[Such a violation — consciously realized like this or not — was exactly what Edgeworth had feared in the first place, why he was weighing the options for guinea pigs so seriously before Kay volunteered, and why he was shocked and initially uncertain when she took the unthinkable step of doing so. Before Kay volunteered, he had spoken of what a violation a serious mind control device could theoretically be, and now she was obviously experiencing that in a glaring and painful way. There's no need for him to ask questions, no need for Kay to explain. Even Edgeworth has this much ability to empathize.
The prosecutor's comforting hand on Kay's shoulder tightens to a light grip as his eyes squeeze shut. ...Are those tears starting to leak out despite his best efforts?]
(Kay, I... I never meant to cause you such pain...)
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The prosecutor's comforting hand on Kay's shoulder tightens to a light grip as his eyes squeeze shut. ...Are those tears starting to leak out despite his best efforts?]
(Kay, I... I never meant to cause you such pain...)