"...You were in the room the whole time, right?" Apollo asked both of the two.
"Yes." Phoenix nodded. "We were wondering when you would come back, but then we heard Athena scream..."
Bloom shuddered.
"Me, Trucy, Athena and Anton all went to the front desk..." Apollo started. "One of the waitresses said that Mel was in a room, so we went up to find her...but Athena got separated from us..."
"How did that happen exactly...?" Bloom enquired.
"She bumped into someone I think...but we continued on, because Anton said that Mel would help us to regroup with her..."
"A-Anton said that-?" Bloom suddenly gripped the sides of her chair.
"Y-Yes-!" Apollo was surprised at her outburst. "Why do you ask?"
"...Its just that I didn't expect him to be so thoughtful!" Bloom smiled.
(...it's those psyche locks again...Apollo's rubbing his arm too...his bracelet must be reacting...) "...not now Apollo..." Phoenix whispered out of Bloom's earshot.
"...Anyway, once we entered the room...we saw Mel. Lying on the floor..."
"What was everyone's reaction to this...?" Bloom asked.
(....She's asking all of my questions for me.)
"Trucy gasped...I ran over to see if she was alright...and Anton held his head...he looked pretty pale actually..."
"!" Bloom clenched her fist. "T-Thank you...you may continue..."
(...?)
"Then someone came in the room...I heard footsteps anyway, then there was a sudden knock on my head..." Apollo rubbed his head. "...And then I woke up at the crime scene."
"From this, I think we can conclude that someone entered the room and rendered you unconscious..." Phoenix deduced. "...And that you are not the killer..."
"W-Wait! You thought I was the killer-?" Apollo looked shocked.
Phoenix laughed. "Not at all. You couldn't have the guts to kill someone."
"...I'm not sure if that's a compliment or not..." Apollo rubbed his head. "...I'm going to need every info I have to defend myself..."
"Woah woah woah woah woah..." Bloom held her hand up. "I believe there's some people wanting to defend YOU here..." She smirked.
"Apollo, me and Athena will be taking on your defence...when we find her that is." Phoenix looked upwards.
"R-Really-?" Apollo's mouth dropped open.
"Sure. Why not?" Phoenix chuckled.
Bloom shuffled about. "...can I help too...?"
"Y-You mean, you want to also defend me...?" Apollo looked at her.
"Well...I have a defence attorney's badge after all...and besides, I want to help find out who did this to Anton and Mel!" She looked determined.
"Great!" Phoenix smiled. "I guess we will be going to the crime scene th-" He got interrupted.
"Boss!"
A voice was heard behind him.
"A-Athena-?" Apollo stammered.
"I'm helping you too Apollo!" Athena rushed in. "Besides, you helped me when I was accused!"
"I-" Apollo stuttered. "Y-You really shouldn't be-"
"Apollo." Phoenix looked him in the eye. "Leave everything to us. Have faith."
"...I really don't know how to thank you..." He rubbed his neck.
"Thank us later. We've got a crime scene to investigate after all!" Phoenix smiled.
"Let's go!" Athena shouted.
Bloom laughed. "You lot sure are an unique bunch..."
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End of part 4
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