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[Honestly, Takeru didn't know how to respond to that. There were a lot of things running through his young mind right now and to say it?

Well, how could he?]

...I kind of do? How do you talk to someone who isn't here anymore? And now that they're gone?

[...Spirit Channeling?]

[Not that she would automatically suggest such a thing. Not even with the knowledge that Mystic Maya was here and it was, in fact, possible.]

You mean, someone who died?

[Takeru shook his head]

No! I think that would be even worse! I don't want Leia-san to die! I don't ever want that to happen to her! She's...she's just not here anymore. I think she might have went back home.

[For better or for worse] And it kind of stinks too.

[Ah. She was beginning to understand.]

You miss her very much.

It's alright. I would too, if someone that close to me was suddenly no longer here.

What would you do? If you suddenly found out that someone close to you wasn't here anymore? Because I know crying wouldn't make her come back and I know she wouldn't want to see me sad either.

[Pause] But I don't know how to stop feeling sad?

[In all truth?]

I cried, too.

It wasn't quite the same, but...a few years ago, I lost someone very dear to me as well. Because of something I...well, something my sister did. I thought I would never see him again, and it hurt so bad that I locked myself in my room and cried until I thought I'd run out of tears completely.

[Takeru didn't respond back. Instead, he just looked at her before he gave her a hug.

While he might not know what happened back in her world? At least he knew she needed someone to cheer her up right now.]

[...oh!]

[She wasn't...expecting the comfort, but it was a welcome surprise. Her expression quickly softened, and she wrapped her arms around the small boy, placing a hand atop his head. Smiling.]

I'm alright, Takeru.

You needn't worry about me. Besides...I found him again. Or he found me. Twice.

Found you twice?

[He said before giving her a curious look. What was that suppose to mean? But then, it suddenly hit him!]

Hey wait! Does that mean he's here right now? Is the person you're looking for in Cerealia then?

[This wasn't necessarily a topic she would discuss with a child...but, since there was no reason to divulge all the horrible details, and he seemed to cheer up a little at the thought....]

That's right. He found me in the first ViViD game I showed up in. That was the second time.

The first time was back home. We hadn't seen each other in over five years, until he showed up at the Temple I lived at.

[Whatever was going on in the boy's head? Well, it seemed to escape his mind as he became more focused on the story!]

Then it sounds like he's really important to you! Who is here anyway? Maybe I know them too!

[If that's what it took, then that's what it took. She would have to fight through the blushing.]

You might. I was told he's been here for...a while now.

Phoenix. That's his name. Phoenix Wright.

Ooohhhh, Phoenix-san! I know him, he taught me stuff about law a while ago!

[And don't think he didn't see that for one moment! Which was why there was a small grin on his face!]

But you like him, don't you?

Very much.

[Somehow, it was much easier to admit as much aloud to a child than...well, to even Phoenix himself. She hardly even blushed.]

What about you? Is there anyone you like very much?

[It was also that much easier to turn the question right around. Not that she was anticipating a real answer. He was only...what, seven? Too young, in her mind, to feel for someone what she felt for Phoenix.]

[ on a mission of her own creation ]

Hey, Iris! How are you today?

[She is obviously none the wiser.]

Hello, Trucy! I'm doing well. Thank you for asking. What about you? How are you doing?

I'm trying to decide what I should do for Polly's birthday! I'm either going to give him a surprise party or a normal one, but I'm not sure which is best? I asked Daddy, but he was just like "whatever you think is best, Trucy" which is super sweet but super unhelpful! Do you have any ideas??

[Polly...oh, that's right, she meant Apollo. Mr. Justice.]

I'm...not sure I know him well enough to say. We've only spoken a handful of times. You would probably know better than I would.

[ the non-surprise party, which of course means trucy would give him a surprise party ]

Hmmm. Yeah, I get the feeling he'd be happy either way, though.

[ A GIANT LIE ]

Well, which would you prefer? If it were me, I'd like a surprise party, and I'm pretty sure Daddy would be happy either way. Mr. Gavin would be happy as long as he was the center of attention, and Uncle Miles would haaaaate a surprise party.

He is like, super anti-surprises. It's hilarious.

[Her?]

[There was a notable delay on Iris' end, because she had to stop and think about it. No one had really ever...asked her that question before, and while Sister Bikini had always taken great care to make sure she was honored on her birthday, surprise parties had always been out of the question, given their living situation.]

I'm not sure, actually. I suppose as long as I get to spend time with the people precious to me, it wouldn't matter.

[Being the center of a lot of attention, though? No, thank you. She would never have even posed for that picture if Sister Bikini hadn't insisted.]

[...although...]

Mr. Edgeworth is a very reserved person. I can understand that, and do think it should be respected.

[ HMMM. Well, if she isn't SURE, clearly that's free reign to do whatever Trucy wants to do. And since she prefers surprise parties, she will just recommend that.

...Plus lunch with Dad to get Iris out of the way while they set up, although the reason is really more like "go on a daaaaaaaaate already". ]

Yeah, I wouldn't throw him a surprise party - people should be happy on their birthdays! We could always throw him a surprise party on like, an entirely different day for the purpose of annoying him or something.

I'm joking, but.

Soooo how are you settling in? Have you made any good friends?

[...well, if it was just a small surprise, she might not mind so much...maybe...]

I have, actually. I think I'm even almost starting to get used to those games.

[ It won't be anything on Klavier's party...probably more lowkey, but with Everyone Iris Cares About there, since that's the only thing she said she specifically wanted.

SPEAKING OF... ]

Ooooh, what are their names? I wonder how many of them I know!

ViViD DOES get easier as you go, a little! We should totally do a group game together sometime, too.

You want me to list all of them? I'm...not sure I could. I mean, there was Miss Rei, of course. She grew up in a similar life as I did, so it was nice to meet someone with that in common. And little Takeru, of course. He's a sweet boy. And Alice. And Mr. Kaneda. And that one point...the one who always looks so sad all the time. Heero. And that strange boy who knew about possession... [Merlin]

Oh, and of course, there's all the people from the same world as us, but from different points in time.

Oooh, Rei! I was her secret santa. :) I should really tell her about that someday...

I haven't met too many of the others, though. I'll add them to my meet these people list!!!

Our timelines need a chart or something, honestly!

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