[The song chooses that moment to end, and Apollo pulls away somewhat regretfully. What can he say? He might be exasperated with his coworkers some of the time (read: most of the time) but they've grown on him.]
How'd you figure out how to use your abilities like that anyway? It's pretty specific, and tied in with Widget.
[He knows that all too personally, as well. Apollo lets that hang between them for a moment, raising his brows at her with a wry smile. Time to move on, he thinks.]
So? Studying in Europe? [Apollo gives her a verbal nudge while taking a seat on the old couch, leaving some space open for her if she wants to join him.] How'd that go?
[ Athena either doesn't notice or (more likely) pretends not to notice. She sits down next to Apollo. A grin spreads across her face whem he mentions Europe. ]
I loved it. Learning new languages, cultures, mannerisms. But studying different legal systems and philosophies was the best part of my studies.
Sounds nice. [He might sounding a little wistful. When you grow up in the foster system and don't have a ton of cash to spare as an adult, there aren't many opportunities for travel.]
You think you would have stayed there if Mr. Wright hadn't recruited you?
I miss it sometimes. You should go one day. I could always be your tour guide! [ She has already invited herself on a hypothetical vacation. You're welcome, Apollo.
[He smiles at her, something caught between a grin and a smirk.]
Are you offering to go with me?
[Honestly, he wouldn't say no if she was willing. With the HAT-2 launch so close, Clay isn't likely to have time for traveling, and Apollo figures having someone who knows the area would be helpful. It would spare him the pain of flipping through those unhelpful vacationer guidebooks, at least.]
[He lets out a short laugh, proud that it sounds more amused than bitter--it's a step up from how he used to be with reminders like this, he thinks.]
Maybe in a few years. I get by alright on my own, all things considered [especially when you considered how many cases the Agency took pro bono] but a vacation to Europe isn't really one of my top priorities right now.
[He smiles at her crookedly.] Think your offer will still be on the table when I work something out?
I've learned a lot with Mr. Wright. I've read his cases but they're completely different in person. He bluffs so convincingly that even I almost believe him.
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Hey, I resent the implication that I have nothing to do outside of work. For all you know, I could have a really busy social life.
[No...he really doesn't.]
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I can hear you lying.
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You know, between Trucy's and my eyes, your hearing, and Mr. Wright's magatama, it'd be a miracle if anyone could keep a secret in this agency.
[Not that he's complaining. Having all these human lie detectors around means they'll be able to make sure their clients are well and truly innocent.]
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[ Even if lies are kinder, sometimes. But four human lie detectors can at least bond over their sheer inability not to see lies. ]
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[The song chooses that moment to end, and Apollo pulls away somewhat regretfully. What can he say? He might be exasperated with his coworkers some of the time (read: most of the time) but they've grown on him.]
How'd you figure out how to use your abilities like that anyway? It's pretty specific, and tied in with Widget.
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[His eyes slide over to the newly reinstated defense attorney, still marveling over the change in appearance.]
He notices a lot more than he likes to let on sometimes.
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He would have to, to be as good as he is. Mr. Wright couldn't have gotten this far on bluffing alone.
Although...
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[Ever since getting his badge back, Phoenix hasn't been trying to put on the air of ~mystery~ like he did when Apollo first joined the Agency.
...that's probably a mercy for Athena, honestly.]
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[Apollo would be lying if he said he wasn't still a little leering of Phoenix now, but he thinks he gets his boss a little better now.]
He kept pretending like nothing was really a big deal.
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[ It's not like Athena knows this personally or anything. ]
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So? Studying in Europe? [Apollo gives her a verbal nudge while taking a seat on the old couch, leaving some space open for her if she wants to join him.] How'd that go?
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I loved it. Learning new languages, cultures, mannerisms. But studying different legal systems and philosophies was the best part of my studies.
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You think you would have stayed there if Mr. Wright hadn't recruited you?
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Athena's expression turns pensive. ]
Yes. I had always planned to come back.
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Are you offering to go with me?
[Honestly, he wouldn't say no if she was willing. With the HAT-2 launch so close, Clay isn't likely to have time for traveling, and Apollo figures having someone who knows the area would be helpful. It would spare him the pain of flipping through those unhelpful vacationer guidebooks, at least.]
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[ A pause. ] Why? Are you going?
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Maybe in a few years. I get by alright on my own, all things considered [especially when you considered how many cases the Agency took pro bono] but a vacation to Europe isn't really one of my top priorities right now.
[He smiles at her crookedly.] Think your offer will still be on the table when I work something out?
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Of course. It's not like I'm leaving the agency anytime soon.
[ Because that's the only way, in her mind, that she'd rescind her offer. ]
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Good. [He nods approvingly.] It's nice to have another face around here. Especially now that Mr. Wright's got his badge back, too.
[It's like they're a real agency now, who would have thought???]
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I read about his old cases, too. You think the bluffing is bad? He cross-examined a parrot once.
Still, you can't say his methods aren't effective.
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[ She teases him, but she does respect him. ]
Still, he found the truth when everyone stopped looking for it.
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