[voice, sec filter and then unfiltered]

[jurisimpudent]

[The first broadcast is on the SEC filter.]

I, um. I - formally request that someone be sent to my room to...arrest me on suspicion of murder. I - I need to be placed in the brig until the matter is resolved. With...full punishment no matter what happens.

[Edgeworth's voice is low, and he's uncharacteristically halting and unsure. The next broadcast - to the ship at large - is a little better, but not by much.]

The body found earlier today was that of Manfred von Karma, a man from my home. If anyone has any information about this crime, I beg that you...come forward to share it. Please speak to Tyke, as I will be, ah - indisposed.

The fellow who found the body, Marty, is - completely blameless. So please no one even speak about the possibility of him having anything to do with it.

I...Thank you.



[ooc: All part of the plot seen here! If anyone has any questions about what their characters can know, as ever, PM me or private plurk me.]

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[nonsomno]

[She sends a warning to the others on security-- I have this-- before she comes to his rooms. She shouldn't, really, she should leave it to others who've been here longer-- but Edgeworth was the one who spoke to her first. Who was kindest to her. So maybe she wants to be the one to go to him, to find out what's going on even as she arrests him.

She's dressed as usual, of course, covered in weapons-- but she hasn't any drawn as she opens his door.]

Edgeworth?

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[jurisimpudent]

[He looks up as she comes in. His face is deeply lined, deeply haunted; he's dressed in his suit, but his cravat is bedraggled and limp. He swallows hard, nods at her.]

Good - good day, ma'am. I'm - You'll have to handcuff me.

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[nonsomno]

[She nods.]

Hands out front.

[And then, quietly:]

What's this about?

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[jurisimpudent]

[He takes in a deep breath, and closes his eyes, his face twisted, but he holds out his hands.]

The man who died. I should be the prime suspect in his murder.

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[supfirehawk]

Indisposed? I thought you had plenty to say when crimes happened.

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[jurisimpudent]

[He speaks quietly.]

As I will almost undoubtedly be the prime suspect for this case, I think it indiscreet to speak on it.

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[supfirehawk]

You? [She laughs.] You're joking, right? Weren't you the one preaching about how wrong it is to kill anyone no matter what?

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[jurisimpudent]

Ma'am, I am not in a position to comment.

[enforced]

Are you confessing?

[jurisimpudent]

[He swallows, then says - ]

I - I just am going to be arrested, sir, which is what is necessary.

[enforced]

I don't think I understand.

[jurisimpudent]

I'm sorry, sir. I'm very...But I cannot prejudice the investigation.

text; security filter

[puppydogeyes]

Did you have to tell the whole fucking ship.

text; security filter

[jurisimpudent]

Yes. There can be no appearance of favoritism or secrecy.

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[puppydogeyes]

Like anyone's going to give a shit, Edgeworth.

text; security filter

[jurisimpudent]

They will. I cannot talk much longer on this; you must confiscate my device soon.

voice; private

[growling]

What the hell is going on?

[ Which probably isn't as sensitive as it could be, but - well, there's a lot to digest in this announcement. It sounds more concerned than angry, if abrupt. ]

voice; private

[jurisimpudent]

[Oh. Edgeworth has to take a breath to steady himself before answering.]

I'm being arrested on suspicion of murder.

voice; private

[growling]

Sorry?

[ Because he clearly misheard that. Except for the part where he didn't, and instead of waiting for Edgeworth to repeat himself, he speaks up again. ]

But you didn't do it. Obviously. Right?

[ If he sounds unsure, it's only because Edgeworth sounds reasonably resolved. He sounds more incredulous than anything, considering how many conversations they've had on murder and how very Against It Edgeworth is. ]

( video ; sec filter )

[faithlessly]

[ seriously? oh edgeworth. ]

Full punishment no matter what happens? If you're just lookin' for some weird punishment thing, I'm sure we can find some kinky bastard to help you out. No need to go all out with pretendin' to be a murder suspect.

( video ; sec filter )

[jurisimpudent]

[Edgeworth looks away miserably from the camera, but it's his duty to answer even queries like this. ...Even ones he doesn't really fully understand.]

Mr. Winchester, I'm referring to execution.

( video ; sec filter )

[faithlessly]

[ for once dean doesn't want to punch edgeworth, just shake him violently. ]

So guilty or not, you want to be executed? Did you fall down some stairs and hit your head or something?

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[ringbearer]

You're quick to accept this.

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[jurisimpudent]

[A swallow, and he looks down.]

I must be.

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[ringbearer]

But why? I don't believe you to be the sort to do such a thing.