:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: : : : APOLLO JUSTICE: ACE ATTORNEY : : FAQ & WALKTHROUGH : : VERSION 1.0 : : : :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ================================== Disclaimer ================================== This walkthrough can be posted on: -GameFAQs.com -SuperCheats.com and their associates only, unless authorized by me. You may contact me at [email protected] or at [email protected] for this purpose. If this is posted without permission, remove it or you may face legal action. If you see this FAQ/Walkthrough on an unauthorized site, please e-mail me so that I can rectify the situation. Apollo Justice and all associated trademarks and copyrights are owned by Capcom, Inc. READ: I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE CHARACTERS! Also, as with most other guides.... !!!THIS WALKTHROUGH CONTAINS SPOILERS, SO READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! That is all. Court is now in session! ================================== Table of Contents ================================== For Reference..... 1. Version History 2. Contact information 3. Introduction 4. Controls 5. Getting Started 6. Characters DA WALKTHROUGH!!! 7. Case 1: Turnabout Trump [TURNTRUMP] 8. Case 2: Turnabout Corner [TURNCORN] 9. Case 3: Turnabout Serenade [TURNSER] 10. Case 4: Turnabout Successor [TURNSUCCESS] 11. Conclusion ================================== Version History ================================== Version 0.25 (02/29/08): The bare bones groundwork, plus Case 1. Version 0.375 (03/06/08): Added a site, plus about half of Case 2. Version 0.5 (03/07/08): The rest of Case 2. Version 0.625 (03/14/08): Half of Case 3. Version 0.75 (03/22/08): The rest of Case 3. Version 0.875 (04/02/08): About half of Case 4. Version 1.0 (06/03/08): Sorry for the delay. Walkthrough complete! ================================== Contact Information ================================== Hi, my name is Ryan Penrose. This is my second FAQ/Walkthrough, so please, bear with me. If you must know, I go by Masterblaster02 on the GameFAQs boards, and Burner on GameFAQs proper. Feedback for this walkthrough can be sent to either [email protected] or [email protected]. However, the game title must be in the subject name itself, or it WILL be treated as spam. ================================== Introduction ================================== Apollo Justice is the first game in the so-called "Apollo Series" of the Ace Attorney series, otherwise known as the "Gyakuten Saiban" series in Japan (this game is known as Gyakuten Saiban 4 in Japan). It is an adventure game chronicaling the life and times of rookie defense attorney Apollo Justice as he tries to prove his clients' innocence in a world where no one else believes them. Unlike the Phoenix Trilogy, when this game was first released in Japan, there was no corresponding English translation. That was remedied on Feb. 19th, 2008, when Apollo Justice hit American shores. I urge you to grab up any legitimate copy of the game so that Capcom can release the second Apollo Justice game (currently in development in Japan) in the US. ================================== Controls ================================== IN COURT: A: Next statement/confirm/examine evidence B: Last statement/cancel X: Present evidence (manual)/activate Percieve System (manual)/zoom in on evidence (manual) Y: Holding button activates microphone support ("Hold It!", "Objection!", "Take That!", and "Gotcha!")/zoom out on evidence (manual) L: Press witness on statement (manual) R: Court Record D-Pad: Brousing in Court Record/selecting options/changing perspective in Percieve mode (manual) Start: Save game. You may save at any time; the game will pick up from where you left off. Select: Not used. INVESTIGATION: A: Next statement/confirm/examine evidence B: Cancel X: Use Magatama (only during case 4, manual)/zoom in on evidence (manual)/present evidence (manual) Y: Holding button activates microphone support ("Take That!", only during case 4)/zoom out on evidence (manual) L: Move screen from left to right (specific scenes only) R: Court Record D-Pad: Selecting options (manual) Start: Save game. You may save at any time; the game will pick up from where you left off. Select: Not used. The game can also be played using the stylus. ================================== Getting Started ================================== The touch screen is where all the decisions are laid out. Going to the next statement in a witness' testimony, heading to another location during investigation, it's all there! The top screen is where you'll see the events unfold. You'll see arguments between the defense and the prosecution here, as well as finding out more pieces of information from dialouge. The Court Record is where you'll store that information. Everything in the case is there, including involved people. To switch from viewing evidence to viewing profiles and vice-versa, press the R button, or use the stylus on the top right corner of the touch screen. During Investigation phases, you'll get your chance to explore and prepare for court. You can also talk to other people, whether they be the defendant of a witness for the prosecution. Returning from the last game, and only during case 4, are Psyche-Locks. Basically, when someone has a secret to hide, you'll see it in the form of locks. The stronger the secret is, the more locks that will appear (if you're wondering, the maximum is 5 locks total). Pressing the X Button or touching the Magatama icon will begin a process where you'll present pieces of evidence to counter the person's story and, in the process, unlock their secrets. The courtroom is where most of the action takes place. Here, you'll cross-examine a witness' testimony to find faults in them. In doing do, you'll help clear your client's name. However, like in the last 2 games, you have a health bar. When the bar is empty, the Judge will pronounce your client guilty and you'll have to start from you last saved point. This time, the health bar will re-set itself during intermissions. Making its debut in this game is the Percieve System. Basically, it's an in-court version of the Psyche-Locks. Using the bottom screen, you can zoom in on a witness and examine their body language. When you find something strange, you can shout "Gotcha!" to point out that nervous habit and present evidence to prove that they're lying. ================================== Characters ================================== Apollo Justice: A young man burning with passion, Apollo is the new main-stay attorney in the series. He has the power to examine a witness' body language with full clarity, though he doesn't fully understand it. Phoenix Wright: Only playable in one flashback case, Phoenix, seven years later, is no longer an attorney due to a certain case. He's a bit of an odd bird now, but he still retains his sharp wit. Kristoph Gavin: Kristoph is Apollo's mentor and boss at the Gavin Law Offices. He's a bit intimidating, and is considered a genius at what he does. He moves in mysterious ways, which could be used against him... Klavier Gavin: Kristoph's younger brother, lead vocalist of the hit band the Gavinners, and Apollo's prosecuting rival. He's actually quite a nice guy once you get to know him. Trucy Wright: Apollo's assistant and magician-in-training. She's also Phoenix's daughter, which shocks some when they first hear about it. She also runs the Wright Anything Agency, which handles both talent and law. Oh, did I forget to mention that she has the same power Apollo has? Ema Skye: A detective for the police department. She's returned from Europe after studying forensic sciences, and, much to her displeasure, is forced to work with Klavier, or as she calls him, the "glimmerous fop", often. She's also much more aloof than she used to be. Winston Payne: AKA the "Rookie Killer." He's got a superior attitude, but that fades when he faces off against a skilled attorney. He's been waiting seven years to give Phoenix a nice send-off... ================================== DA WALKTHROUGH!!! ================================== Case 1: Turnabout Trump [TURNTRUMP] ----------------------------------- :DAY 1 " TRIAL, PART 1: Apollo's in the waiting lobby, a nervous wreck. He's feeling the pressure as his mentor, Kristoph Gavin meets him. Kristoph supposes that its only natural that Apollo's nervous; not only is it his first trial, it's also a murder case. Justice certainly swings for the big fences. Kristoph suggests that Apollo meets with the client, who looks an awful lot like Phoenix. Apollo feels the pressure piling on when the Phoenix look-alike tells him that he's counting on the defense attorney to pull out the truth. Apollo has no time to poke further as court begins. Well, the Judge is the same, but Payne, unbelievably, has grown more hair out the back of his head! It looks like Ace Attorney Kristoph was supposed to be the attorney in charge of the case, but the defendant decided to switch to Apollo at the last moment. The judge calls the defendant, that Phoenix look-alike, into the courtroom. Wonder why he looks like Phoenix? Well, that's because he IS Phoenix! Phoenix Wright is back in court under the worst circumstances. Payne outlines the case: Phoenix Wright, now a pianist (don't be fooled; he stinks at playing), murdered a traveler by the name of Shadi Smith with a bottle of grape juice. The bottle itself will be added to the court record. It was the victim's first time at the Borscht Bowl Club, the restaurant that employs the defendant. Payne also points out that though Phoenix is employed as a pianist, his real talent lays in poker, and that the crime took place during a game. Since poker is a gambling game, that already makes Phoenix a criminal! Kristoph objects, saying that it was merely a competition, which means that there was no real gambling going on. "Only the cards, their backs wreathed in blue flame, know its final outcome," he says. Payne clarifies that the cards on the table had blue backs. The judge then requests that Phoenix testify about the game. PHOENIX WRIGHT'S FIRST TESTIMONY: THE COMPETITION ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I am a pianist by trade... yet I can hardly play at all. -My real job is to take on interested customers over at the poker table. -The room where we play and the competition in there are the club's main attractions. -The rules are simple: we play a game of poker using two decks of cards. -That's all it is... a game. And our customers are happy. Kristoph will ask Apollo if he wants a refresher on cross-examination. No matter which option you choose, you'll have to cross-examine Phoenix. Start by pressing the first statement, the one about Phoenix not being able to play the piano. Phoenix does play when the customers want him to. He only plays one song, and that usually satifies them. However, it's just a facade, a cover for his true occupation. Press the next statement, the one about playing poker. Phoenix claims that he's a pro, and takes a little jab at Payne in the process. During those seven years in the Borcht Bowl Club, he's never lost a game of poker, not even once. That's why they come: to beat the undefeated poker champ. Now press the next statement, the one about the attractions. The poker room used to be used by criminals back in the day. Those days are gone, though. Of particular mention is the window; it was most likely used for keeping a lookout, not much else, though. There are also a couple of tricks to that room, but the regulars know about them. Press the next statement, the one about the rules. To prevent cheating, the club uses red and blue decks. Those decks are alternated to keep people from slipping in cards. Poker is played by making five-card hands, and the one that gets the better hand wins. The judge momentairly stops the questioning. He points out that people aren't normally killed over a game of cards. He asks Phoenix about the crime, but he'll say that he expected an objection from the defense; he was talking about the game, not the murder. Kristoph will ask Phoenix about his relation to the crime, and he'll amend his testimony: -I plead silence regarding the murder. But I will say that I never touched the murder weapon. Take a look at the bottle: it says in the description that it has Phoenix's fingerprints on it. Kinda hard to say that he didn't touch it. Present the bottle against this revised statement. After Payne's explanation, Apollo objects: Phoenix is an employee at the restaurant, so it's not odd at all that his fingerprints are on the weapon. Payne steps in again, saying that the fingerprints are upside down. He was holding the bottle inverted, as if he were to hit someone with it! Phoenix continues to plead silence, and that's when Kristoph steps in, pointing out the fact that Phoenix called the police that night on his cell phone. If Phoenix were the real murderer, why would he call the police? Plus, he had to go upstairs to call them. Why leave the scene as is? Kristoph surmises that Payne has a witness, and he confirms, calling them to the stand. Why is the witness cowering? She seems to be a bit nervous. It takes a little coaxing to get her out into the open. Once she does, she snaps a photo of the judge. Her name is Olga Orly. Not only is she a waitress, she also provides other services, such as taking photos. She even has one of Phoenix and the victim talking on that night! That photo will be added to the court record. Only three people were in the Hydeout, the scene of the murder, at the time: Phoenix Wright, Shadi Smith, and, of course, the witness, Ms. Orly. If Phoenix didn't do it, then that makes her the prime suspect! She'll begin her testimony of the events that transpired that night. OLGA ORLY'S FIRST TESTIMONY: THAT FATEFUL NIGHT ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -That night, customer asked me to deal cards for game. -It was cold... Both players played with hats on, dah. -The victim, he plays whole time with his hand on locket at his neck. -Then, last hand is done! But something terrible has happened, dah! -That man flew at victim, and is strangling him to death! Apollo objects to Phoenix losing, but Payne has a photo of the outcome of the final hand. The victim had more chips than Phoenix did, which means that he WAS losing! The Chip Photo will be added to the court record. Take a look at the autopsy report: it says that the victim died from blunt-force trauma to the head. There is no way he died from suffocation! Present the autopsy report against Orly's last statement, the one about the victim being strangled to death. Payne confirms the info with a photo: it's of the victim with his hat off (he's suprisingly bald...). That photo will be added to the court record. However, the report's not decisive enough to warrant a new testimony. Ms. Orly will now revise her testimony: -After defendant tried to strangle victim, he hit him with bottle. This time, look at the photo Payne just handed out: the victim is not wearing a locket! Present Crime Photo 2 against her third statement, the one about the locket. Where did the locket go? Kristoph has a pretty good idea: maybe Phoenix took it! The judge calls Phoenix up to the stand and notices that Phoenix is wearing a locket. Phoenix confirms that it's a locket, and inside is a picture of his daughter. The court is shocked, but Payne confirms: the picture in the locket is indeed Phoenix's daughter. Both men had lockets, but this can't be a mere coincidence. The judge asks Olga to testify about the outcome of the game. OLGA ORLY'S SECOND TESTIMONY: SERIOUS COMPETITION ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -The game began with 3,500 point in chips for each man. -House chips come in two size: small and large. -The one who was winning... dah, it was victim! -For last hand, defendant play with all chips on table and lose. -The moment loss was decided, defendant grabs bottle and... Press her second statement, the one about the two sizes. All of the chips that were used are in the photo. She suddenly gets a bit nervous. "Press harder". Payne objects to an explanation about the chips, but Apollo asks her how much each type of chip was worth. Some were worth 100 points and others were worth 1,000 points. Kristoph senses something that's a bit off, so "Add to testimony": -One kind of chip is worth 100 points, other kind is worth 1,000. Two kinds in all. Look at the Chip Photo. Each man started with 3,500 points. Adding them up would net you 7,000 points. If the big chips were worth 1,000, then the totals don't add up; instead, the total would be 10,600 points! Let's try this from a different angle: what if the smaller chips were 1,000? If so, then the total comes out to 7,000 points! And if the smaller chips are 1,000 points, then Phoenix was winning: after all, he'd have 4,100 points and the victim would be left with 2,900 points! Present the Chip Photo against her third statement, the one about the victim winning, and, when prompted about the chip and point count, say that "both were right". Phoenix now has no motive for murder! That, unfortunately, is when Olga interrupts with a new motive: during the last hand, Phoenix cheated! The judge asks Olga to testify about the cheating. OLGA ORLY'S THIRD TESTIMONY: THE FINAL HAND ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -The last hand... both men had "full house". -There is four of each card in deck, from ace to king. -If you look at both men's hands, cheat is more obvious! -The next moment, game becomes argument, dah! The defendant's trick was exposed! -He took bottle in his hand... Poor Mr. Smith! If you don't know what a full house is, here's an explanation: a full house is a hand that holds one pair and one three-of-a-kind, and that's not easy to get. Both men did indeed have full houses, which means that there was indeed cheating going on at the time. But if Phoenix did cheat, then he lost that hand. Why would a con-man lose if he cheated? Press Olga's third statement, the one about the cheating being obvious. Olga says that Phoenix played a fifth ace! She also remembers the hands: the victim played three aces while Phoenix played two. That's more than enough evidence to prove that there was cheating. Kristoph will ask Olga to amend her testimony: -Mr. Smith's hand has three aces, and Mr. Wright's two. ...It is five aces in all. Look at the Chip Photo, specifically at the victim's hand. His hand holds two aces, not three! Present the Chip Photo against this statement and point to the victim's hand when prompted. Where'd the fifth ace go to? Olga insists that there was a fifth ace. Why would she continue to insist on this fact if it was a lie? She must be telling the truth. Kristoph proposes that they look at the cards that were played that night. Which of the hands is more suspicious? Well, according to Olga's testimony, Mr. Smith had three aces but only two are depicted in the photo. Select "View victim's hand". Now, if you've played Case 1-5, you should know what to do here. If not, here's a quick overview: use the stylus to rotate or zoom in on the evidence. Turn the cards around so that their backs are showing. See anything odd? That's right, one of the cards has a blue backing, but the others do not! Examine that card. This proves that the cards were switched! Olga slips, mumbling that she put that card in Phoenix's hand. Kristoph notices and suggests that she was the cheater! She's probably a con artist! Apollo decides to act on that tidbit and accuses Olga of murder! The judge is about to adjourn the court, when Phoenix objects! He's not going to let the court be adjourned yet! He says that the last game was played with the red cards, which means that the blue card was swapped in. He asks Apollo to consider when that card was swapped. Think about it: if you had swapped a card in and tried to pull it, you'd be in big trouble. It must have been "after the murder". But why swap that card after the murder? Now the question becomes "Who swapped the cards?" It couldn't have been Phoenix or Olga; they would have used a red card, not a blue card. So it must be "someone else", someone not yet mentioned. A FOURTH person. This person made two mistakes: one was the fact that they used a blue card. The other was that they swapped an ace for a king. He claims that there was another person at the restaurant that night. The judge decides to ajourn the court for a little recess. In the lobby, Kristoph asks Phoenix to leave the defending to his attorney. Phoenix shows Apollo his locket and the picture inside. Awww, isn't she cute? He goes on to say that trial law is like poker: it's all about reading your opponent to see when they're bluffing or lying. Phoenix says that Apollo has this ability to see these tells. For example, Olga rubbed her neck during a certain part of her testimony. Apollo didn't notice that at all. Last but not least, Phoenix admits that he still hasn't told the whole truth as to the events of that night. He's counting on Apollo to drag the truth out into the light of day. Time to head back into court. Save your game. :DAY 1 " TRIAL, PART 2: Back in court, Kristoph requests that Olga retakes the stand. In a flash, she drops the Russian accent, takes off the warm clothing, and reveals her true self as Olga "Quick-Fingers" Orly, a professional card dealer. Before the murder, she was hired by the victim to help destroy Phoenix's reputation and winning streak by having him cheat. Phoenix, however, managed to sneak out of their trap. She still claims that Phoenix hit Smith with a bottle. The judge requests that Olga testify about the plan. OLGA "QUICK-FINGERS" ORLY'S FINAL TESTIMONY: THE BEST LAID TRAPS '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -That night, I planted the card like I was supposed to. -And Wright lost the last hand, just like he was supposed to. Then Smith searched him! -But the planted card was gone! The trap failed. -The next moment, Wright picked up a bottle and swung it! -It wasn't me who hit Smith! It was that no-good, cheating defendant! Look at Olga's posture during her fourth statement. She's rubbing her neck again. Press this statement. Suddenly, Apollo gets a strange feeling. "Press harder". When she claims that Phoenix used the bottle, Apollo's sight automatically zooms in on Olga's neck. Press the "Percieve" button and Apollo will yell "Gotcha!" Apollo will point out her habit and when asked to point out what reminds her of the murder, present the Deadly Bottle. If she's rubbing her neck, then maybe SHE was the one hit by the bottle, not the victim! She's not ready to give up just yet, as she'll revise the last statement of her testimony: -He's the one who did it! I didn't let him out of my sight until the cops got there! Remember the fact that it was Phoenix that called the police. Didn't he go back upstairs to use his cell phone to do so? Present Wright's Cell Phone against this statement. Olga breaks down and confesses. She was hit with the bottle by none other than the victim, and was unconcious for some time. When she came to, he was already dead. That's why she lied: if she HAD testified truthfully, then she'd be a suspect. Kristoph calls her a liar, and points out that she has a motive: she had her reputation at stake, and if word got out that she failed, she'd be ruined, thus why she killed the victim. That's when Phoenix takes the stand, chuckling. There's still a possibility of a fourth person, and asks Apollo to name them, reminding him of the blunder: they weren't considering the color on the back the cards. Think back to the beginning of the trial: Kristoph mentioned the blue backs. Maybe HE was the fourth person in that room! Present Kristoph's profile when prompted. Remember, Kristoph's comment came before the Chip Photo was shown. Phoenix concurrs. Payne objects, saying that Kristoph had never met the victim. Phoenix counters by saying that maybe they did meet, and on the night of the crime, no less. Apollo asks that Phoenix testify to the court, and Kristoph, of all people, objects. He says that anything happening before the game is irrelevant. The judge, however, says that Apollo is the one to make that decision, since he is the attorney in charge. Choose to "hear the testimony". Kristoph calls Apollo a traitor as Phoenix testifies. PHOENIX WRIGHT'S FINAL TESTIMONY: APPETITE BEFORE MURDER '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -That evening, Kristoph and I had dinner. We sat at the table in this photograph. -Shadi Smith walked in five minutes after Kristoph left. -When the "trap" failed, Smith hit the waitress. -The girl was knocked out cold, and Smith was uncontrollable. I left to call the police. -When I returned, he was dead, blood streaming from a cut on his forehead. -That's when I made another phone call... To Defense Attorney Gavin. Kristoph is in shock, realizing that the call was a lure, and he fell for it, hook, line, and sinker. He orders Apollo to break Phoenix's testimony. What's wrong with him!? Press the third statement, the one about the "trap". Luckily for him, Phoenix put his hands in his pockets and found the bait card: the 5 of Hearts. He snuck the card away in his grape juice bottle. The judge asks Phoenix to amend his testimony accordingly: -I discovered the "trap" during the game, and disposed of the card in the bottle. Examine the Deadly Bottle and use the dials to rotate it so that the label is in the back. Place the cursor near the bottom of the bottle and press "examine". There's no card in there! Present the bottle against this statement (you MUST examine the bottle before you can present it). This puzzles Phoenix, as he's sure that he placed a card in there. Back to the cross-examination. Present Crime Photo 1 against his fifth statement, the one about the bleeding head. If this was the scene Phoenix witnessed, then how could he have seen the victim's head? Phoenix admits that he put the hat back on the head after the murder had taken place. Phoenix had a reason for putting that hat back on, and it has to do with the call he made to Kristoph. He recorded it, and plays it back for the court. When Kristoph mentions the victim's "bone china pate", Apollo catches on and asks his mentor why he knew the victim was bald if he never met him before. The judge admits that there's no other option left but to call Kristoph to the stand, and adjourns the court for another recess. Back in the lobby, Apollo is met by a strange girl and is asked to pick a card, any card. Apollo chooses one, and finds that it's the Ace of Spades; probably the the fifth ace that was played that night. On it is a single drop of blood. The girl asks Apollo to help her father out. Wait. Is this girl Phoenix's daughter? The Bloody Ace will be added to the court record. Well, looks like the tables have turned: Kristoph is on the stand and Phoenix is behind the defense's desk. Kristoph chuckles and admits that he hasn't been telling the truth, and will now testify. KRISTOPH GAVIN'S TESTIMONY: THAT FATEFUL NIGHT '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -The rage I sensed in that man that night troubled me... So I returned to the club. -I went down to the basement and peeked in through the little window to the Hydeout. -It must have been right after the murder took place. -The victim was dead, as he appears in this photo. -A bald head, an unconcious girl... And Wright, holding a bottle in his hand. -I sensed that was not the best place for me to be at the time and so I left. -That's when the call came from Wright. Press his fifth statement, the one about the three people. Kristoph never saw this fourth person. In fact, the only evidence that someone else was there is the swapped card. Why would they swap the card? It's a lot more trouble than it's worth. Choose to "show evidence" and present the Bloody Ace; the killer knew that if they left it behind, then they'd be in trouble, since it showed what really happened. Kristoph objects to the ace, claiming that it's forged evidence. Phoenix, however, says that the only person capable of proving that it was forged was the killer, and that closes his trap for a bit. However, he says that it's only conjecture, but Phoenix objects, claiming that logic can prove it all. Phoenix will pull out the floor plans and asks Apollo what doesn't fit with the ace. Point to the victim's marker; if his head was tilted back, then the blood would have hit the floor, not the card. Phoenix explains that the chairs swivel, so he'll ask Apollo to turn the chair around. Do so with your stylus. Now that we know the chair was facing the wall, what doesn't fit on the map? Point to the killer's mark; if the victim was facing the wall, then how could the killer hit them from across the table? He couldn't! When asked to point out where the killer was standing, point to the cupboard in front of the victim. But there's one problem: there's no room for someone to stand there! Unless... that cupboard wasn't there! Phoenix asks for the police to check the cupboard at the scene of the crime. Before the orders are sent, Phoenix hands one more thing over to the judge for the police to investigate. Now, back to the floor plans. Move the cupboard to the side. Now there's one more contradiction remaining. What doesn't fit? Point to the marker outside the room; if the cupboard had moved, then it would have blocked the small window, making it impossible to see inside! The only way for Kristoph to have seen the victim bald was if he had stepped into the room and hit the victim himself! The police report back in with the news: there was a secret passage behind the cupboard which leads back up into the restaurant! This proves our theory! Kristoph has one more trick up his sleeve, however. Phoenix's prints on the murder weapon have yet to be explained. Counter this with Olga's Photo; if Phoenix reached down to the crate and grabbed a bottle while sitting on his piano bench, then he'd grab the bottle by the neck, and his prints would be inverted. So Kristoph must have replaced the real murder weapon with a bottle he knew had Phoenix's prints on them! Phoenix asks the judge for the other thing the police grabbed while they were investigating that cupboard: that crate of bottled juice. In fact, they brought one bottle back. Phoenix asks Apollo to examine the bottle. Again, turn the bottle so that the label is no longer visible. This time, however, there's something inside. It's the 5 of Hearts, the bait card that Phoenix found before the game! This proves that the bottles were switched! Kristoph pounds the stand as he admits defeat. Kristoph has admitted everything, and Phoenix is warns that a great change is coming to the legal system in the future. The judge declares Phoenix Wright Not Guilty of murdering Shadi Smith. Well, with Kristoph carted off, Apollo's out of a job. Phoenix invites him to transfer over to the Wright & Co. Law Offices, saying that he knows that Apollo has the potential to become a great lawyer. Phoenix admits that the locket wasn't his, but he never said it was his in the first place. In fact, he also admits that he is no longer qualified to stand in a court of law. He asks Apollo to present evidence that was false. Present the Bloody Ace; it just seemed too much of a miracle that Kristoph would leave it behind. Apollo, angered, decks Phoenix! He just hands over his business card and walks out the door. Thus begins Apollo Justice's journey towards the truth. Save your game. Case 2: Turnabout Corner [TURNCORN] ----------------------------------- :DAY 1 " INVESTIGATION: It's been 2 months since the trial, and Apollo's hit rock-bottom. Still, he never expected to wind up at the Wright & Co. Law Offices... Wait. This CAN'T be the office we're all familiar with! In a flash, Ms. Wright shows up to interview the new guy, under the pretense that he's an actor. Apollo takes another look at the sign out front, and it says right there that he's currently in the "Wright Talent Agency"... Well, that explains it. Ms. Wright formally introduces herself as Trucy, the manager of the office. Talk to her about the "Wright Talent Agency". Right now, they only represent two people: Trucy Wright, a magician by trade, and Phoenix, the piano/poker player. Now talk about "Trucy Wright". She seems to have a strange idea of how a parent works. BTW, Trucy's only 15, and Phoenix is going on 33 this year. Now talk about "Phoenix Wright". Trucy is a bit suprised that Apollo knows a little about the case that cost Phoenix his badge. However, that's not the important thing. What's important is that Phoenix is currently hospitalized at the "Hickfield Clinic", and we're moving there automatically. Gah! It's that fake director from the second game! Looks like he got himself tossed out of the Hotti Clinic... and he's still as perverted as ever. Fortunately, we don't have to put up with him longer than we have to as Phoenix shows up and sends him on his way. Talk to Phoenix about "What happened?" It turns out that Phoenix ended up the victim of a hit & run crime. He hit a telephone pole, but only got a sprained ankle (Like Franziska from the Phoenix Trilogy said, it's still hard to tell whether he's lucky or unlucky...). Now talk about "About Trucy..." Apollo's still finding it hard to believe that Phoenix has a 15-year-old daughter, but they sure act like they're related. Phoenix also calls her a "genius", but why is beyond me at the moment. Now talk about the "Wright Talent Agency". Phoenix made it sound like a big deal when he called in. Well, the agency only represents the two of them, which means that they might be a little tight on cash for a while. Phoenix asks Apollo to work at the agency for a while, and he already has a client waiting for him. However, the end of that conversation has me a little worried... Now talk about "Our client". Phoenix hands Apollo a map of the city, explaining what happened that night. Phoenix was on his way to Alden Tae's, an Indochine pasta restaurant (the patrons had better covered their ears...) That's when the driver hit him with the car. The car zoomed towards the vicinity of the office. And we care... why? Because Phoenix is the client! We're not detectives, you know. And we're not prosecutors either. Phoenix laughs Apollo off, saying that the real client is currently waiting at the office. The map of the city will be added to the court record. Head on over to the "Wright Talent Agency". Why is this guy wearing a bowl as a hat? And is that his real hair even? As Trucy explains, this is Guy Eldoon, the owner of Eldoon's Noodles. Contrary to what we're expecting, he's looking for a detective, not a lawyer: his noodle stand was stolen recently. Talk to him about "Who's this guy?" As explained before, he's the owner of Eldoon's Noodles. He's the fifteenth Eldoon running the stand, but Guy wanted to do something else with his life, and picked out another occupation. But that fell through, so he became a noodle vendor, like his father before him. Now talk about "Eldoon's Noodles". Phoenix and his assistants have been dining there since the fourteenth Eldoon was running the stand. But Apollo won't get the chance to try them, since Elddon's stand was stolen. Now talk about the "Stolen stand". It happened last night. Eldoon was on his way back home, blowing his whistle, and when he got there, he tuned up his cart and went to bed. When he woke up later, he discovered that his cart had been stolen. That's why he needs Apollo's help to find his noodle stand (AGAIN with the detective schtick!). He'll also point out where he lives. Trucy confesses that she has her own share of problems: that same night, someone stole her panties! Talk about "Trucy's request". It happened when Trucy was in the office: she was hanging them out to dry when someone snatched them! She chased the thief, but lost them. Eldoon asks that Apollo also helps Trucy with her problem. So far, we have a hit & run, a cart theft, and a panty snatching to investigate. Oy vey. Head to the "Accident Scene". Looks like the accident happened right in front of this mansion. There's a lady out sweeping the ground with a broom, but she has a pretty husky voice. When she mentions that the mansion belongs to the Kitaki Family, Apollo freaks out, and with reason: the Kitakis are the biggest mobsters in town! The woman introduces herself as Plum Kitaki. Talk to her about "The Kitakis". Trucy has no idea of the trouble she'll get in if she rubs Plum the wrong way, but she sets her straight, and just laughs as Apollo tries to keep Trucy quiet. They've been working hard to maintain their fortune (ill-gotten, I'll bet...), and it's not an easy task. Now talk to her about "Last night's accident". Plum actually saw Phoenix get hit, and one of their Capos (short for caporegime, they're like captains in the mafia) thought he'd make a great point man. When the accident happened, some paint was knocked over, and Plum has been spending most of the morning cleaning up. Now talk about "Splattered paint". It was the Boss of the family (Plum's husband) that helped Phoenix up and got him to the hospital. Trucy is wondering why she doesn't have one of the "goons" clean up, and Plum just laughs. They're the type of gangsters that give back to the community. Plum picked up some trash and threw it away in a public trash can. Time to check the other side of this scene out. As soon as you do, an unknown woman, looking really worried, is just standing there, but she'll leave in a flash. Examine the trash can instead. Inside are two things coated a bit by paint: a pair of slippers and a side-view mirror. When asked to take one, take the mirror; it may have something to do with the hit & run. Next, examine the entrance to the park. The officer on guard won't let us in, and some woman wearing a white lab coat comes to see what all the commotion is about. For some odd reason, she looks awfully familiar. Anyways, she'll also tell Apollo and Trucy to buzz off. Maybe Plum has a better idea as to what's going on. Talk to Plum about "People Park". Well, last night, a murder occured in the park! But we don't have a client yet, so we can't go in and look further. Something also happened at the mansion too, and I don't think we have the luxury of refusing to hear about it. Last night, someone stole Plum's bloomers! Will the snatching never cease!? Well, we have one more person to worry about now... The woman from before (NOT the one in the lab coat) comes by and says hello to "mother". Is she a Kitaki too!? Trucy senses something off about her and hands her a flyer to the Wright ANYTHING Agency (looks like Trucy's been at it again...). The woman takes the flyer and leaves. Well, nothing more to do here, so let's see what Eldoon's up to. Head to the "Scene of the Stand Theft". Well, I wouldn't really call that a house. It's more like a run-down shack. Next to the shack is a building called the "Meraktis Clinic". Of note is the fact that a police car is parked out front. Trucy remembers suddenly that her panty-snatcher ran into the garage! Well, we're that much closer to finding them. Eldoon shows up, whining that he can't sell his wares. Talk to him about "Eldoon's Noodles". That stand was passed down from father to son, and now the antique is gone. Now talk about the "Stolen stand". I already gave more information than I needed to up above, so read up if you want to! BTW, everything that Eldoon needed to run his business was in that stand as well. At least they left one bowl behind. Now talk about "The garage". It's mostly a recap of info, but Eldoon seems to have a bit of animosity with his neighbor. Examine the bowl on the ground. That bowl will be added to the court record. Now examine the cop car parked outside. The police have shut down the clinic and no one can enter. Talk to Eldoon about the "Meraktis Clinic". Even Eldoon has no idea on what's going on there, and the police have given him no info whatsoever. But he has a nagging suspicion about the head doctor being with the "wrong crowd", whatever that means. Time to look for some panties. Head to the "Meraktis Clinic - Garage". Examine the green car, and we'll zoom in for a closer look. First, look in the tailpipe: something's lodged in there. Trucy yells out and proclaims that her panties have been found! Suddenly, she pulls a bowl out of her panties! She explains that these are used in her "Magic Panties" trick. Why didn't she tell us that they were a prop!? Trucy's panties will be added to the court record. The only thing left now is to find out who stole them in the first place. We'll return to examining the car. Examine the pinkish thing sticking out from behind the tire. It's a cell phone, but what's it doing there? The Cell Phone will be added to the court record. Now examine the wiring sticking out from the car. The side-view mirror's gone! Choose "Show evidence" and present the Mirror. It's a perfect match! Well, at least we know where that car went off to after hitting Phoenix. Head on over the "Hickfield Clinic", via the "Wright Anything Agency". Talk to Phoenix about a "Progress report". Phoenix wasn't expecting us to be back so quickly. After all, we did find Trucy's panties. When Phoenix learns that the guy who hit him was from the Meraktis Clinic, he comments on the "wrong crowd" that Eldoon mentioned. Next, talk about the "Meraktis Clinic". The clinic has been making tons of dough due to their connections to organized crime, specifically, the Kitaki Family. There are some injuries that you just can't take to a regular hospital, which is why they use the Meraktis Clinic for assistance. Now talk about "People Park". The body of the victim was found in unusual circumstances. Phoenix says that the murder is of no concern to the agency. Apollo's wondering when he gets paid, but Phoenix has nothing on him. Bon voyage, money tree! Head back to the office. It's that woman again! She finally introduces herself as Alita Tiala (Huh? She's NOT part of the family!?). She has a defense request for Apollo to take on. FINALLY! Talk about "Your request". She wants Apollo to defend her fiancee in a murder case. Now talk about "Tiala's story". She's not part of the Family... yet. Her fiancee is the Boss's son, and she thought it'd be a nice change of pace to be a gangster. Now talk about the "Murder in the park". She's not sure of the details herself. Great. The victim was shot with a pistol, but there are those strange circumstances. Her fiancee is the prime suspect in the murder. Now talk about "Your fiancee". His name is Wocky, and she brought a photo of him with her. Wow... he looks kinda like a fox. She wants Apollo to help him out at the trial tomorrow. She also has a letter of request for the two, and that letter will be added to the court record. Time to talk with our client. Head to the "Detention Center". What? He's still in questioning? Well, that sucks. Head back to the "Kitaki Mansion". What's with the bike out front? The officer spots them again, and even when he's shown the letter of request, he still refuses them entry. Drat! Just then, some guy with a weird necklace comes up and asks the "fraulein" (German for "lady") what's wrong. Is it just me, or does this guy look an awful lot like Kristoph? When Trucy tells the man that the guard is denying them entry, he escorts the two of them to "People Park". The Kristoph look-alike leaves the scene and in comes the lab coated detective. She examines the letter and confrims the handwriting belongs to Ms. Tiala. She also says that when the body was found, it was pulling the stand. She introduces herself as Ema Skye (I KNEW she looked familiar!). Talk to her about anything. She's busy chomping down on snackoos, but she does mention that she's disappointed that "he's" not an attorney anymore. Is she hinting what I think she's hinting? Examine the cart. Ema will tell them not to touch anyting, but the cart has Eldoon's name on it. Well, at least we found it. Move back to the Hickfield Clinic. Apollo will mention the defense request from Ms. Tiala, but Phoenix gets the wrong idea until Apollo sets him straght. Talk to him about the "Murder". Phoenix thinks that Eldoon's stand was used as a weapon, and again, Apollo sets him straight. Trucy mentions the detective, and Phoenix seems to recognize the description. Now talk about the "Skye connection". You'll know all about this if you played case 1-5 of the Phoenix Trilogy. Trucy will aslo mention the Kristoph look-alike, calling him a "prince". Talk about the "Mysterious Prince". When Apollo describes him, Phoenix explains that the look-alike is actually Kristoph's younger brother, Klavier Gavin, a popular rock star. But what was Klavier doing near the scene of the crime? Phoenix then explains how to best brighten Ema's mood. He tells Apollo to head back to the office and look for a white powder under the top hat. Take his advice. Again, the powder will be familiar if you've played through case 1-5. It's fingerprinting powder! It will be added (as White Powder) to the court record. Head on back to "People Park". Present the White Powder to Ema. She'll immediately recognize the powder for what it is, and seems shocked to be standing in front of Phoenix's protege and daughter. She immedately decides to help them out in any way possible. That powder is a memento of her time spent with Phoenix. We can now FINALLY talk with her. Talk about "The case". Ema has no clue as to why the victim was pulling the stand. We already knew about the pistol, but of note is that the victim was shot in the right temple. It's not easy to come by a gun. About the only way you could get your hands on one was if you became a cop... or a gangster. The victim was one Pal Meraktis. Ema just recieved the autopsy report, and will give a copy of it to us. Meraktis's Autopsy Report will be added to the court record. Ema doesn't know who the stand belongs to, so, when prompted, present Eldoon's profile. Ema's impressed with the info, as that's a world of stress off her back. The Noodle Stand will be added to the court record. Ema mentions that Meraktis was a doctor. Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Now talk about "Your story". She just returned from studying forensic sciences in Europe. But when she got back, she was unceremoniously shoved into Criminal Affairs. Ema DID have the option of being a forensic scientist in Europe, but she owed Phoenix too much to just stay there, and came back. Again, she refrences case 1-5. Now talk about "The defendant". Wocky's cetainly being rough in the detention center. As to why he was arrested, the police have a witness to the scene, and they'll be testifying tomorrow. Now talk about "The victim". He was the head of the Meraktis Clinic before he died, and she's shocked when she learns that Apollo and Trucy have been there already. Apollo tells Ema all about the stand theft. Ema comes to the conclusion that Meraktis stole the stand, but she has no idea why he would do that. Examine the trash can. Inside is a pair of bloomers! Could they belong to Plum? The Bloomers will be added to the court record. Next, examine the knife stuck in the ground. Well, to be accurate, it's actually a shiv (an improvised sharp tool favored by inmates already in the clink). Could this belong to Wocky? There's a handprint on the shiv. Ema wants to investigate it further by taking fingerprints. Ema will teach Apollo and Trucy about taking fingerprints (though if you've played through case 1-5, you'll already know how to do this...). Select the darkest black indent and spread the powder, then blow into the mic. Now, based on the available information, whose fingerprints are these? Select Wocky's profile. It's a perfect match! Double drat, this means that Wocky was on the scene when the murder took place! The Knife will be added to the court record. Visiting hours are almost over at the detention center, so head on down there, and step on it! Three minutes are left and Wocky is brought out, along with his father, Winfred "Big Wins" Kitaki (this guy looks a LOT like Vito Corleone... but what's with the cute yellow apron!?). Winfred assures Apollo that Wocky is innocent of the charges laid against him. Apollo vows to see Wocky aquitted as visitation ends. Save your game. :DAY 2 " TRIAL, PART 1: Phoenix is still in the hospital, getting his examinations done. Phoenix also said that as long as Trucy's here, we'll be A-OK. Apollo also shows off his voice training skills to Trucy as Wocky walks up. The trial's beginning, and we still haven't had a talk with Wocky! Looks like a no- win situation here. Standing behind the prosecutor's bench is... Klavier!? He's a prosecutor too!? Well, this was unexpected. He hasn't been coming to court recently not because of the case 7 years ago, but because the band he started in his free time became popular overnight. He's here today to see what the man who defeated his brother is capable of. He even had to cancel a couple of concerts in order to make it! Klavier gets the court hopping by playing one of his latest hits and gives out his opening statement. As explained earlier, Dr. Meraktis's body was found pulling the noodle stand in People Park. Why? Klaiver suggests hearing the defendant's testimony. Apollo objects, saying that Wocky will do nothing of the sort. Klavier counters by informing the court that Wocky has requested that he testify. He'll be brought up to the stand. Wocky will now testify about his motive. WOCKY KITAKI'S TESTIMONY: WOCKY KITAKI'S "TRUTH" '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I'll tell you one thing, that doctor was a quacker! -Someone had to show him what's what! -I was in his clinic 'bout half a year ago. He messed up my op something bad. -And then he just lets me go, without a word. See ya later, bye! -So I gotta go in, get another doc to patch me up again! -That was the day I done figured it out. No O.G.'s gonna let that pass! -That's why I went to his pad that night, know what I'm saying!? I can't believe that this is the first time he's telling us his motive! Start by pressing his third statement, the one about the botched operation. Wocky was involved in a firefight with the Rivales Family, and was taken to the clinic when he was shot in the heart. It's amazing that he's still alive! Press his next statement, the one about Dr. Meraktis letting him go. Dr. Meraktis didn't want the Family to know that the operation was a failure, and let him go, while lying through his teeth. Press his next statement, the one abour needing another doctor. It turns out that the bullet's still in there, and he only found out after the Family went to have a check-up. That's why he wanted him dead: revenge. Klavier goes further by stating that if that bullet isn't removed soon, he'll die. He'll add Wocky's Check-Up Report to the court record as proof. THAT shuts Wocky's trap, and Klavier calls the witness to the stand. Is this guy some sort of student? His name is Wesley Stickler, a junior in Ivy University's science department. He'll testify as to the events that transpired that night. WESLEY STICKLER'S FIRST TESTIMONY: A NIGHT IN THE PARK '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -That night, I passed through the park on my way home from shopping... when I saw them! -One man, pulling a stand. Another man, facing him. -I saw them quite clearly. The man facing the victim was the defendant. -In his hand he held... yes, a pistol! It was pointed at the man pulling the stand. -A shot! The bullet hit the man pulling the stand from the front, square in the forehead! Stickler claims that no one else was in the park at the time of the murder. The pistol in question will be added to the court record. Time for the cross-examination. Present the autopsy report against his last statement, the one about the victim being shot in the forehead; the autopsy report clearly says that the victim was shot in his right temple! Klavier counters (calling Apollo "Herr Forehead") by asking the witness if he shouted out. Stickler answers with another testimony. WESLEY STICKLER'S SECOND TESTIMONY: A NIGHT IN THE PARK 2 ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -As soon as the killer raised his pistol, I took action. -"Cease this at once, you two!" I cried... with composure. -The victim turned in the direction of my voice... and a shot rang out. -Whereupon our cowardly killer, the defendant, appeared to have becomed frightened. -Tossing the pistol aside, he fled from the scene. NO! The victim turned his head to the south, then he was shot!? This testimony overturns our objection! Let's start again, shall we? Present the pistol against Stickler's last statement, the one about the killer throwing away the pistol; if he had thrown it away, Wocky's fingerprints would have been found on the weapon! Plus, if he ran in a hurry, he wouldn't have had time to wipe the gun clean of fingerprints! Klavier counters by saying that Wocky may have been wearing gloves at the time. Was Wocky wearing gloves? Answer "No way". There are still traces of fingerprints left on the pistol. Stickler counters that this revelation changes nothing: he still saw the defendant pointing a weapon at the doctor. But did he see the pistol? Maybe not. Present the Knife as proof; we already know that this belongs to Wocky. Maybe he was pointing this at the victim! However, Klavier points out that this proves Wocky was on the scene at the time and he had intened to cause the victim harm! Doh! The judge asks Wesley to revise his testimony. WESLEY STICKLER'S THIRD TESTIMONY: FROM SHOT TO CALL '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I could not prevent the killer from leaving the scene. -Nor could I simply leave the scene in good conscience. -Ergo! I used my cell phone to call the police. -Until the police arrived at the scene 10 minutes later, I saw no one else. Press Stickler's first statement, the one about being unable to contain the murderer. Wesley saw the killer run in the opposite direction, but Klavier knows what Apollo's up to: if Wocky ran away from the mansion, all he had to do was go around one way to get back. Press his next statement, the one about being unable to leave with a clear conscience. Stickler was quite composed as he saw the scene unfold: he is, after all, a scientist in the making. Press his next statement, the one about calling the police. He didn't call an ambulance first, because being shot in the head usually results in instant death. Finally, press his last statement, the one about him not seeing anyone else. He's quite sure of himself, because he was standing there the whole time. There's nothing wrong with the testimony! Grrr! Say "yes": it's time to back off. Sorry, Wocky. But just as the judge is about to declare a verdict, someone screams! It's Trucy!!! And with her is a tall, dark man holding a knife to her throat! The man demands a recess or he'll kill her! Just before they disappear, Trucy tells Apollo to come to the lobby. The judge, having no choice, declares a twenty minute recess. Those Kitakis are in soooooo much trouble! Save your game. :DAY 2 " TRIAL, PART 2: Trucy's just fine in the defendant lobby. Apollo swears to get back at the Kitakis, but Trucy has different plans: in a flash, she activates some hidden switch and out pops some sort of wooden puppet that grabs her hat! What!? The guy that kidnapped Trucy was actually a puppet!? This is one of her favorite tricks, the Amazing Mr. Hat. Apollo admonishes Trucy for staging her own kidnapping, but Trucy had to do what she felt like she had to do: to keep the trial going. She had to because she knows when the witness is unsure of himself. She can "percieve" his nervous habits! Uhhh... what? Choose either one of the answers to move on. She could see every time that when there was a contradiction, he did something: he fiddled with the pages in his book. It was this ability, the ability to see someone's nervous habits, that gave Phoenix his winning streak in poker. She believes that being able to read someone's tells isn't really cheating. She implores Apollo to watch the testimony and to percieve the truth, because, for some odd reason, Apollo has the same ability that Trucy has. Time to head back in. The judge seems a bit baffled to see Trucy safe and sound, but Klavier seems to have known that it was a ruse all along. Apollo asks to hear Stickler's testimony again, and the judge allows it. WESELY STICKLER'S THIRD TESTIMONY: FROM SHOT TO CALL (REDUX) '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I could not prevent the killer from leaving the scene. -Nor could I simply leave the scene in good conscience. -Ergo! I used my cell phone to call the police. -Until the police arrived at the scene 10 minutes later, I saw no one else. As Apollo concentrates on Stickler, he gets a strange reaction from his bracelet. Could it be the key to unlocking his power? This time around, press his third statement, the one about calling the police. This time, Trucy notices that this is where Stickler's weak spot is. Apollo also notices his bracelet reacting to this spot. Either touch the bracelet icon or press the Y button to percieve the truth! Welcome to the Percieve System. On the upper screen is the witness, and on the lower screen is the witness' zoomed-in version. It doesn't really do us any good if we're not looking at the right place, so either use the control pad or the stylus to focus on his book hand. When he fiddles with the page (when he says "I used my cell phone"), press the Y button or touch the "Percieve" button to lock that motion in. Now you too can finally yell "Gotcha!" into the mic if you so desire it. Well, now this cell phone has me intrigued. "Ask to see his phone". Unfortunately, Stickler lost his phone, so he doesn't have it on him. Apollo shows him the phone we have in the court record. Bingo, it's his phone, alright. Remember, we found this phone at the Meraktis Clinic. If he didn't have his cell phone that night, then how did he call the police? Stickler confesses that after the murder, he left the park to use a pay phone. The pay phone in question is located across the street from the agency. That's why he lied: he didn't want anyone to know that he had lost his phone in the clinic's garage. But why would he be there in the first place? Can we even prove that he was there the night of the murder? Choose to "Show evidence". Present the Mirror; Dr. Meraktis had hit Phoenix that night, remember? Plus, if that cell phone was there before Dr. Meraktis had come back, then it would've been crushed. This proves that he was there that night! The judge asks Stickler to testify as to the reason why he was in the garage that night. WESELY STICKLER'S FINAL TESTIMONY: STICKLER'S "TRUTH" ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -That night... Yes! I went to the supermarket. -I must have dropped my cell phone on my way back. -And when I was walking through the park, I happened to witness the crime! -...I saw the killer, the victim, the stand... all as clear as day! -It was him! I saw the defendant at the scene! No nervous habits here, which means we fall back on our old standbys. Start by pressing his fourth statement, the one about the stand, and ask him about "The noodle stand". Stickler remembers the stand well, and even remembers what the sign read. It was "NOODLE". Is this important? Oh, yes, it is "Very important". Stickler will now amend his testimony: -Why, I even remember the sign on the stand the victim was pulling! It said "NOODLE"! No it didn't. Take a look at the cart. It says "ELDOON". Present the Noodle Stand against this statement. Now the question becomes, did the witness read the sign wrong? Take a closer look at the stand: the reverse side reads "NOODLE", just as Stickler claimed. So, Mr. Stickler saw the sign "and he saw it right." Next, point up a bit to the north to pinpoint Stickler's location. Stickler didn't see the murder from the south! He saw it from the north! Klavier objects, saying that where the witness was standing is irrelevant. Trucy counters by going over the events of the crime again: if Mr. Stickler had shouted from the north instead of the south, then the bullet would've hit the victim's left temple, not his right! But if Stickler was standing to the north, he would've had a clean shot at the victim's right temple! Is Stickler the real murderer? No, but he doesn't look too innocent either. Choose "Accuse of another crime". What is this crime? Think back to the garage. What else was there? That's right, the panties! Maybe Stickler was the one that stole those panties! Present Trucy's Panties as proof. Boy, what a pervert he turned out to be. Stickler provides an explanation: he didn't steal the panties because he was a pervert, he stole them to examine them: he's a regular at the Wonder Bar (where Trucy often performs), and when he saw those panties, he dedicated himself to uncovering their secrets. But then that begs the question, "why did he lie about his location at the time of the murder?" Present the Bloomers; maybe he disposed of those bloomers in case he was searched by the police! Stickler admits it: he hated having to part with the subject of his research, but he had to in order to escape the long arm of the law. The judge dismisses Mr. Stickler from the stand, calling his testimony into question. Klavier points out that while the entry wound has yet to be explained, he's proven that Wocky was on the scene with intent to kill. The judge decides to extend the trial to the next day. Time for some more investigative legwork. Save your game. :DAY 2 " INVESTIGATION: What a disaster that trial was. Good thing Wocky managed to get out of there for another day. Alita shows up, congradulating Apollo on a job well done. The way things are going, they'll be able to hold the wedding on time. Talk to her about the "Marriage". She doesn't seem all that put off about marrying into a gangster family. Alita mentions that they met at her previous job, but she's mum about the details. Next, talk about "The Kitakis". Winfred's dead set on getting the family out of the shadier side of business, but Wocky's against that. He's equally dead set on keeping the gangster tradition alive. Next, talk about "Wocky's condition". Dr. Meraktis covered up the fact that he messed up Wocky's operation, and that's really scary. Methinks it's time to visit the clinic again. Alita will excuse herself, saying that she believes in Apollo. Move to the detention center. Well, Wocky isn't here, but Stickler is. Talk to him about being a "Panty-snatcher". He only stole those panties because he wanted to understand how the trick worked. He even begs Trucy to take him on as an apprentice to find out! Next, talk about "What you witnessed". While he may have lied about where he was when the murder occured, he still saw Wocky shoot the victim. However, his testimony flies in the face of the evidence: the victim was shot in the right temple, not the left. We've heard pretty much everything we needed to from this guy, so head to the mansion. Plum's back out here today. Talk to her about "Wocky". Plum knows her son too well to think that he could have shot a pistol. Plus, Winfred and Wocky are at odds with each other. Now talk about "The case". Plum confesses that they're missing a pistol. Only a family member could have taken that gun. That's why the police are here today: to investigate the mansion. Next, talk about "Alita Tiala". Plum can't shake the feeling that Alita's got some sort of dark secret, but she supposes that that's due to her being a gangster for so long. Now, talk about "Father and son". Winfred may be as tough as nails, but when it comes to Wocky, he'll do anything for him. Wocky, however, dislikes the fact that they're going to do legitimate business. Plum explains that it's because they need a lot of clean money, and fast. She hopes that Wocky will see things his father's way one day. Examine the trash can again. This time, the Slippers will be added to the court record. Move to "Eldoon's House". Eldoon's glad that his stand was found, but he still can't use it since it's part of the crime scene. He also blames Meraktis for this state of affairs! Talk to him about "The noodle stand". That stand has been in the family for generations, but Eldoon tried to get away from it. He was almost successful too... until Meraktis showed up. Apollo asks Eldoon what he did before running the stand, but Eldoon refuses to talk. Now talk about the "Meraktis Clinic". Eldoon confesses to his hatred towards Meraktis. Meraktis is the only doctor at that clinic, BTW. When Meraktis saw the potential of the turf wars, he cut the Kitaki Family a bit of a deal: "Every fifth operation is free!" Sure, it was illegal, but thanks to that ploy, Eldoon was forced to fall back on his noodle stand. Is it just me, or was Mr. Eldoon formerly DR. Eldoon? Ask about "Eldoon's past". Eldoon admits it: until two years ago, he was a surgeon running his own clinic. He and Meraktis have been rivals ever since they were in pre-school. No matter what Eldoon did, Meraktis would come and completely outdo him. Well, Eldoon may have a motive, but I just don't see him as a murderer. Eldoon decides to make up to Apollo and Trucy by telling them anything they want to know about Meraktis, if they're stuck. It takes a doctor to know a doctor. Scroll to the other side of the screen. The officer on duty won't let them in, due to the fact that they believe that the clinic is unrelated to the murder, save for the fact that Meraktis ran the clinic. Head to the detention center. Wocky's out of questioning, which means that we can finally talk with him! Talk to him about "Your fiancee". He is completely taken with her. Since Alita never mentioned the details of how they met, Wocky won't talk about it either. Next, talk about the "Meraktis Clinic". It's mostly a review. Next, talk about "Wocky's future". Again, it's mostly a review. Now, present the Pistol or the Knife to him. He snuck both of those weapons out that night. Now, talk about "The night of the crime". When asked if he shot Dr. Meraktis, Wocky says that he only remembers confronting him, then running away. That middle part is a little hazy. Ok, so he may have done it, or he may NOT have done it. That's a good thing. Move to the mansion. Looks like Klavier is here again, and this time, he's surrounded by fangirls. He was on his way back home when his bike stopped running. It got a clogged exhaust pipe, thanks to him using the wrong oil. No matter if it's a bike or a car, the engine won't start with clogged pipes. He's on his way to get help for his bike (that, and Ema isn't too fond of him...). Head on into the park. The tarps surronding the cart are gone! What's up? Ema's in a foul mood, just like Klavier tells us. She's been trying a new investigation kit (and failing to utilize it correctly, apparently...). Talk to her about "Detective Skye". The reason she was put into Criminal Affairs was because she failed the test to become a forensic scientist. Now talk about "Prosecutor Gavin". She prefers her prosecutors to be more "simmerous" than "glimmerous" (sound like a certain frilled prosecutor to you?) Plus, it was Klavier that took Phoenix's badge from him. Huh? Why didn't Phoenix mention this? Now talk about "The new kit?" It's a footprint analysis kit. She's been having a bit of trouble to get it to work. She'll ask Apollo if he wants to try it. Go ahead and "Try it". We'll automatically zoom in and look at a footprint. You have to fill the indent left by the shoe with plaster. Use too much of the plaster, and you'll have to start over. To pour the plaster, simply touch with your stylus in the place you want it to go (Ema will do one for you). When Ema says that you've poured enough plaster, we'll move on to step two. Use the stylus to handle the dryer and turn all of the plaster white (again, Ema will demonstrate). When it's all white, Ema will take out the finished product for step three. Use the stylus on the handle of the ink roller to spread the ink on the plaster. Ema will tell you if you've spread enough ink. Finally, Ema will use a piece of paper to reproduce the print. Now we must match the shoe to its owner. Select Wocky's profile. It's a match! Wocky was on the scene at the time of the crime! Talk to Ema about "Footprint analysis". This time, point to the green prints and go through the process. Select Stickler's profile. This verifies his testimony: when he witnessed the shooting, he was standing to the north of the cart. Talk to Ema about "Another shoe print". Select the last print that we haven't done yet. This print doesn't belong to anyone on our list, and that's not good. Before talking to Ema, examine the Slippers closer. Look at the bottom: there's a strange leaf-shaped mark there surrounded by paint. Huh. Deja vu. NOW talk to Ema about the "Mystery print". Ema has no clue what shoe this belongs to. Choose to "Show evidence" and present the Slippers. Not only does the shape on the bottom show that these are the mystery shoes, they belong to the clinic! Kinda hard to say the two aren't related now. Ema will help out by giving Apollo Detective Skye's Orders. Head back to Eldoon's place. When shown the orders, the officer has no choice but to let Apollo and Trucy into the clinic. Move to the "Meraktis Clinic". Right now, we're in the lobby. See all those bowls? They look awfully familiar, don't you think? Next, examine those fancy slippers on the ground. What are they doing here? Suspicious, Apollo will add the Sandals to the court record. Now, examine the door to the office. Suddenly, there's a noise! Apollo and Trucy will rush into the office. Someone broke in! There's no way to catch them now, but they must have been in a hurry. Examine the lamp on the ground: the cord has a strange pinkish splotch on it. The Lamp will be added to the court record. Next, examine the safe. As we zoom in, we'll find that someone's already entered the first two numbers of a four digit lock! What was that burglar after? When asked about what could help identify the last two numbers, answer "I've got just the thing!" and present the Fingerprint Powder. If someone was to open the safe, they had to touch the buttons, and that would leave fingerprints! Spread the powder all over the keypad and blow away. Unfortunately, the burglar must have worn gloves, since we can't identify any fingerprints. Now to open the safe: press 5, then 2. The safe will open revealing its contents. Examine the big envelope. They're Wocky's medical charts! But why would they be in here? And what does all of that gibberish mean? The names, however, are easy to understand. Of course, Wocky was the patient and Meraktis was the doctor, but the nurse's name is Alita Tiala! Why would her name be on this document? Wocky's Chart will be added to the court record. Next, examine that thing sticking out in the safe. It's a bullet! But why was that bullet there? The Bullet will be added to the court record. Head back to the park. Present either the Slippers or the Sandals to Ema. She'll say that the toe prints may identify who wore them, but there's one problem: the police don't keep records of people's toe prints. Rats! Anyways, examine both the Slippers and the Sandals in more detail: both have a blackish mark on them, indicating the presence of toe prints. They're both big toe prints. Now present either the Slippers or the Sandals to Ema again. She'll comment on the prints and ask for a sample for refrence. Answer "Got one right here". Now present the other (e.g., if you presented the Slippers first, present the Sandals) shoe to Ema. She'll determine that the same person wore both shoes. But we're still no closer to finding out who wore them. Maybe Wocky can enlighten us. For now, though, head to the Hickfield Clinic. Talk to Phoenix about "7 years ago". Phoenix confirms that he was up against Klavier (who was 17 at the time, but he was raised in Germany) in his final trial. He lost and, in shame, left the practice forever. Apollo asks Phoenix about the rumors of forgery. Now talk about "Forged evidence". Phoenix neither denies or admits that he forged evidence. Time to let the matter drop. Head back to the detention center. Talk to Wocky about the possible "Guilty verdict". He's still unsure whether he killed Meraktis or not, but he's not scared about the verdict one bit. Now talk about "Your father". He wants nothing to do with his yellow-bellied father, and when he gets out, he and Alita will start their own family. Present Wocky's Chart. Wocky reveals that he first met Alita during his recovery at the clinic. Now talk about "Wocky & Alita". She was bored with her job and Wocky offered to take her in. Alita agreed on one condition: that they get married. When Wocky left the clinic, Alita left with him. Now talk about the "Health check-up". That was one strange thing: it was the first time that they had a check-up ever. But, due to that, Wocky learned that Meraktis lied to him. Finally, present the Sandals to Wocky. He reveals that he bought those for Alita as a birthday present. If that's true, then she wore those slippers we found in the park! But why was she there in the first place? Move back to Eldoon's house. Present Wocky's Chart to Eldoon. Eldoon suddenly blurts out that Wocky shouldn't be on trial: he should be under the knife! Eldoon takes his bowl-hat off and takes on his surgeon persona. Talk to him about "Wocky's chart". Eldoon surmises that Meraktis was unable to remove the bullet, not unwilling. The bullet's surrounded by major blood vessels (the aorta): one wrong move, and Wocky would've bled to death. Now talk about "Meraktis's dilemma". Eldoon has to feel sorry for Meraktis, imagining the situation: he even admits that he couldn't do it. But there's still one outstanding issue: Alita's engagement. Why would she ask Wocky to marry her if she already knew he was going to die? It looks like we may be coming down to the wire. Save your game. :DAY 3 " TRIAL: In the lobby, Phoenix (who just signed out from the Hickfield Clinic) informs Apollo that Alita will testify for the prosecution. Why? Isn't she engaged to Wocky? This question and more will be answered during the trial. In court, Klavier calls Alita as someone with a new perspective on the case. She admits that she can't hide the truth anymore when she takes the stand. Klavier will ask her to testify about Wocky's plans for the doctor. ALITA TIALA'S FIRST TESTIMONY: WOCKY'S PLAN ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -It was the day that the family health check-up results came back. -When Wocky found out that Dr. Meraktis had lied, he flew into a rage. -"I'll teach him!" he said. He took one of the Family's pistols... -...And, you already know what happened that night. -I... just don't see how anyone but Wocky could have done it. The pistol that was used to kill the victim came from the family, and as Apollo explains, the rifling marks (the fingerprints of a bullet) prove it beyond a shadow of a doubt. Start by pressing her final statement, the one about how no one but Wocky could have killed the victim. Klavier objects right away, repeating that only Wocky could have done it. Is there another person? Answer "There was another". According to Alita's testimony, someone else could have used that pistol. As to who, present Alita's profile; Wocky came to her to tell her that he was going to kill him. She could have stolen the pistol from him while they talked! But why would she take that pistol? Present Wocky's Chart: she needed to get that chart before Wocky could see it to protect herself! Suddenly, Alita becomes a total ice queen. She was at the clinic until half a year ago, until she quit. When she quit, her connection with the victim was cut. Grrrr! To prove that she's still connected with the clinic, present Alita's Sandals. We found these in the clinic's lobby, remember? Alita will now testify about her visit to the clinic that night. ALITA TIALA'S SECOND TESTIMONY: THE MERAKTIS CLINIC ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I did go to the clinic that day. My first time since I quit in January. -I went to warn him. After all, I knew Wocky had the pistol. -The doctor always was a timid man... too timid to admit his own mistake. -Why else would I have gone? I'm not hiding any dark secrets. -I wanted to tell him to be careful, as an old friend. Klavier steps in at this point, asking why Alita didn't wear her sandals on her way home, and suggests at the same time that she took a similar pair instead, and she confirms. Oh, really? Start by presenting Wocky's Chart against her fourth statement, the one about hiding dark secrets: she needed to get that chart from Meraktis and destroy it! Alita counters by stating that the doctor is responsible for the contents of that chart. The judge asks Alita to amend her testimony, and as she does so, Apollo gets a reaction from his bracelet! Trucy didn't notice at all. It's up to us to discover her habit. Alita will now amend her testimony: -Why would I go to the clinic now for a half-year-old chart? Use the bracelet on this statement. Move your focus to her ring: when it moves, press "percieve". Apollo declares that she had to go "now". Why? Present Wocky's Check-Up Report: Wocky had just learned that the bullet was inside him, and if he found out that Alita was in on the conspiracy, she'd be toast. She shrieks as the background returns. Both the judge and Klavier have no idea what's going on, but they both agree that Alita has been lying to the court. But Alita argues that she only went to warn Meraktis about Wocky, and then left. Klavier asks Alita to amend her testimony: -Nothing happened at all. I warned him, and left. Oh, really? Present the Bullet against this statement: this was found in the office's safe. Kinda hard to claim that nothing else happened, huh? Apollo asks that the ballistic markings on both bullets be checked. After a while, a report comes in: the markings on both bullets match. That means that Alita is the murderer! Plus, there's the fact that she asked Wocky to marry her. Maybe she asked so she could get her hands on the family's money! After all, when Wocky dies after the wedding, she'd inherit it by default! That's when Wocky charges the stand, admitting that he shot Meraktis, but Alita just laughs, proving that she doesn't really like him at all. Well, she may have admitted that she's greedy, but she's still denying that she's a murderer. After all, we have the chart, not her! She admits that SHE was the one who broke into the clinic yesterday! She heard Apollo and Trucy outside the office, and made a run for it. Alita will now testify further as to the events that transpired in that office that night. ALITA TIALA'S THIRD TESTIMONY: THE MERAKTIS CLINIC 2 '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -Yes, I went to the clinic that day to speak to the doctor. -I wanted that chart, but I failed to get it. So I went to the clinic later. -In any case, I didn't shoot him. You don't even have proof I stole that pistol, do you? -And that brat was spotted in the park at the moment of the crime! -Frankly, I don't think it matters if Dr. Meraktis was shot in the temple or not. Press her last statement, the one about Dr. Meraktis being shot in the temple. Alita asserts that Stickler remembered thing wrong. Apollo objects, due to the fact that Stickler's shoe imprints were found where he claims he was. But where else could the murderer have shot the victim? Select "Somplace else" and point to the stand itself: maybe the murderer was hiding in there when the murder took place! Klavier objects, saying that there's no proof someone was in that stand! He wants proof? "Well, I've got it!" Present the Slippers as proof: we found a print left by these near the stand, and Alita wore these, since her toe print was found inside! Klavier objects again, saying there's no room in that cart for someone to hide! Present the Bowl as proof to the contrary: we found tons of these bowls in the clinic's reception area. Maybe they were removed from the stand by a certain someone! Alita denies all of this, and the judge gives her one more chance to explain herself. ALITA TIALA'S FINAL TESTIMONY: TIALA'S EXPLANATION '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -That night, I went to ask Dr. Meraktis for the chart. -I had no intention of ever letting that chart fall into the Kitaki Family's hands. -But Dr. Meraktis didn't understand... -For some reason, he thought the Kitakis had sent me! -So I gave up and went home... All I did was talk to him! Use the bracelet on her last statement, the one about he giving up and going home. Move your focus to the hand that's next to her neck. When she starts pulling on her scarf, press "percieve". Something must have happened between Alita and Meraktis! To prove it, present the Lamp: it's cord has a pinkish mark on it. Apollo immediately asks Alita to remove her scarf. She shrieks, refusing. The judge officialy orders her to remove her scarf. She does so, revealing a mark around her neck. Meraktis must have attacked her with the lamp in an effort to strangle her to death. Wait.... if Alita was unconcious after the attack, how could she have snuck onto the cart and shot the victim? NOOOOOOO!!! When Alita is about to leave, Klavier holds her up. What did Meraktis do after he choked Altia to "death"? Present the Noodle Stand as proof: he was pulling it when he died. Maybe he put Alita's "corpse" in the cart and attempted to dispose of her "body"! Klavier objects, saying that the park is a dead end. Apollo counters with the possibility of the park being his destination. Why would he go to that park? Point to the river: it's the perfect place to dispose of a body. He was going to throw her in the river! When she woke up, Alita must have panicked. When Stickler shouted, she took her chance and shot Meraktis! Alita calmly denies it, saying that Dr. Meraktis owned a car. It was still running after he accidentaly hit Phoenix. Why didn't he use his car instead? Apollo falters, and that's when Klavier gives him a piece of advice: consider all of the facts, and when you do, you will find the truth. Answer that "The car didn't run." To prove it, present Trucy's Panties: Before the murder happened, Stickler shoved them into Meraktis' car's tailpipe. It wouldn't have run if they were there! That's why he stole the stand: there was nothing else he could have used! Alita finally admits defeat. She also confesses that she hired Apollo in order to get Wocky declared guilty. What a witch! In light of the facts, the judge declares Wocky Not Guilty of murdering Pal Meraktis. Back in the lobby, Wocky and Winfred are at it again. Time to end this once and for all. Present Wocky's Chart as proof of why Winfred's trying to go legit. He found one of the best doctors in the world, one that could remove the bullet, but the operation is expensive, and Winfred doesn't want to use the same money that hurt Wocky in the first place. Wocky, in tears, storms out. Winfred is finally satisfied, and offers Apollo and Trucy the first slices of his Kitaki Lime Pie (Huh. Guess that explains the apron.). Apollo still doesn't really understand his power and sees Trucy as the key to unlocking it's potential. Plus, he still wants to know more about that legendary case, so he'll be sticking around at the agency for a bit longer. Save your game. Case 3: Turnabout Serenade [TURNSER] ------------------------------------ :DAY 1 " INVESTIGATION: It's been a while since Apollo's first case for the agency, but this time around, he's attending a Gavinners concert (The Gavinners, if you haven't figured it out by now, is Klavier's band). He hates the noise, but Klavier is just too cool to NOT look at. He was even nice enough to send the two of them tickets at 20% off! Apollo and Trucy head on in to Klavier's dressing room. Klavier is just grinning like he won a big case. The next part will feature a special guest: Lamiroir, the "Siren of the Ballad". Klavier complements her on her singing, and someone says that he praises her more than he needs to. A big guy with an equally impressive beard steps up. This is Romein LeTouse, Lamiroir's manager and interpreter (if you're asking yourself why he's named after a veggie, it's because the director saw it listed in a recipe). Lamiroir herself will appear, robed in a blue garment. She also brings along her pianist, 14-year-old Machi Tobaye. He doesn't go anywhere without Lamiroir: after all, he's blind. Lamiroir will be singing a ballad composed by Klavier called "The Guitar's Serenade". They'll all head back to the stage. Enjoy the video, but take note of the flaming guitar and the disappearing singer. Backstage, Trucy and Apollo comment on the performance, also noting the burning guitar. They'll head on into the dressing room. This is the first time we've seen Klavier like this! Apparently, he had no idea that the guitar was going to be set on fire! Huh? Wasn't HE the one that set up this concert? Talk to him about "The flaming guitar". Klavier confirms: the guitar burning wasn't part of the show. But Trucy points out that the crowd din't seem to realize. Looks like he got lucky. However, the guitar was priceless, and if he had burned or broken all of his guitars on stage, he'd be flat broke in no time. He also whines a bit about his bad day: his hog is ghost, his case is in no shape to carry anything, and to top it all off, someone burned a guitar! Next, talk about "Lamiroir's song". Klavier worked together with Lamiroir to create the song: she provided the melody, and he came up with the lyrics. Something that was a bit suprising was that Lamiroir sang in English. Klavier has a copy of the lyrics, and he hands it over to Apollo. The Lyrics Sheet will be added to the court record. It's time for the final act, but Apollo's staying behind: he needs to rest his ears. Move to the "Backstage Hallway". What is Ema doing here? Did she come to see the concert too? Actually, she's in charge of security for the event (and being grumpy at the same time no less...), because Klavier asked her to. The door next to the one leading to Klavier's dressing room leads to Lamiroir's room, but Ema won't let us in. Examine the door anyway. As Apollo and Ema are arguing, they hear a strange bang! After a little while, another one goes off! Are they gunshots!? Ema, concerned for Lamiroir's safety, barges on in, and Apollo follows her. Well, it isn't Lamiroir who's been shot; it's her manager, LeTouse! Ema runs off for backup, leaving Apollo alone with the weak man. With the last of his strength, Letouse imparts the following words to Apollo (And I quote): "Ask... wi...witness... ... ...Can't s...see... The wi... witness...is...si...si...ren..." As Apollo hears someone outside the door, Ema comes back, and confirms that LeTouse is dead. With the concert cancelled, all of the attendees were interrogated before being let go, and the venue's been gridlocked by the police. Klavier thanks the man giving the report (a guy named Darian), and issues a gag order (in layman's terms, no one involved with the murder can talk about the details to anyone else.). The Investigation Request will be added to the court record. Even though we don't have a client, we won't be going anywhere else tonight, so we might as well investigate further. Move to "Lamiroir's Dressing Room". Well, as expected, Ema is here. First, talk to her about "The victim". It was LeTouse's first time in the country, apparently. She can't think of anyone who'd want to kill him here. A request for more information on him has already been sent. Next, talk about "The crime". We already know that the crime took place during the concert, since we found the body. But if that's true, where did the killer go? They couldn't have escaped through the window: it's too small for anyone but a little kid to get through. Examine the pendant on the ground. Who dropped it? Why is it here? The Brooch will be added to the court record. Next, examine the gun. It's a .45 calibur revolver, which is pretty hefty. If someone not used to firing a weapon that size tried to use it, it'd dislocate their shoulder! The Revolver will be added to the court record. Present the Revolver to Ema. She senses something off about the weapon. Talk to her about "The murder weapon". Not only does she mention what I said up above, she also says that using that gun was overkill: why use a weapon like that against a big man in a small room? Next, examine the holes in the wall. The revolver was shot twice: one missed the victim and hit the wall. The other hit it's target, passed through him, and impacted the wall as well. That's one powerful gun! Now, examine the body. We'll take a closer look at it. Examine his hand. Ema, intitially disallowing the investigation of the body (Apollo points out that she'll run out of snackoos if she keeps throwing them), opens the hand to reveal a key ring (heart-shaped, no less). Could it belong to the murderer? The Key Ring will be added to the court record. At this point, Ema will leave, asking Apollo and Trucy to watch over the body. We won't get anywhere else by just staying here, so head to "The stage" via the hallway, but on the way, you'll run into a magician wearing yellow clothing. Who is he? Klavier is still having a bad day, and having a murder happen during one of his concerts doesn't help brighten his mood. The other guy has to agree on that point. Plus, someone messed up the beat during one of their songs. The other man tries to pin the blame on Klavier, but he's not buying it (insulting his bandmate in the process). Klavier finally notices Apollo and Trucy, and his bandmate introduces himself as Detective Daryan Crescend (showing off his pompador in the process...). He specializes in international cases. Why is a detective part of the band? Trucy seems to have a better idea of what's going on. Talk to Klavier about "The case". Klavier intially has no idea what crime Apollo's referring to, but he gets the gist soon enough (he's had some problems recently...). He doesn't want to pry in any further since the police are the ones in charge of the investigation. Next, talk about "The Gavinners". Everyone in the band is someway or another involved in law enforcement. They became really popular overnight, and the hits just kept coming. Daryan then complains about Kalvier's perfectionism, while Klavier keeps on complaining about the bungled performance. Now talk about "The missed cue". Trucy didn't notice anything wrong when she was listening to the performance. Daryan continues to insist that it was no big deal, but Klavier has other plans. He brings out a mixing board and asks Apollo to listen to it. Klavier will describe how to use it: the thing on the bottom is a progress bar: by selecting a certain section, you can listen to just that section. Next are the sliders: They adjust the volume for each instrument. You can mute any instrument you want. Klavier will ask Apollo to find out who missed their cue during the performance. Select the fourth part, and mute all of the instruments, but leave No. 2 untouched. Take a listen: kinda sounds wierd, doesn't it? Select No. 2 and present it. The 2nd player is Daryan! He messed up the cue! As Klavier continues to harp on Daryan, Apollo will add the info about the Mixing Board to the court record. Present the Key Ring to Klavier. He confirms that it's his, but when he's told of where they found it, he's dumbfounded. Trucy blackmails Klavier into talking about his bad day, using his key ring as leverage. Talk about "Gavin's troubles". It all started when his key ring was stolen. Because of that, he had to call a cab and break open his guitar case. And in it was the very guitar that burned up on stage. Trucy seems to see a connection with Klavier's problems today and a piece of evidence. Klavier seems to get the idea, but Daryan and Apollo are clueless. Is there really a connection? Answer "I have noticed". Present the Lyrics Sheet as proof. Everything that's happened is in the lyrics to the song! Now talk about "The song's prediction". Time to take a look at the lyrics sheet: "stole away the keys my heart held onto" refers to the fact that Klavier's key ring was stolen. "Burn my love away" points to the burning guitar, and "bullet of love ... take my life away" focuses on the murder. Either this is really a prediction, or the murderer is imitating the lyrics! Daryan leaves to procure more info about LeTouse. Klavier also leaves, wanting nothing more to do with the mysteries surrounding the case. Before he goes, he reveals that Lamiroir is currently in his dressing room, so head on over there. On the way, that yellow magician pops back up before fleeing. Trucy has the nagging feeling that she's seen him before... Lamiroir (speaking English, no less!) demands to know what's going on, but due to the gag order, we can't tell her. She reveals that she's not really from Borginia like Machi is. In fact, the fact that she can speak English was kept secret to market her image as an exotic singer from overseas, and LeTouse was in on it, obviously. Machi requests to leave to get some fresh air, and Lamiroir allows it. Talk to her about "Lamiroir". Lamiroir started singing in a Borginian restaurant when she caught a producer's eye. She became a celebrity overnight. She also says that due to her contract, she can't speak in English in public. She's known as the "Landscape Painter in Sound", because when she sings, it's as though the you're seeing the sights she sees when she travels abroad. She's also known as the "Siren of the Ballad". In fact, "Lamiroir" means "the Siren" in Borginese. Now talk about "Machi". She first met Machi while he was playing the piano in a restaurant. Machi is an orphan, and he has natural talent. Lamiroir became his guardian, and hardly leaves her side, because he's blind. This is also his first time out of Borginia. In fact, he's required to be with her as part of the contract. Now talk about "Mr. LeTouse". LeTouse was actually her new manager, and signed on about 3 months ago. He was also the one who came up with the "Siren" title. That's when Apollo makes the connection: when LeTouse was talking about the Siren, he meant Lamiroir! Talk about "The "Siren"". Apollo asks Lamiroir if she saw anything, since LeTouse named her as a witness. Lamiroir pleads her right to silence, since Apollo's not a part of the police department. Next, examine the postcard on the table. The letters on the bottom are in Borginese. According to Lamiroir, it roughly translates to "A landscape painter in sound". The Postcard will be added to the court record. Finally, present the Brooch to Lamiroir. She confirms that it's hers. But why was it there at the scene of the crime? Head back to the hallway. Ema's back, and she's not happy. She exclaims that LeTouse's body has gone missing! We'll move automatically to Lamiroir's room. Klavier's here too, and he's pretty concerned as well. Still, the police have the place surrounded, so the thief couldn't have gone far. Daryan comes by and complains that his guitar has gone missing. OK, so we have a corpse and a guitar to find. Head to the stage. The platform's been elevated, but why? Examine it. Apollo (who's afraid of heights it seems) climbs up onto the platform. On top is the body, which is strapped to Daryan's guitar, but Machi is also there, unconsious! What's going on here? :DAY 2 " INVESTIGATION: Machi's been arrested for LeTouse's murder. Why? Klavier drops by and says that the "powers that be" want this case wrapped up quickly, since Lamiroir came from Borginia as an ambassador of good will. He also informs Apollo that Machi has requested that he be the defense attorney (Apollo, not Klavier). Apollo and Trucy head on down to the Detention Center. Well, there's only one problem as far as I can see: Machi can't speak English, and there's no interpreter, since Lamiroir is with Klavier at the moment. We have no choice but to wait for the trial to start. Save your game. :DAY 3 " TRIAL: Before the Judge allows Klavier to give out his opening statement, he wants his advice: what do you say to a guy that has a terminal disease? He reveals that the Chief Justice, his friend's, son is ill in the hospital, and things don't look good. He wants to wrap this up early, since he's going to go visit him. Klavier has good news for him: he's going to that hospital visit sooner than expected. Why? Klavier goes on to outline the case, and LeTouse's Autopsy Report will be added to the court record. LeTouse didn't die immediately, but it was inevitable, due to the blood loss. The Crime Photo will be added to the court record. Klavier will also point out on the diagram where the bullets hit. The Diagram will be added to the court record. As one can see, the dressing room has only one door, and right after the murder, Ema and Apollo busted through the door, and the killer was nowhere to be found. Klavier then goes for the final blow: only one person could have killed the victim, and that's Machi. Klavier will call Ema to the stand to explain the circumstances of the crime. EMA SKYE'S FIRST TESTIMONY: MURDEROUS CIRCUMSTANCES ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -The night of the murder, I was on security backstage, at Prosecutor Gavin's request. -Only people invloved with the concert in some way were allowed backstage. -At the beginning of the third set... I heard shots. -I went into the room, filled with blaring rock music, and found the body. -I examined the scene and determined that only the defendant could have done it. Start by pressing the first statement, the one about being on security. It turns out that even Ema doesn't know why she was put there. Klavier explains that, having had his keys stolen earlier that day, he wanted some extra security so that nothing else wound up missing, and put Ema up for the job, reason being because she had a lot of free time on her hands (that makes Ema a bit more angry). Press her next statement, the one about only involved persons being allowed backstage. Ema didn't know that Apollo and Trucy got in because of Klavier's influence. Some fans also tried to get in, but some well-thrown snackoos kept them out. Press her next statement, the one about the shots. Only Ema and Apollo were there, and those shots sounded pretty clear. Press her next statement, the one about heading into the room. The speakers funneled the music from the stage, and Klavier had them on at full volume. If the band was playing when the murder happened, then they all have an alibi. Press her last statement, the one about the defendant. Ema explains that someone used the air vent to escape from the scene. Trouble is, only a child could fit through there, and the only child involved with the concert was Machi. Plus, some marks were found on the air vent's grill, indicating that it had been opened recently. And if that weren't enough, Machi's fingerprints were clearly found on that grill! The judge decides that there's enough evidence to support a verdict. Klavier says that though the prosecution has no direct witnesses, he's still provided all the evidence needed. Do we have anything that contradicts the evidence? "Call a witness". As to who, present Lamiroir's profile: LeTouse, with his dying breath, named her as a witness to the murder. Klavier continues to insist that there was no witness, but the judge decides to call Lamiroir in regardless. On the stand, Lamiroir reveals to the court that she can speak English (we already knew about that). Klavier also reveals that she has amnesia (THAT we didn't know), and asks that the court be gentle to her (Read: pressing the wrong statements will net you a penalty). Lamiroir will begin her testimony of the events that night. LAMIROIR'S FIRST TESTIMONY: WHAT I SAW '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -As for what I saw... I saw nothing. -That night, I was invited to sing on stage, and this I did. -I did not return backstage after the second set. -Then I was led by the police to Mr. Gavin's dressing room, and told to wait there. -That was where I learned that something had happened... But I wasn't told the details. Present the Brooch against her third statement, the one about not heading backstage after the second set: we found this at the crime scene, and since it's her's, it means that she went there that night! Lamiroir claims, through Klavier, that she only went backstage for a brief spell of time. She was going to go in and even saw a bit of the scene, but when Apollo yelled out, she became frightened and headed back to the stage. That was when she dropped her brooch. Lamiroir will now amend her testimony with two new statements: -When my performance was finished, I went backstage for just a moment... -I saw nothing. The late Mr. LeTouse's body was behind a wall. Use the bracelet on the latter statement, the one about the body. Move your focus down to her neck: when she gulps, press "Percieve". When Lamiroir recalls the event, she asks him why LeTouse had to be shot. But wait... how did Lamiroir know that LeTouse was shot? Wasn't a gag order placed on the case right after the murder? Present the Investigation Request as proof of this. After the background fades back in, Lamiroir will request to add a statement to her testimony, and Klavier allows it: -I saw bullet holes in the wall, and knew Mr. LeTouse had been shot... If Lamiroir saw the scene as she claims she did, she could not have seen those bullet holes: they were on the wall the door was positioned on! Present the Diagram against this statement. The judge asks that Lamiroir once again testify as to what she saw that night. LAMIROIR'S SECOND TESTIMONY: WHAT I SAW 2 ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I was on my way from the stage to the backstage exit. -There was something like a little window there... That's how I saw it. -There were two shots... I couldn't do anything to stop it. -But it wasn't Machi! -It was a grown person! ...I know it was! Press her last statement, the one about the shooter being an adult. Lamiroir clarifies that the shooter was a male. She also heard the person talking, but she can't remember what they were saying. She also says that she never forgets a voice. If this testimony holds up, then we've won! However, answer that "It's contradictory". Why? Because only a child could get through that air vent! Klavier, however, provides another contradiction: the small window was closed at the time of the crime, so there is no way that Lamiroir could see or hear anyone! Klavier asks that Lamiroir be excused from the stand, and the judge agrees, allowing Ema to re-take the stand. There's also the mystery of why the killer moved the body, so Ema will testify about that. EMA SKYE'S FINAL TESTIMONY: THE MISSING BODY '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I believe Machi stole the body because of some lyrics. -He moved the body to match Lamiroir's song. -No one in this country had a motive to kill the victim. -And, Machi practically left his signature at the scene. -All of this evidence clearly points to the defendant. Press her fourth statement, the one about Machi's "signature". The bullet holes prove it: that room is cramped, and under those conditions, it would be very difficult to miss someone... assuming that they could see: remember, Machi's blind. What now? "Raise an onjection." That gun is very heavy, and if someone hadn't fired a gun before, they could easily dislocate their shoulder! Unfortunately, Machi's a kid, and he wouldn't have been all that familiar with firearms too. Grrrrr! Klavier will ask Ema to revise her testimony: -From the state of the crime scene, I conclude that the shooter was blind. Take a look at the Crime Photo: there's a bloody smear next to his hand, but there are remnants of writing left behind. If Machi WAS blind, he couldn't have rubbed them out! Present the Crime Photo against this statement, then point to the smear when asked. That's when Klavier pounces: he asks Ema why she thinks Machi is blind. Well, they are always walking hand-in-hand, and Lamiroir even leads him to the piano. Klavier, however, shows off a report from Borginia stating that Machi CAN see! Drat! If Machi can see, then he could be the shooter! Ema gets angry again, but she quickly gets an idea: you can't get rid of blood THAT easily! All one has to do is use luminol! The judge will order that the smear (which was already cut out by the police for further investigation) be brought into court and tested. Ema asks that Apollo use the luminol on the carpet (if you've played case 1-5, you already know how to do this...). Spray on the smear itself. It's some sort of code, and it reads as "IPXX-314206". Klavier immediately knows what it is: it's a number for Interpol, the international police. Maybe Machi is actually an undercover agent? But why would LeTouse know a number like that? Klavier calls Daryan up and asks him to look into the number further. In the meantime, the court ponders the reason as to why Machi would pretend that he's blind. Klavier asks Apollo to present some evidence. He also states that he wasn't doing it for himself. If that's true, then maybe Lamiroir is the blind musician, not Machi! Choose to "Show evidence", then present the Postcard. Klavier asks that Lamiroir be brought back in. When she arrives, she confirms that she's blind: that's why Klavier said that there was no direct witness. Klavier will ask Lamiroir to testify about her condition. LAMIROIR'S THIRD TESTIMONY: LAMIROIR'S EYES ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I have no memory of the "light". -I debuted in a world of darkness and sound... -My producer came up with my PR line before he knew this. -So, silly as it may sound, I had to pretend I could see. -Everyone on my staff knew, of course, but no others. Press her last statement, the one about everyone on her staff knowing about her condition. She explains that because LeTouse was her manager, he knew as well. But that doesn't make any sense! Why would LeTouse name her as the witness if she couldn't see? Klavier offers up an explanation: when LeTouse said "can't see", he was refering to Lamiroir's blindess. Lamiroir, however, claims that she still heard the shots and the voice, despite the fact that the window was closed. If she heard that voice again, she'd know it in an instant. That's when the baliff interrupts the proceedings with Daryan's findings. Klavier requests that Daryan takes the stand to report, and the judge allows it. When he gets on the stand, he states that the Interpol number belongs to quite the individual: Romein LeTouse himself! He also informs the court that the murder weapon belonged to LeTouse himself. But why would LeTouse, an Interpol agent, be involved with Lamiroir? As Daryan prepares to leave, Lamiroir charges the stand. She declares that the voice she heard belongs to Daryan! This is insane! A detective... being accused of murder!? What a ride! Save your game. :DAY 3 " INVESTIGATION: Back at the agency, Apollo and Trucy ponder Lamiroir's accusation against Daryan. Apollo, however, has bigger concerns, wondering what Phoenix has been up to lately. Trucy says that he's on a top-secret mission, but it probably has nothing to do with the case. Talk with her about "Daryan did it". Apollo asks if Trucy saw Daryan during the third set and she confirms, but she immedately realizes what that means: he has an alibi, and thus, could not be the shooter. Either Lamiroir is mistaken, or she's lying. Next, talk about "Agent LeTouse". Apollo raises the possibility that LeTouse was investigating Lamiroir, but Trucy doesn't buy that. All we know is that he was investigating something or someone, and it's most likely related to our case. Before we can head out, that yellow magician pops back in, twirling his staff! Trucy finally recognizes him: he's the famous magician Valant Gramarye! Valant hasn't seen Trucy in about seven years, and that was back when he worked with his partner, and Trucy calls him "daddy". Huh? I thought Phoenix was her father! Talk to Valant about "Troupe Gramarye". Valant is one of the more famous members of Troupe Gramarye, a group of great and talented magicians. In fact, his partner was part of the troupe as well. His partner's name was Zak Gramarye. Now talk about "Trucy's father". Trucy confirms: Zak Gramarye is her biological father (in other words, Phoenix is her adoptive father). He disappeared about seven years ago. Trucy, however, doesn't feel lonely: she's got Phoenix and Apollo, after all. Valant, however had a reason for coming in, aside from seeing Trucy again: a recorded video of Lamiroir's performance. Watch it again (you don't have a choice here...). It's obvious that Valant was at the concert that night, but why? The Video Tape will be added to the court record. Finally, present the video tape to Valant. He confirms that he was hired to help with the whole "disappearing singer" act. However, he won't tell Apollo how he did it (a magician's number one rule: never reveal the secrets of your art!), and decides to head on down to the Colisseum to take a look around himself, and leaves, not with a poof, but the closing of a door. Head to the detention center: it's time to talk to Machi... or, at least, try to. Well, one thing's for certain: Machi lied to us about seeing. Let's see what we can get from him. Try to talk to him about "The trial today". Machi doesn't say anything, since he can't speak English, but Apollo feels something from his bracelet... Next, try to talk about "Lamiroir's testimony". Again, Apollo's bracelet is reacting to Machi. What else could Machi be lying about? We'll have to talk to him later, since we need to do a bit more investigation. Head to the Backstage Hallway, first, through the agency, then through "Sunshine Colliseum". Well, well, if it isn't Lamiroir! She may not have seen the crime, being that she's blind, but she managed to hear it (in fact, she knew that Apollo and Trucy were coming thanks to their footsteps). Talk to her about "The voice". As she said earlier today, she heard Daryan's voice on her way from the stage to the backstage area. After that, shots rang out. At the time, she thought that she had imagined those shots and never told security about them. That, and she was in a rush, so she didn't have time to linger. Next, talk about "Machi". As we already know, she met Machi while singing in Borginia, but this was before she became Lamiroir. When Machi learned that she couldn't see, he helped her, but he only pretended to be blind after Lamiroir signed the contract. The whole "holding hands" thing not only served to further the image that Lamiroir could see, it was also a means of communication: Machi would write in her hand things that she needed to know after they separated. Next, talk about "Mr. LeTouse". Lamiroir comes to the same conclusion that Apollo did: that he was investigating her. Remember, Lamiroir has amnesia. Maybe he was investigating her past! Finally, talk about the ""Darkness"". Lamiroir first awoke in darkness, blind. But it is not this darkness that she fears: it is the possible darkness in her heart, lingering from her past. Trucy says that she could never harm a person, and Lamiroir thanks her: Machi keeps saying things along this line whenever she brings up her past. Present the Video Tape to Lamiroir. Lamiroir was in on the illusion too it seems, but the professional magician (Valant) swore her to secrecy on this matter. After these five things are done, Lamiroir will want to talk to Apollo about something. When she was walking though the hallway, she tripped on something: most likely, the thing on the floor. Trucy will pick it up and hand it to Lamiroir. She informs the duo that it's a headset, and everyone performing and on staff wore one of these the night of the murder. The Headset will be added to the court record. Present the Headset: Lamiroir explains that the headset has a limited range. It's only operational within 30 feet or so. If they tried to use something stronger, they'd interfere with the sound systems. Head to the stage. Someone's playing the piano, and that someone turns out to be Valant! He was here examining the stage, insuring that the illusion took place without a hitch. That's when he saw the piano, and started playing. Talk to him about "Lamiroir's illusion". The one who hired him to do the illusion was Klavier. He was told to make her disappear, "like a dream". He did what he could with the materials available to him, and what he did was fantastic! But in order to get across the stage, she'd need to use some sort of secret passage. That's why Klavier called upon Valant: his illusions are tailored to the needed specifications. Valant declares that the illusion indeed went well: not a bad thing, especially considering that he's part of Troupe Gramarye. While he was playing the piano, though, he noticed something a bit off. Now talk about "Troupe Gramarye". It all started with one man, a genius among his time. His name was Magnifi Gramarye. However, about seven years ago, Magnifi died, and the troupe vanished from the face of the Earth. That's when Valant started taking any job he could get, like at supermarkets. He keeps his sense of magic sharp at these cheap jobs, until the day the Troupe returns to prominence. But he's not doing this for himself: he's doing it for his partner, Zak. Now talk about "Valant and Zak". Hundreds of people flocked to learn from Magnifi, but among the throes, only two had the sort of talent that he was looking for. Those two were, of course, Zak and Valant. After they were taken in, Zak and Valant outshone their mentor in popularity. And now that Zak is gone, Valant is the Troupe's only hope of returning to the big time. Examine the piano. When Trucy tries to play it, one of the notes won't sound off. She'll take a closer look, and takes out something that was stuck in there: a sort of switch- like device. The Switch will be added to the court record. Head back to Lamiroir's room. Oh boy. Ema's not in a good mood today, and we know the reason why: that glimmerous fop. Plus her boss gave her a talking-to regarding Machi's sight. But she did help us find out that LeTouse was an Interpol agent, and that's actually important information. Talk to Ema about "The trial today". She had her fill of embarassement today, that's certain. But the fact of the matter is that Machi can see, and he could have wiped away the bloody writing. Lamiroir, however, is still insisting that she heard Daryan's voice at the time of the crime. Next, talk about "The case". It's certainly possible that the murderer followed Klavier's lyrics after a fashion. This whole mess can't be a coincidence. Now talk about "Something strange". While investigating today, she found something really small: some sort of device. It has an antenna on it, meaning that it's controlled wirelessly. Are you thinking what I'm thinking? If you are (and even if you're not), present the Switch. Apollo presses the button and... YEOW! The device Ema found has started on fire! Ema, briefly startled, deduces that this device is an igniter, and the switch we found activates it. Talk to Ema about "The switch". Ema takes a closer look at it and guesses that the signal it emits is pretty weak: it probably won't work beyond 30 feet or so. The Switch is updated in the court record, and it's been renamed as the Remote Trigger. Ema will also draw a circle on the diagram, indicating the range at which it works. The Forum Diagram will be added to the court record. It's time to do some more investigation. Before we leave, the Igniter will be added to the court record. Head to the outside of the Coliseum. Daryan's out here, having been exorcised from the investigation. He blames Klavier for his sorry state of affairs, saying that he has an alibi, and everyone who attended the concert can attest to that. Talk to him about "Your alibi". He reiterates that the shooting happened while he was on stage, and thus couldn't be the murderer. Plus, he never even met Lamiroir, so how could she identify him as a killer? Next, talk to him about "Prosecutor Gavin". He complains that Klavier is a perfectionist: if something even slightly wrong occurs, he's as angry as a bucking bull. He states that Klavier is probably in his office and gives the two directions. Then he leaves like the jerk he is. Don't follow him: instead, head to "Gavin's office". Looks like Klavier's talking to someone on the phone. He wants to know what the sample he recieved is supposed to be. He also casually reveals that LeTouse was carrying it in his suitcase. He'll hang up when he's done talking, and finally notices Apollo and Trucy standing there. Talk to Klavier about "The case". Ever since he got back from court, his phone has been ringing nonstop, and the reporters are often on the other side of the line, asking him what it feels like to kill a man using a song. He also says that the murder is being covered in Borginia as well, but they don't mention the lyrics (they think it's a theory, not solid fact). The Borginian Newspaper will be added to the court record. Daryan's off the case since Lamiroir's testimony will be in Borginia's evening newspaper. He's not happy about it, since Daryan's international contacts could have been useful. Next, talk about "The Guitar's Serenade". Klavier and Lamiroir first began writing the song about a year ago, when Klavier visited Borginia. As they wrote the song in Lamiroir's room, Klavier mentioned how he loved playing her guitar, and she let him keep it. That same guitar is now all burnt-out. Examine the wrecked guitar. Klavier had it examined earlier and the examiner found something intriguing. Next, examine that white thing. It's the thing that Klavier was talking about on the phone. He says that it's a replica of something, and the real thing was obviously LeTouse's target. Talk to him about "Lamiroir's guitar". He didn't want to use an airplane to ship the guitar back home (he wanted it kept as dry as possible), so he used a service normally used for evidence, and thus, it came to him pristine and untouched. And now it's ruined. Prosecutor Gavin's Guitar will be added to the court record. The intriguing part about this guitar was that the examiner found the remains of some sort of device. It certainly looks familiar, doesn't it? Next, talk about "The strange lump". Klavier has no idea what it's a replica of, and Interpol seems to be blocking relevatory information about it. But since Lamiroir is from Borginia, she might have a better idea of what it is, hence why he's calling her in. The Replica will be added to the court record. Finally, present the Igniter. Klavier notices that the remains of the strange device and the igniter are the same. And that's everything that Klavier's willing to talk about, but he thanks Apollo for sharing vital information with him, noting that no other defense attorney has done so. Apollo thinks it's only fair seeing that Klavier's shared plenty of info with us too. He explains that he tries to stay simple on the inside, since murders are already complicated enough. All he wants to do is to find the truth. Head to the Coliseum. Ema's out here, looking for Lamiroir. She's nowhere to be found! She asks Apollo and Trucy to help look for her. Head to the stage. The lights are out. Now we know what it's like to be blind. But something has changed here. Examine the case on the floor. Apollo opens it up, and inside is Lamioir, unconcious! Apollo immediately heads off to get Ema, and Lamiroir is rushed to the Hickfield Clinic in critical condition. After a while, Ema comes out, saying that Lamiroir will be just fine. Any longer, and she would have died! Ema reveals that someone attacked Lamiroir, and they were intent on killing her. But why? Lamiroir comes out, thanking Apollo for saving her. Talk to her about being "Attacked!" She says that she doesn't know who attacked her. Lamiroir ran for the stage after she was hit, and turned out the lights: although the killer couldn't see her, she's blind, and had no trouble getting around. She immediately hid herself in the case after she turned off the lights, but fell unconcious immediately afterwards. Now talk about "The assailant". Due to the fact that she was hit in the head, it must have been someone who was taller than she is. Could Daryan have attacked her? Lamiroir doesn't even know why she was attacked, but if Daryan attacked her, then it's because she named him as the murderer. Present the Replica to Lamiroir. She states that it's a replica of an item known as a Borginian Cocoon. Never heard of it. Talk to her about "The Borginian Cocoon". She doesn't know what the cocoon is used for, but what she does know is that taking a cocoon out of the country is forbidden. If someone tries to smuggle one out, and gets caught, then the punishment is death. That's crazy! Lamiroir doesn't know why the penalty is so severe, but now we know what LeTouse was up to: he was searching for a smuggler! Now talk about "Smuggling". LeTouse most likely became her manager because he thought she was involved in smuggling one out of the country: she is known to travel a lot, after all. If Interpol is involved, then that means that there's something suspicious about the cocoon. Something that other countries are seriously scared about. Apollo asks Lamiroir to come with him to the detention center: it's time to drag the truth out of Machi. There must be something that Machi isn't telling us. Lamiroir is immedately concerned, asking what this secret is. Present the Replica: maybe Machi was the one who smuggled the cocoon out of Borginia! Apollo asks that Lamiroir interpret for Machi. Through her, he asks Apollo not to jump to conclusions. He asks if Apollo knows everything about the case. Well, we will soon enough. Talk to him about "The cocoon". Machi explains that the cocoon is the only cure for the dreaded Incuritis Syndrome. But if it's a cure, then why not share the cocoons? The Replica will be updated in the court record. Apollo asks Machi if he stole the cocoon, but he won't say. But he does say that he can't go back to Borginia: remember, cocoon smuggling is punishable by death in Borginia. Machi will want to talk about the case, but Daryan cuts him off. He's got a meeting with the embassy, and nothing, not even a visit, can stop it. Before he leaves, he admits that he's never liked Apollo nor Trucy. Why did Daryan cut us off? There can only be one reason: he IS the murderer! For Machi's sake, we'll have to take him down in court. Save your game. :DAY 4 " TRIAL, PART 1: In the lobby, Valant drops in, warning Apollo that his illusion is the key to unraveling the murder. He doesn't stay longer to clarify, as he'll be skipping town. As Apollo is about to step in, the bailiff stops him: the judge has requested that the starting time be postponed. He'll also give out a newspaper clipping explaining everything. The Newspaper Article will be added to the court record. The headline mentions Incuritis. Must be what the Chief Justice's son has, but why does it sound so familiar? Court finally begins, and the judge apologizes for the inconvenience. He's sorry to see his friend go through such pain. But now is not the time to linger on the future passing of a life. Now is the time for law and order. Klavier gives out his opening statement, saying that Daryan has an alibi, and thus could not be the murderer. The judge is about to give out the verdict when Apollo objects: there's another person that can be called to the stand, and we haven't heard from them since they can't speak English. Apollo calls Machi up to the stand with Lamiroir as his interpreter. Apollo has no idea what he wants Machi to testify about, as he has no idea what Machi was going to say before Daryan cut us off yesterday. That's when Lamiroir interrupts, saying that Machi can prove his innocence. The judge asks that Machi testify as to his proof. MACHI TOBAYE'S TESTIMONY (THROUGH LAMIROIR): PROOF OF INNOCENCE ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -He says that word of Mr. LeTouse's death came as a great shock. -But if the killing truly followed the lyrics of my song... -...I, that is, he, could not have done it. -He says that because the lyrics are in English, he does not understand them. Lamiroir admits that, though she explained to him what the song was about, she never told him what the exact lyrics were. Maybe the bracelet can help us out on this one! Use the bracelet on the last statement, the one about the English lyrics. When Machi looks to the right (he's looking at Lamiroir), press Percieve. Apollo deduces that Machi can, in fact, understand English. He claims, through Lamiroir, that he only understands the word 'English', the name for the language. Plus, he read all about the lyrics in the Borginian Bugle. Prove him wrong by presenting the Borginian Newspaper: as Klavier told us, they never mentioned the lyrics. Machi screams in Borginian as the background fades back in. Lamiroir provides an alternate explanation, suggesting that the police mentioned the lyrics during their questioning. Klavier counters, saying that the police never mentioned them either. That means that the only way Machi could know about the lyrics was if he was listening to the testimony being given in court, and the only way he could listen to the testimony was if he could understand English! Machi then claims, again through Lamiroir, that it was SHE that told him about the lyrics! Lamiroir confirms, saying that it had slipped her mind as well. The judge asks Machi to revise his testimony, and as the duo does so, Apollo gets another reaction from his bracelet! Maybe there's another lie hidden in the testimony! Machi and Lamiroir will amend their testimony: -It was I who explained that the crime followed the song. Use the bracelet on this statement, and quickly move your focus to Lamiroir. When she swallows, press Percieve. Why is she uncertain all of a sudden? Could she be protecting someone? Present Machi's profile as proof of this: he's like a son to her, and she'd do anything to help him, even lie under oath! Apollo asks that Machi talk without Lamiroir's assistance. He screams again, this time, in English, as the background fades in. Machi admits that he can speak English, but only a little. Machi, alone on the stand, insists that he never shot anyone. But he can't admit that he wasn't in the room when the shots were fired. In fact, he WAS in that room! He saw LeTouse on the floor, bleeding. When he heard Apollo and Ema talking, he climbed up the ladder and left the scene of the crime. Apollo asks that Machi tell the whole truth, but Machi absolutely refuses to testify. Since the defense and defendant aren't seeing eye to eye, the judge calls a recess. Back in the lobby, Machi continues to insist that he did not shoot LeTouse. When he came in, LeTouse was already on the ground. Then, he heard two shots and left through the air vent before Ema and Apollo barged in... wait. He heard shots AFTER he found the body!? That's crazy. In any case, Machi refuses to testify about the cocoon. If that's the case, then we can't force it on him. We'll have to get someone else to testify. Back in court, Apollo informs the judge that the defendant will not testify, and instead wishes to call Lamiroir back to the stand. Klavier objects, saying that her testimony is a travesty. Apollo counters by dropping a bomb on him: the attack on Lamiroir. He comes to the conclusion that someone wanted her dead because of her testimony. Apollo once again asks that Lamiroir be called to the stand, and the judge accepts. Apollo reviews her testimony, but Klavier is insistent that she could not have heard Daryan's voice through the window. The judge asks that Lamiroir testify once more. LAMIROIR'S FOURTH TESTIMONY: WHAT I HEARD ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I was on my way from the stage to the backstage exit. -That's when I heard them: Mr. LeTouse and the detective. -I heard the faint sound of a gunshot and stopped. Then I heard another gunshot. -There was the smell of gunpowder... I knew I must tell someone, but... -I was in a hurry, so I kept moving past the small window. Press her second statement, the one about Mr. LeTouse and Daryan. Klavier continues to insist that she couldn't have heard Daryan through that window. Time to try a different angle. Ask her "What were they talking about?" She didn't hear everything, but looking back, she only heard one thing, and that was Daryan saying, "It's over. Press the switch! Now!" Apollo stutters, requesting that what she heard be added to the testimony: -From the small window, I heard a voice say, "Press the switch! Now!" Maybe the switch that she's talking about refers to the remote for those igniters! Present the Remote Trigger against this statement. Maybe the murderer was ordering someone to use it on stage! But what for? And how would they get the message out? Present the Headset: it works within a 30-ft. radius, the same range that the trigger uses! Klavier objects, saying that there was no way to know where that switch was at the time of the murder! Remember what this switch was used for that night. It was used to set Klavier's guitar on fire! If that's true, then the murder happened during the second set, not the third! That means that Daryan could have killed LeTouse! Present the Igniter to prove the link between the two devices. Now we've linked the murder and the burning guitar! Klavier objects, saying that this flies in the face of the lyrics: LeTouse was supposed to be shot after the guitar caught fire! Apollo counters with the possibility that the murderer followed the lyrics only to derail the investigation! Klavier objects, saying that Lamiroir could not have heard Daryan through that window! How did Lamiroir hear Daryan? Answer that "She was somewhere else". When asked where she was, point to the air vent: she wasn't on the floor at all! She was in the air duct, above the ceiling! Lamiroir confirms: when she heard it all, she was in the air vent. The judge asks that Lamiroir testify as to why she was up there. LAMIROIR'S FIFTH TESTIMONY: ABOVE THE CEILING ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -Yes, I was above the ceiling when I heard the voice. -I had heard that there was a, er, "small window" there before. -It was in the middle of my performance... I had no time to report what I had heard. -As to why I was there... I cannot say. -I am bound to secrecy on this matter. Why was she up there in the first place? Maybe it has something to do with the illusion that Valant had planned! Present the Video Tape against her fourth statement, the one where she can't say why she was up there. Apollo explains that Lamiroir was in the air vent, heading to her assigned location in order to complete the illusion. Lamiroir confirms, but the judge isn't convinced: he points out that Lamiroir vanishes for about twenty seconds, which isn't enough time to head to that location through the air vent! The judge asks that Lamiroir testify to the best of her ability. LAMIROIR'S FINAL TESTIMONY: THE BIG ILLUSION '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I followed the route exactly as I was instructed. -There is an emergency exit in the backstage, where a stagehand waited. -From there, one can enter the forum on the opposite side from the stage. -The plan was for me to move there in two minutes. -I was on my way, when I heard the voice. Press her fourth statement, the one about getting there in two minutes. She could have done it in one minute if she had ran. She almost missed her cue. She stopped about halfway, and that's because she heard Daryan. Is there any evidence that proves she made the trip in two minutes? Take a look at the video: before Lamiroir disappears, she's still wearing her brooch, but when she reappears, she's not wearing it! There's only one explanation: the Lamiroir on stage was a double, meant to fool the crowd while the real Lamiroir made her way through the air vent! Choose to "Present evidence", then present the pendant. Klavier confirms, saying that Valant posed as Lamiroir that night. But one thing's still off: the music doesn't stop, and Valant sounds just like Lamiroir. Trucy suggests that they used a recording, but Klavier scoffs at this, saying that when the Gavinners play, they don't use recordings: it's all live. The judge asks that Lamiroir amend her testimony: -I... had to keep singing, even while I moved. Press this statement. Lamiroir reveals that she was singing while she made her way through the air vent, using her headset. LeTouse and the murderer would have thought that Lamiroir was already on stage, and didn't notice her singing above their heads! She also admits that when she heard the shots, she stopped singing briefly. She was supposed to sing "Pleasure, pleasure", but only one "Pleasure" is heard! This means that no one on stage during the second set could be the murderer! Klavier, however, points out that Apollo's case is all based upon Lamiroir's testimony, and if she's lying, then the case is kaput. But he DOES know that he has no choice but to call Daryan to the stand, not as a detective, but as a suspect in the murder of Romein LeTouse. The judge allows it and calls a recess while Daryan is brought in. It's time to tackle the murderer himself! Save your game. :DAY 4 " TRIAL, PART 2: Phoenix drops on by, and he knows what's going on. He only came by for a little while, but he gives Apollo something from Ema: the remains of some firecrackers. She found these in Lamiroir's dressing room today, but why would someone set off firecrackers there? The Burnt Fragments will be added to the court record. Phoenix also tells Apollo to find Daryan's "igniter": it'll be difficult to find him guilty under the current legal system, so conventional methods are out. That means he'll be cool and collected, which means no nervous twitches. Phoenix heads back out, just when it's time to go back in. But what did Phoenix mean by finding Daryan's "igniter"? Court's back in session, and Klavier takes the time to state that he believes Daryan is innocent: after all, he's the first detective he's ever worked with, and they're bandmates. But regardless, Klavier calls Daryan to the stand. Daryan has no clue how it came to this, since Klavier gave him his word that he wouldn't be standing here. The judge will give Daryan a chance to respond to Lamiroir's testimony, and he'll take that chance. DARYAN CRESCEND'S FIRST TESTIMONY: DARYAN'S REBUTTAL '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -The diva's lying, plain and simple. She's got nothing to back up her story. -In the first place, she never heard my voice! -She "forgot the words because she heard gunshots"? As if! -Didn't Detective Ema Skye hear those gunshots during the third set, anyway? -The shooting took place when I was on stage, man! Wow. He's sharp to have realized that Lamiroir is our weak link. Time to approach this from a different angle. Remember where those firecracker remains were found: they were found in Lamiroir's room, where that igniter was found as well! Maybe the gunshots we heard were fake, and it was thanks to those firecrackers! Present the Burnt Remains against Daryan's fourth statement, the one about the gunshots during the third set. Klavier knows all about the firecrackers, since Ema came to him first. That's when Klavier decided to register Daryan as a witness in the trial. Daryan laughs, saying that there was no way to know when someone would come by! That's when Klavier produces the headset found in the hallway: it was right there before the third set started. Daryan probably planted it there just in case someone came by, and it just so happens that they did! Daryan can't believe that he's been betrayed, but Klavier says that friendships don't matter in a court of law. That's when he turns his attention to Apollo: we may have proved that Daryan fabricated an alibi, but we still don't have proof that the murder happened during the third set! Daryan will now revise his testimony: -The shooting took place during the second set? If you're so sure, let's see your proof! Remember how we found out that Daryan missed his cue? That's right, the mixing board! If we use it for the second set instead of the third, then we might hear the gunshot too! Present the Mixing Board against this statement, and when asked, mute all the sounds except for No. 1: it's got Lamiroir's vocals on it. At the end of the first verse, you'll hear a gunshot. Select No. 1 and present it. Klavier has no choice but to say that Lamiroir was testifying truthfully, and the murder happened during the second set, not the third! Plus, there's the fact that Daryan was handling a .45 calibur revolver, which would have dislocated his shoulder and affected his playing! Daryan counters, saying that he's an officer, and he couldn't have dislocated his shoulder, due to the fact that he's had plenty of firearms training. Klavier cross-counters, saying that officers are only given .38 calibur weapons, so Daryan would have had no experience with a larger calibur weapon! Plus, the pistol belonged to LeTouse, so when Daryan stole the pistol, he was holding it the wrong way! Daryan then counters that he had no reason to shoot Lamiroir's manager at all! The judge allows Daryan to testify again. DARYAN CRESCEND'S SECOND TESTIMONY: PROOF OF INNOCENCE '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -C'mon! Why would I even want to kill that manager? -You want a reason? Easy. I got no motive, man! -This was that diva's first trip to this country, right? -How could I possibly know her manager? -If I didn't know him, why would I want to kill him!? Remember what LeTouse was looking for: a smuggled Borginian Cocoon. Maybe Daryan was somehow behind it's theft! Present the Replica against his last statement, the one where he asks why he would have killed LeTouse. These cocoons are a potent cure, and Daryan, with his international contacts, would have known about them! Plus, if LeTouse had found out that Daryan was behind it all, the jig would've been up. That's why he had to kill him, not as a manager, but as an Interpol agent! Klavier provides the reason as to why it's against the law to take a cocoon out of the country: not only can it create a cure, it can also be used to make a deadly poison. Daryan says that he couldn't find a buyer for it on the black market: selling it would cause quite a stir and get him busted. Daryan will now testify about the cocoon's banning. DARYAN CRESCEND'S FINAL TESTIMONY: COCOON SMUGGLING ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -International Affairs got a memo about these cocoons. -Interpol's all hot and bothered about 'em. -Can't sell 'em on the black market. Too dangerous. -Yeah, cocoon smuggling ain't exactly lucrative anymore. -Man, I'm in International Affairs! I know the deal! Oh, really? Isn't the Chief Justice's son sick with Incuritis? And isn't that what the cocoon cures? If Daryan sold one to the Chief Justice, it would save his son's life, not to mention shift the heat from Daryan to another officer of the law! Present the Newspaper Article against his third statement, the one about it being too dangerous to sell a cocoon on the black market. Daryan counters, saying that there's no proof that he cut a deal with the Chief Justice! Plus, there's also Borginian Customs officers to worry about. They're on duty 24/7, ensuring that no cocoon gets out of the country. Daryan will now revise his testimony: -Borginian Customs is very thorough. Everything and everyone gets checked. -Cocoon possession will get you arrested on the spot, and then sentenced to death. -Hey, man, if there's a way to get cocoons out of there, I'd sure like to know. Remember what Klavier told us about his guitar yesterday: he had it shipped to him using a special service, and it never went through customs. Maybe Daryan used the guitar to smuggle the cocoon out! Present Prosecutor Gavin's Guitar against either the new third statement or the new last statement. This is also the reason why Daryan had the guitar set on fire: to destroy the cocoon should he be found out! Again, Daryan laughs, saying that he's never been to Borginia! How could he have used that guitar in the first place? Apollo declares that Daryan had an accomplice from within the country itself. Who here is from Borginia? Lamiroir and Machi. Lamiroir is blind, and she had no idea who Daryan was before the trial. That leaves Machi. He could have talked with Daryan and helped him smuggle the cocoon out! Present Machi's profile when prompted. Plus, Klavier's guitar was twenty feet in the air from stage level at the time, and the device wouldn't have triggered from Lamiroir's position when she heard Daryan! Daryan points out that Machi couldn't have used the switch, because he was playing the piano at the time. And you need to use two hands to do so! Can we prove that he pressed that switch? Answer "I can prove it." Now present the mixing board: maybe there was a phrase that Machi could have played single handedly. Klavier concurrs, but Daryan's doubtful. All we have to do is prove that the phrase sounded odd in comparison with the rest of the song. Mute all of the instruments, but this time, leave No. 4 untouched. Take a listen through the first two sections of the song: part 1 sounds more graceful than part 2, doesn't it? Select part 1 of the track and present it. The judge thinks that everything's been wrapped up, but Daryan has other plans. There's no decisive proof that he's done any of this! Looks like Phoenix was right about dealing with him! But wait! What else did Phoenix say? He told us to find Daryan's "igniter"! Well, maybe he's referring to a big 'ol outburst! Apollo says there's one thing that can prove Daryan's guilt. Think about it: Daryan's said there's no proof, but in the abscence of decisive evidence, we have decisive witnesses! Choose to "Call a witness", then present Machi's profile: Machi knows more about this crime than anything else, and he can confirm our theories! Again, Daryan laughs, saying that Machi can't admit to smuggling, since it'd mean his death! But that's the beauty of it: if Machi admits to smuggling, under US law, he'd receive a maximum sentence of life in prison, but he'd still be alive! If he were accused of murder, Borginia would eventually expedite him back and kill him! If he doesn't confess here, he's dead meat! Daryan goes berzerk, ordering Machi to stay silent! While the rest of the court takes this as a confession, Daryan's still denying everything. Kind of pathetic, really. Machi takes the stand and confesses to smuggling. He needed the money, so he assisted Daryan with his scheme. The judge promises that he'll be put on trial later for his crime, and Machi, taking his sunglasses off, thanks him. With everything wrapped up, the judge declares Machi Not Guilty of murdering Romein LeTouse. Back in the lobby, Lamiroir is disappointed, knowing now that Machi did smuggle a cocoon, but he did the right thing by admitting that he did it. Phoenix drops back in, with the information that Lamiroir will be getting an operation to repair the damage done to her eyes: it was due to some tragic accident that she lost both her memory and her sight. She never went through with the surgery because she was afraid of what she would discover about herself if she could see. But thanks to Apollo's work in court, she's discovered the courage to go through with it. Phoenix, meanwhile, now knows that if his "secret mission" is to ever see the light of day, he'll have to hurry it up... what is he talking about? Anyways, due to the trial, "The Guitar's Serenade" became a smash hit, and no one is more happy about it than Klavier is. But the next time he writes a song, he had better catch the killer at the end! Save your game. Case 4: Turnabout Successor [TURNSUCCESS] ----------------------------------------- :DAY 1 " INVESTIGATION: It's been 3 months since Machi's trial, and Apollo has had no new cases since then. Trucy, however, is going nuts over the fact that Valant is going to do a magic show, which irritates Apollo to no end. The magic show will begin in three days, right at the Colisseum, where the concert took place. Trucy's even got the tickets to the show for herself, Apollo, and Phoenix. The Magic Show Ticket will be added to the court record. Phoenix decides to drop in, and he's got some important information. The info has to do with this secret mission he's been on, and Apollo's surprisingly involved. It's all about the Jurist System... whatever that is. Talk to Phoenix about "The Jurist System". Before the current court system arose, there were 12-man juries which decided someone's guilt or innocence. Under the current proposal, the count for the jury is halfed: there will only be six jurors, and they'll be working with the judge to decide the verdict. Next, talk about "The secret mission". It turns out that all this time, Phoenix has been working on getting the Jurist System up and running. They've decided to select a sample case and try the system out, and Phoenix is in charge of the selection: after all, he's the head of the Jurist System Simulated Court Committee. For the first case, Phoenix choose a murder (which, despite what he says, is NOT as simple as it seems...), and he also informs Apollo that, as the chairman, he's selected Apollo to be the attorney in charge of the case. He also warns Apollo that, though this is just a test case, the verdict is for real. Court's currently sitting at 10 AM tomorrow. Phoenix changed his initial choice for something that happened just recently. In fact, it happened last night. Time to change the topic. Talk about "Valant Gramarye". Trucy wants to head on over to the Colisseum to say "hi" to Valant. Phoenix suggests tagging along with her, saying that Apollo will learn all about the case tomorrow, but he wants to know sooner than that. The name "Gramarye" gets the gears turning in Phoenix's head, and he hands over a pink envelope with the symbol of a guy wearing a top hat on it to Trucy. She asks Phoenix if she can open it, but Phoenix, suddenly stern, orders her not to. What could be in there? The Gramarye Envelope will be added to the court record. Back to the matter at hand. Talk about "The trial simulation". Apollo wants to know what kind of case he's dealing with, and Phoenix, with all of the power vested in him, gives him permission to examine the scene of the crime, but he can't talk to anyone involved with the case. Well, except for his client: Apollo CAN talk with them, but Phoenix warns him that he may be wasting his time with them. They're in the detention center right now. Head on over there. We've been here for twenty minutes, and they're STILL not here! When asked, the guard will point out that she's just out of sight. Talk about shy. The client takes her seat in silence, and Trucy tries to brighten the mood a little by bringing out Mr. Hat. Unfortunately, this has the unintended side effect of making the client pass out cold. She quickly regains conciousness. Talk to the client about "Introductions". Apollo tries to make some small talk, but there's no effect. Next, talk to her about "Your name?" Apollo introduces himself to the client. Again, she's silent. Finally, talk about "The case". As before, she's as talkative as a rock, which is not at all. She does, however, pull out an oddly-shaped bottle of nail polish, and uses it on her nails. Looks like Phoenix was right: there's not much we can get out of her. Before Apollo and Trucy can leave, however, the client calls them back. She hands over a business card. The name on the card is Vera Misham, and according to this, she's an artist at the Drew Art Studio. Vera's Card will be added to the court record. Wait. Is the client's name Vera, the name on the card? Vera once more slips out of sight. Well, at least we know her name, but we still don't have any information on the crime. Maybe someone at the studio can help us some more. Head to the "Drew Studio". Well, it looks like the studio is the scene of the crime itself. There are a bunch of paintings lying around, but one seems oddly unfinished, and the sketch that's showing looks nothing like the finished product. All three paintings will be added to the court record as the Portrait, the Acrylic, and the Landscape. This is when Ema shows up. Ema informs the pair that the victim was the owner of the studio, Mr. Drew Misham, who also happens to be Vera's father. The method of murder was done through poisoning. Phoenix told Ema that Apollo would drop by and he has full access to the scene. Talk to Ema about "The victim". Drew did a lot of illustration work for picture books, as the rumor goes. Drew and Vera never really interacted with the world outside their home, and that lasted up till Drew's death. He never used any sort of electronic communications, so the only line open he had to the outside world was through snail mail. The letter box was put there for precisely that reason. The Letter Box will be added to the court record. When the police took fingerprints, only Vera's and Drew's prints were found. But last night was the first time that Drew let a reporter into his studio. Drew died during the interview that followed. Next, talk about "The defendant". As mentioned before, Vera never really had any interaction with the world, and she was home-schooled by her father. Apparently, Vera absolutely refused to leave, and if they did, then she'd probably die. In the end, she was allowed her lucky charm as company to the big house. She claims that this charm gives her the power to go into the world if she absolutely had to. Apollo asks Ema if the coffee was poisoned, but she evades the question. Next, talk about "The night of the crime". Apollo immediately suspects the reporter, but Ema says that around the same time every night, Vera would serve her father a cup of coffee, and the reporter was nowhere near Drew when he died, since he was looking at the machinery on the other side of the room. Incidentally, it was the reporter that called the police after the murder occured. Examine the painting stuffed behind the dresser. It looks oddly familiar... The Hidden Painting will be added to the court record. Next, examine the coffee mug. It was the last cup of coffee Drew ever drank. But something's off about it... Part of it must be because there were no traces of poison found in the coffee itself. The Coffee Mug will be added to the court record. Next, examine the small table on the other side of the room. We'll zoom in to have a closer look. Examine the red envelope in the drawer. It's been opened before, as evidenced by all the tape used to seal it. But the postmark on the envelope has a date seven years old. Why would a seven-year-old letter be here? The Red Envelope will be added to the court record. Examine the Coffee Mug in closer detail. Examine the blue spot on the rim of the mug. Trucy thinks that it may be a special type of coffee, but Apollo is skeptical. What could it be? Present the Coffee Mug to Ema. She tries to get away with the new coffee thing, but Apollo voices his doubts. Ema gives in: the blue mark on the rim indicates the presence of poison. The poison was only found on the mug itself. But why such a small spot? Next, present the Red Envelope to her. Ema refuses to talk about it, which means that she must know what's inside, but she didn't rip the envelope open. Maybe it's another one of her scientific toys. Talk to Ema about "Forensic science". Apollo woos Ema into helping him do some forensic investigation. Looks like she likes being flattered. All we need to do is present something suspicious to her. Present the Coffee Mug to her again. This time, she'll let us use her poison detection spray. It's used to test for the poison atroquinine, which, incidentally, is the poison that was used to murder Mr. Misham. Atroquinine is one of the deadliest poisons around, but it takes time to take it's toll, 15 minutes tops. This part is just like testing for blood, but this time, we're looking for traces of poison. Just spray anywhere: you won't get a reaction. Trucy suggests looking at that small table for a closer look. When you zoom in, spray that tiny picture frame. There are traces of atroquinine, but why were they found here? The Tiny Frame will be added to the court record. Next, present the Red Envelope to Ema. She explains what the device she's carrying around is: she calls it an X-Ray Scanner, but it actually has a real name, and Ema doesn't seem to remember it. She decides to let Apollo and Trucy to try it on a concealed lottery ticket. Ema explains that a piece of paper has many layers, and some layers hold writing on them while others do not. By selecting a specific layer, one can see what is written on that layer. In order to form a complete image, however, you need to rub the image (rub the touch screen). Ema will now leave you to your business. To select another layer, use the stylus to turn the dial. Keep rubbing the screen on all of the layers and the message will be revealed. Thusly, Ema will print out an image that contains the writing. Ema will now let Apollo and Trucy have at it with the concealed letter. Just do what you did with the ticket, and you'll be fine. But there are two pieces of paper in the envelope, which means that there's more of the letter. Use the scanner again, and the full contents of the letter will be revealed. It reads: "Mr. Drew Misham. I've deposited the $100,000 in the designated account. Please send a reciept once you've confirmed the transfer. Sign the papers and send in the enclosed envelope with the enclosed stamp within 3 days. I need not remind you to speak of this to no one." Well, Drew certainly made a killing on one of his works, but why all the secrecy? And why was this letter even here? Ema knows something, but her mouth is shut tight. The Red Envelope data will be updated in the court record. Before he leaves, Apollo asks Ema about the reporter. She really can't talk about him, since, he's going to be a witness, but she can tell Apollo who he is. She can't remember his name, but she does have his business card. The guy's name is... Spark Brushel? Ema mentions that Brushel went to see Valant at the Colisseum about the show. Brushel's Card will be added to the court record. Looks like it's time to head out and talk with the man. Move to the Colisseum. Valant is overjoyed to see Trucy again. Trucy congradulates Valant on a big step forward, but he's not at all humbled to hear it. Guy's got a big ego. Talk to Valant about "The big magic show". Valant acknowledges that Zak should be the one performing Magnifi's tricks. He'd be happy to stand up there as an assistant if Zak were still around. Next, talk about "Magnifi Gramarye". Valant's mentor was incredibly gifted, and as the heir to the secret, he's going to be providing a miracle. But why did he have to wait for seven years? It was due to a law that prevented him from doing so. It was known as "Performance rights". Talk to him about this next. Magnifi's illusions relied on an innovative idea that he alone came up with. As such, the secret to his illusions was considered to be his property, and without his permission, no one could perform them. Magnifi, before he died, passed on the rights to Zak, but shortly after Magnifi died, Zak vanished, taking the rights with him. Just now, Zak was declared legaly dead, and, due to the principle known as "death in abstantia", Valant automatically inherited the rights when Zak was declared dead. Now, present the Gramarye Envelope to Valant. He takes one quick look and suddenly becomes a nervous wreck. He asks Trucy where she got it from, because the handwriting on the envelope belongs to Zak! What!? He asks to open the letter, but Apollo can't let him, since Phoenix told us not to open it until the time is right. Finally, present Brushel's Card. He definately knows who he is, as he can't forget that strong scent of mint. Looks like he's not fond of the guy. Talk to him about "Mr. Brushel, Journalist". Brushel wanted to chat about what happened in the past, but Valant sent him packing. Looks like he's got someting in his past that he'd rather not remember. Valant says that Brushel headed off to the detention center (probably to interview Vera...). Valant suddenly takes Brushel's card and rips it to shreds! He doesn't restore it like a good magician should. Wow, he REALLY must not have liked the guy! Head to the detention center. Someone must be here: they're interviewing the guard. Huh. Must be that Brushel guy. The man FINALLY shows his face. He looks a bit wierd to me. Brushel tried to interview Vera, but evidently failed, and resorted to interviewing the guard. Oy vey. Talk to Brushel about "Spark Brushel". Brushel really doesn't want to do the answering: he's a reporter, after all. Next, talk to him about "The night of the crime". Since he's gonna be a witness, he doesn't want to talk about that night just yet. Now talk about "The interview". Something tipped Brushel off about Drew, and that's why he went to do the interview, using a metaphor we FINALLY understand. As it so happens, he was on a trip when he saw an article in a tabloid detailing the theft of a famous painting. The picture in the article looked like a giant peach floating down a river? Does that sound familiar to you? It should: we have that same exact painting in the court record! But why did Drew have that painting in the first place? Sounds like it's time to interrogate Ema. Head back to the studio. Present the Hidden Painting to Ema. Ema admits that Drew was actually a forger of art pieces. Talk to Ema about Drew being a "Forger". A forger is someone who makes copies of something, but they try to sell these forgeries, or fakes, as the genuine article, and that's against the law. That's why Drew was so successful: he was being paid to make these forgeries. In fact, that's why Ema brought her scanner: to see what's underneath these forged pieces of art. But she really didn't need to go that far, since one of the forgeries is only half done. Still, it'd be a good idea to see what Drew sketched before he painted over them. Present any of the other three paintings to Ema, and she'll let you take a peek at them using the scanner. Select the first one, the Picasso-like piece. The sketch underneath looks like a game of cards. Huh. That sounds familiar. Next, select the painting of a fish. The sketch looks like a man pulling a cart. Do you see a connection yet? I do! Apollo will ask to see the last painting, the half-done one. The sketch is that of a flaming man wielding a guitar! Apollo asks Trucy to take a look at the three sketches. She soon gets the picture, but Ema is still clueless. Apollo explains that each of the sketches represents a case that he's been involved in! They represent, in order, the murder in the Borscht Bowl Club, the circumstances surrounding Meraktis's death, and the concert which culminated in the loss of LeTouse's life! Who is this guy? Save your game. :DAY 2 " TRIAL, PART 1: Apollo and Trucy ask Vera if she's alright, but all she does is draw a smiley face in her notebook to signify that she's just fine. Again, she puts on her good luck charm. Drew was a forger before he died, so it may have to do something with the case at hand. Time to head in. Klavier is as cool and collected as ever, but the judge is a bit nervous, since it's the first use of the Jurist System. While they may not be in the courtroom, they're still watching the trial, through some video cameras. Since the outcome depends on what the believe is the truth, the old addage of "Evidence is everything" no longer applies. Klavier gives out his opening statement, saying that Vera murdered her father by poisoning his coffee. Apollo objects right off the bat with the fact that the coffee had no traces of poison whatsoever. Klavier agrees, handing out the autopsy report as well. Misham's Autopsy Report will be added to the court record. Klavier identifies the poison as atroquinine, a man-made poison so deadly, that only 0.002 milligrams is enough to be fatal. He calls up the decisive witness for this simple case to the stand. Something tells me that this case is far from simple... Well, if it isn't our old friend, Mr. Brushel. He's testifying so that he can grab up the exclusive rights to the report. The judge asks Brushel to testify about that night. SPARK BRUSHEL'S FIRST TESTIMONY: THE JOURNALIST'S STORY ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I visited the studio that night to do the interview. -The first outsider to enter the atelier! "Journalistic History Made", end quote. -His daughter brought us coffee right after we started. -And you know what happened next. "Star Falls!" end quote. -No one else entered the room besides her the whole time. The judge suspects Brushel of poisoning Misham, but that's impossible, since he was nowhere near Misham's coffee when he died. Time for the cross. Press his fouth statement, the one about a star falling. Brushel simplifies it to Drew dying. Ask about "The "star's" coffee" in more detail. Brushel claims that as soon as Misham took a sip, he died. Is this important in any way? Answer that it's "Very important". Brushel will now amend his testimony: -He had one sip, if that. The next moment, he was on the floor! Present the Coffee Mug against this statement. Remember what Ema told us? She said that atroquinine is slow-acting! He couldn't have died immediately! Klavier asks that Brushel provide an explanation. Brushel, standing by his statement that Misham's death was immediate, tells the court that Vera even admitted she served him that cup! Klavier admits that he should have known better: there's no way that Phoenix would ever choose such a simple case! Klavier asks that Brushel testify about what he noticed. SPARK BRUSHEL'S SECOND TESTIMONY: WHAT BRUSHEL NOTICED '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -When I arrived at the studio, Mr. Misham was at his desk. -He seemed to be writing a letter... but he quickly sealed the envelope. -I thought nothing of it at the time, of course. -Now that I think about it, what if he was writing a suicide note? Press Brushel's second statement, the one about the letter. He managed to see this because he showed up 15 minutes early. Mr. Misham was suprised, and stuffed the letter away in a yellow envelope. Is this important? Choose "Add to testimony". Brushel will now amend his testimony: -It was a yellow envelope. ...I heard it was left at the crime scene. Present the Red Envelope against this statement. Not only is this envelope the wrong color according to his testimony, it's also addressed to Drew himself. Why would he write a suicide note to himself? Klavier admits that the red envelope was the only one found at the scene. Brushel claims that he used an envelope, regardless of the color. Is it possible that he chose the wrong color to go with? Answer "It's impossible". We already investigated the contents of the leter, and it had to do with one of his jobs, most likely having to do with forgery. The judge asks Brushel for an explanation, and the reporter remembers another detail: after he came in and Misham put the letter in the envelope, he sat at his desk, searching for a stamp with the intent to mail it. After that, Misham put the letter in his letter box. The judge decides that the letter has nothing to do with the murder. He then asks to see the contents of the letter. The judge is astonished with the amount of cash, and Brushel, smelling news, asks to leave. Apollo points out that he's not going anywhere. The judge asks Brushel to testify about his scoop. SPARK BRUSHEL'S THIRD TESTIMONY: THE SCENT OF A STORY ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -Actually, it took a bit of work to get a thumbs-up on the interview. -"Reporter Leverages Story, Gets His Interview", end quote. -The story concerned a case from seven years ago. -That red envelope probably had something to do with it. -Say what you will, but Drew's talent was without compare. Does this have to do with Phoenix's last case? Time to find out. Unfortunately, Brushel isn't willing to reveal his source. Let's approach this from a different angle. Use the bracelet on his last statement, the one about Drew's "talent". Move your focus to his armpit. When he starts to sweat, press Percieve. Present the Hidden Painting as proof of Drew's "talent": making forgeries! Brushel finally spills the beans: Not only did Drew make forged art, he also forged evidence! So THAT'S what that payment was for: a forged piece of evidence! Apollo pounces, suggesting that there are a lot of criminals out there who may have wanted Misham dead. Klavier counters, saying that there's no proof tying the red envelope and the murder together. The judge asks that Brushel provides a summary of his testimony. SPARK BRUSHEL'S FINAL TESTIMONY: THE INTERVIEW: A RECAP ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -The only other person in the studio that night was the defendant. -It was Vera who poured the coffee. She's admitted as much herself. -The only thing that touched Drew's lips during the interview was that mug. -And nothing left that studio after he died. Nothing. -...Clearly, the only one who could have poisoned him was his daughter! Press his fourth statement, the one about nothing leaving the scene after the murder. Brushel claims that only one thing left the crime scene: himself! Brushel then claims that he was joking, and the judge turns to the defense, asking Apollo if anything else might have left the scene. Answer "Just one thing". Something else has vanished from the crime scene! We don't have what was missing, but we DO have the evidence that shows how it left! Present the Letter Box: since Brushel is still adamant that a letter was sent out, that must mean the letter must have something to do with the murder! We're missing a valuable piece of evidence! Klavier objects, saying that this bit of info isn't important. Apollo continues to insist that it is, and the judge gives in, asking Brushel to amend his testimony: -A letter was put in the post from the studio, but I hardly think that matters. Press Brushel's third statement this time, the one about nothing else but the coffee touching his lips that night. Apollo asks him if he's sure, but Brushel was devouring mints at that time (must be where his minty-fresh breath comes from...). Apollo argues that the poison could have been concealed in the mints, but Klavier objects, pointing out the obvious fact that Brushel's still standing. When asked if there's proof that Misham could have been poisoned some other way, say "I can prove it." If Misham sent out a letter, then he must have licked a stamp to do so! That gets the gears turning in Brushel's head, and he reveals that, though Misham was looking for a stamp, he never found one. Maybe the poison came from a stamp that he was forced to use! That's why traces of the poison were found on the mug: his tounge tranfrered the poison he had just ingested to the cup itself! Klavier, however points out the fallacy in our theory: the fact that Misham never found a stamp. There's no proof he ever found one! Present the Tiny Frame: not only were traces of the poison found on this frame, it's juuuuuust the right size to hold a stamp! Brushel comes up with a conclusion: someone must have been trying to kill him with that stamp, and their plan worked! After all, Misham was a forger of evidence. He was also a recluse, meaning that they had to kill him in this fashion! Klavier says that there's no proof that Misham was sent a poisoned stamp! Present the Red Envelope: this letter was sent to him seven years ago. Maybe the stamp was sent to him using this! Klavier obvjects, saying that there's no proof the stamp was sent to Misham using that letter! That's when someone else takes the stand. It's... Kristoph Gavin!? No, wait, it's just Ema imitating him. She says that there is one way to prove that a poisoned stamp was sent to him: test the letter itself using the poison-detecting spray! The judge allows Apollo to open the letter for poison analysis. Spray near the bottom-right corner of the page. Lo and behold, it's atroquinine residue! Klavier asks why this murder didn't take place earlier, but Ema can come up with only one solution: maybe Misham saw through the murder plot and put that stamp in a frame to warn himself to not use it! Again, Klavier jumps in, saying that if Misham did realize that someone was trying to kill him, he never would have used that stamp! That means that one of our pieces of evidence must be throwing us off track. Which one? Answer that the fake clue is "Drew Misham." Think about it: One forger must have known the danger, and one forger must have walked right into it. Maybe Drew Misham wasn't the real forger! Then who's the real forger? Present Vera's profile: she's the only one left that could be the forger! Vera is called up to the stand, and she confirms that she IS the forger! The crowd goes nuts, and failing to calm them, the judge calls a recess. It may seem like a storm now, but believe me, this is only the calm BEFORE the storm. Save your game. :DAY 2 " TRIAL, PART 2: In the lobby, Vera reveals that she created those forgeries for her father. Her father, who was not a successful painter, often let Vera play in the studio. It was by chance that he discovered that she had the gift of making perfect replicas. Her father encouraged her, and the closer she got to the real thing, the happier he was. She's never had any real contact with the world and she knows this. She blames herself and their lifestyle for the predicament they're in. So that red envelope was meant for her after all! Before they head back in, Trucy asks Vera about the sketches that were underneath the forgeries. Vera tells the two that her father kept a close eye on Phoenix and the Agency, and when he learned that Apollo was working for Phoenix, he was very ecstatic. But why would the victim have been obsessed with Phoenix so much? Vera's so nervous that she's biting her nails off. But when Klavier starts to speak, she stares straight at him. Why is that? Klavier asks her if she painted the forgery seen earlier, and she responds in the positive. So, two people were behind the operation: she would do the dirty work while her father set up all the deals, making HIM look like the forger and taking the heat off of his daughter. The judge asks Vera to testify about her history of forgery, starting with the mystery of the red envelope. VERA MISHAM'S TESTIMONY: THE RED ENVELOPE ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -...I created things and Father sold them... -...This envelope came after my first work... that was other than a painting... -...Father handled the deal, all of it... -...I recieved the stamp that was in that envelope... -...It was after that job that we moved to the current studio... (As a note, I have decided to render Vera's testimony the exact same way as seen in the game itself, in case you were wondering.) What you need to do here is press all of her statements. The "things" she mentions in her testimony are the forgeries she has been contracted to do. She began this line of work when she was only twelve. However, her father eventually realized that she could recreate anything, given the right materials, such as a letter someone had written, or a page in a diary. That was when the Mishams started to forge evidence. She had no idea what she was doing was illegal. However, she stole the stamp in the envelope, not because she thought the sender was trying to kill her, but because she really liked the stamp that they sent. It looks like she had no idea that stamp was poisonous! It was a commerative stamp, it looks like. They moved, perhaps, because Drew wanted to cut his connections with the criminal world. They saw very few people, and, in that way, they were safe. Well, they were until her father was poisoned. Apollo asks Vera about the stamp. Vera says that the stamp was of some people that she admired at the time. Klavier asks Vera to revise her testimony: -...The stamp was a picture of my favorite magicians... so I kept it... Magicians? Could she be talking about Troupe Gramarye!? Present the Magic Show Ticket against this statement. Vera confirms: the magicians she was so enamoured with were members of the Troupe. Klavier suddenly starts to sweat bullets. He asks if the piece of evidence she first forged was a page from a diary. She confirms, and Klavier goes ballistic! He then asks if it had the Gramarye symbol on it, and again, she confirms. Apollo tells Klavier not to yell at Vera. Klavier finally realizes that Apollo doesn't know all the details of Phoenix's final trial: it was this precise piece of forged evidence that got Phoenix disbarred! Apollo, in shock, asks Vera who ordered the forgery. She only met them once, but before she can say their name, she starts coughing! As she falls to the ground, limp, she says that the person who ordered the forgery was "the devil". A while later a report comes in from the hospital: she's currently being treated for Atroquinine poisoning, and she's not to be disturbed for any reason. This case may have looked to be simple on the surface, but it has now beared it's fangs. Before we can solve this mystery, we must go back in time seven years, to see the moment of Phoenix's fall from the spotlight. Save your game. :SEVEN YEARS AGO " TRIAL, PART 1: It's been quite some time since Phoenix has felt like such a rookie. Well, that's to be expected, since he took the case just last night. That's when a guy wearing a pink outfit pops up and says not to sweat it. This is Mr. Shadi Enigmar, better known to the world at large as the famous magician, Zak Gramarye. Zak is very confident, even going so far as to say that it's "impossible" for the judge to hand down a guilty verdict. Zak's daughter Trucy shows up, offering words of encouragement. She also gives Phoenix a piece of paper: looks like a page torn out of a book. The Notebook Page will be added to the court record. Phoenix knows that the prosecutor for the case is new, and he's one of those prodigies everyone's talking about every year. Phoenix isn't really impressed: he's faced down tougher prosecutors than some sort of god of rock. The nostalgia-fest continues with the old-style graphics! The judge is as pleased to see Phoenix in the courtroom as ever, but the prosecutor, one Klavier Gavin, is confident in his ability to prove his case. He calls up his first witness, who is none other than good 'ol Detective Gumshoe! Gumshoe sets up the scene: on April 13th, Magnifi Gramarye was murdered in his hospital room using a gun. He was shot in the forehead, but the strange thing about the murder is that Magnifi was already dying: he had liver cancer and diabetes, and he only had about three months left. Why murder the guy if he was already preparing for a trip on the Double-Nine? (Yes, this SHOULD mean something to players of Grim Fandango...) Magnifi's Chart will be added to the court record. In fact, Magnifi was about to take his insulin when he was shot. The syringe found at the scene proves it. The Small Syringe will be added to the court record. Klavier asks Gumshoe to testify about the circumstances surrounding the murder. DICK GUMSHOE'S TESTIMONY: THE CIRCUMSTANCES ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -Actually... the victim kind of ordered the defendant to do him in. -A few days before it happened, the victim sent a letter "ordering" his own murder. -The defendant did what was asked of him, and shot the old man in the forehead! -The bullet was fired from the pistol found at the scene, no doubt about it. -And the pistol definitely belonged to the old man, sir! Magnifi ordered his own disciple to murder him!? That's hard to believe. Klavier, however, has the letter proving it. Magnifi's Letter will be added to the court record. Magnifi must have had some sort of hold on Zak, as demonstrated by the line: "You cannot refuse, and we both know the reason why." Unfortunately, Zak is unwilling to talk about this reason. However, why did Magnifi have Zak come at that specific time? Klavier explains that from 11 PM to 11:30 PM, Magnifi was undergoing an IV, and the doctors left him alone during this timeframe. That was the only way to meet with him without an interruption. Time for the cross. Press Gumshoe's third statement, the one about the forehead. Gumshoe's certain since the letter also mentions the forehead. They also found the pistol at the scene, and the residue proves that it was fired recently. But was it used to shoot the victim? Answer that Zak "shot something else." Look closely at the photo: the clown has a hole in it's forehead too! The letter never says which forehead to shoot, after all! When asked, point to the hole in the clown's forehead. The judge asks that the doll be examined further. Klavier objects, saying that there's no proof that Zak didn't shoot Magnifi too! The judge asks Gumshoe to revise his testimony: -So what if he shot the clown? He still shot the victim, pal! Press the statement befote this one, the one about the pistol belonging to Magnifi. He actually recieved the pistol from Zak, when he and his partner stopped doing a special trick: they would shoot at an assistant while they were levitating in the air. Amazingly, the bullets never hit her: they just went through her as if she wasn't there! Next, press his fourth statement, the one about the bullet. They compared the rifling marks from the gun and the bullet, and they matched. The judge asks to see the pistol, and Gumshoe notes that the pistol can only hold one round. Since the chamber is empty, the bullet inside was already fired. Plus, there are no fingerprints on the pistol, but since Zak wears gloves, it's trivial. The Stage Pistol will be added to the court record. Finally, present the Stage Pistol against Gumshoe's last statement, the one about shooting both the doll and the victim. Since the pistol can only hold one bullet, Zak could have shot either the clown or the victim, but he couldn't have done both! Klavier objects, saying that all Zak had to do was reload the pistol after he shot the clown! Phoenix counters, saying that there's no proof that Zak had another bullet ready to go! Klavier then giggles a bit, and declares that he's ready to call in his next witness. He claims that this witness is very decisive indeed. Yeah, like that's ever worked! The judge calls a recess while the witness is prepared. This will give us some time to see what we can get from Zak. Save your game. :SEVEN YEARS AGO " TRIAL, PART 2: Back in the lobby, Phoenix asks Zak about that night. Zak couldn't refuse Magnifi's request, but he won't say why. He, however, did not want to shoot his mentor. He came into the room at the appointed time, but, according to his account, there were TWO pistols on his bedside table. The other pistol belonged to Zak's partner, Valant. When Zak came in, Magnifi was pretending to sleep. Zak's iron-clad resolve wavered as the moment came, since there were many other requests that he couldn't refuse either. But, when the moment came, he instead shot the doll. If the whole thing about the two pistols is true, then when the police examine the rifling marks on both bullets, they'll find out that they were shot from different pistols. Zak took the pistol he had used and left with it. Just one more thing before we head back in: when Zak shot the clown, Magnifi opened his eyes. They talked, then Zak left. But what did they talk about? Zak won't say. Let's see who Klavier's "decisive" witness is, shall we? Well, well, if it isn't Valant! He seems to be a bit more professional that when we saw him seven years later. Valant was in the hospital that night as well. The letter he recieved from Magnifi is almost identical to the one that was sent to Zak. About the only difference is the time: Valant was to arrive 11:20 that night. Magnifi's Letter 2 will be added to the court record. If Valant was there that night and Zak didn't do it, then that leaves Valant as the prime suspect. Valant also had a reason he couldn't refuse Magnifi's request, but, like Zak, he's mum about the details. The judge asks Valant as to what he witnessed that night. VALANT GRAMARYE'S FIRST TESTIMONY: THE NIGHT OF THE CRIME ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -That night, I visited the hospital room at the time Magnifi requested. -The smell of gunpowder hung in the room... and my mentor had taken his final bow. -I did not imagine my fellow student might have recieved the same instructions! -Yet a deal with the dead is still a deal. Death's sweet kiss... I gave to the clown. -Then I informed the doctor and the police. Press his fourth statement, the one about shooting the clown. The problem here is that whoever shot the clown is innocent, and Valant seems to have caught on. Plus, Zak is denying that he shot anyone, so Valant must be lying. Ask Valant about "the number of pistols." Valant claims that there was only one pistol on the table when he came in to see Magnifi. Say that the number of pistols at that table is "Quite important". Valant will now amend his testimony: -Only one pistol was in the hospital room that night. With it, I shot the clown. Present the Stage Pistol against this statement: there were two pistols in the room that night, and the markings on the gun Zak is currently carrying wouldn't match the markings on the bullet found in Magnifi's head! Klavier objects, admitting that, since he didn't know that two pistols were made, the tests only confirmed the TYPE of weapon used to shoot the victim! Gah! Klavier asks that Valant testify as to the proof of his innocence. VALANT GRAMARYE'S FINAL TESTIMONY: WHO SHOT WHAT '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -I arrived in the hospital room at the appointed time, which is to say 11:20 PM. -After discovering the body, I fulfilled my obligation... then called in the doctor. -The doctor examined the body before the police arrived... -He was quite clear about the time of death: 11:10 PM. -And the one in the room at that time was my partner... not me. This is some rather precise timing, so any irrelevant pressing will net you a penalty. With that said, press Valant's fourth statement, the one about the time of death. Klavier steps in, saying that Magnifi was taking his IV at the time. When Magnifi was shot, the IV's needle was shaken out of his arm, and the medication stopped flowing into the victim. By examining how much liquid was left in the bag, the doctor was able to verify the time of death. The IV Report will be added to the court record. Is all this info about the IV important? Oh, it's "Very important". Valant will now amend his testimony: -The water of life springs not eternal... The remaining IV liquid proves my innocence! Press this statement. Valant, after a moment or so, had noticed that the IV needle had been removed from Magnifi's arm. Klavier tells Valant that he was lucky: if that IV was still functioning, he'd be a suspect for sure. Valant suspects that it's due to his lucky color. Considering what color his outfit is, I'd wager that it's yellow. He even goes so far as to claim that the IV liquid was yellow. Take another look at the Crime Photo: the liquid in the bag is green, not yellow! Answer "There's a contradiction" and present the Crime Photo, then point to the IV liquid. Klavier object, saying that the IV liquid IS yellow! The coloring of the blue bag only makes the liquid look like it's green. He's even got the liquid in a clear bag to prove it! Phoenix objects himself, saying that Klavier's just proven the defense's case for us! Why? Because now there's the question of why Valant knew the medicine's color. Maybe it's because "he'd seen it before." He saw it in one of those clear bags that Klavier just showed off. In fact, maybe he used some of the liquid to water down the bag in Magnifi's room to throw off the time of death! To prove it, present the Small Syringe: Valant poked a hole through the bag using the needle on the syringe, and emptied the liquid inside the syringe, right into the remaining IV liquid in the bag! The judge seems convinced with the defense's case, and is about to call a recess when Klavier objects! He's got another way to prove his case, and THAT can't bode well! He presents Magnifi's diary as his evidence: Magnifi had planned to write again should Zak fail to kill him, but since that's the last entry, it proves that Zak murdered Magnifi! Magnifi's Diary will be added to the court record. Examine the diary in closer detail: it seems as though a page was ripped out from the diary. Maybe Magnifi wrote one more entry! Now examine the Notebook Page: it looks like it's been ripped out from a book! Looks like we have the final page in our hands right now! Choose to "show evidence", then present the Notebook Page. Just as the court is convinced that Valant is the murderer, Klavier objects, and asks to bring in another witness that is somehow related to the page. The court is emptied out, and the only ones left inside are Phoenix, Klavier, the judge, the court scribe and the new witness, one Drew Misham. Once he's on the stand, Drew confesses that, on the request of a client, he forged that very page, but had no idea it was going to be used in a court of law. Well, that's just PERFECT. We walked right into a trap. Before he goes, Drew asks Phoenix's name, promising to never forget him. Just as the judge is about to pronounce Zak guilty, the magician laughs and disappears into thin air! Due to Zak's disappearance, no verdict was ever declared, but the mysteries surrounding the case were all solved... but it would take seven years for the truth to come to light. Save your game. :MASON SYSTEM " INVESTIGATION: As we move on, Phoenix, the narrator for this case, tasks us with using the Mason System to examine all of the circumstances surrounding both Magnifi's 7-year-old death, and Drew Misham's more recent demise. The system consists of 8 specific moments in time that Phoenix recalled: 4 happened in the past, while the other 4 take place in the current timeframe. For now, the 4 "keys" in the present are locked, but, by examining the other "keys", those memories will be unlocked. Phoenix also reminds us that he still has his magatama (yay for more Psyche-locks!), so, without further ado, let's begin the "game". Start by initiating memory #3: "Wright & Co. Law Offices". It's been a few weeks since the trial ended, and thanks to the inquiry that followed, Phoenix was disbarred for deliberately presenting forged evidence. In this memory, Phoenix talks to Trucy regarding her status. Since she has no other living relatives, Phoenix offers to take her to an orphanage, or to live with him until Zak returns. Surprise, surprise, Trucy decides to live with our favorite spikey-haired ex-lawyer. (NOTE: The command "Move" has been replaced with the command "End Search", which will take you back to the memory selection screen.) Talk to Trucy about "The office". She insists that, since Phoenix was "fired", they should organize a talent agency. Next, talk about "Daddy". Zak is part of Troupe Gramarye, but they haven't been on TV recently. Trucy, however, wanted to see more of Zak and her "Mommy"'s magic. Wait. We haven't heard anything tangible at all about Trucy's mother yet! Next, talk about "The professional". Trucy wants to show off one of her favorite tricks, since she's the child of a pro magician. Given her enthusiasm, answer "Please, show me!" In the blink of an eye, she unveils everyone's favorite wooden mannequin, the Amazing Mr. Hat! Phoenix is shocked, to say the least. The Amazing Mr. Hat will be added to the court record. Next, talk about "Mommy". Trucy says that her mother was beautiful, always smiling, even when she was on stage with Zak and Valant. She even has a picture in a locket to show off. It may just be me, but Trucy's mom looks a little like Lamiroir, the witness from Case 3. Trucy reveals that her mother was named Thalassa. Thalassa mysteriously disappeared, but won't reveal the specifics. Well, this mystery just keeps getting deeper and deeper. Trucy's Locket will be added to the court record. Trucy then instructs Phoenix to rise and shine, since the Wright Talent Agency is opening it's doors bright and early! Phoenix is taken aback, knowing that you need more than one person to open an agency. Well, Trucy then takes that opportunity to name her new "daddy" as the second man! Phoenix is a little unsure, since he doesn't have any talents worth mentioning (well, besides practicing law...), but he'll give it a good think. And that, friends, is how Trucy Enigmar became Trucy Wright. Phoenix was in some dark times then, but Trucy's enthusiasm became his shining beacon of hope. We will now automatically exit the memory. Now open up memory #2: "Defendant Lobby No. 2". As Phoenix steps in, missing the badge on his lapel, a screechy voice tells him to "HALT!" If you've played Case 1-5, you should know that this guy is Mike Meekins. And if not, say hello to baliff Mike Meekins! Talk to Meekins about, well, "Meekins". Meekins reveals that he was fired because he misplaced 4 reports... in three days. Ouch. But Meekins managed to sneak out his old police uniform before he left. As Phoenix says, that can't be legal. Next, talk about "The magician's disappearance". Meekins heard the commotion from the courtroom, and as he was about to enter to see what was up, the doors slammed open as Zak ran into him. Zak rounded the corner towards the lobbies, and, after some hesitation, Meekins followed suit. He saw Zak head right into Lobby No., but as soon as Meekins showed up, Zak was nowhere to be seen. Meekins looked, but it's obvious he's hiding something. Talk to Meekins about "The vanishing trick". Meekins looked all over, but there was nothing there. When Phoenix asks about any tricks Zak might have used, Meekins clams up, tossing out 2 locks to protect himself. Press the X button or touch the Magatama to begin the unlocking. MIKE MEEKINS' PSYCHE-LOCK: THE DISAPPEARING TRICK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Phoenix asks Meekins about how Zak disappeared, but Meekins' trap is firmly shut. But as he blunders on, he reveals that a girl was in the room when he barged in. Are you thinking what I'm thinking? If you are, present Trucy's profile: she'd have been the only girl in the room at the time. Meekins' high-pitched voice shatters one lock. Phoenix raises the possibility of Trucy being a decoy, but Meekins expresses his doubts, saying that he could have told the difference between a little girl and a grown adult. Prove him wrong by presenting The Amazing Mr. Hat: it's easily as tall as Zak is, and, using her favorite trick, Trucy managed to fool Meekins into thinking that she was the fugitive magician. Unlock successful! Talk about "The vanishing trick". When Meekins chased "Zak" into Lobby No. 2, all he found was a little girl named Trucy. He frantically searched the entire lobby for the magician, but, naturally, couldn't find him. Then, about a week after the incident, Meekins was at the Wonder Bar, when he saw Trucy pull out Mr. Hat, and thought he had a case of deja vu. Next, talk about "The trick vanishes". Phoenix sums up what happened on that day: Zak, after making his escape from the courtroom, fled past Meekins, and, while Meekins stood there confused for a while, escaped into Lobby No. 1. Trucy, after seeing Zak leave, pulled out Mr. Hat and lured Meekins towards Lobby No. 2. Once she was inside, she put Mr. Hat away, and the rest is history. Phoenix apologizes to Meekins about the incident. Meekins perks up, saying that no one's ever apologized to him before! Phoenix also mentions that Trucy is now living with him, but, suprisingly, Meekins doesn't harbor any hatred or dislike to the ex-attorney: he admits that he let Zak escape, trick or no trick. To make it up further, Phoenix also gives Meekins a free ticket to Trucy's show (suprise, suprise, he's never been given anything for free either). Well, we managed to solve one part of the mystery, but Zak's still missing. And, according to Phoenix, it would be seven years before he re-emerged in the unlikeliest of places... When you exit the memory, the first of the present memories will be unlocked: the "Borcht Bowl Club". Go ahead and enter that memory. Kristoph says his goodbyes to Phoenix, hoping to see him again soon. As Phoenix is about to play a song, a man comes up with a request to play poker. Suprise, suprise, it's the game's first victim, Shadi Smith. But even more suprising is the fact that he's not alone: Brushel's with him too. Why is that? As Phoenix stares at the guy, it finally hits him in the face: the man standing before him is none other than Zak Gramarye, the man who had cost him his attorney's badge seven years ago! Zak asks Olga to prepare the Hydeout for the game while Zak and Phoenix have a little chat. Talk to Zak about "The meaning of competition". To men like Zak, you see a man's true nature when they compete, and that was why Zak took Phoenix as his attorney all those years ago for beating him at a game of poker. But Trucy's ability to percive tells is in a league of it's own. In fact, Trucy and her ancestors also have or had this kind of talent. When Phoenix asks if it's hereditary, Zak throws up 3 locks, but we don't have enough evidence to unlock the secret. Instead, talk to Zak about "About Trucy..." Phoenix informs Zak that Trucy is still dead-set on becoming a magician. Zak is pleased to hear it, but he didn't want to leave her behind like he did after he fled the courthouse. In fact, he was planning to escape from the beginning, because he had Magnifi's transferral of rights. If he was found guilty, the rights would be revoked and handed over to Valant. This piece of paper is the REAL last page from Magnifi's diary. Next, talk about "Transferral of rights". If Zak ever hoped to perform Magnifi's magic, he needed this document. In fact, Zak came out of hiding to give Phoenix a document detailing his transferral of rights to Trucy. That's why Brushel is here as well: he's a certified notary, making Phoenix a reliable witness. The Transferral of Rights will now be added to the court record (it looks a lot like that envelope Phoenix handed Trucy...) Phoenix now realizes why Zak came out of hiding to have this document signed: in a few days' time, exactly seven years will have passed. Talk about "Seven years". In Zak's situation, he's officially declared missing until seven years pass by: after that period of time, he'll be declared legally dead, and he'll lose all of his rights, including the rights to perform Magnifi's magic, and since the original transferral was done in secret, Trucy wouldn't automatically inherit them: instead, they'd revert to Valant. This is why Trucy needs this document to legally perform Magnifi's magic. Now three people know the truth: Zak, Phoenix, and Brushel. He also confirms that Trucy has no other close kin, but he doesn't mention Thalassa at all. Present Trucy's Locket to Zak. Zak confirms that Thalassa is gone, but Brushel blurts out that Thalassa was Magnifi's only daughter, shedding a bit more light on the situation. Zak, enraged, decks Brushel. Finished, Zak sends Brushel on his way and calls Olga in to be the dealer for the game. But before the game, Zak does mention that he knows Kristoph from somewhere. In order to find out why the late Zak Gramarye knew Kristoph, we'll need to see him again. Present Memory #2, "Solitary Cell 13", will be unlocked. Enter it. It's been a while since Kristoph's arrest, and he seems pleasently suprised to see Phoenix in his cell. Talk to Kristoph about "Gavin's murder". Phoenix informs Kristoph that Shadi Smith was, in actuality, Zak Gramarye, the magician that disappeared seven years ago. Kristoph seems shocked, but Phoenix doubts it, since Zak mentioned Kristoph by name that night. Even though Kristoph was found guilty of murdering Zak, his motive for doing the deed was never proven. Kristoph claims that he doesn't need one since he confessed. Still, if he had no motive, then he had no reason to kill him. Thus, he's hiding something. Next, talk about "7-year-old case". Klavier had gained a lot of attention as a result of the trial, and around that time, Phoenix met Kristoph. In fact, Kristoph was the only attorney who objected to the Association's unanimous decision to disbar Phoenix, and they've been friends ever since. Kristoph, however, notes that Phoenix has always suspected him of forging the evidence in the first place. Next, talk about "Reason for murder". Phoenix asks Kristoph once more about his motive, and reveals that Zak had mentioned him. Kristoph protects himself by throwing up 5 BLACK Psyche-Locks. Not even the Magatama can break them, which means that Kristoph definitely has a connection with that case. Finally, examine the bottle on the table. It's nail polish, and Kristoph is kind enough to give us a free bottle. The Nail Polish will be added to the court record. Select "End Search", and move back to the past to enter Past Memory #4, "Drew Studio". Drew meets Phoenix, reminiscing about that fateful day. He was fascinated by Phoenix's reaction, but our favorite ex-lawyer is used to outrageous circumstances. Just then, Phoenix gets the uneasy feeling that he's being watched. Drew introduces Phoenix to his daughter, Vera. Talk to Drew about "Mr. Misham". Drew confesses that he's not a successful artist. In fact, he's never been able to sell his paintings. As a result, Drew's wife filed for divorce, leaving Drew alone to raise Vera. Around this time, Drew decided out of desperation to create forgeries. Talk to Drew about "The forgeries". Drew knows that he's involved in illegal business, but he reveals that the fake diary page was the first forgery he had done outside of painting. In fact, he was paid a king's ransom to forge that page. But he wants to forget about it, so present the Notebook Page to remind him. Phoenix confronts Drew about it, saying that it might have ruined the life of an innocent man. Drew decides to talk. Talk to Drew about "Magnifi's diary". Drew explains that, previously, all he had to do was copy the original work, but his client wanted a little something more: he wanted something written in Magnifi's handwriting. But the client had written this message from the magician himself, and wanted the message reproduced in his handwriting. Phoenix asks Drew who the client was. Drew reiterates that he never met the client, at least, not personally. On cue, he throws up two locks. Time to break him. DREW MISHAM'S PSYCHE-LOCK: YOU'RE HIDING SOMETHING ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Phoenix asks Drew what he's hiding, and Drew continues to confess that he never met the client. Well, it's possible that Misham never met the client, but someone else probably did: remember what we learned as Apollo in court. Drew Misham was not the forger. So to answer the question of what Drew's hiding, select "The forger". One lock shatters. Phoenix then asks Drew who the real forger is, but he can't say. Again, remember what happened during our time as Apollo: Vera was the forger, not her father. When prompted, present Vera's profile. Unlock successful! Talk to Drew about "Magnifi's diary" again. Drew confesses that his daughter forged that page, and the paintings that came before it. He even calls her a genius. In fact, he bought those analytical devices and drafting board for her to play around with. That means that Vera would know who the client is, and Drew mentions that they did come once, but they kept their face hidden, and they would only speak to Vera privately. Now talk about "Your daughter" and choose "Talk to Vera": it's time to confront the real forger. Drew informs Phoenix that Vera is very shy around strangers. But, strangely, she took an instant liking to that one specific client. When they left and Drew came back in, he saw her laughing. Phoenix asks to see Vera, and Drew brings her out, but she's not very talkative at the moment. Instead, turn your attention to the other side of the room and examine the small table. Once you've zoomed in, examine the small frame. This time, the frame isn't empty: inside is a commemorative stamp of Troupe Gramarye. Drew informs Phoenix that the stamp belongs to Vera, but he has no idea how she got it. The Commemorative Stamp will be added to the court record. Present the stamp to Vera, and she'll talk a bit. Select "Great magicians, aren't they?" and she'll speak a whole lot more, confessing her love of magic and the Gramaryes. She even asked her father to take her to the Gramarye Museum of Magic! Now that she's talking, we'd better get what we can out of her. Talk to her about "Vera". Drew informs Phoenix that the reason she's so shy around strangers is that she was kidnapped some time ago, and developed the notion that everyone outside of her home wanted her dead. In fact, the only time she wanted to go outside was to see the Gramarye Museum. Vera went because she got a good-luck charm from the client. But she won't tell anyone what it is, for fear of the charm losing it's effectiveness. Great. Next, talk to her about "The forgeries". Vera loves to paint, and she got happy when her father was happy, and he got happy when she painted the exact same thing she was given. When the request from that client came, though, she was enamored with the work that was needed to create the evidence. But it looks like she doesn't know that she effectively sealed the Troupe's fate. Next, talk to Vera about "Troupe Gramarye Stamp". She gets excited about the Gramaryes again, but, when confronted about where she got the stamp, she took it from the envelope that was sent to her, but she didn't want to use the stamp to send it back to the client. It looks like they were trying to butter her up. The Commemorative Stamp will be updated in the court record. Now talk about "The client". Vera gets silent quickly, only saying that she can't talk about them. She throws up two locks to protect her charm. Time for some lock-cracking. VERA MISHAM'S PSYCHE-LOCK: THE CLIENT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vera seems to have a lot of trust in the client since they listened to her. They even told her not to go outside if she didn't want to. But if she had to go outside for some reason, she would use her charm to protect herself from bad people. Remember the table: it had a bottle that looks very similar to the bottle of nail polish Kristoph gave us. Present the nail polish to identify it as her good luck charm. One lock breaks, and Vera states that cosmetics once was thought to drive evil away. Now, who gave Vera that polish? If you've been following along, it should be obvious: present Kristoph's profile since he uses that same nail polish. Unlock successful! Talk to Vera about "The client" again. She refuses to talk anymore about Kristoph, but that's OK: it's all we needed to solidify our suspicions. However, she does confess that Kristoph wasn't like other people: he's either an angel or a devil, since she saw the devil's face near him at some point. Phoenix has to leave, telling Drew to apologize to Zak and promising Vera to see her again. When returned to the memory selection screen, select the remaining past memory: Past Memory #1, "Detention Center". In this memory, Valant is pretty peeved that he's still locked up while the man who lost his badge is still out in the open. But he's optimistic: he's still got his way of life set. Talk to Valant about "The fateful trial". Valant claims that, since Zak disappeared, it was a confession of guilt, and now Valant will inherit the rights to Magnifi's magic. He's ecstatic about reaping the benefits it seems. Too bad for him that he doesn't grab up the rights after all. Next, talk to him about "Blackmail". Phoenix notes that the cloud of suspicion surrounding Valant hasn't cleared yet: after all, he got a letter from Magnifi too. Valant is tired of talking about the murder, so Phoenix instead changes the subject, asking what Magnifi held over their heads. Valant rebuffs Phoenix, and even throws up a few locks for good measure. Time to take him on. VALANT GRAMARYE'S PSYCHE-LOCK: THE TRICK UP HIS SLEEVE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Phoenix admits that he's having a hard time believing that Magnifi, who was already going to die, asked his own students to murder him, but Valant is still jovial, saying that his mentor was fond of dramatic moves... not to mention dramatic finales. But what would be so powerful as to move someone to kill someone else? The answer lies in the performances: the flashier an act is, the better it is recieved. But usually, that involves taking incredible risks. Valant asks Phoenix to present his proof, so present the Stage Pistol: it can fire live rounds and it was used for one of their acts! Upon Phoenix mentioning the notion of an accident, Valant slightly cracks, breaking one lock. Phoenix asks Valant if they stopped doing the act due to the risks involved. The magician says it's only natural, but Phoenix has other ideas. Maybe they didn't cancel it due to the risk that someone could get hurt: maybe they stopped because someone already got hurt! To prove it, present Trucy's Locket: Thalassa could have been the one they had shot! As another lock breaks, Valant refutes Phoenix's allegations, asking why they would have shot Thalassa on stage. Present the Commemorative Stamp as proof: she was not only Zak's wife, she was also their assistant on stage! One lock now remains. Valant however, has one of his own tricks up his sleeve: if Thalassa had been shot, then Magnifi covered the incident up, making him a co-conspirator! Why would he blackmail his disciples over this incident? Choose to prove it "With a person" and present Thalassa's profile: according to Brushel, Thalassa was Magnifi's only daughter, and he would have felt a lot of grief after her passing... so much so that he decided to blackmail his students as punishment! Unlock successful! Talk to Valant about "Blackmail" again. He continues to insist that there's no proof that Thalassa died, but Phoenix isn't buying any of it. Valant then admits that he was involved in quite a situation: because they all lived together in a Troupe, it was like a world unto itself. He admits it was an accident. They were practicing the shoot-out, but put a new twist into the routine. However, a bullet hit Thalassa instead of passing by her. To this day, neither Zak or Valant knew whose bullet did her in. In fact, this is only a small part of the darkness that occurs behind the scenes. Talk to Valant about "The Darkness". He says that, in order for Zak and Valant to take over from Magnifi, Thalassa had become an unwilling sacrifice. Then, quite suddenly, he denounces Magnifi's actions regarding the accident, calling them cowardly. He even had the gall to blackmail his disciples into doing whatever he wanted! Trucy, however, was never told about the truth, which would have caused her further grief. Valant then reveals that a little after the accident, a reporter came by to investigate the incident. Valant, however, can't remember the guy's name. But this reporter managed to get all buddy-buddy with Zak, which earned him some emnity from the yellow-clad magician. About the only thing Valant can remember about the reporter is that he had a strong scent of mint hovering around him. Sound like someone familiar? When the last past memory is complete, the final two present memories will be unlocked. Enter Present Memory #3: "Drew Studio". It's been sometime after court that day as Phoenix encounters Brushel at the scene of the crime. Brushel is feeling a bit down since he didn't uncover everything just a bit sooner. In fact, he's been on this case as a favor to Zak. Phoenix asks Brushel if he can question him, and after an akward moment, concedes. Talk to Brushel about "Family of forgers". Phoenix has to feel sorry for Drew and Vera: neither of them deserved any of this. Brushel thinks otherwise, as they were still forging. In fact, it was probably due to that one piece of forged evidence. Brushel reveals that, on that night, Drew confessed that he felt like he was being watched: the same way that Brushel's been feeling. Talk to him about "Paranoia". Brushel asks Phoenix to think about it: how come the very night Zak re-emerged from the shadows was the same night he was murdered. He even raises the possibility of Phoenix being watched too. Next, talk to Brushel about "Zak Gramarye". Brushel actually met Zak while he was investigating Thalassa's accidental shooting. In fact, Brushel was on close speaking terms with Magnifi at the time. He was even friends with Thalassa. When the accident happened, Magnifi kept his mouth shut, so Brushel moved on to Zak for a one-on-one interview. At that time, Magnifi had already been blackmailing his students, as Brushel reckons. But, during that interview, Brushel really hit it off with Zak, and they became friends. Next, talk about "Valant Gramarye". Brushel notes with irony that, with Zak gone, Valant STILL can't perform Magnifi's tricks, due to the fact that Zak passed the rights down to Trucy. Poor Valant, losing to his partner in both business and love... wait. LOVE? Brushel hypothesises that, though Thalassa was married to Zak, Valant secretly loved her. And right in the middle was Trucy. Present Trucy's Locket to Brushel. He'd recognize Magnifi's daughter from anywhere. Now talk to Brushel about "Thalassa". Brushel reveals that Thalassa's marriage to Zak was only her second one: the first was to another performer, but that lasted for only a year, and it ended when he died on stage during an accident. But, back to the topic at hand, Brushel shows Phoenix a picture of Thalassa he's been carrying around. In the picture, she's wearing two bracelets that look quite similar to Apollo's one bracelet. Brushel's also met Trucy, saying that she was lucky, unlike the other one, who's probably an orphan now. Phoenix is confused, so Brushel spells it out for him: Trucy wasn't Thalassa's only child! He reveals that she had another kid with her first husband, but he has no idea where they are now. If you've been putting the pieces together, you probably have a good idea where this is going. Brushel lets Phoenix borrow his photo. Thalassa's Portrait will be added to the court record. Brushel wonders what Magnifi would think of all this, given that Trucy's got his power. He has no idea what makes it work, and no one else will know either, now that Zak is dead. I don't think that he's quite dead yet: we still need to pry open his secret, so, when returned to the memory selection screen, enter Present Memory #1 once more, and initiate the unlocking process. ZAK GRAMARYE'S PSYCHE-LOCK: THE GRAMARYE SECRET ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Phoenix admits that he still doesn't understand Trucy's power, and asks Zak to help out. Zak is non-commital, saying that he doesn't have this power. Phoenix raises the possibility of Thalassa handing the power down to Trucy, but Zak won't talk. To prove why he won't talk anymore about her, present either the Commemorative Stamp or the Stage Pistol: he still feels guilty over possibly killing her. He cracks one lock under pressure. He loved Thalassa's eyes, and yet he was scared of them, as he knew that they could see right through him. Now the only one left with the power is Trucy, or so goes the belief. But Phoenix may know who else might have inherited Magnifi's power. Present Apollo's profile to name him as the other inheritor (though Phoenix doesn't know his name at the time). Zak shrugs it off, saying that there's no proof that Apollo's related by blood. Present Thalassa's Portait: in it, she's wearing bracelets of the exact same type as Thalassa is wearing! Zak finally puts it together: Apollo is Thalassa's first child, and recieved his bracelet from his mother, which would make Apollo and Trucy brother and sister! Unlock successful! Talk about "The Gramarye Secret". Even Zak doesn't know where the power comes from. But he knows for a fact that this power is passed down the Gramarye family line. The fact that he even knows about this power at all is due to Thalassa. He goes on to explain that this power reacts to tension: if someone became tense in front of her, then she'd know that they were nervous. But here's the strange part: even she wouldn't know that she was subconciously detecting this tension without the aid of her bracelets. Zak finally decides to reveal everything he knows about the power. Talk about "Trucy and Apollo". Chances are that they are completely unaware of their relationship as brother and sister. Zak intends to disappear without telling them, but Phoenix promises him that he'll tell them eventually. Next, talk about "The bracelets". Zak explains that the bracelets are made out of a special type of alloy that grows and shrinks when in response to the warmth of a person's body: temperature-sensitive, in other words. In fact, they can shrink or grow to be a perfect fit for the wearer's wrist. It's the perfect tool for the Gramarye ability, since, when they sense tension, they themselves become tense, and their muscles minutely contract. Unless a user wears one of these bracelets, they can't detect these contractions. From there, all they have to do is look very hard. Finally, talk about "Eyesight". Zak explains that the Gramaryes' eyesight is an enhanced verson of kinetic vision: the ability to see moving objects with full clarity. The downside is that it's difficult to know when to focus. That's where another facet of the bracelets come in: when the Gramaryes detect the tension in the audience, thanks to the bracelets, that's their cue to focus. The only reason Trucy's been able to tell whether or not someone's bluffing is because the timing is so elementary, she does it without thinking. After discussing these topics, Zak finally decides to tell the whole truth about the night Magnifi died. The whole ordeal was actually a test: as told by Magnifi to Zak all those years ago, the purpose of the test was to find a worthy successor to his art. When Zak shot the clown, he passed the test and Magnifi passed the tricks down to him. If Zak had left without shooting anything, Valant would have his chance. However, if Zak had shot Magnifi, then neither Zak nor Valant would inherit the right to perform the magic. Phoenix, grateful, informs Zak of his partner's predicament: ever since the trial, public opinion has taken a slow, but sharp turn for the worse for him, saying that Zak only left to protect Valant from a murder charge. Zak, aghast, decides that there's one more thing he needs to do before he vanishes again. The last thing Zak left behind besides a greater explanation and his will is a confession note, claiming that he killed his mentor, and that his partner was innocent. Zak's Confession will be added to the court record. When given the chance, enter the last Present Memory, "Sunshine Coliseum". Valant is rather suprised to see Phoenix again, and, though he doesn't want to, he decides to talk with him again for old time's sake. Talk to Valant about "Magnifi Gramarye". Valant is angered that everyone thinks he murdered his mentor, but Phoenix supposes that it's because Valant never made it clear what he was up to that night. In fact, that's why Phoenix is here today: to finally learn the truth behind Magnifi's death. As if on cue, Valant throws up 2 locks. Time to learn the truth at last. VALANT GRAMARYE'S PSYCHE-LOCK: MAGNIFI'S DEATH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Valant believes that he's in the clear, now that Zak is legally (and literally) dead. Well, let's just see how much he squirms when he learns that his dreams have been dashed. Present the Transferral of Rights: before Zak died, he passed the rights he had inherited from Magnifi on to Trucy, not Valant. In shock, Valant breaks his first lock. He's infuriated that he's been thwarted by a dead man, but Phoenix has a little something to make his day: present Zak's Confession. Instead of getting glad, however, Valant gets the shock of his life! Unlock successful! Talk to Valant about "Magnifi Gramarye" again. Valant knows that this confession is a lie as well. Phoenix finally thinks he's got the murderer cornered, but Valant continues to insist that he had shot no one! Phoenix is stumped, but Valant offers up one last possibility: the murderer was... the victim himself! Valant is claiming that Magnifi commited suicide! Talk to Valant about "Suicide". Even Phoenix is in awe, as he never even considered the possibility. When Valant went to fulfill his mentor's orders, Magnifi was still alive. When Valant made to leave after failing to shoot him, Magnifi called him back, and told him all about the test and the rights. Phoenix has really no choice but to apologize to Valant. The magician, however, claims that he does not deserve forgiveness, because he had commited a crime that, in a way, was worse than murder. Now talk about "Valant's "Crime"". Valant had known all along that two letters had been sent, but he had no idea that the test involved the right to perform Magnifi's magic. Valant had planned from the very outset to murder Magnifi and frame Zak for the crime. He had even managed to grab a sample of Magnifi's medication beforehand. But when the moment came, Valant found that he couldn't shoot his mentor. Magnifi called Valant back as he was leaving, and asked that Valant do all in his power to support Zak. As Valant left the room in shock, realizing that his career was over, he heard that fateful gunshot signifying Magnifi's suicide. Feeling betrayed, Valant decided to carry out his plan to frame Zak for a crime that he never commited. At the end of his tale, Valant thanks Phoenix for the talk, as now he plans to disappear back underground. Before he leaves, however, he drops a hint that "she" might still be alive. There's one more thing we need to do before the "game" ends, and that's to look one more time in Kristoph's cell. Head there now. As Phoenix comes in, the guard informs him that Kristoph is busy. In a very sly move, Phoenix asks the guard to check up on his business. Examine the yellow envelope on the table. It's definitely the same one Brushel mentioned during the trial. When given the chance, spray around the stamp to reveal the atroquinine poisoning. Phoenix the opens the envelope to reveal Drew Misham's last letter: "The interview request came, like you said it would, and they're looking into the case. I swear on my life, I won't tell them about you. So please, release the "spell" you've put on my daughter. I'll write later with a report. Drew Misham" The Letter from Misham will be added to the court record, but before Phoenix can make his getaway, Kristoph shows up, and asks Phoenix to give the letter back. Having no choice, Phoenix obliges. Kristoph cryptically tells Phoenix that Vera will die soon, unaware that the entire encounter has been caught on tape. Now that the "game" has been won, it's time to finish the trial. Save your game. :PRESENT DAY " DAY 3 " TRIAL: Before we can enter the courtroom, Phoenix tells us to decide on Vera's verdict. Press the A button or touch the screen to start the endgame. Court begins without Vera, because if she dies, then the trial is cancelled, and, as Klavier notes, nothing but grief can come from an incomplete trial. Klavier then gives out his opening statement: the very fact that Vera's poisoned herself with the same substance that killed her father indicates her guilt, but Apollo objects (having been told the entire story last night), claiming that Vera was the victim, not the killer. Klavier, in response, asks Apollo how the poisoning was carried out and who did it to her. Choose to "Show "how"", and present the nail polish: Vera has quite a nervous habit of biting her nails, so what better way to poison her than to spike a bottle of nail polish? Klavier seems to be dumbstruck, as if he's seen a bottle like that before. The judge requests that Vera's nails be checked for residue and asks Apollo who poisoned her. Present Kristoph's profile: being the client that requested that forgery all those years ago, he'd have a prime motive for silencing Vera. Klavier objects, pointing out the obvious fact that Kristoph in jail, but Apollo trounces that notion by saying that Kristoph could have poisoned that nail polish well before he was found guilty of murder. Klavier admits that he has no choice but to summon Kristoph from jail as a special witness, and the judge agrees. Kristoph is back on the stand, and he's still as intimidating as ever. He even asks why he's here in the first place. Klavier explains that his former pupil is once again accusing him of murder. The judge asks Kristoph to testify about the poisoning. KRISTOPH GAVIN'S (AND THE GAME'S FINAL!) TESTIMONY: POISONING VERA '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' -Owning the same nail polish does not a murder make. -I have been in solitary confinement for half a year. How could I poison her? -Her father died of the same poison... the meaning of which should be clear. -The prosecution's case holds. She poisoned her father, then attempted to poison herself. -Surely, you aren't going to suggest I was responsible for poisoning her father, too? Use the bracelet on Kristoph's last statement, the one about Kristoph's supposed joke of poisoning Drew as well, and move your focus to the hand holding up the glasses: when you see a skull in his hand, which is VERY creepy, press percive. Apollo immediately accuses Kristoph of murdering Drew as well, but Kristoph shrugs it off, suggesting that Drew wasn't the type of person to wear nail polish. However, just because Drew didn't use the nail polish doesn't mean that he wasn't poisoned by Kristoph. Present the Commemorative Stamp as proof: as Phoenix, we found traces of poison on this stamp, and this stamp was in Kristoph's cell! After the background fades back in, Kristoph begins his counterattack, claiming that Drew had never intended to use that stamp, thus if he did use it, it would have been a mere coincidence. Apollo falls silent, but Klavier's seen right through his brother's bluff: the defense's case was that Drew Misham used a poisoned stamp. There was nothing about the murder not being a coincidence in that claim, so there's nothing wrong with Drew dying by chance! Kristoph changes gears and decides to talk about motive: he had no reason to kill the Mishams at all! Apollo realizes that, since Kristoph would have mentioned the motive right off the bat, there must be something there that hurts Kristoph's innocence! Present the Notebook Page as proof of a motive: remember, Kristoph had this piece of evidence forged for Zak's trial seven years ago by the Mishams. He'd want to do anything and everything to cover his tracks. Even commit murder. Klavier objects, claiming that Phoenix had forged that piece of evidence to win the trial. Apollo then reveals that Phoenix had only taken the case the night before the trial, thus, he'd have no time to have had anything forged! Apollo then claims that Kristoph had been Zak's former attorney! Kristoph denies it, and adds that Apollo can't prove his claim that he was Zak's previous attorney since council is only logged in the night before the trial. Klavier then asks Apollo to prove that Kristoph was involved in the forgery, and even pleads with him. With a GIGANTIC penalty at stake, present the Letter from Misham. Kristoph objects right off the bat, claiming that the letter Apollo just produced it a forgery of the real letter in the cell. Apollo disagrees, informing the court that the letter in his hands now is a reproduction of the real letter, not a forgery: a subtle distinction, but a distinction nonetheless. Unfortunately, Kristoph convinces the judge that the reproduction is inadmissable evidence. Now, since there's nothing to do but watch, look on as Klavier and Apollo continue to tear into Kristoph, and watch Kristoph go completely berzerk as he learns about the Jurist System! At the end, make sure you select "Innocent", or else you'll get a game over. Enjoy the rest of the story! ================================== Conclusion ================================== I hope that you enjoyed the game as much as I did! I like to read aloud during these games, but it seems as though I strained my voice during my voicethroughs. Ah well. I STRONGLY urge you to buy the game so that we may have an opportunity to play the second Apollo Justice when it's finished! "OBJECTION!" Masterblaster02, signing out.