[ There's quite a lot Hal could say, mostly to Edgeworth, but Deb speaks up before he gets a chance. And while her summary of the situation leaves something to be desired in sheer eloquence, he can't deny its accuracy.
But he doesn't confirm it, at least not in so many words; instead, there's a pause while he takes stock of the thirst, the way it's difficult to focus on what they're both saying instead of the thrum of their pulses. When he speaks, his voice is very carefully and very deliberately calm. ]
I may have overestimated my ability to - [ Move without caving, giving in to the cravings and attacking instead of leaving. But that's awfully detailed, so he goes with something slightly less insane. ]
It would be in your best interests to go. [ Not quite urgent enough. ] Now.
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But he doesn't confirm it, at least not in so many words; instead, there's a pause while he takes stock of the thirst, the way it's difficult to focus on what they're both saying instead of the thrum of their pulses. When he speaks, his voice is very carefully and very deliberately calm. ]
I may have overestimated my ability to - [ Move without caving, giving in to the cravings and attacking instead of leaving. But that's awfully detailed, so he goes with something slightly less insane. ]
It would be in your best interests to go. [ Not quite urgent enough. ] Now.