Turnabout Samurai - Transcript - Part 2



October 18 Wright & Co. Law Offices

Phoenix:

Whew, what a day.

Maya:

This is no time for relaxing, Nick! Say, you think WP's got a chance?

Phoenix:

I guess that really depends on the people we found out about in today's trial.

Maya:

The director and producer...?

Phoenix:

Yeah, them.

Maya:

Well, what are we doing here then!? Let's get to the studios!

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October 18 Detention Center Visitor's Room

Will:

Oh, Mr. Wright! Thank you for earlier.

Phoenix:

Not at all. We got lucky, to tell the truth.

Maya:

You can say that again!

Phoenix:

Let's not.

Maya:

So, WP! Do you have any leads that might get us going in the right direction?

Will:

Hmm... S-sorry, but no.

Maya:

Be sure to tell us anything that comes to mind, no matter how small.

Phoenix:

We can't rely on getting lucky again tomorrow.

Will:

Y-yes... *sniff*

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October 18, 2:16 PM Global Studios Main Gate

Maya:

No one's here.

Phoenix:

Right, now that they have Ms. Oldbag in custody. I guess they don't have anyone else to replace her...

Maya:

H-hey! In the guard station! Look! She left her donuts! ... ... What? I wasn't going to eat them!

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October 18 Studio One Entrance

Maya:

Hey, Nick. It looks like Detective Gumshoe isn't here today.

Phoenix:

You're right. He's probably up to his neck in paperwork after the commotion at today's trial.

Maya:

So, Nick... Remember that " Studio Two " we heard about at the trial today? It was down that path with the fallen tree, right?

Phoenix:

Yeah, I think that's what they said.

Maya:

Maybe the director and the rest of them are there today? Now's our chance, Nick! Let's check it out!

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October 18 Studio One

Maya:

I... don't really want to be in here.

Phoenix:

Yeah... It is a murder scene.

Maya:

I want to go someplace else. Nick?

Phoenix:

(*sigh*...)

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October 18 Studio Two Entrance

Maya:

This... is Studio Two ?

Phoenix:

I thought so...

Maya:

It doesn't really look much like a "studio," does it?

Phoenix:

No, that it does not.

Maya:

Hey... There's a trailer over there.

Phoenix:

It looks pretty sturdy for a movie set trailer.

Maya:

Are we sure this is a studio?

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October 18 Global Studios Employee Area

Maya:

Look, it's that assistant girl. Hey!

Penny:

Hi... WP's lawyers, right? I heard about the trial! Great job, guys!

Phoenix:

Oh? Oh hoh hoh. Don't mention it.

Penny:

Is it true they caught the security lady!?

Phoenix:

Oh! Oh... oh hoh hoh!

Penny:

Actually, she just called me. She told me to cover up that drain...

Phoenix:

You mean that one? (Wow, what a mess...)

Penny:

I... I know... I'm not so good with handiwork. Some assistant, right?

Maya:

Yeah, but you do work on the props, and the backdrops, right?

Penny:

R-right. Just... lots of times they end up looking worse than they did before I fixed them.

Maya:

Oh? Oh! Well, I'm sure these things happen. Nothing to worry yourself about!

Penny:

You're right! I won't!

Phoenix:

(Personally, I think she should worry at least a little bit more...)

Penny:

Um, if you'll excuse me, I have to go to the guard station. I'm supposed to fill in for Ms. Oldbag.

Maya:

Right! See you later, then!

Penny:

Good luck with your investigation.

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October 18 Global Studios Dressing Room

Maya:

This is where the Steel Samurai costume was, on the day of the murder.

Phoenix:

That's what Mr. Powers says, at least. I guess they snuck in and took it while he was sleeping.

Maya:

But Nick, what if Mr. Powers hadn't been sleeping? I wonder what the killer was planning on doing then?

Phoenix:

Huh... (She's got a point!)

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Studio - Main Gate

Penny:

Oh... hello.

Maya:

Ho hoh! You look a little out of place.

Penny:

It's the clothes, isn't it? I thought my camo vest might do the trick... Kind of an "alternative guard fashion" thing.

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Outside Studio One

(Talking about "The director, et al." leads to:)

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Employee Area

(Talking about "The director, et al." leads to:)

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Dressing Room

???:

WTF? Who are j00 d00dz!? LMAO!

Maya:

H-huh!? W-we... Wait, you first! Who are you!? You look pretty suspicious to me!

Manella:

Whatever, l4m3rs! How can j00 not know the great Sal Manella!? I make teh L33T SH0WZ! The Steel Samurai? Mine! RTFC! (Read The Film Credits!)

Maya:

R-really!? You're THE Sal Manella!? I'm so sorry! I, just, you looked so... Sorry!

Manella:

No no, quite alright. Really. It's fine. ROFL! ...

Maya:

W-what is it?

Manella:

You know, on closer inspection... Mmm... Yeah... Hot! Hot! Hot! *slobber* Hey, do j00 do a lot of "cosplay," coz that costume r0x0rz!... *drool*

Maya:

Rocksores!? Wh-wh-what... Hey! You're drooling!

Manella:

Huh? Mmph! LOL! Buffer overrun! *pant* You've triggered my CR34T1V3 P0W3RZ! Yes... yes, it's coming to me! " Pink Princess "! The sequel to the Steel Samurai... " Pink Princess: Warrior of Little Olde Tokyo! " ROFL... LMAO!

Phoenix:

P-"Pink Princess"...?

Maya:

Why's it gotta be " Little " Olde Tokyo!? Why can't it have a cool name, like "Neo Olde Tokyo"!?

Phoenix:

Maya, we really need to talk about "cool"...

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October 18 Studio Two Entrance

Phoenix:

(This place is deserted...)

*crash!*

Maya:

Eek! N-N-Nick! W-w-what was that noise!? It sounded like it came from inside the trailer...

Phoenix:

Someone must be inside...

Maya:

H-Hello? ...

Phoenix:

No answer.

Maya:

Pretty suspicious, if you ask me, Nick! Let's go in!

Phoenix:

I'm not sure we should be barging in... ...Huh. It's locked.

Maya:

What? Don't we have a key?

Phoenix:

No. But there's probably one in the guard station at the main gate.

Maya:

Then what are we waiting for? Let's borrow it!

Phoenix:

(If they'll let us...)

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Outside Studio One

(Visiting Outside Studio Two and Dressing Room after talking about "The director, et al." leads to:)

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Studio - Main Gate

Oldbag:

Ah hah! You again!

Maya:

Eeeek!

Oldbag:

How rude, acting like you've seen a ghost!

Phoenix:

You... certainly got back to your post quickly.

Oldbag:

Oh the police took me away, they did. They pulled out a spare Steel Samurai costume! Told me to "put it on." Can you imagine? How could I, a sweet little old lady, wear a giant suit like that?

Phoenix:

Mr. Powers is pretty tall...

Oldbag:

As soon as they saw there was no way I could wear it, they let me go.

Phoenix:

(I guess that would rule out her being the murderer.)

Oldbag:

Anyway! Know this, whippersnapper! This old lady NEVER forgets a slight or insult! And you won't get any information out of me! My lips are sealed!

Maya:

You sure are talking a lot for someone with sealed lips.

Oldbag:

Starting now! One, two, three, mmmph!

Phoenix:

(This lady's too much...)

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Employee Area

Maya:

Hey! H-hey! Wait!

Phoenix:

(I'll bet he came in right through that drain...)

Maya:

Hey, um, kiddy-o! What's yer name, sport?

???:

I'm not a kid, so don't talk to me like that!

Maya:

H-huh!? But you... You are a kid! What a rude little brat. That's no way to talk to an adult!

???:

I don't see no adults here! Hippie fashion chick!

Maya:

H-hippie fashion...? Nick... I think I'm being mocked.

Phoenix:

(You got to hand it to Maya, she's pretty sharp. And pretty mad...)

Cody:

I'm Cody! Cody Hackins. Call me "kiddy-o" again and I'll cut you down where you stand, evildoer!

(Talking about "What happened" leads to:)

Phoenix:

Say, you heard anything about the incident the other day?

Cody:

...

Maya:

You were here, weren't you?

Cody:

...

Phoenix:

Did you see anything...?

Cody:

He... he...

Phoenix:

?

Cody:

He... always... The Steel Samurai always wins! Always! Yeah, I saw 'em! I saw everything!

Maya:

What!?

Cody:

But... but no way am I telling you losers!

Maya:

Wha--!? Wait...

Cody:

Lemme go!

Maya:

... He's gone. Huh? Something fell off the table when he bumped into it on his way out.

Phoenix:

A... bottle? Why was this sitting there, I wonder?

Empty Bottle slipped into pocket.

Phoenix:

Anyway, what was that kid saying?

Maya:

He " saw everything "...

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Studio - Main Gate

Maya:

Huh? Where's that old windbag?

Phoenix:

Odd of her to leave her post...

Oldbag:

(H-hey!!!)

Maya:

Nick! That was her!

Oldbag:

(S-stop! Whippersnapper!)

Phoenix:

Y-yeah. Sounds like she's chasing after that boy.

Oldbag:

Natch!

Maya:

Uh oh, she tripped!

Phoenix:

(Maya sure looks happy...)

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Outside Studio Two

(Examining guard station leads to:)

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October 18 Studio Two Trailer

???:

...

Maya:

Eek! S-someone's in here!

???:

Names.

Maya:

O-our n-names? Um, w-we're WP's lawyers, and, um...

???:

I see. ...

Maya:

A-and who might you...?

Vasquez:

Dee Vasquez. The producer.

Phoenix:

(Dee Vasquez... She's quite beautiful.)

(Clearing all "Talk" options leads to:)

Maya:

Nick, let's get out of here. Isn't there someplace else we have to check?

Phoenix:

Y-yeah.

Vasquez:

Wait.

Phoenix:

Y-yes?

Vasquez:

If you see Manella, give him this.

Maya:

W-why do we have to do your errands...!

Vasquez:

...

Maya:

...

Vasquez:

...

Maya:

I... I don't think I like her. *sniff*

Phoenix:

Don't cry. She'll take it as a sign of weakness. Alright. We'll give it to him if we see him.

Vasquez's Memo added to the Court Record.

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Dressing Room

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Outside Studio One

(Presenting Vasquez's Memo to Manella leads to:)

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Inside Studio One

Maya:

We're back at the scene of the crime. Let's find what we need and get out of here quick, Nick.

Maya:

Hey! Look! That's the chair the director sits in! I've always wanted to sit in one of these.

Phoenix:

(The director...!) Maya... Take a look around that chair for me, would you? Remember that script the director was talking about? Didn't he say he'd left it somewhere?

Maya:

Ahah! Found it, Nick! The script!

Phoenix:

Good work!

Script placed in pocket.

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Dressing Room

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Trailer

Phoenix:

Here, we found it! Your script!

Vasquez:

Ah.

Script handed to Dee Vasquez.

Vasquez:

...

Phoenix:

... Umm... uh... You're not going to talk to us?

Vasquez:

Quiet. I'm reading.

Maya:

...! Just you hold on! What's the big idea!? Who do you think you are anyway!? And, and do you even know who we are!?

Vasquez:

... Powers's lawyers?

Maya:

Umm.... right.

Vasquez:

Am I a suspect?

Maya:

N-no, it's just, well, no, but...

Vasquez:

... You wanted to know about the day of the murder?

Maya:

Y-yes. Anything you could tell us would be a big help.

Vasquez:

... You know there was a meeting here at noon?

Phoenix:

Yes. With the director and the people from the network...

Vasquez:

Correct. Now, listen closely. None of the people in this trailer that afternoon went to Studio One. It was impossible for us to leave.

Maya:

Impossible? Why?

Vasquez:

The path was blocked.

Phoenix:

The... path?

Phoenix:

On the day of the murder, the path that leads here was blocked?

Vasquez:

You saw Mr. Monkey on the way here, correct?

Phoenix:

M-"Mr. Monkey"?

Vasquez:

The monkey with the broken head.

Phoenix:

Oh, right, that... (What an original name...)

Vasquez:

Its head fell over in the wind on the day of the murder. They didn't start moving the head out of the way until after 3:00. It was after 4:00 by the time the path was unblocked. Capice? Everyone in this trailer was stuck here until the path was cleared. Stuck in this trailer. Stuck until afer 4:00. Hammer died at 2:30. Thus, none of us could have gone to Studio One.

Maya:

W-what!?

Vasquez:

It's true. A crane came just after 3:00 to move the head. We called some people in to clear the way. I'm sure they'd corroborate my story.

Phoenix:

B-but wait! What if the head fell over after 2:30? Then you could have gone to Studio One!

Vasquez:

2:30... the time of death. ... Very well. Come.

Leads to:

"..."

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Outside Studio One

Vasquez:

... That's "Mr. Monkey." When it wasn't broken, it announced the time... in "ooks." One "ook" per hour. Ook ook ook ook. Always with the ooking.

Phoenix:

(It IS a monkey, after all.)

Vasquez:

Check its head. The clock inside stopped when it broke.

Maya:

...! Nick, it's stopped at 2:15.

Phoenix:

2:15...?

Vasquez:

That's right. This path was blocked from 2:15 till after 4:00. Therefore, we're innocent.

Phoenix:

Mr. Hammer died in Studio One at 2:30...

Vasquez:

See? Good bye.

Mr. Monkey data added to the Court Record.

Maya:

What do we do, Nick? There isn't anyone besides WP who could have killed Hammer! It's over... We're finished!

Phoenix:

(It sure doesn't look good. Guess we should head back to the office and plan our strategy...)

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Studio - Main Gate

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October 18 Wright & Co. Law Offices

Phoenix:

Now what... We're fresh out of clues. Everyone's alibi is water-tight. We don't even have any promising leads. Things are looking pretty grim.

???:

It's a little early for giving up, don't you think?

Phoenix:

Huh?

???:

You've got one lead...

Phoenix:

M-Mia! It's you! What took you so long!?

Mia:

Sorry, Phoenix. Maya has trouble calling me unless she's really in trouble.

Phoenix:

Right! Oh, wait. I guess that means we're really in trouble.

Mia:

I'd say so.

Phoenix:

What did you mean, we have one lead...?

Mia:

The boy, of course.

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Cody:

Yeah, I saw 'em. I saw everything!

Maya:

What!?

Cody:

But...but no way am I telling you losers!

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Phoenix:

I dunno. He didn't sound like he was going to help us at all.

Mia:

I'm sure you can find some way of bringing him over to your side. Either way, we should get back to the studios. That boy is our last hope, Phoenix.

Phoenix:

(Thanks, now I'm more worried than I was before...)

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October 18 Detention Center Visitor's Room

Phoenix:

I guess Mr. Powers is in questioning...

Mia:

Oh well. Let's try again another day, Phoenix.

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October 18 Global Studios Main Gate

Oldbag:

Huff... puff... huff... puff... huff... puff... huff... Huff... puff... huff... puff... huff... puff... huff...

Phoenix:

W-what's wrong?

Oldbag:

Huff... puff... huff... puff... whih... whippersnapper!

Phoenix:

(She's been chasing that boy this whole time.)

Oldbag:

Huff... puff... when... when I ca... catch him... I... huff

Phoenix:

(Sounds like she hasn't had any luck catching him.)

Oldbag:

Huff... puff... I... I got a hostage now, whippersnapper!

Phoenix:

(A "hostage"...!?)

Mia:

Why don't you let her borrow it, Phoenix?

Phoenix:

I guess it can't hurt. Here you go, Ms. Oldbag.

Cardkey lent to Ms. Oldbag.

Oldbag:

... Listen to me, sonny. I don't like having debts to no whippersnappers. You take this, and we're even. Deal?

Phoenix:

What's this...? A Steel Samurai trading card?

Oldbag:

That sneaky kid dropped it! I figure it's pretty important to him, though.

Phoenix:

Thank you, I may have a use for this. (This must be the "hostage" she was talking about.)

Steel Samurai Card added to the Court Record.

Oldbag:

Right. I'm off.

Phoenix:

(There she goes, hobbling off toward the studio...)

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Outside Studio One

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Inside Studio One

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Outside Studio Two

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Trailer

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October 18 Global Studios Employee Area

Phoenix:

Hey! Hey, you! W-wait a sec!

Mia:

... Phoenix... Was that the boy?

Phoenix:

Yeah. His name's "Cody Hackins."

Mia:

I think he ran into the dressing room.

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October 18 Global Studios Dressing Room

Phoenix:

He's sure to be in here somewhere... Found you!

Cody:

...!

Phoenix:

Dammit! He's getting away!

Mia:

Come back! ... There. He's back.

Phoenix:

(How did she...!?)

Cody:

...

Mia:

Hey there. Would you mind helping us out? Please?

Cody:

... I-I'm Cody.

Mia:

Hello, Cody. I'm Mia. Mia Fey. Nice to meet you.

Cody:

Yo.

Phoenix:

And I'm Phoenix Wright!

Cody:

Who asked?

Mia:

Phoenix, you can take it from here.

Phoenix:

(I'm not so sure I'm qualified...)

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Outside Studio Two

(Presenting Steel Samurai Card to Cody leads to:)

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October 18 Studio Two Trailer

Penny:

Oh, hi.

Phoenix:

Hello. What brings you here?

Penny:

Oh, well, I had to arrange some stuff... Umm...

Phoenix:

Yes?

Penny:

The, um, girl with you. Doesn't she seem a little different? Like, is she even the same person as before?

Phoenix:

Um, nope! She's the same as always.

Mia:

Same as always.

Penny:

Okay... whatever you say...

Penny:

Really!? Th-thanks!!! Then this is for you.

URP Card added to the Court Record.

Penny:

Yaa-hoo!

Phoenix:

(And there she goes...)

Mia:

Doesn't doing good things like that make you feel great?

Phoenix:

Yeah. Yeah, it does.

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Dressing Room

Phoenix:

See this card?

Cody:

Yeah, so... Wait! That's it!!! That's the last Ultra Rare Premium card I need! C'mon give it to me, please! You gotta give it to me!

Phoenix:

(Wow, I've never seen him so... eager.) R-right! Okay! How about a trade?

Cody:

You're on! I'll give you a "Samurai Spear" and throw in an "Evil Magistrate" to boot!!

Phoenix:

No no no no... not that kind of trade. I don't want cards. I want information.

Cody:

Huh? You sure? Fine by me!

Gave URP Card to Cody.

Mia:

Okay, Phoenix. Let's hear what he has to say. If he knows something that could help us, we can have him take the stand tomorrow.

(Talking about "What you saw" leads to:)

Phoenix:

Cody... I need to ask you something very important. What did you see on the day of the incident?

Cody:

... I got here that day around 2:00... I had to come in through the woods out back so that old lady wouldn't see me. I got kinda lost, though. I was in there for maybe a half hour or so. Then I finally got to the studio. After that...

Mia:

What is it, Cody?

Cody:

Th-the Steel Samurai killed the bad guy! He used his Samurai Spear! Just like always! One shot, one kill! It happened so fast... I got scared. I went home after that.

Phoenix:

I... I see. It must have been hard for you.

Cody:

Man, you say those nice things but it's so obvious you aren't speaking from the heart.

Phoenix:

(Umm... right.) Mia?

Mia:

Yes?

Phoenix:

I think we can say for sure this means the Steel Samurai did it.

Mia:

True enough.

Phoenix:

And the director has an alibi, so it wasn't him.

Mia:

Indeed.

Phoenix:

So... the only person left who it could have been is Will Powers !

Mia:

... I have to admit, it's kind of a shock. But if you put this boy on the witness stand, your client will be " guilty " for sure.

Phoenix:

Let's not call him then...

Mia:

I think that would be wise. Best to leave this one alone.

Gumshoe:

Not so fast, pal! I heard everything! This boy here's a key witness! And he's under police protection, starting now! C'mon, son. You've got a rendezvous with me down at the precinct!

Cody:

No! I ain't going! Waah!

Mia:

... That didn't go so well. We're back to zero leads. And now we have a serious handicap in court.

Phoenix:

W-what're we going to do, Mia!

Mia:

Well, hmm... I... really need to be going. Don't worry, Phoenix. I'm sure you'll be fine!

Phoenix:

Whoa whoa whoa! C-come to the trial tomorrow, please! I need you there!

Mia:

Phoenix, can I ask you something? Do you really believe that Mr. Powers is innocent?

Phoenix:

Great! Thanks, Mia!

Mia:

See you soon.

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To be continued.

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October 19, 9:42 AM District Court Defendant Lobby No. 1

Will:

... ... Umm... Mr. Wright?

Phoenix:

Yes?

Will:

Why do you look so... unhappy?

Phoenix:

O-oh! Oh, nothing! Eh heh heh. Really, it's nothing. Right, Mia? (Uh oh. She looks even unhappier...)

Mia:

Phoenix. Your client is now practically a dead man walking... Perhaps that's why I feel particularly close to him.

Phoenix:

This is no time for dead-people jokes, please.

Mia:

You know we're going into this trial utterly defenseless. Yet, if Mr. Powers is truly innocent... We should be able to find something overlooked in the evidence to prove it.

Phoenix:

Something "overlooked"...?

Mia:

We have to find something, Phoenix, today. It's that, or lose the trial.

Phoenix:

(This isn't going to be easy.)

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October 19, 10:00 AM District Court Courtroom No. 4

Judge:

The court is now in session for the trial of Mr. Will Powers.

Edgeworth:

The prosecution is ready, Your Honor.

Phoenix:

The defense is ready, Your Honor.

Judge:

Very well. Mr. Edgeworth, your opening statement, please.

Edgeworth:

An unexpected fact has come to the attention of the court. Yesterday, we learned that there were other people present at the studios! Today, I would like to show evidence proving they had nothing to do with the murder.

Judge:

Very well. You may call your first witness, Mr. Edgeworth.

Phoenix:

(I wonder if that producer is going to come out...)

Edgeworth:

The prosecution calls Mr. Sal Manella to the stand.

Phoenix:

(... or that director.)

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Edgeworth:

Will the witness state his name and profession?

Manella:

... How r00d can j00 get! J00 don't know ME!? I'm the director! I make the Steel Samurai, n00b! ROFL!

Edgeworth:

...

Manella:

S... Sal Manella. I'm a director. Television.

Judge:

Were you at Global Studios on the day of the murder?

Manella:

Y-yes, Your Honor.

Judge:

Hmm... Very well. Please testify to the court about the events of that day.

Mia:

Phoenix. Let's start by picking this testimony apart. If Powers is innocent, you know what that means. Someone in the trailer on that day did it!

Phoenix:

R-right. (She doesn't waste any time putting on the pressure!)

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Witness Testimony

-- The Day of the Murder --

Manella:

I was at the studios from around 9:00 that morning.

During the morning, I was doing... umm... an action scene run-through.

It took a lot more time than I thought it would.

I hear that everyone else ate lunch in the Employee Area...

But I had a meeting in the Studio Two trailer, so I ended up skipping lunch.

We were in the meeting until around 4:00...

During the meeting, well, I'm pretty sure no one left their chairs.

-

Manella:

That's about it.

Judge:

Hmm... The time of Mr. Hammer's death was 2:30 PM. And according to your testimony, you were in a meeting at that time. Mr. Wright, you may begin your cross-examination.

Phoenix:

Yes, Your Honor.

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Cross Examination

-- The Day of the Murder --

Manella:

I was at the studios from around 9:00 that morning.

Manella:

During the morning, I was doing... umm... an action scene run-through.

Manella:

It took a lot more time than I thought it would.

Manella:

I hear that everyone else ate lunch in the Employee Area...

Manella:

But I had a meeting in the Studio Two trailer, so I ended up skipping lunch.

Manella:

We were in the meeting until around 4:00...

Manella:

During the meeting, well, I'm pretty sure no one left their chairs.

Mia:

Phoenix. If his alibi holds, Powers is finished. Press him as hard as you can and find out where he's lying!

Phoenix:

R-right!

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Phoenix:

Wait a second! Mr. Manella, you've just contradicted yourself! Didn't you just tell the court that you ate that t-bone steak during a break?

Manella:

Oops! ROFL!

Phoenix:

Well?

Manella:

Umm...

Judge:

Mr. Manella, what's this all about?

Manella:

W-well, yeah, I guess we did take a little break.

Mia:

Phoenix! Great job! If they took a break, one of them could have gone to the studio during that time!

Phoenix:

Your Honor! I call on the witness to testify to the court about this break!

Judge:

Very well. Mr. Manella, your testimony, please.

Manella:

Urk!

Edgeworth:

Heh heh heh...

Phoenix:

(Uh oh. Edgeworth is laughing...)

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Witness Testimony

-- The Break --

Manella:

Yeah, FWIW, we took a break... ROFL!

But it was only 15 minutes! 15! That's only 13 in Base 12!

Not enough time for someone to, say, commit murder in Studio One! LOL!

That's only just enough time to eat a t-bone steak, if you ask me! *steams*

-

Judge:

Hmm... I don't think it would even be enough time for that, but that's just me. Very well. You may begin the cross-examination.

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Cross Examination

-- The Break --

Manella:

Yeah, FWIW, we took a break... ROFL!

Manella:

But it was only 15 minutes! 15! That's only 13 in Base 12!

Manella:

Not enough time for someone to, say, commit murder in Studio One! LOL!

Manella:

That's only just enough time to eat a t-bone steak, if you ask me! *steams*

Mia:

Well, Phoenix?

Phoenix:

That testimony was too short to wring any kind of useful information out of!

Mia:

All you have to do is prove that he was able to go to Studio One in that time!

Phoenix:

(Oh, great. Is that all...)

-

Edgeworth:

Haven't we had enough of this pointless line of questioning? Your Honor! The testimony to this point has made one certain fact painfully clear: The people in the trailer had nothing to do with this murder! It was impossible for any of them to go to Studio One!

Phoenix:

What!?

Edgeworth:

Something wrong, Mr. Wright? Surely you aren't suggesting one of the people in the trailer went to Studio One!

Judge:

Hmm... Well, Mr. Wright?

Mia:

Phoenix, this is critical! Think about it before you give your answer!

Judge:

Do you claim someone from the trailer went to Studio One?

Edgeworth:

I believe we have seen enough evidence. I would like to relieve Mr. Manella from the stand.

Phoenix:

(Wh-what? It's over?)

Judge:

Very well. The court's opinion on this case is as follows: We have found that there were several other people in Studio 2 on the day of the murder. However, it is also clear that none of these people could have gone to Studio One. They therefore have no relation to this case. Furthermore, with regards to the photo of the Steel Samurai... Given the size of the costume, no one other than Mr. Powers could have worn it that day. All that is lacking is decisive evidence that he is the one who did it. If we had that, I'm afraid I would have to find Mr. Powers guilty.

Edgeworth:

Your Honor. The prosecution is pleased to announce that we indeed have decisive evidence: a witness.

Judge:

Who is this witness, Mr. Edgeworth?

Edgeworth:

My witness saw the very moment when the Steel Samurai skewered the victim!

Judge:

Order! I will have order! I see. The court will take a 10 minute recess, after which we will hear your witness. Court is adjourned for recess!

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October 19, 11:04 AM District Court Defendant Lobby No. 1

Mia:

...

Phoenix:

What do we do now, Mia? If everyone in that trailer has an alibi...

Mia:

... I'm sorry, Phoenix. I guess I was wrong.

Phoenix:

M-Mia! Don't tell me you're giving up! If you give up, what hope do I have...?

Mia:

... Don't get me wrong. I've never given up on a trial before, not while there was a chance. Only one thing became clear in your cross-examination. The people in the trailer could not have gone to Studio One. I thought there was more to it than that... But I was wrong. That's all there is.

Will:

Umm... Er... What's going to happen to me? It kinda seems like everyone in that courtroom thinks I did it... They think I'm a murderer!

Mia:

Don't worry, Mr. Powers. If you are innocent, we will prove it. I guarantee it. Leave it to us, and... be yourself. Be strong. You are the Steel Samurai, hero to children everywhere, after all.

Will:

I... You... Thanks. *sniff*

Mia:

Okay, Phoenix. This one's for the kids! Let's do it!

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October 19, 11:15 AM District Court Courtroom No. 4

Judge:

Court is back in session for the trial of Mr. Will Powers.

Edgeworth:

The prosecution has a concern. As our witness is a grade schooler of tender years, and this is a murder case... We worry that the defense might cause unnecessary trauma with his cruel questioning!

Phoenix:

(Nice to see Edgeworth taking the moral high ground...)

Edgeworth:

However, we have no choice. The prosecution calls Cody Hackins to the stand.

Edgeworth:

Your Honor. Perhaps you could arrange a box for him to stand on?

Judge:

Oh, r-right. Guard, please bring him a box. One of those donut crates should do.

Edgeworth:

Will the witness state his name and grade in school.

Cody:

...

Edgeworth:

Witness!

Cody:

What!? Just 'cause you're all grown-up don't mean you can push me around!

Edgeworth:

Mrph...

Mia:

Cody? Answer his question, okay?

Cody:

H-hey, it's you! The nice lady! I'm Cody Hackins. I'm in 2nd grade!

Phoenix:

(I get the feeling this is going to be a long, long day...)

Judge:

Mr. Edgeworth. Please remember that you're speaking to a child. Try to be gentle.

Edgeworth:

M-mrrrrph! Witness! Er, I mean, Cody.

Phoenix:

(He's having trouble with this "gentle" thing.)

Edgeworth:

You were present, er, you were at Global Studios on the day of the, er, incident?

Cody:

You got a problem with that!?

Edgeworth:

Please tell us what you saw that day.

Cody:

What, pops? You want me to tell you and gramps with the beard over there?

Edgeworth:

Just.. Mr. Edgeworth will be fine.

Judge:

I prefer "bearded gentleman" myself.

Phoenix:

(A very long day...)

Judge:

Incidentally, photographic equipment is strictly forbidden in this courtroom.

Edgeworth:

M-mpht! M-my apologies, Your Honor. He said he wouldn't testify if he couldn't bring it... I'd like special permission, if that's possible.

Phoenix:

Wait, so you're saying you had to bargain terms with a kid... and you LOST?

Cody:

Hey! I just got this new camera! Don't really know how to use it all that good yet! But I bring it with me wherever I go!

Mia:

Phoenix. I wonder if he had that camera on the day of the murder... You'd better make a note of it in the Court Record.

Cody's Camera added to the Court Record.

Judge:

Very well, Cody. Please testify to the court about what you saw the day of the incident.

-

Witness Testimony

-- Witness's Account --

Cody:

I wanted to see a Steel Samurai rehearsal, just once.

I found a map on the Internet, and went to the studios that day.

I went through the woods off the path, so that old lady wouldn't catch me.

I was going for the studio.

I got kinda lost on the way, though. For about 30 minutes.

When I came out by the studio, there was the Steel Samurai!

It totally rocked! Right before my eyes, out came the bad guy!

Of course, the Steel Samurai took him down! Pow!

If I had my camera with me, that woulda been the time for a shot, I tell you.

-

Cody:

Anyway, I couldn't get into the studio, so I went home.

Judge:

Hmm... Very well. The defense may begin its cross-examination. And, be gentle. Remember you're talking to a child.

Cody:

...

Phoenix:

(This kid is tougher than most adults we see in here, honestly...)

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Cross Examination

-- Witness's Account --

Cody:

I wanted to see a Steel Samurai rehearsal, just once.

Cody:

I found a map on the Internet, and went to the studios that day.

Cody:

I went through the woods, off the path, so that old lady wouldn't catch me.

Cody:

I was going for the studio.

Cody:

I got kinda lost on the way, though. For about 30 minutes.

Cody:

When I came out by the studio, there was the Steel Samurai!

Cody:

It totally rocked! Right before my eyes, out came the bad guy!

Cody:

Of course, the Steel Samurai took him down! Pow!

Cody:

If I had my camera with me, that woulda been the time for a shot, I tell you.

Phoenix:

(I guess seeing the killing freaked him out and he went home...)

Mia:

Phoenix. Remember, he's a child. Use gentle words... but be firm.

Phoenix:

(Easy for you to say...)

-

Phoenix:

Cody, what you just said seems, well, a little strange. Didn't you say before that you always bring your digital camera wherever you go? You were quite clear about that.

Cody:

Huh!?

Phoenix:

Cody, you shouldn't lie here. You understand that, right?

Judge:

Mr. Wright! A word with you...

Phoenix:

(Uh oh... was I putting the pressure on too much?)

Judge:

What is this "digital" camera contraption you're talking about?

Phoenix:

It's umm... a digital camera, Your Honor. It's kind of a new sort of camera. (How do I explain that!?)

Judge:

I see.

Phoenix:

Anyway, Cody... I can't believe you wouldn't bring your camera on a trip to the studios! You did bring it, didn't you?

Cody:

Umm...

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth: Mr. Wright! How cruel you are, to terrorize a poor child so!

Phoenix:

I don't care if he's a child or a prosecuting attorney! No one should lie in court!

Edgeworth:

What do you mean "or a prosecuting attorney"!?

Phoenix:

Well, Cody?

Cody:

Wh-what! Yeah, so I had my camera. So what!? You got a problem with that!?

Judge:

So, you did have a camera? And did you use this camera?

Cody:

W-why would I use it? I... I was too busy watching.

Judge:

Hmm... Very well. Please testify to the court about what you were so busy watching.

-

Witness Testimony

-- What I saw --

Cody:

Y-yeah, I had my camera with me.

But I was glued to the action! I couldn't take my eyes off it!

The Steel Samurai, he goes for the bad guy... wham!

Then... then the bad guy stopped moving!

He's so strong! The Steel Samurai rules!

-

Judge:

Hmm... Ah? Is that all? Well, that was brief. Mr. Wright, your cross-examination.

-

Cross Examination

-- What I saw --

Cody:

Y-yeah, I had my camera with me.

Cody:

But I was glued to the action! I couldn't take my eyes off it!

Cody:

The Steel Samurai, he goes for the bad guy... wham!

Cody:

Then... then the bad guy stopped moving!

Cody:

He's so strong! The Steel Samurai rules!

Phoenix:

(Something about his account doesn't seem right...)

Mia:

Phoenix. It doesn't seem right because he's being deliberately vague! Press him on the facts, Phoenix! Find out what he saw!

-

Phoenix:

Cody.

Cody:

Wh-what!?

Phoenix:

Something's bothering me. Before you said that you " couldn't take your eyes off " the action.

Cody:

Y-yeah? So what?

Phoenix:

Yet you missed the most important part!

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth: What is the meaning of this? The witness has stated what he saw quite clearly...

Phoenix:

Phoenix: You know as well as I do that he's being vague! Tell me, what kind of murderer uses a "Samurai Slap"!?

Edgeworth:

M-mmph!

Phoenix:

My point is this: Cody, you may have seen some of the Steel Samurai's fight... But you missed the most important part: the killing blow!

Judge:

Order! Order! Mr. Wright! How could this be? Can you explain how he might have missed something so vital?

Phoenix:

Um, well... er, that's the thing...

Mia:

Phoenix! I believe you're on the right track with this! Think: why didn't Cody see the climax of the fight? I know you! You can figure this out!

Judge:

Mr. Wright, your answer! We have ascertained that this young boy is a great fan of the Steel Samurai... Why wouldn't he watch the climax of the fight?

Phoenix:

Your Honor, I have evidence.

Judge:

"Evidence"...?

Phoenix:

Yes, Your Honor. Why did Cody look away from the fight?

Phoenix:

Here's my proof!

Judge:

What's that? The camera...?

Phoenix:

The witness stated that he recently received this camera.

Judge:

Yes, I'm aware of that.

Phoenix:

He wasn't entirely familiar with its operation.

Judge:

I'm aware of that, too. Ah!

Phoenix:

Correct! Why would Cody be looking somewhere else at the critical moment? Because he was looking at his camera! He was trying to take a picture!

Cody:

Hey!

Phoenix:

Bullseye!

Cody:

W-what's your problem, pops! You got a thing for picking on little kids!?

Phoenix:

(Pressing, not picking...)

Mia:

Good job, Phoenix! Cody was lying, clearly. Smart of you to realize there was no way he could just stand there, watching his hero... and not take a picture!

Phoenix:

Right! Cody? There was only one reason why you would have looked away from the fight. And that was because you wanted to take a picture. But having just received your camera, you weren't used to using it yet! So, you missed the climax of the fight. Correct?

Cody:

... ... ... Yeah.

Mia:

Well, Phoenix. I'll bet you anything he's hiding more than that. Have him testify again!

Phoenix:

R-right. (Mia means business!) Your Honor. The defense would like to request that Cody Hackins testify once more.

Judge:

V-very well. Cody? Could you please tell us about your camera... And about why you didn't take a picture of the fight?

Cody:

Umm...

Phoenix:

(Welcome to the real world, kid!)

-

Witness Testimony

-- No Photo? --

Cody:

Yeah, you're right, pops.

The Steel Samurai had just escaped from the clutches of the villain.

So I held up my camera to take a picture!

But the lens wouldn't open in time, so I missed it.

Th-that's all that happened. Yup.

-

Judge:

Hmm... Anything strange in that testimony, Mr. Wright?

Phoenix:

I'm not sure... But I'd like to proceed with the cross-examination anyway.

-

Cross Examination

-- No Photo? --

Cody:

Yeah, you're right, pops.

Cody:

The Steel Samurai had just escaped from the clutches of the villain.

Cody:

So I held up my camera to take a picture!

Cody:

But the lens wouldn't open in time, so I missed it.

Cody:

Th-that's all that happened. Yup.

Cody:

I took a few shots, but it was too late, so I erased 'em.

Phoenix:

(How can I pick holes in such a short testimony?)

Mia:

There has to be something. Dig up the dirt, Phoenix! Find out what this kid's all about!

-

Phoenix:

Cody!

Cody:

Wh-wh-what!? Man, every time you say "Cody" you follow it with something bad.

Phoenix:

I just wanted to thank you for giving me this the other day.

Cody:

Huh? O-oh... right.

Phoenix:

What was it you told me then?

-

Cody:

I go to every live performance! I always take a picture when the Steel Samurai lands the final blow! Whizzam! I got 'em all! I never missed one! A perfect collection!

-

Phoenix:

Cody. Did you really get a picture of the Steel Samurai standing victorious over his foe? If you did, I find it hard to believe that you would just erase it! Wouldn't you keep it for your album?

Cody:

Ah!

Judge:

Mr. Wright... What exactly is this album?

Phoenix:

It's called "Path to Glory." It's a collection of pictures of the Steel Samurai, all taken by Cody Hackins. He claims it's a perfect collection of every battle the Steel Samurai has won!

Judge:

I... I see.

Phoenix:

Don't you find this very odd, Your Honor? Among all his pictures of the Steel Samurai, none were taken that day!

Judge:

Order! Mr. Wright. Have you an explanation? If the Steel Samurai had just defeated his adversary... I certainly would expect to see a picture of it in this album...

Phoenix:

Exactly my point, Your Honor! ... ... .........! (No... wait... no way!)

Mia:

Phoenix? I think we've finally discovered the truth. And what a truth it is!

Phoenix:

M-Mia... are we sure about this? Did he actually...?

Mia:

Yes. I'm pretty sure what you're thinking is right. Tell them, Phoenix. Tell them what the truth is.

Judge:

Mr. Wright! Please explain to the court what is going on here! Why was there no picture in the album from the day of the murder? Why would the boy have erased the photos he took?

Phoenix:

I can think of only one reason, your honor. The Steel Samurai didn't win! That's why Cody deleted those photos.

Judge:

You mean the Steel Samurai... lost?

Phoenix:

Well, Cody? I'm right, aren't I? Tell the truth. The bad guy defeated the Steel Samurai!

Cody:

N-n-n-no way! No! I-it's impossible! Th-the Steel Samurai never loses! He never loses to anyone! Ever!

Phoenix:

Your Honor... The witness has revealed everything with his words. There was a reason why he lied and told us he didn't take a picture. The same reason he erased his precious photos! For Cody, it was inconceivable that the Steel Samurai could be defeated. However, Cody witnessed the impossible! He saw the Steel Samurai lose! Yet to admit what he saw would destroy everything he believed in! That's why he lied and said the Steel Samurai won. He couldn't handle the truth!

Judge:

O-Order! I will have order! W-witness! I mean, Cody! Is this true!? W-what did you see? Tell the court what you saw!

Cody:

I...... Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!

-

Phoenix:

Cody... That day, you saw the Steel Samurai lose a fight. Right?

Cody:

Waaaaaaaaaaaaah! Okay okay! Y-you're right! Th-the Steel Samurai f-fell down... Th-then he didn't m-move... Waaaaaaaaah!

Judge:

Order! Order! Order!

Edgeworth:

What kind of stunt are you trying to pull, Wright!? The Steel Samurai was the murderer, not the victim!

Phoenix:

Yet according to your witness's testimony, the Steel Samurai was the one who fell!

Judge:

Mr. Wright! What's going on?

Phoenix:

Apparently, we have all made a serious error.

Edgeworth:

An... error? What's this all about!?

Phoenix:

If you understand what really happened, it's actually quite simple. At the end of the fight, the Steel Samurai fell to the ground, and lay still. In other words, the Steel Samurai was not the killer, he was the victim ! Don't you see? Jack Hammer was the Steel Samurai!

Judge:

Order! Order! Order! So, the Steel Samurai in this photograph... You're saying the man in this costume was the victim, Mr. Jack Hammer?

Phoenix:

That's what I'm saying, Your Honor. Jack Hammer was present at the action scene run-through that morning. Thus, he obviously knew about Will Powers's foot injury.

Judge:

B-but wait! Hadn't Mr. Hammer gone to Studio One already?

Phoenix:

That's what everyone thought! But remember what Ms. Oldbag said in her testimony?

-

Oldbag:

On the day of the murder, I arrived at the guard station at 1:00 PM. Did I see poor old Hammer? Nope. He'd already gone to the studio before I got back to the guard station.

-

Phoenix:

Mr. Jack Hammer left the Employee Area after lunch. However, no one saw him going to Studio One. Nor was there a picture of him. He waited for Mr. Powers to take a nap in his dressing room. Then he snuck into the dressing room and stole the Steel Samurai costume.

Judge:

...

Edgeworth:

...

Judge:

But why would the victim do such a thing?

Phoenix:

I... don't know.

Cody:

... I get it!

Phoenix:

?

Cody:

I thought that the Steel Samurai was moving strange. So it was a different person inside the suit! Pops!

Phoenix:

Huh, me? What?

Cody:

Actually, there was one piece of data I saved.

Phoenix:

Data?

Cody:

Yeah, a photo on my digital camera!

Phoenix:

! W-what!?

Edgeworth:

Show us, quick!

Cody:

No way man, not if you're gonna look at me like that!

Judge:

Now!

Cody:

* sniff* Here... This is it.

Judge:

... Well, looking at this it's still a little hard to say. I'm afraid that it could be anyone in that costume. Your opinion, Mr. Wright?

Phoenix:

I agree, Your Honor. This isn't decisive evidence.

Judge:

I'm sorry, this doesn't look like it's the proof we need. I'll give it back.

Mia:

Wait, Phoenix!

Phoenix:

Mia? What?

Mia:

Look at that photo once more! That's it Phoenix! That photo is all the evidence you need to win this trial!

Phoenix:

Wh-what!? Y-Your Honor! May I see that photo once more please?

Judge:

C-certainly. I don't see why not.

Mia:

Phoenix! Show him! There's a glaring, decisive inconsistency with the facts as we know them in that photo!

Phoenix:

(Find the inconsistency in the photo!)

-

Phoenix:

Your Honor! Look at this!

Judge:

I see... a gate?

Phoenix:

Might I draw your attention to the number on that gate?

Judge:

The number? Ah yes. Well, it's hard to see, but it looks like a " 2 ."

Phoenix:

Clearly not a " 1 ," Your Honor, correct?

Edgeworth:

Aaaaaah!

Phoenix:

I believe Mr. Edgeworth sees what I'm getting at.

Edgeworth:

B-but... Th-that's impossible!

Judge:

Hmm? Eh? What's this all about? Please explain so that I might be shocked along with the rest of the court.

Phoenix:

I'll use the studio guidemap. The body was found here, in Studio One. However, what do we see in this photo taken at the time of the murder? It does NOT say " 1 " on that gate in the photo. Your Honor! Here is the true scene of the crime! (Show the judge where the murder took place!)

-

Phoenix:

Here, at Studio Two.

Judge:

I see! That would explain the " 2 " on the gate in the photo.

Phoenix:

Your Honor, I find it very significant that the murder took place in Studio Two!

Judge:

O-order! Order!

Phoenix:

The defense makes the following claims: The scene of the crime was Studio Two! The person that the security guard, Ms. Oldbag saw was the victim, Mr. Jack Hammer! Mr. Hammer, for some reason, stole a Steel Samurai costume. Then he went to Studio Two!

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth: This is madness! Jack Hammer is the victim! The victim ! Why would he steal a Steel Samurai costume!? Are you suggesting he did so to cover up the details of his own murder!?

Phoenix:

W-well, no, of course not...

Judge:

Hmm...

Edgeworth:

Or do you have proof!? Give me proof that the victim, Jack Hammer, stole the costume!

Phoenix:

Here's my proof that Jack Hammer stole the costume!

Phoenix:

This is it.

Judge:

An empty... medicine bottle?

Phoenix:

I found this on the table in the Employee Area. The same table where Mr. Hammer and Mr. Powers ate. The label reads " sleeping pills ."

Judge:

"Sleeping pills"...?

Phoenix:

The defendant, Mr. Powers, spent that entire afternoon sleeping. He was drugged... by Mr. Hammer!

Judge:

Wait a moment... That bottle does raise some suspicions, yes. But there is no proof that Mr. Hammer used it.

Phoenix:

Your Honor, I have an idea.

Judge:

An... idea? Very well, let's hear it.

Phoenix:

I want to check this bottle for fingerprints! If my claim is true, Mr. Hammer's fingerprints should show up on this bottle!

Edgeworth:

Hmm...

Judge:

I suppose you're right. Very well. The court will take possession of the bottle.

Empty Bottle given to the judge.

-

Judge:

This court will suspend proceedings on the current trial for today. Cody Hackin's [sic] testimony has revealed new possibilities in this case. In fact, things may have happened very differently than we previously thought. The Steel Samurai seen by Ms. Oldbag may have been the victim, Jack Hammer. The scene of the crime was not Studio One, but Studio Two. And those in the trailer did have time to commit murder. Mr. Wright?

Phoenix:

Yes, Your Honor?

Judge:

Your homework is to find the answer to the following question: Why would Mr. Hammer steal the Steel Samurai costume? Also, who killed him, and why? Find the answers for me by tomorrow.

Phoenix:

(That's a lot of homework!)

Judge:

Mr. Edgeworth.

Edgeworth:

Mm?

Judge:

You will need to reconsider your stance in this case. Above all, you will need to reconsider your suspicion of Mr. Will Powers.

Edgeworth:

As you say, Your Honor.

Judge:

This trial will be extended until tomorrow. This is the last extension! Very well... Court is adjourned!

-

October 19, 2:47 PM District Court Defendant Lobby No. 1

Phoenix:

Whew! That was a close one!

Mia:

We were saved by a hair, but that's all that counts. I thought seriously about going home about three times during the trial.

Phoenix:

M-me too!

Will:

Really? You both seemed so... so confident!

Phoenix:

Hah! Maybe I should take up a career in acting? I was ready to pronounce you dead about three times back there.

Mia:

Me too!

Will:

D-dead!?

Mia:

Hoh hoh. Of course, we're kidding.

Will:

Are you sure?

Phoenix:

(I wasn't kidding...) Now, Mr. Powers. We have to go make our final investigation. But I promise you, we'll find the true killer by tomorrow's trial!

Will:

R-right! Thanks! *sniff*

-

To be continued.