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[hejhej]

[Sitting at her computer and stuffing McDonald's fries from a Happy Meal into her mouth, Lisbeth wears a faded black tank top. In addition to three earrings piercing her left lobe, her left nostril, nasal septum, eyebrow, and lip are pierced. A wasp tattoo is only visible when he turns her head to drink from her soda can. Her hair is jet black and cut like Helen Keller did the work herself. The only different thing about her appearance is the black mascara she applied around her eyes, giving her a raccoon effect. She finally addresses her audience.]

I'll give you a face, but no name, Siren's Port. You're gonna see alot of me soon enough.

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[hejhej]

Yes.

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[ergomaniac]

Then why obtain those tattoos you have? Why wear that make-up? As I'm certain you're too keenly aware, those hinder your business relationships with others. This is not a criticism, but a genuine query.

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[hejhej]

Because I'd rather be left alone, period.

[What Edgeworth said was true, though. The only reason she'd gotten the job with Armansky was because of Palmgren. She scared the people in the office and Armansky made her work at home.

But he knew the talents she had, the ones she left out in her interests to Edeworth, and she had a feeling he liked her because of that.]

But I impressed my old boss.

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[ergomaniac]

How did you do so?

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[hejhej]

My skills.

With computers.

[They were dancing on a fine edge here. One wrong answer and she very well may reveal the only thing people whom were closest to her - except for Mikael - didn't know about her.]

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[ergomaniac]

[But Edgeworth doesn't know what questions to ask to get that information - or even that there is that information to get.]

And I presume that he rewarded your skills with a lucrative position?

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[hejhej]

No. I worked at home because I didn't work well with others.

But the pay was nice.

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[ergomaniac]

What sort of business was it?

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[hejhej]

A security business for Sweden's elite. Everything from the home to the computer.

[Not counting the numerous background checks she had done.]

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[ergomaniac]

That's a position with a high level of responsibility.

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[hejhej]

If you couldn't tell, I'm good at keeping secrets.

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[ergomaniac]

[He half-smiles. If nothing else, he does rather appreciate her droll humor.]

I'd picked up on that. Still, trustworthiness is not an easy thing to prove, particularly when you do not look the part.

sorry hunger games happened STILL UNHACKABLE

[hejhej]

[His insinuation makes her... uncomfortable. However, he worked with Phoenix. Lisbeth could... she guessed, trust him. But only as Irene of course.]

Some people have come into my life.

THAT IS...SO VERY UNDERSTANDABLE

[ergomaniac]

People with whom you've a business relationship only?

[hejhej]

No.

Personal, intimate relationships with some.

[ergomaniac]

[He clears his throat, feeling suddenly a bit embarrassed - but he continues on.]

You understand the point I'm trying to make, of course.

[hejhej]

[Lisbeth isn't shy when she talks about her sexuality. She just likes to keep it private.]

Yes.

[Which was why the conversation was grating on her. Despite her looks, these people let her in. And in turn she let them in. Or vice-versa, she could go either way with the explanation.]

[ergomaniac]

Right. Trust is necessary. We can't just interact with people as sources of cash or sources of goods in exchange for cash.

I'm not asking you to trust just anyone, Ms. Wasp. Indeed, before you accuse me of having an agenda, I'm not even asking you to trust me. I've just been here a very long time, and I've noted that those who tend to refuse to talk to others have a tendency to go missing.

[hejhej]

[She shifts uncomfortably in her seat. From the things she's picked up over the network, going missing usually met experimentation or death.

St. Stefan's all over again. Lisbeth was shaking.]

I won't let that happen.

WHOOPS that's an awful lot of underline right there

[ergomaniac]

I fear that a will is not quite sufficient to keep one safe in this place. How much do you know about this city, Ms. Wasp? About AGI and SERO?

HAHA it's okay! I just read it in a really stern voice aloud.

[hejhej]

They're evil. Experimenting, slavery.

HEH yes that works. ...It's also relatively IC for him to HTML fail.

[ergomaniac]

Indeed. And, though it both pains and shames me to admit this, they work within the bounds of the law. Their powers are not what they used to be, but they can still get away with far too much.

[hejhej]

So prostitution is legal here?

[ergomaniac]

[Please don't let that be the line of work you're interested in...]

More than just that. Sex slavery is legal here.

[hejhej]

[She'd rather set herself on fire.]

Fucking disgusting.