Too bad, you deserved to be hit because I'm irritated.

[ Don't take your anger out on Edgeworth! They have such a loving and warm sibling relationship. ]

Oh hey look at that foolish creature, it's a whale. It reminds me of Scruffy for some reason.

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[Whipping me isn't going to solve your problem, Franziska!]

[When Franziska changes the topic, Edgeworth eagerly rolls with it. He grits his teeth and tries to ignore the pain blossoming where he's been hit this time.]

It...it seems as harmless, as well. Still, it may prove me wrong.

[Like a lot of things and monsters and people in this crazy world!]

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[ She seems to believe that hitting him is going to solve her problems anyways. ]

Why don't you see for us Miles Edgeworth? Think of it as an experiment of sorts.

Well, if it's harmless as you say then you have nothing to fear.

[It's going to literally eat you alive. Please don't take her bait Edgeworth, be smarter than that. ]

Life isn't fair. The one who decided these rules...isn't me. [ At least that much was true. She's not the one who created anything here. ]

Regardless of that, we should change our plans, accordingly. Why don't we stand side by side?

Got it. That might feel a little more natural.

( Despite that rocky obstacle, Soleil still has a smile and a swagger to her walk. She avoided getting whipped. That is a victory. )

After we get out of here...would you like to get a drink? I'd normally offer tea, but I don't know what will actually be available, so...

( She will continue pushing her luck. )

[ Whip aside, Franziska's fairly harmless. Athena's probably right to take a step back. Staying within whipping range is dangerous. ]

That's inconvenient for us, isn't it? There must be a flaw in their technology somewhere.

My goal is to find it so I can crush CERES.

You're not the only one. Let's work together!

[ ~~~~FRIENDSHIP~~~~ ]

[ Franziska seems happy with that answer but she's still armed with her whip and everything! This isn't exactly how you want to have a party. ]

Good decision and no. You don't have a choice. I would have preferred it if you became miserable in my stead.

It's a pity that we had to meet up again this way.

[ They need more clothes and she isn't interested in looking at Phoenix the way he is now. ]

[Phoenix wishes he was never invited to this party to be honest.

It's refreshing to know she still has the same priorities... He deadpans to himself.]

Um, yeah. A real pity. I... would definitely prefer almost any other kind of reunion! Hopefully we'll find our way out of this mess soon.

[They certainly do need that. At least one upside to acting as her shield is that he doesn't have to catch glimpses of her get-up. But he's still embarrassed to consider that now Franziska has a back row seat. Whatever Phoenix is stuck in, it doesn't leave much to the imagination.]

One week is plenty of time! Very well, I'll make a perfect story.

Naturally, you should expect to hear from me in a week from now.

[ She agrees to those terms! This is getting out of hand really fast isn't it....? ]

[Isn't that half the fun of it though?]

I'm apparently working as a spoon smith, so when you're ready to lose, you can find me wherever they forge spoons!

Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

Even magic that is. All it takes is hard work.

That's quite a mistaken view on magic. You can't perform magic unless you possess spiritual circuits, which humans don't have.

Failure isn't an option. We will find the exit, fool.

If you can't even do that then I'll hit you with my whip as many times as I can!

[Wow, she's so rude. It was a proposition though just make sure she won't do it.]

Well I didn't think it would be but--

What?

[ He isn't a slave?????? He gets this enough from Arthur back home?????? Franziska control yourself. ]

Remain vigilant. I'll inspect these structures at close.

My perfect observations are all we need.

[Ever so arrogant, Franziska. At least she's being productive and helping Iris escape from this place. ]

I found an entrance made entirely of sand. We should go inside.

[You're in luck, Franziska, because Iris would neither complain nor attempt to protest such a notion. She wouldn't even bat an eyelash at the whole "perfect" thing; clearly, this young woman was confident enough in herself that Iris should be meant to feel confident as well.]

[...a confidence which, in due time, seemed to be rewarded.]

An entrance made of...sand?

[And only sand?]

How...strange. But you're right. I'll follow your lead.

I do not wish to be associated with the likes of you! You're a foolishly fool!

[Better watch out Larry, she's going to try and whip you.]

Nevertheless, I'll admit that I do need to adjust to this foolish place. If you can prove your usefulness to me then I'll give you a reward.

[It probably equates to more whipping. ]

Waaaugh!!

[He attempts to whirl out of the way of the whip, but it still manages to nip him in the shoulder.]

Owowow... C'mon Franzy, don't be like that!! I am totally fine to be associated with!

[LIES.]

[He's quick to bounce back though, even though his shoulder stings a lot. Franziska mentioned a reward, after all!]

Oh! D-Does this mean you're finally gonna let me use you as a model if I do a good job at introducing you to the colony? I've got a business going here, y'know!

[Larry she just got here.]

Indeed, I have. It irritates me to be here but I have little choice in the matter.

If it were up to me I'd leave, immediately. So Leliana, how do we flee from this foolishly foolish place of fools?

[Assuming Leliana knows better than she does..it can't hurt to ask.]

The last time we had to find out way to the exit. This place isn't real.

( Though the one they actually were in, before this sandy mess, was real. Or more real )

It may involve walking for a time.

You want me to be grateful? Fine, only if we get out of this mess pronto.

That's the only way I'll accept it.

[She's not going to be grateful if they don't get out.]

[ He rolls his eyes as he walks down a corridor, facing forward instead of looking back at her as he speaks. ]

Should you really act so haughty over being so useless on your own?

[ From his estimation so far, anyway. ]