'til all my sleeves are stained red [CLOSED]

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Characters: Miles Edgeworth and Yumi Azusa.
Location: Shibusen gym.
Rating: PG because blah blah blah Black Blood.
Time: June 7, around mid-morning or before it.
Description: After his daily routine of getting beaten to a pulp by Azusa UH I MEAN taking martial arts lessons from her, Edgeworth decides to speak to her about Genesis and the Black Blood.

[Edgeworth had made up his mind the night before to speak to Azusa - the Death Scythe he knew was close by and who he knew best as a mentor and a confidante. He decided to wait until after Monday's one-on-one lessons to ask her how to deal with a partner who was now infected with the Black Blood; Edgeworth knew a good deal about it and its effects but it never hurt to consult a professional, especially about the possible repercussions of resonance. It was really disheartening, knowing that once again, he had to deal with a tainted Weapon. Then again, there was nothing he could do about it now.

After showering and changing in the men's locker rooms, he walked out from there clad in his usual suit, hair still a bit damp. Well, it wouldn't do to show up for class and work sweating up a storm. Then he strode purposefully toward where Azusa was.]

A moment, if you please, Miss Azusa?

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[Edgeworth was not about to beat around the bush. He crosses his arms, gives the place a quick glance to make sure they were the only ones around, and looks Azusa in the eye. His brow is somewhat furrowed, and there is a weary sort of concern in his eyes.]

It's about Genesis. I am convinced that he is infected by the Black Blood.

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[The news brings the calm and cool to her expression to falter. Edgeworth was a perceptive man, and Azusa saw no reason not to believe him. Black Blood infection was quite serious, and Soul Eater Evans' case is something closely monitored. She was relieved to find the Blood in the water supply is temporary, but she secretly hoped she'd never hear of a Guest truly infected. She could lay a hand on Edgeworth's shoulder, but they had to handle this sort of thing professionally and delicately. Knowing when it might have happened was pointless... what mattered was keeping both Edgeworth and Genesis safe.]

...I'm sorry. How has Genesis been lately?

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[He looks down briefly at his feet, his voice monotonous and more businesslike than anything. It was as if he was in court, rattling off the facts of a case he was not involved in except as a prosecutor. An index finger taps his right upper arm.]

Quite all right, although his recklessness cost us a mission.

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[A nod. So the infection's begun in earnest.]

Then it has been detected early. It begins small, but grows in severity as time comes to pass. Medusa has ensured that her Black Blood is potent, but it isn't without its weakness.

[She folded her arms. Should she reveal too much worry, she may concern Edgeworth far more than she knew he was.]

While it can't be eliminated completely, it can be fought.

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Like the Madness, correct?

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Like the Madness. Building a resistance to the Madness Wavelength and strong resonance between Weapon and Meister slows the effects of the Black Blood.

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Of course, resonance would expose me to the Black Blood as well.

[Not that he's scared or anything. His voice isn't fearful or anxious at all. Just stating something.]