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[professorbestie]

Who: Yujin Mikotoba, OTA
Which: Open log
Where: The greenhouse, the clinic, the Wild Harvest
When: Throughout the first three weeks of June
What: A catch-all!
Warnings: Spoilers for The Great Ace Attorney very probable.

[Catch-all]

[Despite this being a dream world with very little currency or obligations, Yujin Mikotoba is a busy man! He's not one to sit still, and so, he doesn't. Throughout the month, at least up until the moon incident, he can be found in several locations.

The Communal Clinic is a favorite, as he feels it's his responsibility as one of the few doctors around Reverein to be present in case of an emergency. Still, as there aren't many patients, he can often be found cleaning, reading or writing. The clinic has several patient rooms, a cafeteria and Yujin even has his own office. The research department on the second floor is quiet at the moment, as there aren't too many ongoing projects.

The Greenhouse outside the Mikotoba household is another spot he can frequently be encountered. When he's not tending to the flowers, sleeves rolled up to the elbow to ensure they won't get dirty, he'll be dozing in a lounge chair near one of the glass walls. It's very warm and humid in there; he just can't resist the lure of afternoon naps.

In the evenings, he often visits the Wild Harvest for a meal and a drink. With his kids basically running the place, he's always sure to be served a dish to his liking. Though he tends to stick to a corner table by himself, anyone's free to join him.]


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date! date! date! 🌸

[judicialassistant]

[ To Mr Sholmes: ]
Father needs help with the Dawn flowers tonight. Can you meet him around 7 in the greenhouse?
Do not forget.
Do not be late.

[ To her father: ]
Mr Sholmes has another idea he'd like to test with regards to the Dawn flowers tonight. Are you able to leave the clinic a little early to meet him in the greenhouse? I think he will be home around 7.

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[ Susato still takes no joy in deception—if her unimpressive deception even works on the legendary pair—but the messages are sent to their respective recipients regardless. If the men do show up at the Mikotoba greenhouse at 7 that evening, they will find it looking different than when they left it that morning.

The atmosphere is quiet and romantic, notably void of the usual hissing of snakes. It is as dimly lit as before, but a clearing has been created for a table specifically chosen for two. The table is covered by a very telling pink cloth, lit by the glow of the bouquet arrangement in its center, made of Dawns and Lunar Tears. Vines snake around the table like Christmas lights, but closer inspection will reveal that they are not bulbs, but the moon fruits Susato has stolen from the Harvest.

Two meals are on the table, protected by metal covers, and beside them are neatly-arranged silverware, chopsticks, and napkins. Beside the table is a small wooden cart with two bottles of the Harvest's finest wine. Pouring it will look like pouring a glass of the night sky itself; it glitters with stars, and tastes just as heavenly. (Not that Susato would know!)

And speaking of taste, removing the metal covers will reveal two matching pheasants, which should look and smell very familiar. There is a note, but otherwise the legendary pair are left to their own devices. ]

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I hope I have done Iris's recipe justice once more.
For my father, I hope you are reminded of the wonderful time we enjoyed at Christmas.
Take the night to yourselves for once. No one else will be home.
If you need me, I will be at Kazuma's for the evening.

- Susato
(With this, Mr Sholmes, I ask that you please return my novels once you've finished with them. You know the ones.)

[professorbestie]

[When Yujin received that message from Susato of all people, he already found it a bit suspect. Why would Sholmes not have asked him that himself? This strikes him as the sort of message that was sent to him without Sholmes's knowledge or consent. However, the explanation he comes up with is a bit different from reality. He expects that whatever Sholmes plans to do with the flowers holds potential danger, and so, it would be best if Yujin's there to keep an eye on things. Perhaps even act as medical professional, should it be necessary.

So he sends a quick confirmation to Susato that he'll be there and, true to his word, he comes striding up the path alongside the house roughly ten minutes after seven o'clock. If Sholmes is home 'around 7', this usually means he's later than that and so, Yujin saw no need to hurry. When his gaze falls on the greenhouse, his walk slows a bit. What is that strange light coming from inside? He can't quite see through the murky glass.]

[thegamesafoot]

[ Shortly after Yujin's arrival, there's a rustling from the shrubs a few yards away. Sholmes stumbles out from the early evening shadows to slap both hands on the glass wall of the greenhouse. ]

Miohoba?! Ah ou in eh? [ The syllables are awkwardly formed, as if he's talking out of the corner of his mouth. He begins blindly feeling his way along the panes, apparently searching for the door.

Closer inspection will reveal something covering most of his face. ]

[professorbestie]

[Good lord. That certainly is a distraction from whatever's going on inside the greenhouse. For a moment, Yujin's mildly horrified. Then he springs into action, running over to his friend for a closer look and a helping hand.]

Sholmes! I'm here! I- What have you...? [A few seconds of hesitation, then he reaches out to take hold of Sholmes's upper arm.] Here, turn round. Let me see.

[thegamesafoot]

Aaa! [ He sucks in a startled breath at the sudden sound, then releases a whistling sigh of relief around the legs gripping his mouth half-shut. ] Some elf wih iss 'ease?

[ Sholmes begins peeling up the end of one of the legs by his mouth, its tiny tube feet stretching long in protest. The creature is far stickier than a normal starfish has any right to be. A few smaller starfish cling to the yoke of his overcoat and the bill of his deerstalker. ] Ngh. Shoul'n aff ooked uhb.

Clinic

[itsgunnabe_mei]

[ Mei is also one to have difficulty sit still, but there is another reason she's here - during her first public journal entry, she had just about promised Susato she'd help out at the clinic... mostly out of a desperate need to please/help anyone and everyone. That'll end well.

So that's why she's at the front door, and after a moment of hesitation, knocks twice. ]

Hello? ... Mister Mikotoba, right?

[professorbestie]

[Yujin was just moving through the reception area to get to his office when he hears the knock, followed by a young voice. His gaze hones in on her and he smiles with the sort of warmth that parents usually reserve for their own children. Yujin excels at seeing any child in that light, regardless of whether they've just met. It comes from being a teacher, as well as a chronic overcompensator.]

Oh, that's right. I am. And you are?

[itsgunnabe_mei]

[ Wow, he looks just like the picture Susato showed her! Mei takes a breath, prepared to give this her all! ]

My name is Meilin Lee! Your daughter Susato told me about the clinic, and I offered to help out in any way I can!

[professorbestie]

[The enthusiasm leaves Yujin very impressed, as well as a little amused.]

Is that so? Well, I'm delighted to meet you, Miss Lee, and I'd be very happy to accept any assistance you can give.

Wild Harvest (Anya’s Birthday)

[grandduchess_anya]

(Following the recommendation she got from the journal network as her birthday approaches, Anya finally takes the chance to go and eat out at the Wild Harvestinstead of the monotonous routine of making and eating porridge almost every day. It may not be as glamorous as having a ball held in her honor, but it is still a rewarding treat for her after working hard to her improve her dreamotion and sewing skills.

So there she is, entering the pub, admiring its quaint atmosphere and dressed in lovely dress she had made for herself. She had to leave Pooka back at the treehouse after feeding him as she isn’t sure if dogs can go inside the pub.)

[professorbestie]

[Yujin had just been absorbed in a book, as reading is a preferred way for him to pass the time while he waits to be served. He needs to learn to leave his work behind when he leaves the clinic, but not doing anything at all has him feeling far too restless. With this, he still has the feeling of being productive without truly putting in any work.

When the Harvest's door opens, though, he looks up from the pages to see who's entered. An idle gesture at first, but he smiles when he spots a familiar face.]

Oh! Miss Anya. Good evening!

[grandduchess_anya]

Good evening to you as well, Yujin!

(Anya politely curtesies to the older man upon seeing him at the Harvest.)

I don’t know if anyone is aware of it right now, but today happens to be my birthday, so I decided to come in and have a nice birthday treat for myself.

[professorbestie]

Oh, is that so?

[He quickly rises to his feet and steps out from behind his table so that he can approach Anya. It allows him to hold out a hand for her to shake. It's a very European custom, but one he's effortlessly adopted over the years.]

Happy birthday.

The clinic!

[refire]

[ Alphen manages to get to the clinic on his own. He's more than familiar with it now because Jude Mathis helped him there a few times.

It looks like Alphen's got some injuries that need medical attention. He's bleeding from his forehead and he's sustained several injuries from combat.]

Hey, is the doctor in? I could use some help. Sorry to be a burden.

[ Alphen sounds utterly exhausted. Right now he'd be happy to have any help. ]

[professorbestie]

[It's been a while since someone truly injured's come into the clinic, and so, Yujin's been letting his guard down just a little. He was just opening up a window in a nearby, empty patient room to air it out when he hears a voice. Immediately on high alert, he dashes into the hallway to see what the trouble is.]

Yes! Yes, I- Oh! [The blood flowing from the man's forehead has caught his eye without delay.] Please, follow me. Let's sit you down.

[If Alphen is indeed ready to follow, Yujin will lead him straight into the first treatment room. It has a simple bed to sit down on, as well as a selection of medical tools and first aid supplies.]

[refire]

Thanks, it's just a scratch. I thought it might be better to have a professional get it looked after.

[ Just outside of town it's a little dangerous. Alphen
bit off more than he could chew and ended up in this kind of state. He's lucky that the clinic is nearby.

Alphen says it's just a scratch but it's so much worse than that. He could easily become corrupted by nightmare energies in his current state.]

I got injured while I was out fighting in the Wildlands. I'm lucky to have you around.

[professorbestie]

[Yujin already thinks the 'just a scratch' description is not giving the injuries enough credit just from the first visual assessment. Head injuries should never be dismissed too easily.]

Hah... That's what the clinic is here for. [He starts laying out things such as a sterile gauze and bandages, then wets a cloth.] Are you suffering from anything else? Nausea, perhaps, or loss of balance?

the greenhouse

[oathkeeper]

[Sora has helped out countless times with growing things for the communal garden where people can come and go as they please. He's grown a ton of tomato plants and a few bushes of wildflowers in the right seasons. With summer hitting fast he has to clean out a lot of the old springtime vegetation to make room for the summer crops so he has a lot of extra stuff that needs to be dumped.

He has a basket of mulch in his arms as he waddles his way over with it carefully to the greenhouse. In all his busy tasks he hasn't had time to really check this greenhouse out much before.]

Hello? Anybody home?! [He calls out carefully!] I've got a bunch of stuff from the communal garden I thought you might be able to use! Hellooo?

[Want a basket of fertilizing dirt???]

[professorbestie]

[Someone is home! Yujin was just dozing off in one of the lounge chairs in the corner when the call rouses him back out of his slumber with a start. He quickly rises to meet whoever entered the greenhouse, though once he approaches, Sora may take note of the various dirt smudges on his arms and shirt. There's even one smudge along the side of his face.]

Oh, hello!

[oathkeeper]

Hey!

[Sora waddles in and then sets the heavy basket on the ground for a second. Phew!]

Mister Mikotaba, right? Uh, you gotta little dirt on your face there.

[professorbestie]

Ah- yes. Pardon.

[Oop, that's embarrassing. Yujin immediately reaches for his face, rubbing along his mouth and cheeks. 'There' is a very vague indication, after all. What ends up happening is that he smears it out a bit, so the layer of dirt is thinner but not quite gone.]

Did I get it?

Clinic

[fishflakes]

[Having an ability that uses his throat muscles means he needs to take care of it. And while the local apothecary does have its share of potions he's made use of, sometimes it's good to have some good old-fashioned medicine on hand to help make sure he hasn't accidentally torn his throat to shreds or anything.]

[So Toge decides to make a trip to the clinic, intending to pick up some throat medicine and maybe ask about check-ups. His throat feels fine now, but one could never be too sure. So he steps into the quiet clinic, being sure to knock on the door to announce his presence.]

Kombu?

[professorbestie]

[Yujin was just cleaning up by the reception area when the stranger steps into the clinic. He looks up and blinks slowly as he tries to verify whether he heard correctly. Kombu like the seaweed? That can't be right. Is this young man looking for someone named Kombu?]

... I beg your pardon?

[fishflakes]

[Kombu like the seaweed indeed. He offers the older man a wave, before walking into the clinic. He approaches the reception desk, pulling his journal out as he does.]

Tuna mayo.

[His way of talking isn't exactly the most user-friendly, so he came prepared. He flips his journal open before placing it on the reception desk and sliding it towards the man, showing him a few lines of pre-written words.]

Hello. This is my first time at this clinic. Do you do regular check-ups and other doctor things for people, or do I have to make an appointment? And sorry in advance about my talking. I can understand you just fine.

[professorbestie]

[Tuna mayo? That's even more confusing to him than kombu. He understands the hint with the journal just fine, though, and leans in to read the words as soon as they're presented to him.]

Oh, I see... [He's never encountered a situation quite like this before, but he's not one to judge. Ultimately, he fixes the newcomer with a smile.] That's not a problem. At the moment, we don't have any other patients, so I'm free to do a check-up now, if you have the time as well.