Part 76: Episode 4, Prologue: Body Dump
Part 76: Episode 4, Prologue: Body Dump
All right, Episode 4, let's go!
Video: https://polsy.org.uk/play/yt/?vurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DzqdbSnYEeEs
Music: Recollection ~ The DL-6 Incident
We start with an ominous scene; two dark silhouettes out on the open water. Looks like we're about to witness a murder! The text here is silent, without the usual "blip" sound effects, to place more emphasis on the music.
About that, yes. 15 years is a long time to wait...
You've... suffered? But now... the perfect opportunity has presented itself.
Music: Silence
What!?
Sound: Weak Gunshot
Sound: Dump
Music: Suspense
Oh, Edgeworth, what have you done!?
Music: Silence
Are we going to be defending Edgeworth? Or is he going to frame someone else and prosecute them, knowing he's really the killer? Is he really as guilty as he appears here?
Music: Maya Fey ~ Turnabout Sisters Theme
Hey, hey, Nick!
Well a line further up clearly indicates that this setting knows what Christmas is, but apparently it's not worthy of a day out of the office for these two.
Waterfalls...? Dare I ask why? Duh, Nick! Isn't it obvious?
... Oh... Is that part of your spirit medium training?Sure, that makes sense...
I need to brave the elements and be forged anew under the rushing spring waters! Umm... Okay...
I caught this one mid-blink; I like to think of Maya giving Phoenix a dirty look here.
Oh. Darn.
...
Sound: Light Bulb
Maya takes off, leaving us along with our thoughts...
...and a TV news broadcast.
A large, unidentified animal was sighted at Gourd Lake! The town is buzzing with excitement!
Odds of case relevance: 80%
Though its namesake, Nessie, proved to be a hoax... locals are confident their Gourdy is the real deal. ... *yawn* Bor-ing.
Nick?Sound: Realization
?
Did she go home and come back already? Or does Phoenix have a shower in the office for some reason?
... You want more pressure, huh?
Now, that's just mean.
...
Sound: Light Bulb
Strange occurrences continue at Gourd Lake... But this time, it's murder! (Gourd Lake again?)Do you think Phoenix has the news on in his office so he can watch out for new murders and go offer to defend people?
A suspect was apprehended. Sources inside the police department revealed...
Well, guess we're defending him after all. That explains his sudden face-turn last episode; the game couldn't have us defending the asshat from Episode 2. Will we see a new prosecutor?
Edgeworth was an up-and-coming prosecutor, known for his skill and connections. He was guaranteed a long and rewarding career... Has he thrown it all away? (...?)Sound: Realization
Music: Silence
I feel like we've been saying "Edgeworth!?" a lot lately.
What's going on!?Sound: Guilty
Sound: Whack
Nick?Sound: Realization
Yipes! M-Maya!Sound: Stab
We've got bigger things to worry about than that!Sound: Whack
They arrested Edgeworth!
Sound: Light Bulb
Yeah, he's a suspect... in a murder!
Sound: Damage 2
Sound: Whack
Sound: Drama Pound
I-I don't know!
Sound: Objection
We're on the case!
Music: Maya Fey ~ Turnabout Sisters Theme
Let's look around the office, see what's changed the last month or two.
Looks like it's cleaning day again at the hotel across the way.
I can see the bellboy, getting the angle of that screwdriver in the drawer just right.
Mia's favorite plant. Its name is "Charley."
Charley's been perking up these days.
Maya brought in a poster of the Steel Samurai the other day. We had a big fight over whether to put it up or not.
It's nice that they came up with new examine dialogue for the office for this episode.
Difficult-looking legal books stand in a formidable row. They mock me. I tried reading one, and it made my head hurt.
Based on past experience, knowledge of the laws is not exactly critical to these cases anyway.
Mia's desk.
Lately, I've been spending more time on the couch, watching TV.Phoenix...isn't a very good lawyer, is he?
Any early advice for us Maya?
Well, what should we do?
What do you mean?
Let's investigate!
(You're right... We need more information! Save aimlessness and confusion for later!)
Well? Got any good ideas? Not really.
That doesn't seem very convenient.
We wrap up with our classic "present badge" maneuver.
You know, I think it's developing a nice luster.
(I suppose you're right...)
As Maya mentioned, we have two choices on where to go first. Should we go to the detention center to talk to Edgeworth, or the crime scene to look for clues?