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[mansuetus]

This day has found me sad.

[ there is not much of an introduction today. Lucrezia Borgia, wrapped in a blanket in her bed, pale fingers flipping through a book which lies open in her lap. ]

What can be done to expel such?

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[jurisimpudent]

That, or you will have adverse physical effects. The doctor would be able to tell you more.

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[mansuetus]

Such a precious treasure, sleep; look at the price one has to pay for it when it flees away.

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[jurisimpudent]

Quite so, ma'am.

[A hesitation; a bit awkwardly:]

Have you tried...breathing exercises?

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[mansuetus]

[ she tilts her head. ]

I've never heard of those. How can one exercise breathing??

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[jurisimpudent]

[In spite of his discomfort with the topic, he gives a small smile; her confusion is quite endearing.]

It is not exercising breathing so much as using exercises which involve breathing. When one takes long breaths in through one's nose and lets them out through one's mouth, it can often soothe frazzled nerves, helping one find sleep if it is tension which stands in the way.

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[mansuetus]

Do you think I can learn - how to do that? I was never taught.

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[jurisimpudent]

Without question, ma'am. It's surpassingly simple. I suspect Jenna Sommers could give you some precise directions.

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[mansuetus]

From all that you told me of her, she sounds like a very wise woman. You told me she can also ease one's spirit when one is upset.

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[jurisimpudent]

Quite so. That is what she is trained to do. I recommend her counsel highly.

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[mansuetus]

I envy her world. These are terrible words to say.

[ because envy is a particularly dangerous sin and one very known to her. ]

Women are not oft called wise in mine.

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[jurisimpudent]

[A hesitation, then - ]

For what it is worth, ma'am, that certainly will not always be true. The future will hold growing respect and tolerance for women. I do not know whether that is encouragement or not, but it is a fact.

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[mansuetus]

It is. I was once told a woman's strength is in her beauty and elegance and hidden wit; for many man think us foolish and that, in itself, is foolish. I imagine the future when I see this ship; for all its flaws, we may speak freely here.

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[jurisimpudent]

More than may speak freely. You must do so. Indeed, if anyone ever attempted to impinge upon your ability to speak, I would intervene immediately and harshly.

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[mansuetus]

[ Lucrezia once told Miles Edgeworth that Rome needs men like him for there is not even one to say it is her duty to speak her mind. ]

Miles Edgeworth, difensore della giustizia.

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[jurisimpudent]

Oh.

[A flush of pleased embarrassment comes over him. He always likes to think of himself as such, but to be called that - by someone he so likes - is quite a lot nicer than a bit of self-satisfied congratulations.]

Well, I'm - just speaking the truth. But I do try.

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[mansuetus]

That alone is quite rare. Truth is as rare to Rome as sunlight is to this ship of ours.

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[jurisimpudent]

You - flatter me far too much, ma'am. I do not deserve such admiration.

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[mansuetus]

Are you to judge what you deserve, Miles Edgeworth? Only God may do so, my Holy Father would say. God and they who surround you.

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[jurisimpudent]

Well, I - That's -

[That's enough to make him feel quite flustered. He tries to provide an explanation she'll accept:]

If one allows oneself to accept...kindness and flattery, one may soon find oneself succumbing to arrogance and complacency. So I am obligated to protest such things.

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[mansuetus]

You speak the words of God, signore. But even God can allow for some praise. Truly, I do not think you are celebrated enough. If you were, I'd agree. But if they are only the simple words of Lucrezia Borgia - surely that is allowed.

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[jurisimpudent]

[He's embarrassed enough to melt into the earth right now.]

I...I would never presume to - tell you what to say or not to. But I think - That is - You - There are others far more deserving of your - your care and your - your words. I thank you, but - I am sure that there are others who deserve and - and need such kindness far more than I. Truly. Do not waste your time on my ego.

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[mansuetus]

[ she smiles at that. ]

You are humble than most men I have met. Do not worry, I divide my time well between all those I care for.

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[jurisimpudent]

[And "care for" overwhelms his defenses; in a fluster, he stammers:]

I should - work. There's work to do. I - goodbye.

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[mansuetus]

[ she laughs, inclines her head ]

Until next time, dear signore Edgeworth.

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[jurisimpudent]

[And he clicks off to go curl into a deeply embarrassed lump. He and compliments are not really a...natural pairing.]