[Honestly, Edgeworth has no idea how absurd his extremes of seriousness can get.

In any case, the prosecutor is quick to take the offered cellphone and begin speaking to Gumshoe.]

Aren't you supposed to be on duty, Detective?

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The dolphin was the nearest object on the surface, nothing more. I couldn't risk sinking while I was catching my breath.

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Absolutely not, Detective! If you breathe a single word of this to anyone, it is your salary which runs the risk of drowning. Do I make myself clear?!

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...Very good. Now, return to your work.

[Don't mind Edgeworth as he hangs up your phone for you, Kay.]