[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

[The broadcast is audio only, and the voice that comes across is quiet and more than a little bit ragged. But he speaks evenly.]

Good day. This is Miles Edgeworth.

These past days have been chaotic, and as such it has been easy to lose track of time; however, it must be remembered that in spite of everything that has happened we have received no indication that the jump will not go forward as scheduled. It will occur in five days. Please bear this impending deadline in mind; there will be more reminders as we approach the event, but be sure that you are prepared.

I manage a service, in which I recommend that all individuals on board to take part. It is a "buddy system," in which you are assigned someone to check to ensure that you have made it safely to the jump. For more details, please inquire here.

Additionally, if any are interested in joining the security force, please speak with me; I should be glad to direct you the right way.

[A slight pause. He's searching frantically for distraction, but this isn't enough - so he adds more.]

What languages does everyone speak? I should like to find a conversational partner; my skills are becoming rusty.

[And:]

I should also like someone with whom I might be able to discuss certain aspects of physics.

[And then another pause, and then quietly:]

Quite.

Comments

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

I should very much like to speak with you regarding Etruscan, if that is amenable to you, sir.

[video]

[cl_cl_claudius]

I w-would be very happy to do so, Miles Edgeworth. [Careful if awkward pronunciation of each syllable on the name - he can't make sense of most of the naming conventions he's encountered so far on the ship, but he can at least try to mimic the sounds. Shall we meet in w-one of the libraries?

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

I should very much like to. But forgive me; I did not catch your own name, sir.

[video]

[cl_cl_claudius]

Oh! [little bow] T-tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus.

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

[That's...an interesting name. An interesting name indeed - and Edgeworth furrows his brows.]

Forgive me, I seem to...What is it that you do at home, sir?

[video]

[cl_cl_claudius]

[Well, there's a question. Claudius huffs an unhappy little laugh.] P-principally I attempt to survive, despite having had the m-misfortune to be born into the Imp-perial Family.

I am an historian b-by training and temperament, and I c-consider that my c-chief occupation. I w-was also until recently c-consul of Rome, with and under the authority of my n-nephew G-Gaius Germanicus. [Pause.] Whom you m-may know better as C-Caligula.

[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

I - I see. Erm -

[Good God.]

I, ah...am indeed familiar with that name. Quite, yes.

[video]

[cl_cl_claudius]

[wry laugh] It seems to have remained well-known to m-many, and y-your reaction is typical to his name's mention. I c-cannot say I am surprised.