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Phoenix:
My name is Phoenix Wright... ...head of the Wright Anything Agency, and a lawyer. Although, I was doing something else entirely for a while there. As for why I decided to formally get back into lawyering... ...let's just say there's unfinished business to take care of. Anyway, I thought I'd reminisce about my first case back on the job. And what a case it was! It happened only a few months after Athena joined our office...
Special Episode
Turnabout Reclaimed
July 20, 12:37 AM
Wright Anything Agency
Phoenix:
(Today is my first day back on the job as a lawyer. Putting this attorney's badge on again really makes it hit home. Boy am I pumped! Even Trucy said, "Looking good, Daddy!") So Athena, Apollo, what do you think of the ol' attorney's badge?
Athena:
Wow! This Shipshape Aquarium's show is great! I can't get enough of it!
Phoenix:
Um... Athena?
Athena:
I still can't believe they showed the Swashbuckler Spectacular on TV! Good thing I recorded this! ...Now, who's ready for another viewing!
Apollo:
You've already watched it five times! Let's watch something else now!
Athena:
How can you even suggest such a thing?! This show is therapeutic!
Phoenix:
(Uh, boss here, asking you guys a question...)
Apollo:
What's so "therapeutic" about watching a killer whale?
Athena:
What?! Don't you know anything?! Animal-assisted therapy is an established psychiatric treatment!
Apollo:
You're kidding. That kind of thing really exists?
Athena:
It's a real thing! I've been to the aquarium myself to try it, and it really helps. I still go to there every now and then to further my psychology studies. The last time I went, I saw a dolphin and an orca swimming around together! It was so--
Phoenix:
Hey, do you two think you could quit goofing off and do some work for a change?
Apollo:
Work? But we've already cleaned the toilet... Twice. Each. ...Hey, wait a minute. Is that your badge I see?
Athena:
Wow! Congrats on getting your attorney's badge back, Boss!
Phoenix:
Thanks. Starting today, I'm officially a lawyer again! (Sheesh. Took 'em long enough to notice...)
Apollo:
Gee, Mr. Wright... With that badge on, you suddenly look so... capable!
Phoenix:
Ha ha ha. Um, thanks? (It's not like I was some lazy bum, you know!)
Apollo:
But what made you suddenly so fired up to get your badge back, anyway?
Phoenix:
Ah, well... I made a promise to a certain someone... An important promise.
Apollo:
What could be so important...?
Phoenix:
Anyway, we have three lawyers now, so we'd better start taking on lots of work!
Athena:
I'm all for that! Let's get this agency hoppin'!
Phoenix:
(Well, we have plenty of enthusiasm. All we need now are some clients... It's been eight years since I last wore this badge. I feel like a rookie all over again.)
TV:
...And this just in... The owned of Shipshape Aquarium, "Captain" Jack Shipley... ...has been murdered. The suspect in the case is reportedly already in custody inside the aquarium.
Apollo:
Isn't that the aquarium we were just watching, Athena?!
Athena:
It is! ...I can't believe it! A murder at Shipshape Aquarium...?! But I love that place! We need to get to the bottom of this!
???:
R-Really? I guess I'm in luck, then! I need Phoenix Wright to save my friend!
Phoenix:
(Wh-Who in the world is this?!) Um... are you a client...?
Athena:
Wait... That costume... It looks just like... I've got it! You must work at Shipshape Aquarium!
Buckler:
That's right! You min-now it! I'm Sasha Buckler! I perform like an agile catfish in our pirate show! It'll blowfish your mind!
Phoenix:
("Minnow"? "Blowfish"? Those puns floundered a bit...)
Athena:
Hee hee! I figured out the client's identity! Chalk one up for analytical psychology!
Buckler:
My friend is under suspicion of murder, so I really need some help. That's why I've gotta find this "Phoenix Wright" guy...
Phoenix:
Well, I'm Phoenix Wright... And this is Apollo Justice and Athena Cykes. They're lawyers, too.
Apollo:
If there's anything you need, all you have to do is ask!
Athena:
The same goes for me too, Ms. Buckler!
Buckler:
Ha ha! Just call me "Sasha." And I'll call you all by your first names, too, if that's all right. Phoenix, Apollo, Athena, you have to help me! Please save my friend!
Phoenix:
(Guess we'd better start by asking her more about her defense request.)
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Phoenix:
Ms. Buckler-- Sasha, could you tell us more about why you need our help?
Buckler:
My friend is suspected of murdering the captain of Shipshape Aquarium.
Phoenix:
"Captain"? I thought the victim was the owner of the aquarium?
Buckler:
Yeah, well, our aquarium has a pirate ship theme. That's why we call the owner our "captain." We call the employees "crew," too.
Phoenix:
That's a pretty unusual aquarium you've got there.
Buckler:
Anyway, one of the crew members, my friend, is being suspected of the captain's murder. They've already decided she's guilty. I think they're going to give her the death penalty!
Phoenix:
Wh-What?! (What happened to "due process"!?)
Buckler:
But my friend is as sweet and gentle as a whale shark! She wouldn't hurt a guppy! I know there's no way she murdered anyone, but they won't believe me! But with a name like "Wright," I figured you'd be able to help me set them straight!
Apollo:
Wait a minute... Don't tell me she picked you all because of a bad pun...
Phoenix:
Ouch. I see my reputation doesn't precede me... (But seriously. My name can't be the real reason she's here...)
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"Why request me?"
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Phoenix:
What's the real reason you picked me, Sasha?
Buckler:
...Well, to be honest, I asked a whole slew of lawyers, but they all refused. They said stuff like, "There's no merit to taking your case," or "I'm not sure I can help." They're all as cruel as sharks, with hearts punier than whitebait!
Athena:
Ooh! I can really feel Sasha's frustration!
Phoenix:
(With nobody on her side, she must feel all alone... But helping people like her is the whole reason I became a lawyer in the first place.)
Buckler:
And then I heard about a lawyer named "Phoenix Wright." They say he defends clients to the end, no matter how bleak the circumstances.
Phoenix:
Hmm, guess my reputation DOES precede me. ...Not sure how well-deserved it is, though.
Buckler:
I thought to myself, if anybody can save my friend, it's you, Phoenix.
Phoenix:
(Quite a tall order there for a man who just got his badge back... But I don't want to let Sasha down... or her friend!)
Athena:
Let's help her, Mr. Wright! Let's save her friend!
Phoenix:
That's just what I was thinking. Sasha, we'll accept your case.
Buckler:
Y-You will?! Oh, thank you! You're a life-saver, literally!
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Buckler:
Sorry. Sea creatures are the only things I know anything about...
Phoenix:
That's all right. Don't worry about it. (Gee, I didn't mean to put her in a funk.)
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Buckler:
Well, no time to stand around and mullet over things! I want you to meet my friend right away! Come to Shipshape Aquarium with me!
Athena:
You got it!
Apollo:
And I'll go, too!
Phoenix:
Sorry, but I need you to stay here and keep an eye on the office until Trucy gets back. You never know when a new client might stop by.
Apollo:
How come I'M the one who has to stay behind?!
Phoenix:
Thanks a million, Apollo. Well, ladies, let's move to the aquarium, shall we?
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Phoenix:
So what do you think about this case, Apollo?
Apollo:
The murder of the owner of Shipshape Aquarium? ............Gah. I can't think with you looking at me so expectantly. I don't really have any ideas. Sorry I'm not any help.
Athena:
But you ARE a help! As long as you're the one playing officesitter, you're "fine"!
Phoenix:
Hey, there's Apollo's favorite word! I think I'll say it a few times, too. I'm fine! I'm fine!
Apollo:
Are you two making fun of me?
Phoenix:
Who, us? Of course not. (Just yanking your chain a little.)
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Phoenix:
So, any ideas for us?
Apollo:
Well, I think you should give that Swashbuckler video a glance.
Athena:
Starting to become a fan, too, huh? I knew you'd like it if you gave it a chance!
Apollo:
It's not so much that... I just thought it might give you some leads, seeing as it's the scene of the crime and all.
Phoenix:
That's a good idea. I'll take a look when I get a second.
Apollo:
I've got nothing better to do, so maybe I'll watch it a few times myself.
Phoenix:
Apollo... Please try to find something better to do...
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Apollo:
The return of a legendary lawyer! It's kind of exciting.
Phoenix:
("Kind of"?) So how do I look with it?
Apollo:
Wow! You present that thing like a real pro! You must've done it a thousand times.
Phoenix:
It never really seems like enough to just have it pinned to my lapel, for some reason.
Apollo:
I get wanting to show it off. When I first became a lawyer, I flashed that badge left and right!
Phoenix:
(Uh, you still do that, actually.)
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July 20
Shipshape Aquarium - Aqua Tunnel
Athena:
Wow, this is gorgeous! It's just like being under the sea!
Buckler:
Yeah, this is the Aqua Tunnel, our pride and joy. I'm r-eel-y glad you like it! I'm going to go on ahead and fill the detective in on your arrival. Take a look around the tunnel, and then come meet me at the pool up ahead on the right.
Athena:
Hey, Boss! Look at this cute little fish!
Phoenix:
Mmm... I bet it would be delicious grilled.
Athena:
Seriously? Is that really all you can think of?
Phoenix:
Well, I didn't get to eat lunch today-- Ooh! And here comes some grilled chicken!
Athena:
That's not a chicken! It's a penguin! C'mere, little cutie!
............*kree*
Athena:
.........It ignored me...
Phoenix:
Maybe it was hungry, too... Oh, look. It dropped something.
Athena:
Ah! It's an ad for the Swashbuckler Spectacular show!
Phoenix:
That penguin had a whole bunch of these stuffed in its backpack.
Athena:
So it's passing out flyers, huh? How cute!
Phoenix:
A carrier penguin that distributes flyers? ...We could use one of those for our office.
Swashbuckler Flyer added to the Court Record.
Phoenix:
Well, can't keep the client waiting! We'd better get going.
Athena:
Yeah, you're right. Time to roll up our sleeves!
July 20
Shipshape Aquarium - ???
Phoenix:
Huh? I don't see Sasha...
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Ah! Are you two the lawyers Ms. Buckler mentioned?
Athena:
Detective Fulbright! Are you the lead detective on this case?!
Fulbright:
That's right. As long as evil exists in this world, there'll be no rest for me! And who is your sea urchin-like friend there? I don't believe we've met...?
Phoenix:
(Is he talking about me?) I'm the defendant's lawyer, Phoenix Wright.
Fulbright:
Well, I'm Detective Bobby Fulbright! People don't usually get to see this area. It's only open now because of the investigation. You two are pretty lucky to get this peek behind the scenes of an aquarium!
Phoenix:
Lucky... Right... (This guy is even louder than Apollo...) So, where is the suspect being questioned? And where is Ms. Buckler?
???:
Here I be, me buckos!
Athena:
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!
Phoenix:
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!
Buckler:
Shiver me timbers! There be one of Dread Pirate Nostache's scurvy swabs!
Fulbright:
I beg your pardon?! I'm not anyones "swab," "scurvy" or otherwise!
Buckler:
More shameless than a sea lion ye be, tryin' to make off with me best bucko! If ye want to pick a fight with us, ye'd best bring along an army o' great white sharks!
???:
*squeek*... Fweeeeeeet!
Phoenix:
S-Sasha, what's going on here...?
Buckler:
Let me introduce you! This is the friend I was telling you about! Her name is Ora Shipley... ...but she only responds to "Orla," so that's what people call her. I'm her trainer. She's the suspect in the murder, but she'd never hurt anybody.
Orla:
Fweet!
Phoenix:
SHE'S the suspect...?!
Buckler:
Yeah, and thank goodness you came before they put her down! I'm r-eel-y grateful to the two of you. I just know you'll save Orla!
Phoenix:
...WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!
Fulbright:
Don't tell me you didn't even know who your client was?
Athena:
A-An orca is the suspect? Our client is an orca?! Is this for real?!
Buckler:
Oh, did I forget to mention that? Oopsie!
Phoenix:
(That's one VERY BIG OOPSIE!) By the way, what was with that mustache earlier...?
Buckler:
Oh, this be part of me costume for the Swashbuckler Spectacular! When I be wearin' the mustache, I be one of Cap'n Orla's Swashbucklers! A transformation as dramatic as a puffer fish's, wouldn't you say?
Phoenix:
(I don't think I would ever say that.)
Athena:
It's a pirate-themed aquarium, so that's why Orla is wearing a pirate hat, right?
Buckler:
Yup! She really loves wearing hats. She puts them on all the time. But her fake mustache keeps falling off, so that's a problem...
Phoenix:
I-I see... Well, why don't we start with you telling us a bit more about Orla?
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Phoenix:
So you're really serious about me defending Orla?
Buckler:
Of course I am! You're the only one who can do it, Phoenix! I heard you once questioned an animal during a trial, and that got your client off the hook!
Athena:
No way! You did that?!
Phoenix:
I, ah... might've tried something like that at one point in my career...
Athena:
Ooh, you're gonna have to tell me all about this later, or I'll ask Apollo for all the juicy details!
Buckler:
When I heard you didn't discriminate against animals, I knew you'd hear me out.
Phoenix:
I have to warn you, though. I don't know anything about orcas. I mean, they don't... eat people, do they...?
Orla:
Fweet! FWEEEEEEET!
Phoenix:
YIKES! (I think I made her mad!)
Buckler:
I won't have you talk that way in front of Orla! Orcas have feelings too, you know!
Athena:
Yeah, Boss! They have emotions just like we do!
Phoenix:
S-Sorry! (Is anger the only feeling I inspire in women?)
Buckler:
Don't worry. She says she forgives you! Besides, orcas are very picky eaters. Orla here only eats fish. The captain went to feed Orla this morning, and then he was found dead in this very room.
Phoenix:
Could you tell us more about his death?
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"About the murder"
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Phoenix:
So the owner of the aquarium, Jack Shipley, was discovered murdered...
Buckler:
Yeah... It was about 10:10 this morning, just after the aquarium opened. A visitor was viewing the orca pool from the visitor's corridor and screamed.
Phoenix:
The orca pool is this tank here?
Buckler:
Yeah, that's right. This pool is built so that guests can see into it from the corridor on the first floor. The security guard and I heard the scream and came running into this pool room... ...where we found the captain dead at the side of the pool in his Swashbuckler costume. He was as big and tough as an ol' crocodile, the captain. I still can't believe he's dead...
Athena:
Mr. Shipley was very important to you, wasn't he?
Buckler:
Sorry. I didn't mean to get all sad goldfish on you...
Phoenix:
(Sad goldfish...?)
Buckler:
Okay. Time to snapper out of it! When it's showtime, it's time to smile! That's what the captain always said.
Athena:
...By the way, do you know why exactly Orla is being accused of the crime?
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"Why is Orla accused?"
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Phoenix:
Can you think of any reason why Orla would come under suspicion?
Buckler:
The police think Orla went berserk during practice for the Swashbuckler Spectacular. But Orla would never do anything like that! Right, Orla?
Orla:
Fweeeeeeet! Fwee, fwee!
Athena:
Aw, just look at that face! Isn't she adorable! The charges just HAVE to be false!
Phoenix:
Hate to break it to you, but the police don't usually base its decisions on "cuteness."
Fulbright:
That's right! We base them on facts! Take a look at this.
Phoenix:
(A photo of the victim, huh?) He's got a wound on his head.
Fulbright:
Very perceptive! The victim and the orca were the only ones here. What's more, we couldn't find a weapon of any kind around.
Photo of the Body added to the Court Record.
Athena:
So what's the theory on how Orla supposedly killed the victim?
Fulbright:
They say orcas sometimes kill their prey by ramming into them underwater. We believe this orca did just that by pulling the victim into this 65-foot pool... ...and then ramming into him while they were in the water!
Phoenix:
(Hmm... Without any suspects besides Orla, this could be one tough case...)
Orca Pool Diagram added to the Court Record.
Fulbright:
No official autopsy has been ordered, but an orca attack makes sense.
Phoenix:
Why hasn't one been ordered?
Fulbriht:
Accidental death due to a failure to exercise proper oversight over an animal. The medical examiner said it wasn't a homicide, so we don't need an autopsy.
Athena:
So Orla's going to be put down without a proper investigation?! That isn't fair! That's nothing short of police negligence, Detective Fulbright!
Fulbright:
The incident wasn't determined a homicide, so there's nothing we can do, Ms. Cykes! Ordinarily, the owner of the aquarium would be held responsible for the oversight failure... ...but the owner is the victim himself, so all we can do is hold the orca responsible.
Buckler:
Phoenix! Isn't there anything you can do?! They're going to put Orla down!
Phoenix:
(Sasha and Orla are depending on me. I want to do everything I can to help them! But how do I help an orca? Wait... Yes, I can do this!)
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Phoenix:
...I'll find the real killer!
Buckler:
Oh, thank you, Phoenix! And I'll do everything I can to help you!
Fulbright:
Wait just one moment! You're not a police officer or a prosecutor! You're not even officially the defendant's lawyer! You have no right to investigate!
Phoenix:
(I'm not officially Orla's lawyer, huh...? In that case, I know exactly what I have to do!)
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"(Yes, I can do this!)"
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"(I got my badge back now, so I know exactly what I have to do.)"
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Phoenix:
...I'll set Orla free.
Buckler:
Okay! I'll go open the water gate!
Fulbright:
If you think I'll just let you set the suspect free, you've got another thing coming!
Buckler:
Pollocks to you, punk!
Phoenix:
(I guess until I can actually try to prove Orla's innocence... ...I can't truly set her free... Which means...)
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"(Yes, I can do this!)"
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Sasha:
Do you two want to be in the Swashbuckler Spectacular?
Phoenix:
You have regular people participate?
Buckler:
Of course! We even have a special tour for people who want to be in it!
Athena:
What roles would we play if we said yes?
Buckler:
Let's see... The roles of a blue seahorse and a yellow sea slug are available!
Phoenix:
Judging by the colors, I must be the seahorse.
Athena:
A-And I'm the sea slug?! No way! I won't do it!
Buckler:
But sea slugs are all fluttery and beautiful, Athena!
Athena:
They're... beautiful? In that case, I'll do it!
Phoenix:
(Her mind is pretty much an open book.)
Buckler:
Ha ha ha! I hope we can do a show together someday!
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Phoenix:
(I got my badge back now, so I know exactly what I have to do.) ...I'll defend Orla in court.
Fulbright:
Huh?
Phoenix:
Even an orca deserves a fair trial. If the one responsible for Orla is dead... then I'll take responsibility for her!
Athena:
You'll what?! I guess doing crazy things just once in your career wasn't enough, huh? But what the heck! I'll take responsibility for her, too!
Fulbright:
Are you two insane?! This is a case of accidental death caused by an animal! It's not a murder case! With no evidence of foul play, this case will never go to court!
Phoenix:
Then let us investigate the crime scene. If we can prove this was a murder, we might be able to take it to trial. And then Orla would certainly need the help of a few good lawyers!
Fulbright:
Hmm... I guess so... But who's ever heard of a trial for a killer whale?!
Athena:
Just because it's never been done before doesn't mean we can't do it now!
Fulbright:
But... Hmmmmmmmmm...
Athena:
Please, Detective Fulbright! For justice's sake!
Fulbright:
............ The police have determined that an animal that has harmed a human should be put down. But I don't know for sure whether that was a just decision... If your sense of justice compels you to take on the defense of this animal... ...then my sense of justice tells me to let this case be reexamined for possible merit!
Phoenix:
Y-You mean it?!
Athena:
Really?! That's fantastic! You're not such a bad guy after all, Detective Fulbright!
Fulbright:
Just remember, this case hasn't been officially recognized as a homicide yet. I'll get in touch with the prosecutor's office, but I'm not making any promises. Anyway, I'd better be off!
Buckler:
You two are our lifeboat! I'll be right here if you need me!
Phoenix:
Thanks. I've got a feeling we'll really need your help with this investigation.
Athena:
We're still not sure if it'll go to trial, but as Orla's lawyers, we'll do everything we can!
Phoenix:
To get this case into court, we'll need a prosecutor to make an indictment... ...so we have to find enough evidence to prove it's a criminal case.
Athena:
There just has to be something that shows the culprit was somebody other than Orla!
Phoenix:
Hmm... Detective Fulbright said there were no weapons in the area, other than her... ...so we'd better look for something to prove him wrong. I'd better make a note of that so I don't forget.
Athena:
You sure are organized, Boss! Maybe I should get a notebook of my own!
Phoenix:
I just like to jot down Notes on the case in the Court Record as I go along. We can use it as a sort of "To Do" list.
Athena:
Great idea! I'll add things, too. And whenever we're stuck, we can just refer to the notes!
Phoenix:
(To read the Notes, I just open the Court Recors (R). The I can switch between the tabs by touching them, or with R and L.) There! Note jotted. Now let's investigate this crime scene.
Athena:
There has to be some evidence here we can use in court! Examining the crime scene from every angle is the key here!
Phoenix:
That's right. If we change our perspective, we might come across new evidence. To change perspectives, I can touch the arrows on the bottom screen or use [D-Pad].
Athena:
Or, if there's a particular spot that's got your attention, get right up to it and look away!
Phoenix:
(Like that outline of the body in the far right there...?)
Athena:
Of course, talking to everybody involved is one of the keys to good investigation.
Phoenix:
Exactly. And if we Present items to people, we might learn even more.
Athena:
Right! It all boils down to thorough legwork! Well, let's get started!
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Phoenix:
Okay, let's run through why Orla is under suspicion one more time, shall we?
Buckler:
The police think Orla went berserk during practice for the Swashbuckler Spectacular.
Phoenix:
(No official autopsy has been ordered but the victim's head injury can be seen in the photo. The victim and Orla were the only ones here, and there was no weapon of any kind.)
Athena:
They think Orla dragged the victim into the pool, which is about 65 feet deep... ...and then rammed him in the water.
Buckler:
But Orla would never do anything like that! You two believe me, don't you?!
Phoenix:
We do. We agreed to take on your case, and we'll believe in you to the very end.
Athena:
Great! It's all settled, then. Let's start the investigation!
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Athena:
Is that show makeup above Orla's eye?
Buckler:
That's right. It's a starfish. Kinda makes her look like a punk-rockin' pirate, dontcha think?
Phoenix:
(A punk-rock pirate killer whale...? *groan* It's official -- society's on the road to ruin.)
Athena:
Well, I think Orla is one hot rockfish! Speaking of rockin', how do you get Orla to do what you want during the show?
Buckler:
I give her signals with this whistle.
Phoenix:
Oh? But I didn't hear anything just now.
Buckler:
The sound's out of the range of human hearing, just like a dog whistle. Orcas have better hearing than people do. They can even hear the whistle underwater.
Athena:
That's so cool! I wish I could give commands to Orla!
Buckler:
Anybody can do that. All they'd have to do is learn the signals. Here, Athena. You can have one of our whistles. Consider it a present!
Whistle added to the Court Record.
Athena:
Gee, thanks!
Buckler:
As for the actual commands, I'm afraid I can't teach them to you. They're top-secret.
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Athena:
Is that show makeup above Orla's eye?
Buckler:
That's right. It's a starfish. Kinda makes her look like a punk-rockin' pirate, dontcha think?
Phoenix:
(A punk-rock pirate killer whale...? *groan* It's official -- society's on the road to ruin.)
Athena:
Well, I think Orla is one hot rockfish! Speaking of rockin', how do you get Orla to do what you want during the show?
Buckler:
I give her signals with this whistle.
Phoenix:
Oh? But I didn't hear anything just now.
Buckler:
The sound's out of the range of human hearing, just like a dog whistle. Orcas have better hearing than people do. They can even hear the whistle underwater.
Athena:
That's so cool! I wish I could give commands to Orla!
Buckler:
Anybody can do that. All they'd have to do is learn the signals.
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Phoenix:
(Orla's not going to notice me from here. I'd better move around to the front...)
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Phoenix:
It doesn't look like the ladder goes all the way down to the bottom of the pool.
Athena:
But there's usually water in the pool, so it doesn't need to. So apparently, the pool spans two whole floors. Ordinarily, visitors only get to see what they can from the first floor... ...but they said on TV that they sometimes give behind-the-scenes tours!
Phoenix:
Sounds likes that Swashbuckler Spectacular show you recorded is really coming in handy.
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Athena:
Yikes! Look at that huge octopus!
Phoenix:
That must be a show prop, too. One of its legs is missing, though.
Athena:
Wouldn't it be exciting to take on a huge enemy like that?! I'd like to give it a try, myself -- as a lawyer, that is!
Phoenix:
(You know you have an insufficient number of limbs to out-object it, right...?)
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Phoenix:
A setting sun... Sunsets always remind me how quickly the day goes by...
Athena:
Oh, Boss! It's just a painted backdrop, you know!
Phoenix:
Down, Athena. Of course I know. I guess they use it for the Swashbuckler Spectacular.
Athena:
It looks handmade. Ooh, I just got an idea! Why don't we make our own "not guilty" backdrop?
Phoenix:
And present it to the judge when things aren't going our way?
Athena:
No, we put psychological pressure on the judge by hanging it behind the defendant!
Phoenix:
I... almost want to see how the judge would respond to that...
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Athena:
Hey, look! There's an apparatus here to hang from.
Phoenix:
I don't think it's for people to hang from. It looks more like a crane to move things with.
Athena:
But Sasha was hanging from it during the Swashbuckler Spectacular. I bet there are all kinds of ways to use it, not just to move things. C'mon, Boss! Try thinking outside the box!
Phoenix:
(Is she trying to say I have a narrow-minded view of things?)
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Phoenix:
There's a piece of meat and a plastic hoop suspended from the ceiling. Talk about a clashy décor.
Athena:
I guess Orla really likes meat. Who knew they fed her such huge chunks, though.
Phoenix:
Uh, all orcas are carnivores. You knew that, right?
Athena:
Of course, silly! And I love meat, too! Protein is your body's basic building block, after all!
Phoenix:
But that meat is made out of rubber. I doubt Orla could really eat it, even if she wanted to.
Athena:
You mean to tell me she jumps all the way up there and doesn't get her reward? The poor girl! After all that effort!
Phoenix:
I don't think Orla is as dumb as you think she is...
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Phoenix:
The doors are slightly open, and there are police officers standing guard outside.
Athena:
I guess they're watching to make sure we don't try any funny business.
Phoenix:
Well, now that you've said it, I suddenly feel the urge to do something.
Athena:
How about if I suddenly break out some squat exercises? That would be pretty funny.
Phoenix:
Yeah... that might cause a few raised eyebrows in ways you don't want, Athena...
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Phoenix:
Oh, look. There's a ball in the water. Is that another prop for the show?
Buckler:
That's one of Orla's toys. She plays volleyball with it. It's usually in the bin. Guess I must've forgotten to put it away yesterday.
Athena:
Wow, I wish I could play volleyball with Orla!
Buckler:
You have as much fight in you as a mean, old lobster! I like it! There aren't many people who wanna be on the receiving end of Orla's fast ball!
Athena:
H-Her fast ball?!
Buckler:
Yeah. She likes to be naughty and slam the ball into things around the pool. You should hear the sound that ball makes when it crashes into stuff!
Athena:
U-Uh, well, maybe some other time...!
Phoenix:
(She suddenly went from "fighting lobster" to "reluctant hermit crab"...)
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Athena:
Hey, there's a cannon in the shape of a shark! I'd love to try firing that thing! Boom!
Phoenix:
Are these cannonballs supposed to look like fish eggs or something...?
Athena:
Hm? But why fish eggs? Why not baby sharks? Think about how crazy it would be to have sharks go flying through the air! Watch the thrilling life-or-death struggle as the little tykes fight to stay alive out of water! I can see it now! The drama! The mayhem! The whirlwind of teeth!
Phoenix:
(A tornado of sharks? Not even Hollywood could conjure up something that insane.)
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Phoenix:
Looks like the control panel for that crane apparatus. There sure are a lot of buttons...
Athena:
When I see this many buttons, I start to get fidgety.
Phoenix:
I know what you mean. You start itching to push them, right?
Athena:
Nah, I start itching to make a psychological study of people who want to push buttons!
Phoenix:
...Need I remind you that I'm your boss, not your guinea pig?
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Phoenix:
(It's too far away to get a good look. I'd better get a little closer first.)
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Athena:
What a mess! Was all this stuff knocked over when the victim struggle [sic] with his killer?
Phoenix:
It's possible, but it would be hard to prove. Let's take a closer look, shall we?
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Athena:
Look at all this stuff scattered everywhere! I see some swords! I wonder if they have anything to do with the case?!
Phoenix:
They're made of rubber. I doubt they could be used as a weapon.
Athena:
But I still bet if someone got whapped with one, it would sting quite a bit.
Phoenix:
...Yeah, I guess it would.
Athena:
But I think I could stand the pain.
Phoenix:
Yeah? Good for you... (Oh, look. There's a blow-up dolphin and an anchor, too.)
Athena:
Mr. Wright! Are you even listening to me? Stop looking at those toys!
Phoenix:
(Yikes! Guess I've been caught red-faced!)
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Athena:
Ugh. So this is where the body was found, huh?
Phoenix:
If they suspect Orla, maybe they found some evidence of an attack on the victim...?
Buckler:
Orla didn't attack the captin! She loved him! The captain rescued Orla when she was little, after she got beached on the shore. He tried to release her into the ocean, but she kept coming back. I can tell Orla's sad about losing the captain. She's just not her usual chipper self.
Athena:
Orla must really love this aquarium and the captain.
Buckler:
She's the only one around here big and strong enough to play with the big, tough captain. Every day, she made a point of head-butting him and stealing his hat.
Phoenix:
Yikes! I guess you weren't kidding when you said the captain was a really strong guy.
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Phoenix:
I guess that's about it.
Athena:
Under different circumstances, I would've loved to see the Swashbuckler Spectacular...
Buckler:
The three of us always performed the show together -- me, Orla, and the captain... Today's show has been canceled, but we could put on a little performance for you now! We be Cap'n Orla's Swashbucklers, me buckos! We love to sail the seven seas! We've come to rout that mangy blaggard, Dread Pirate Nostache! Avast! There he be, Nostache himself! Prepare to feed the fish!
Phoenix:
Um... am I playing the role of "Nostache"?
Athena:
Well, Sasha has a "stache," and you don't, so I guess so...
Buckler:
Hit 'im with yer water cannon, Cap'n, and spare no quarter!
Phoenix:
Aaaaaaagh!
Orla:
Fwe fwe fweet. Fwe fwe fwe fweeet! Fwe fwe fwe fweet fwe fwe fweet!
Buckler:
We swim through storms and wave all because you see... Grand treasure and adventure's waitin' just for me!
Athena:
Wow! That was awesome! Your performance packed quite a wallop!
Phoenix:
Yeah... I, for one, feel like I took quite a beating...
Buckler:
Sorry 'bout that! Can't have a show without a bad-guy role, right?
Phoenix:
But a singing orca, huh? It must've been tough to train her to do that.
Buckler:
That's Orla's best trick. She can only sing one song, though.
Phoenix:
(Well, she's still got one up on a pianist who can't play even one song...) Well, now that we've had a taste of the show, we'd better do some more investigating.
Athena:
Good idea. Let's go to the Aqua Tunnel!
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Buckler:
Oh, have you been using the whistle I gave you?
Athena:
Of course! But I can't get Orla to do any tricks.
Phoenix:
I can't believe you can command that huge creature. That's pretty impressive, Sasha.
Buckler:
Pretty cool, huh? I bet there aren't too many people who can say... ...they literally get to "whistle while they work."
Phoenix:
(That must be pretty nice for you.)
Buckler:
But Orla is the one who's impressive, really, not me.
Athena:
It's easy to see how much you care about Orla.
Phoenix:
You two are a good team.
Athena:
What...?! But you and I are a great team, right? We can top that!
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July 20
Shipshape Aquarium - Aqua Tunnel
Fulbright:
So you all done investigating the pool already?
Phoenix:
We had a good look around, but now we're moving on to other areas.
Athena:
How is the police investigation going? Did you -- say, for example -- find any other suspects besides Orla...?
Fulbright:
Ha ha ha! Wouldn't that be fortunate for you if we did? But no, I'm afraid not. And even more unfortunate for you... ...I'm afraid we found decisive evidence of the orca's guilt.
Phoenix:
(What?!) P-Please tell us more, Detective!
