[And that was it? Edgeworth hesitates before pulling his hand back, wondering if this has been some enormous practical joke. Where were the...general special effects? Why does he feel no different?
And it speaks, perhaps, to Edgeworth's complete lack of killer instinct that instead of trying it out, he asks:]
[He shakes his head, his heart pounding, and then tries again. The pillow once again lifts, and then stays up - perfectly still, perfectly steady, not even bobbing up and down.]
[He pulls back at that, his face going a bit pale. Stupid, of course - wasn't he just talking about becoming corrupted by power? - but that statement - ]
I - wouldn't ever do that. Even...Not after everything you've done for me.
[Jesse directs a skeptical look to Edgeworth. It's not that he doubts the kid's sincerity. It's just that people want to kill him. Often. Maybe even with good reason.]
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And it speaks, perhaps, to Edgeworth's complete lack of killer instinct that instead of trying it out, he asks:]
...Quite. How do I...activate it?
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[Jesse shrugs and points to a pillow, because that's a good start that won't accidentally kill either of them.]
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Do I point at it, or...?
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And the pillow rises into the air.]
Oh -
[It drops again at once.]
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[He shakes his head, his heart pounding, and then tries again. The pillow once again lifts, and then stays up - perfectly still, perfectly steady, not even bobbing up and down.]
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Nice. You'll have the hang of it in no time.
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May I elicit an oath from you?
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Well...But you can take it away, can't you?
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I - wouldn't ever do that. Even...Not after everything you've done for me.
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Okay.
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Do you think I am lying? That I am hiding some malice?
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You swear.
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What may I do for you in return?
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