wright_idea | Journal Entry: May 29

Journal Entry: May 29

Phew. Not that I don't love the Nexus, but that vacation was definitely what I needed after the whole mess with Kon's clone. Once I was in decent condition, I took a train out to the mountains for a little rest and relaxation. Man, I need to go mountain biking more often, though -- I don't think I realized how out of shape I was until I went a couple miles.

Still, it's good to be back. I'm just going to try and relax a little, I think. Get into the "Nexus LOL" spirit. Maybe I won't be so uptight. I've definitely got a lot of people to call, though.

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I let everyone know that you were alive and in one piece. Maya was a bit upset, but glad that you hadn't been injured during your ordeal.

Thanks, Otto, I appreciate it. I just hope nothing like that happens again anytime soon. Sorry again for making you guys all worry like that.

It's hardly your fault that this individual chose to use you as bait for settling his imagined rivalry with his donor. I'm simply glad that no-one was seriously injured, myself included.

The fact that anybody was injured at ALL makes me unhappy, especially Li and Edgeworth. I feel like I dragged them all into this, somehow.

"Hey!" And from out of nowhere comes a blur of red, blue, and black that grabbed onto the lawyer, and it's noogie-time! >:3!

"How you been?"

"Whup!"

Phoenix is noogied. "H...hey! Cut it out! I'm fine, just stop with the noogies! Ow." Criminy, he hadn't been noogied since... er, well, the last time Larry got the drop on him, actually, but that wasn't the point.

((OOC: Gah you came back! Durnit, I would've went into IRC if I knew. XD; Hope you had a good trip and everything. *needs to scene with you again plz*))

I'm glad you're alright.

You missed a bit, too...

Thanks, Isley. It was pretty scary back there.

I have? I heard about some of Will Plaine's deliveries, but what else have I missed?

A genome I absorbed posessed me. It tried to use my powers to make people feed themselves to me. I stopped it from killing anyone, but...

The specific potion it used causes people to fall in love with me for a time.

...boy, I really DID miss a lot. You get rid of the stuff?

Eventually, but I've lost friends and allies. Including someone particularly unstable I was scared of losing already.

Aw geez. I'm sorry, Isley.

It's good to hear from you Nick. You have a lot of things to catch up on, now that you're back. But I'm glad that you're alright and doing well now.

I think we need to sit down and talk sometime as well. You should get a word in with Ivy first though. As soon as you can would be best.

Sounds like it. But I've had a week to step back, relax, and think about things better, and I suspect I needed it.

Oh, definitely. I'm going to call her first thing in the morning.

...Thanks again, Mia. Sorry to have worried you.

Yes, after the incident in Thailand, I would suspect you needed the time to recover and reflect. In fact, everyone did, you could say. Even I had to think about a lot of things.

...Wright, go see her in person. I think you'll be happy at what you see. By the way, coming from a Chief's perspective, she's a good match for you. Don't let her get away.

It's okay. I'm just glad that you're alright, Phoenix.

Nothing like a dramatic incident to get you thinking about things, I guess. I've personally decided to stop letting people jerk me around so damn much. I like the Sanctuary, but it's too obsessed with shades of grey sometimes.

Well if you think so, I'd definitely better hold on to her, huh? I'll see her as soon as I can, definitely. I actually found myself thinking about her this past week, Mia. You may be right.

Thanks, Mia. I just wish people hadn't gotten hurt in the process.

That's a true statement, without a doubt. It wasn't just the timing of your kidnapping that got me rattled, so to speak. As for the Sanctuary, I think it's meant to be a gray area, but only when people wish to cause trouble is when it becomes dangerous.

Trust me on this. I got to meet Ivy when we was looking for clues on your disappearance, and she seems like a good type of woman for you. She meets my standards, if that helps. I might be right, but it's really up to you and her. I'm cheering you on form here though, Nick.

Phoenix Wright, that's what friends are for. And don't worry, everyone will recover fully soon enough. Although, you might want to talk to Maya as well. I had to take care of her for a few days while you was gone.

The problem with the Sanctuary is that they can't always seem to tell the difference between being neutral and just being permissive. The new anti-violence field should help a little, but it's still damn ridiculous what some people will argue in favor of.

Heh! Thanks! I'll do my best, Chief!

I heard about Maya being present for a pretty nasty incident in the Sanctuary, so I want to talk to her anyway.

I understand where you're coming from, Phoenix. But I doubt we can do much to change things, other than hope everything stays balanced and correct.

Get to it then, Wright!

I heard that she channeled a spirit, started missing you, and was starving (thank god I can appease her hunger easily). But she did want me to talk to you, regarding her problems and the like.

I suppose. But in the meantime I think we need to be a little LESS tolerant sometimes -- especially with things concerning what happens in the Sanctuary.

Got it!

*sigh* I wonder if she thinks I'm neglecting her... I feel terrible for having worried her like that, and not being there when that... DELIVERY came. I need to tell her I'm proud of her for handling things so well, though. And thanks for telling me. I'll keep all that in mind when I see her again.

Just be careful on how far you press certain issues, Wright. Otherwise, we might have another incident that involved you getting hurt or kidnapped...again.

I think she has a fear of the Sanctuary, but she's trying to go there and be strong for your sake. That's why she helped with the channeling, in my opinion. Beyond that, she's obviously become attached to you, as a partner and friend.

You've summed it up perfectly though; you and Maya should take some time to talk. If you need me to be there, I can do that as well.

So much for keeping relaxed after last night. The Sanctuary is wonderful for ruining one's peace of mind.

You seemed uncomfortable, Georik... was it something I said?

"Ah... not you, more what those... Grue-things said at one point." He shook his head. "It's nothing that you said at all!" More like something he didn't want you to know, Phoenix.

The Grue-things seem to enjoy playing with your insecurities, Georik. Personally, I'm tired of them playing with mine. They should either just suggest a punishment or stop hitting me with that, I say.

"That, and the discussion of crime and punishment... and guilty - I apparently have a few raw nerves the entire discussion has found, twisted and pulled." An unusually brief and brutal comparison, but effective.

Sorry, Georik. It's just... I'm tired of everybody acting like everything should be tolerated just like that, you know?

"Exactly.... Even I know when too much is too much." He couldn't look at Phoenix in the eye, which is rather hard - considering he have to look down quite a ways to avoid eye contact.

...Georik, are you sure you're okay? You seem really uneasy, somehow.

[Why won't you look me in the eye?]

"It'd be obvious I'm lying if I said I was okay." He tilted his head, even as he continued to look away. "Just been reminded of things... I am not ready to deal with."

...Well, when you're ready to deal with it, I'll be there to talk to you about it. Maybe over a drink? I don't like to see you so pensive, Georik.

"...Ah, thank you. You have been quite the good friend." The Doctor is clearly trying to compose himself.

P... Phoenix... I-I'm glad you're o-okay...

How... H-how was your vacation...?

Well I...

...you're not de-LOLed YET?

I... I'm sorry! I-I'm so sorry!

This is... they're not supposed to last this long. You've really been like this for almost two weeks?

Y-yes...?

...W... Would you like a c-cookie...?

*sigh* This is...

...yeah, okay. Sorry for snapping at you.

It is reassuring to know you have recovered.

Yeah. How about you? You got banged up pretty good back there. Worried me sick.

It is not as terrible as everyone is making it appear to be.

Everyone has been more concerned over your safety. You had a lot of people worried as well.

Of course it isn't. Heh.

I didn't mean to worry everybody. If I'd just been a little more careful... well, no time for "if onlys," I guess. Sorry about everything.

Of course people are going to worry. That is what 'friends' do, correct?

Eh heh... I just feel sort of silly having to make other people rescue me like that. But I'm glad you guys came. I knew you would.

Though, uh, Edgeworth... roses?

...

I do not understand what you are referring to.

Look, Edgeworth, despite what the comics say, it's REALLY DAMN OBVIOUS it's you. And why do you get to stay a guy, anyway? That's just completely not fair.

I certainly am not complaining.

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