VIDEO ✍ 008 --> Lari's Return from Hiatus

[inseine]

[The video opens to a blank white with a dim shadow at the left corners. It is a moving shadow. There is a faint, muffled rustling sound, and a black, fluid shape - a bedsheet - flutters. Now the indecipherable, severe mutterings of a man's voice can be heard.

The video feed jerks sharply. A bare, hairy foot kicks at the screen, gnarled toes grasping. There is an odd scraping, clanging sound in the background.]

Wretched bitch will pay for this, I swear it!

[The speaker, whose face and body is not visible beyond that reaching foot, does not seem to be aware of any voyeurs this morning.]

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[prosecutes]

[He doesn't know why Javert can't face him, and really, he doesn't mind too much. It certainly is nice to have that foot out of view, though.]

It shall also be a brief one. Somarium is currently under attack by citizens who seem possessed by something we have yet to understand. Spending much time outdoors, particularly after nightfall, is not advised.

[chose-death.livejournal.com]

I must ask you to leave a copy of the report on my desk. I am held up, Monsieur. There is... someone I must meet before I am to come in today.

[prosecutes]

Prosecutor von Karma is currently in charge of your duties. Perhaps it would be best if she remained as such until this incident comes to an end.

[chose-death.livejournal.com]

I have been absent long enough. With your blessing, I will return to my post today.

[prosecutes]

[If anyone has faith in Javert's capabilities, it's Edgeworth, but things truly are hectic, Franziska has a much better idea of what's going on, and everyone already knows that they must answer to her until further notice. The chief prosecutor doesn't like the idea of disrupting this balance.]

Do you think it wise to do so in the midst of a crisis?

[chose-death.livejournal.com]

That is the very reason why I must. Every capable man is needed on duty in a crisis.

[prosecutes]

[He is still reluctant to agree, but he trusts Javert's judgment as well.]

Then you may work alongside Franziska. The two of you together should be able to keep things in order better than one alone.

[chose-death.livejournal.com]

[It takes every ounce of his effort for Javert to grit his teeth and accept his sentence. To Edgeworth, however, it should sound for all the world as if he is carrying himself with all the composure and grace he usually exhibits.]

I understand. I will contact Mademoiselle once I am caught up.

[prosecutes]

[And though Javert can't see it, Edgeworth is going to bow politely.]

I look forward to your return.

[chose-death.livejournal.com]

Soon enough, Monsieur. I will deliver my evening report tonight.