The Golden Court - Transcript



Chapter 4 The Golden Court

Maya: It doesn't make sense...*sob* How has it come to this...?

Phoenix: The darned witch! Why did it have to happen to the professor, of all people?!

Maya: You've got to believe me, Nick! I may be a spirit medium, but I'm no witch!

Phoenix: Don't worry, I know it wasn't you!

Maya: ...Hmm? Say, have you seen Luke today?

Phoenix: I haven't seen him since last night. He was crying all night... I didn't know what to say to him...

Maya: No kidding... He's the one suffering the most from all this... Poor kid...

Phoenix: He probably needs some time alone with his grief. We should leave him be.

Maya: Yeah... He shouldn't have to see this trial. It'd be too hard for him.

Espella: ............

Maya: Oh, it's Espella!

Phoenix: What are you doing here, Espella? Have you been cleared of the accusations?

Espella: No...not yet. If only it was that easy... It's just that...I'm not technically under arrest, so I got special permission to come here. I'm free to go wherever I like...within this building.

Phoenix: Ah, I see...

Espella: Uhm... I... I heard about Mr Layton. It's awful... He was such a good man!

Phoenix: ............ I'm sorry, Espella.

Espella: Huh? What are you apologising for?

Phoenix: We were supposed to find clues connected to Bezella...but we couldn't find anything. And now the professor's been...

Espella: No, don't say that! It's not your fault! And I believe a word of what they say about Maya! She isn't a witch!

Maya: Thank you, Espella...

Espella: Uhm...Mr Wright... Do you mind if I assist you in court today?

Phoenix: Huh?

Espella: I...I know I may not be of much use...but I'll do what I can! I want to help you and Maya!

Phoenix: Espella...

...Excuse me.

Phoenix: Y-you're...

Greyerl: Greyerl, butler of the late Master Belduke. I have come to enquire after Miss Maya. It is most regrettable what happened yesterday.

Maya: Oh, thank you for coming all the way here! ...Hmm? You look really pale, Jean. Are you all right?

Greyerl: Oh, please don't worry about me. It's merely that, since the incident, sleep has eluded me.

Maya: Oh...

Greyerl: I spent the night searching through Master's notes on alchemy. I hoped there may be some mention...of a method by which something turned to gold may be reverted back to its original form.

Phoenix: You were looking for a way to...rescue the professor?

Greyerl: Human fate is often cruel. But that's also why we must never lose hope.

Maya: Jean...

Defender! Accused! The trial is about to start. Proceed to the chamber!

Phoenix: Y-yes, we're coming!

Maya: Nick...

Phoenix: Cheer up, Maya! I'm not just going to let them sentence you!

Maya: I just wish all this would stop already. Whether someone's a "witch" or not...no one deserves to be burned!

Phoenix: I know. I can't stand for it either.

Greyerl: ............ If you'll kindly excuse me now, I must return to my duties.

Phoenix: Ah, no problem. We, uhm, appreciate you coming to see us. (Something's bothering me... Jean seems somewhat odd today.)

Espella: ...Let's go, Mr Wright! The trial is about to begin!