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[byjove]

[After most of the heartfelt goodbyes seem to be over, Hermann nervously decides to approach Maya alone. He wasn't going to, but something about the trial proceedings is eating at him in a way he didn't expect.]

Miss Fey, if you have a moment.

[not like she's got a lot of em left but EYYYYY]

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he will have to go on without her

[feytality]

[if she can't be casual about her own death what kind of ace attorney character would she be!!!]

[also, she knows it's probably hard for all of them, too. This is just the beginning for them, even if it's the end for her. So, she shouldn't make it worse for them]

.... It's okay. To be honest, this isn't even the first time I was framed for murder, and, well, I'm kinda more used to everyone thinking I'm guilty.

[She was pretty wrong too, about Dahlia]

Besides --- you were doing your best to find the real killer, even if things got heated.

[byjove]

I didn't necessarily think you were guilty...

[He hadn't ruled it out, either. He'd suspected Anthy or Dahlia more, but his faith was uh, far from ironclad.]

But we knew it had to be one of the three of you, and it just seemed as if the best way was not to waste the chance to catch one of the Reapers in the net. [Is he justifying this to her, or himself?]

[feytality]

[that does make her feel a little better, though she still can't blame him]

I get it. We all... we all have to do what we think is right, right? [it's sound logic, even though it really sucks for her] Besides, she was guilty, and I wouldn't want to let a Reaper run around cutting people up. Even if..... well..... even if I go down, too.

[she really doesn't want to die again, but.]

Anyway, you shouldn't feel bad. It's not your fault that she's crazy, and that I ended up partnered to her.

[byjove]

I suppose not, but... [It's maybe his fault they voted for her. At least a lil bit. Still, it does make him feel a bit less awful that Maya seems pro- the idea of Dahlia being taken out at her own cost. Less guilt, maybe.]

You're very brave, Miss Fey.

[feytality]

I know -- it sucks. But, you're not allowed to beat yourself up about it! If you do, I'm gonna haunt you. [she's joking a little in the hopes of making him feel better]

[honestly, she wouldn't want innocent people to die for her, even if she doesn't want to die herself. utena and anthy were more than enough]

....

People keep saying that, but... I don't know if I agree. [she's still terrified to die 2x combo, after all]

[byjove]

Haunt me? Would that make you some kind of double ghost?

[The humor is strained but it's there at least. He Tried.]

Being brave doesn't necessarily mean you aren't afraid. It means facing the situation despite the fear.

[feytality]

Yes! Ghost with extra ghost on the side! Super ghost!

[he's trying!!!! it does make her feel better to joke about it, so, good job Hermione]

To be fair... if I could run away from this, I would. I'd hit a wall, though. Literally.

[byjove]

[He's doing his best.]

I think... we all would, if given the opportunity.

[He's not so ashamed to admit that. It's just logical, isn't it? He's a little more awkward about this next part, though.]

I know there's a likelihood that you and I are not from the same place, but, in case we are, and, somehow, I'm able to make it back... Is there anything- A message, perhaps?

[feytality]

..... I guess that's true. [she still doesn't really think she's particularly brave, but it does make her feel better to hear this, so.]

Oh, you don't have to do that! I mean, you do have to make it back, you're not allowed to get Erased! [she puffs her cheeks out like an angry hamster to accentuate this, how intimidating!!!] ..... But, well, if you're ever around Los Angeles [or, Japanifornia, more specifically] and you find a man called Phoenix Wright.... just, um.... tell him that I'm sorry. And that he has to take extra care of himself.

[there's a million more things she'd want to say to him, but somehow she can't think of any right now.]

[byjove]

[Los Angeles, Phoenix Wright. Strange name, but he'll remember it.]

Got it. I'll... I'll try my best.

[He's not feeling overly confident right now, but that much he can promise.]

[feytality]

[Just follow the trail of anime lawyers and convoluted justice systems where everything is punishable by death penalty. And stupid punny names. ]

..... Thank you, Dr. Gottlieb. I really hope you make it out.

[she smiles, sincerely, despite her circumstances. it's honestly more kindness than she ver expected, let alone in these circumstances. ]