[And there's an instinctual fear in response to that. The black of his eyes is terrifying, and his manner, and the way he moves forward. Edgeworth is not proud of being afraid - will later feel, in point of fact, rather ashamed and prejudiced for that fear - but fear is there, and when Hal speaks (sounding nearly cheerful, nearly casual) Edgeworth moves back, a jolt of adrenaline shooting down his spine, his own heart beating faster.
But when Deb steps forth, he tries to react at once - because he wants to protect Hal from those bullets, wants to protect Deb from being in the way in case desperation drives Hal to an extreme - ]
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But when Deb steps forth, he tries to react at once - because he wants to protect Hal from those bullets, wants to protect Deb from being in the way in case desperation drives Hal to an extreme - ]
Don't - Lower your weapon, Officer Morgan -