ACE ATTORNEY AU

[enigmaster]

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[agoodname]

[now it's Oswald's turn to look embarrassed because there definitely isn't a nice green sweater inside n o p e] I was just thinking of it the other night, that...I've heard it gets cold in the holding area. A-and if you caught something, mother would never let me or you hear the end of it.

[enigmaster]

[As Edward opens it and sees the contents... listens to what Oswald is saying... he looks... incredibly confused. A little shocked. He's not sure what's happening, right now. He just... looks back up at Oswald. And he's not... sure... really, what... what just...] Oh. [He looks back down at the sweater. For a bit, he's... quiet. And when he does speak, that's quiet, too, so Oswald might almost miss it. But...] ...Thank you. [That's definitely still there. Soft. But there.]

[agoodname]

[his a bit hyper tuned-in to Edward at the moment, so when he thanks him, he does catch it, and swallows a bit] Um, no problem. [IT'S NO BIG DEAL RIGHT?????]

[enigmaster]

[no it kind of is and Edward's feeling... strange, as he looks at the sweater. It's a small thing, really, sure. But it's a small thing from someone who really didn't have to and... from someone who actually... believes him?] ...She's, um. Not here right now. ...In case you were wondering.

[agoodname]

Oh. Um. [Oswald blinks at that] I was, kinda. But...good to know? [HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO THAT????? HELP]

[enigmaster]

Mhm. Sometimes people kind of come and go. Ah-- [...He stops, trailing off. Not sure what... to say either. He looks kind of lost, honestly.]

[agoodname]

[aldskhfshd] Right, um. Okay. I hope it fits alright.

[enigmaster]

...Mhm. I'm sure it'll be, um... fine. [oh god someone help him how do people talk to each other]

[agoodname]

Just let me know if it isn't and I'll...I can get you another size.

[enigmaster]

Ah... Yeah. Thank you, really.

[agoodname]

Sure, it's...I'm glad you like it. [....wait did Edward actually say he liked it wait he didn't say he liked it what if he doesn't] I-I mean, that you accept it--that it works? [HELP]

[enigmaster]

[wait oh god is that a hint. is he being ungrateful because he didn't outright specify-- SHIT] Ah, no, I mean. I do... like it. It's nice. [aaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH]

[agoodname]

Oh, uh, great, I'm glad yo--[WAIT HE JUST SAID THAT alsdfhsd he may be starting to go a bit red] --er. Right. Good.

[enigmaster]

Right. Yeah. [................WHAT THE FUCK ELSE DOES HE SAY]

[agoodname]

So I'll...see you tomorrow? [BECAUSE EDWARD DID POINT OUT THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO TALK ABOUT BEFORE HE GAVE HIM THAT SO. . . . ]

[enigmaster]

Yes.

[HE HAS NO SAY IN THE MATTER, OSWALD?]

[agoodname]

Okay. [AH?????????] See you then. Have a good evening. [oh my god what kind of goodbye is that Oswald what even RIGHT HE'S JUST GONNA. STAND AND EXIT]

[enigmaster]

[And Edward waits, until he's gone. At which point he immediately puts his head down on the table. Resisting the urge to scream.]

[agoodname]

"....well. I think that went rather well, all things considered."

[mildly, with a gentle hint of amusement. Elijah sure was standing a bit behind you that whole time Edward]

[enigmaster]

[...................... Edward slowly lifts his head up. He does not turn his head to look at Elijah. He just. Puts a hand over his face.] Oh my god.

[agoodname]

"No, really, quite well. Certainly could have been a lot worse." [yep definitely amused as he comes forward to sit in Oswald's recently vacated chair]

[enigmaster]

I'm not good at talking to people, okay.

[agoodname]

"You did just fine, Edward." [he smiles, a little] "If it makes you feel any better, the first time I actually tried to talk to Gertrude, I knocked a mixing bowl off the counter and spilled cake batter everywhere. And she had to remake the entire thing."

[enigmaster]

I-- That's not really the same kind of--! [D-DON'T TALK ABOUT IT AS IF HE LIKES OSWALD OR ANYTHING HE DOESN'T AT ALL]

[agoodname]

"Oh, no, of course not." [gently and earnestly--he's not having Edward on] "Just talking to anyone in a calm, friendly manner, I mean."