. We were almost through with fourth grade when he suddenly transferred. Because of DL-6...?)
Maya: Nick! I found out where the file is!
Phoenix: O-oh, thanks!
Maya: Just let me know what you want to know about the DL-6 Incident! I'll go get the right file!
(Examines Shelves)
Phoenix: Here are files of collected case reports. There's quite a large volume of reports here.
Maya: Wow... these are all case reports!?
Phoenix: Yeah. It's like a graveyard of police cases.
Maya: I guess my sister's case report is in here too... quietly gathering dust.
(Examines Glass case)
Phoenix: It looks like there are files inside that glass case. The case is so dusty I can't see what's inside.
Maya: Nick... it's locked.
Phoenix: They must keep important case files in there.
(Examines Cabinet)
Phoenix: This cabinet is where they keep evidence for current cases. Some of the things are obviously murder weapons. Others are... who knows what. Most of it just looks like random junk.
Maya: Nick... what do you think this clothespin is for?
Phoenix: Don't touch that! It's evidence...
(Examines Back Wall)
Phoenix: There are shelves stuffed with case files in the back of the room, too. Forgotten cases, rotting away for eternity...
Maya: Nick, let's get what we need and get out of here. All this dust is getting to me!
"Okay, it was the last thing to examine anyway."
(Talks about The case summary)
Phoenix: Well, first I have to get a handle on the main facts... like a summary.
Maya: Right. Summary... summary... Found it! Here you go.
Phoenix: December 28... 2001.
"Fun fact: this was this game's release year." Jaune said.
"This or the whole trilogy?" Ruby said.
"This game."
"I don't remember technology being this primitive in 2001." Weiss said.
Maya: That's exactly 15 years ago from the day after tomorrow!
Phoenix: (So in two days, the case is closed...) The incident took place in the elevator of the district court.
Maya: What!? Is this the same district court where we're holding the trial now!?
Phoenix: Looks like it. There was a large earthquake at 2:00 PM on that day. Part of the court building collapsed, and all of the lights went out.
Maya: Wow... that was some earthquake!
Phoenix: At the time, three people were trapped in the elevator. It took five hours for them to be rescued... Five hours!
"That's very scary." Blake said.
"And with oxygen running out, too." Pyrrha said.
Maya: That would be scary like that, in the dark!
Phoenix: There was a lack of oxygen in the elevator, and the survivors were unconscious.
Maya: The survivors...?
Phoenix: One of the three in the elevator had been shot... in the heart.
"There's a bullet hole on the glass." Ruby said.
"Probably a missed shot." Weiss said.
"Or a shot from outside." Yang said.
Maya: That was Mr. Edgeworth's father... wasn't it.
Phoenix: (He said that his father was shot before his very eyes... So Miles Edgeworth was one of the other passengers in that elevator.)
(Talks about Victim data)
Phoenix: Do you have data on the victim... Edgeworth's father?
Maya: Yeah, hold on... Victim... victim... Here! Found it!
Phoenix: Gregory Edgeworth, 35, defense attorney. If he were still alive, he'd be 50. He had lost that day's case in court, and got in the elevator with his son, Miles.
Maya: "Miles"...!
Phoenix: Miles Edgeworth, of course.
Maya: So he was on the elevator with his father!
Phoenix: From the angle of the bullet and the other evidence, it could not have been a suicide... The murder weapon, a pistol, was found in the elevator. The pistol had been fired two times.
"No, it is a missed shot, okay."
Phoenix: (Where have I heard that before...? Huh...! It sounds just like this current case! What's going on here?)
(Talks about Suspect data)
Phoenix: Got any data on the suspect in there?
Maya: Hmm... that would be the guy that my mom got arrested. Hold on... this is it.
Phoenix: The man arrested as a suspect in DL-6 was... Yanni Yogi?
"I don't see the pun here."
Phoenix: He was a clerk in the court, apparently.
Maya: So he must have been the third person in the elevator. Well, then he had to have done it!
Phoenix: But... he was found innocent. Thanks to his defense lawyer, Robert Hammond.
Maya: Hammond... the victim in our case!
Phoenix: Right. The suspect, Mr. Yogi was oxygen deprived... so much so he had brain damage.
"And brain damage, too. Wow, that's dark."
Phoenix: He lost all memory of being in the elevator. After he was declared innocent, he disappeared.
Maya: Hmm... where could Yogi have gone to, I wonder?
Phoenix: (He may be closer than we think...)
"It's like we met the guy." Jaune said.
"Like he also had a parrot. That said DL-6."
Phoenix: I guess I know generally what happened in DL-6 now. I still don't know what sort of impact the whole thing had on Edgeworth...
Maya: Nick. Are we going to take the whole file? There's too much! We'll never get it out.
Phoenix: Y-you're right. How about we just take what we think we'll need...
(DL-6 Case File added to the Court Record.)
[DL-6 Case File: File on the DL-6 Incident]
Phoenix: Right. That's probably all we'll be able to find here. Now, all that's left is the trial tomorrow... I wonder how "Dad" will do testifying in court...
To be continued.
"Good. I need a break."
"Maybe we should stop and continue another time?" Ruby said.
"No, I'm ending this case today! I'm gonna take a piss." she said as she went to the bathroom.
And done! Okay, I've seen the first episodes of Volume 9, and... it's what I expected. Lame writing, yuri bait, empty serious moments, bad comic breaks and forgettable OST. It's like they're trying to get over with this as much as we are. No love.
And I had some hope for Arrowfell, but it was disappointing. It's like WayForward took a shit and made ArcSys polish it and that's the game. I spent half an hour on it, got bored and deleted the game. Want a good game? Play Touhou Luna Nights. Fun gameplay, great animations, cool characters, funny 9 girl, cool remixes of iconic songs, two hours longer and $10 cheaper. Or Udongein X, which is a Mega Man X clone, it plays exactly like it but without copy abilities. And it's only $5.
Alright, enough ranting and eating Touhou pussy. Like, follow and leave a review. See you soon!
