I'm pretty sure you could trade those in at a pawn shop but don't worry about it. It... probably isn't worth much right now anyway.
[ the antennae droop further, but he also looks a little sheepish? he has no reason to be defending phoenix for his shoddy operations, and yet he is still proud of being a lawyer and doing what he can for his clients. ]
A lot of our clients are people who just happen to wander in, or they're people we know, or the case is really complicated. And anyway Trucy makes enough at her shows at the Wonder Bar, so. Guess he's not that worried.
[ Who knows. Maybe he has something own him worth pawning. He didn't show up out of nowhere unprepared, at least? Adolphe continues to frown because you can't help others until you help yourself.
But who is he to judge too much? ]
You guys are going to run into trouble eventually. [ ... Quietly, ] Thank you.
[ He can't criticize too much because he's benefiting from Phoenix's and Apollo's process. While he isn't entirely relaxed, he does feel some weight lift off his shoulders. ]
Sure, I can probably show you to the nearest one if you think you need cash and you'll be stuck here for a bit while we're solving this.
[ because he still isn't entirely sure on how adolphe got here or what the next steps are, but he does think helping is the right answer. ]
If you met Mr. Wright you'd understand why I'm not that worried. [ dry. it helps that phoenix is a little insane and yet things always work out. ] Don't thank me until the job's done though. I'm just doing what I can with what resources I've got right now. Even if it might not be everything we need.
You can tell me the name and point me the direction later.
[ He feels like he has put a lot on Apollo's shoulders, so... He wouldn't want to burden him further by forcing him into a tour guide role.
There's a curious look when Apollo tries to assuage his concerns, but he doesn't voice it. If he meets Wright, then he doesn't. If he doesn't, then he doesn't. What kind of guy is he? Stupid? Kind? Both?
When he isn't looking at Apollo, he's looking at this mess of an agency, ]
How's your sense of direction? [ he has to ask because "island" implies the area is smaller and los angeles is not exactly easy to navigate. there are TOO MANY PEOPLE. and VEHICLES. he would feel bad sending adolphe out there unprepared, just as much as adolphe would feel bad making apollo play tour guide.
the answer is both, actually. phoenix is kind of an asshole who has his own shady motivations for things but ultimately a good person and a little stupid. apollo has his own weird feelings still, though this was a man he admired for years. he could leave this job and try to find something else, and yet.
and yet... he visibly wilts upon sight of the agency. ]
You would be surprised. As long as the Wrights aren't home it's a little easier, but if Trucy's here practicing her tricks or Mr. Wright's making me clean the toilet again, probably not that well.
[ I have no idea how big the island is, but i am sure LA is so much more complicated with a diverse population of people. Somehow that will be better than his death home because everyone there are freaks and assholes.
The vehicles may be a small problem... But. It'll be fine. ]
Good. I just need directions or a map.
[ Adolphe can figure out his way around without those things, though.
... Well, he's going to start cleaning up without saying anything. ]
[ these are valid points but please do not get hit by a car, sir. ]
Pretty sure we have a map somewhere... wherever the desk is.
[ this office is a fucking nightmare. anyway he watches adolphe start cleaning and he suddenly moves. AH. ]
You might wanna be careful. I don't know what kind of traps Trucy might have left lying around, but they're pretty harmless. Mostly. [ he is gingerly starting to help and sort things. map? map doko... he can read a map but he is so used to using his phone these days. ]
[ He will try to be careful, even though he isn't sure how you'd tell between a prop and the actual thing itself. Maybe he will do the escape room thing where he will gently sample a press with two fingers and if it doesn't kill him then he can move it.
Is there like a box to put things into. My god. ]
... How do you guys find anything in here? Or is it clean sometimes?
[ he will fetch him a cardboard box that looks like it's seen better days. ]
The Wrights live upstairs so I can only guess they've got some sort of system. I've never really asked, and half of the time when we meet with clients it's either at the police station or out in the public. Pretty sure they both are so used to organized chaos that even when things are clean they wouldn't stay that way for long. I kinda tried when I first started, but as long as they leave my desk alone it's fine.
[ Thank you, Apollo. He will be the maid for right now. THERE'S A DESK HERE?
Adolphe kind of looks for Apollo's desk as he starts depositing some of the items into the cardboard box. He looks very confused because where is the desk? ]
... This isn't a basement to dump everything you don't need.
[ in theory apollo has the tiniest desk in the world, which he's starting to approach and try to unearth. it is covered in clutter. ]
Pretty sure Mr. Wright has lost all control of his life and Trucy's running the show. But she's a teenage girl and a magician, so organization isn't exactly a priority.
[ he suffers. ]
... I think his old office used to be a lot bigger.
[ it can and will be both, adolphe. but he frowns softly to that. ]
There was a period of time he was disbarred for presenting false evidence to the court. So he lost his badge and couldn't defend in the court anymore. No defense, no need for an office.
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Manual labor, unless certain metals go for anything. I do have coins.
[ He just doesn't know if they are worth between worlds(?), so he puts up what's an old currency. Labor. ]
... He just takes cases without pay?
[ NOW HE'S WORRIED ABOUT YOUR RENT? ]
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I'm pretty sure you could trade those in at a pawn shop but don't worry about it. It... probably isn't worth much right now anyway.
[ the antennae droop further, but he also looks a little sheepish? he has no reason to be defending phoenix for his shoddy operations, and yet he is still proud of being a lawyer and doing what he can for his clients. ]
A lot of our clients are people who just happen to wander in, or they're people we know, or the case is really complicated. And anyway Trucy makes enough at her shows at the Wonder Bar, so. Guess he's not that worried.
[ At least one of us isn't. ]
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[ Who knows. Maybe he has something own him worth pawning. He didn't show up out of nowhere unprepared, at least? Adolphe continues to frown because you can't help others until you help yourself.
But who is he to judge too much? ]
You guys are going to run into trouble eventually. [ ... Quietly, ] Thank you.
[ He can't criticize too much because he's benefiting from Phoenix's and Apollo's process. While he isn't entirely relaxed, he does feel some weight lift off his shoulders. ]
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[ because he still isn't entirely sure on how adolphe got here or what the next steps are, but he does think helping is the right answer. ]
If you met Mr. Wright you'd understand why I'm not that worried. [ dry. it helps that phoenix is a little insane and yet things always work out. ] Don't thank me until the job's done though. I'm just doing what I can with what resources I've got right now. Even if it might not be everything we need.
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[ He feels like he has put a lot on Apollo's shoulders, so... He wouldn't want to burden him further by forcing him into a tour guide role.
There's a curious look when Apollo tries to assuage his concerns, but he doesn't voice it. If he meets Wright, then he doesn't. If he doesn't, then he doesn't. What kind of guy is he? Stupid? Kind? Both?
When he isn't looking at Apollo, he's looking at this mess of an agency, ]
... Will you be able to work like this?
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the answer is both, actually. phoenix is kind of an asshole who has his own shady motivations for things but ultimately a good person and a little stupid. apollo has his own weird feelings still, though this was a man he admired for years. he could leave this job and try to find something else, and yet.
and yet... he visibly wilts upon sight of the agency. ]
You would be surprised. As long as the Wrights aren't home it's a little easier, but if Trucy's here practicing her tricks or Mr. Wright's making me clean the toilet again, probably not that well.
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The vehicles may be a small problem... But. It'll be fine. ]
Good. I just need directions or a map.
[ Adolphe can figure out his way around without those things, though.
... Well, he's going to start cleaning up without saying anything. ]
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Pretty sure we have a map somewhere... wherever the desk is.
[ this office is a fucking nightmare. anyway he watches adolphe start cleaning and he suddenly moves. AH. ]
You might wanna be careful. I don't know what kind of traps Trucy might have left lying around, but they're pretty harmless. Mostly. [ he is gingerly starting to help and sort things. map? map doko... he can read a map but he is so used to using his phone these days. ]
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[ He will try to be careful, even though he isn't sure how you'd tell between a prop and the actual thing itself. Maybe he will do the escape room thing where he will gently sample a press with two fingers and if it doesn't kill him then he can move it.
Is there like a box to put things into. My god. ]
... How do you guys find anything in here? Or is it clean sometimes?
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The Wrights live upstairs so I can only guess they've got some sort of system. I've never really asked, and half of the time when we meet with clients it's either at the police station or out in the public. Pretty sure they both are so used to organized chaos that even when things are clean they wouldn't stay that way for long. I kinda tried when I first started, but as long as they leave my desk alone it's fine.
[ what desk. ]
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Adolphe kind of looks for Apollo's desk as he starts depositing some of the items into the cardboard box. He looks very confused because where is the desk? ]
... This isn't a basement to dump everything you don't need.
[ IT IS THE FIRST FLOOR? ]
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Pretty sure Mr. Wright has lost all control of his life and Trucy's running the show. But she's a teenage girl and a magician, so organization isn't exactly a priority.
[ he suffers. ]
... I think his old office used to be a lot bigger.
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Did something happen?
[ To get this kind of downgrade? ]
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There was a period of time he was disbarred for presenting false evidence to the court. So he lost his badge and couldn't defend in the court anymore. No defense, no need for an office.