Matthew (Matteus Nilsen)'s Links
I know right? Meeting one of the most famous attorneys in Chérice felt like a once-in-a-lifetime chance! You were… the best mentor I could ever ask for— no amount of schooling and teaching could EVER teach me what you did. And I am indebted to you, as you know. I… haha… have been running into some trouble as of late… but I can handle it! It’s just small fry, those ambitious types you see. I got it all under control boss…
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Mhm, yes, boss? I see… unfortunately there’s been… uhhh… change of management in Nødre. Sorry about that. I-I swear I can turn things around, just trust me! This case is as good as closed! I just need some more evidence! And time- time of course.
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I know what you want. Now. I don’t know how you figured it out… and at this point I don’t have the time to care. All I can tell you is that if you kill me, you can’t have it. And this matter is between me and you. NO ONE else is involved, y’hear me?? You don’t need to get *them* involved— no, NO! This isn’t fair…
My my...*Lights up a cigar* Have you never heard about keeping quiet, Mr. Nilsen? I tought I taught you better. *Looks at him* It seems like my expertise has been wasted on such a clumsy individual as yourself. You could've stayed alive longer if it wasn't for your absolute fiasko at the recent trial. *Inhales...Exhales* You know how much I hate waisting my time on useless maggots - and you have become one. And for that, I will involve whoever I want into this. It's only your fault for having connection outside of the mafia. I thought we were your family. *Disappointg shake of the head* You have to be taught a lesson. And that lesson is death.
Oh come onnn! You're asking me about *them*? There's nothing between us! Sure we butted heads here and there... the first time was glorious, you should've been part of the jury! *smirks* Utterly demolished them in that one, you should've seen their face! Hah!! Ha...
...the later trials? Uh, yeah, what about them? Yes, I know we've been seeing each other in court almost daily now. That's not *my* fault, I get so many cases everyday! Urrk... at this point I'm becoming a social worker... -.-' Y'see I haven't been left with many... options. Mx Mathre is a demanding attorney... and let's say there's been a bit of a "deal" behind the scenes. Not about trials of course! That would be-- what, illegal! No no no... *strained laugh* I do a few chores around the department here and there...
Mx Mathre can be terrifying when they mean business... Ah--! Don't tell them I told you that. Actually, don't tell them anything at all! I don't want to get on their bad side...
How to even begin talking about… *sighs* Mr. Nilsen. He thought he could make it big after his little trip in Chérice and took the judiciary world by storm… *longer sigh* Even I was beaten by this university dropout in the most open-and-shut case I’d ever seen.
It isn’t about winning. It’s about not letting innocent people take the blame instead of the ones truly in the wrong. I couldn’t stand for it, and I knew something was up with him. So I dug. And what I found wasn’t pretty. He *knows* it wasn’t exactly when I told him. I wiped that bastard grin off his face the moment the realisation hit him. Now he does what I want. What justice wants. He backs down from his mountain of forged evidence and conducts a fair trial, like he should’ve been doing already.
Sometimes, I make him run my errands around the department. He’s got that stupid look of fear on his face when we’re alone in my office. But I think he likes it, like the bottom-dwelling worm that he is.
Hah. “Mr. Nilsen”. What a joke.
And here I thought I was ruthless with words... okay. Whoever you are. I'm not a successful lawyer, it's all a ruse. But at least I made money out of it. I got my own flat, I got my own secretary, I got my own office, MY furniture, MY private firm. I have something to *show* instead of walk around like an IDIOT in court.
The mafia affiliation was temporary, I would cut ties with them when I'd get where I wanted. My past is none of your business, if you didn't like it you could GIVE MY BODY BACK! If I was in control during the trial, my side would've WON. Because, I have something that you don't: experience. Experience and eloquence, good sir. If you know the cases I've been involved with, you'd know they're A LOT. Meanwhile you, heh, are a complete and utter amateur. YOU doomed the case, not me.
As for Toma, who you weirdly keep misnaming as "Tam" (whoever that is -.-) is the WORST THING THAT'S EVER HAPPENED TO ME. PERIOD. Why WOULDN'T I prepare for the worst with them? You KNOW they take advantage of me in all kinds of ways and I CAN'T JUST REFUSE! They had shit stacked against me, and I **can't lose this job**. Trust me, even if I wanted to, I can't. So I needed something ANYTHING that would ensure 1) I don't get used at their expense and 2) I don't get killed by whichever mafiaman appears just because "I'm not doing my job like I'm supposed to". EVERYTHING was going to plan. And then YOU appeared. And ruined everything. If you wanted to be with "Tam" so bad then FIND YOUR OWN! This one's a sly, manipulative, expressionless businessperson too caught up in their games of power. No matter WHAT you do, they won't change. Remember that.
...AND GIVE ME BACK MY BODY!
I find ONE UNIVERSE where Tam is ALIVE AND TALKING TO ME. And what do I get in return? An INCAPABLE, IRRESPONSIBLE, ALCOHOLIC COWARD! You got yourself so deep in SHIT that my first trip to your office is not alone no NO NO! No, *laughs* the MAFIA's certified number 1 murderer is sitting and rolling round and round your chair.
Was it THAT HARD to make it out on your own as a lawyer? You have NOTHING TO YOUR NAME, NOT A THING! All cases YOU were involved with are as forged as the "designer" suits you wear everyday. Did you REALLY NEED the backing of criminal moolah to get you to where you are. If it weren't for ME, Matteus, you'd be dead the minute that trial ended. BY YOUR GOOD BOSS AND FRIEND AMORE. IF IT WEREN'T FOR *flicks scarf around* THIS! THIS SAVED YOU! ASSHOLE!
DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON WHAT THE HELL YOU WERE TRYINA DO WITH TOMA. Blackmail. Really. You could quit! Every version of me is WAY too talented to only do one job. Wasted potential. And because of your *video*, you brought them down WITH YOU! If I were to guess your parents thoughts? Most likely "What a failure". You don't deserve this body. Or this life.
You were hired recently weren’t you? It doesn’t matter. You side with Tonagi so I’ve figured out what you want… and despite being very intimidating, I’ve got to respect your grind, I guess.
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Oh wow haha… what to even say…? Just one of the many chess pieces Amore has in his control. I’d wager you’re behind the trial’s attempted murder but… I guess that doesn’t matter now does it? Just give up on chasing Mathre, that doesn’t scare me in the slightest. Bastard.
One of the defendants, Ivory Maplecore, 21. Student at the Phoenix Academy. Nothing of interest to note other than the pure resignation in their voice during my brief interrogation with them. I’m sort of surprised they are the defendant considering their name… perhaps it’s a coincidence.
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Hah… well… life is full of surprises. A familiar face in the midst of a trial I’m apparently a part of. And the weirdest thing is… I have a creeping feeling they aren’t the only one. Gotta be honest, their personality is way milder than I thought it would be. Unfortunate?
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AGAIN, out of everything I could’ve expected, seeing IVORY bundled up with Toma and Ashleigh in Cherice was decidedly NOT on my bingo card! But… from the way everyone was describing them and that… necklace… I doubt that was Ivory themselves. They acted all kooky when they woke up. It seems my fellow Dimenllers were looking after me. I wonder why they left so soon… poor themguy tho. At least they have that maniac bigeyes Luleni to take care of them, I guess???
It was clear from the get-go this guy wanted us behind bars, so I can’t blame Luleni for freaking out on him. But something’s off with him. The way he talks… the way he says things… when the trial he completely changed. Still, his arguments in court - although terribly shaky - managed to delay our verdict for what, like three days? It was fucked. I dunno, I kinda hate him. I don’t care what he has with my lawyer as long as that helps them get us acquitted. And perhaps it did. I dunno.
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I can’t believe this idiot got himself in so much trouble, that an entire group of people is on a rescue mission to save him. *sighs* He never changes.
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…What? What just happened? Why is everyone from the trial, plus COPS in a car, and I’m in the car, and we are OUT OF THE COUNTRY. IS THIS YOUR FAULT YOU INSUFFERABLE LAWYER?? YOU CUNT. I HEARD YOU WANTING TO PUT ME IN THE TRUNK, YOU INHUMANE BASTARD.
You’re a weird one, that’s for sure. Your insistence that you know me or something… I dunno… it’s kinda creepy if you ask me. It doesn’t matter. The case matters. Good luck to you and your “friend”.
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Yuh’s sake, this place gets weirder the more I live in it. How come *you* of all people know about other universes?? I thought it was a *rule* not to know, yet here are, breaking the fourth and fifth dimensions at the same time. You’re… an odd cat. And you say odd things… but that’s it really. Just keep what you’ve learned to yourself and that other demon (I forgot the name of)… lest you get into divine trouble. *whispers closely* Trust me, you would not want that for yourself. It’s the worst. Don’t make yourself an easy target, kid.
…. You’re certainly very interesting, Mr. Fake Nilsen. On one hand, you’re him. On another, you’re not. I don’t quite understand but it is very, very interesting. I remember you from somewhere else where we had to kill each other. But that has not… Happened. Not here. Are those the weird things you find weird for me to say? How curious. You seem to know too, somewhat. … Divine trouble?I’m already trouble, I think. The Gods doesn’t really listen to me. At all. So. I’d say that’s worse than having no contact at all. Besides, I have a feeling it’s more than that…
………. *shaky smile* What the hell is this guy, right? *cannot stop himself from giggling* THIS is the guy everyone and their mom is so worried about???? Oh my GOD OF MISCHIEF REALLY??? How the hell did Derek not kill him??? WO-WOW! Damn. Ok. This is easy. They couldn’t have given me an easier target, okay, whew! Alright. Vokais Sionne, 31, professor at the Phoenix Academy. Originally from Havenport, *reading on his file* he moved for “unknown reasons” *murmurs* yeah, we know the reasons… *flips page* a raging racist for demons, a heretic since he believes in no gods, a mentally unstable individual with symptoms of paranoia… heh. He could’ve made an enemy out of anybody. Especially the duo in question… haha… too easy… I just wish he couldn’t testify, but then it wouldn’t be fun, I guess… *frowns*
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Ha… haha… hahaha… I’m counting now, this is the fourth familiar face I get to see. It seems everyone and their mum has chosen to exist in this dimension. Okay! So this is the supposed victim of the case I have to prosecute. He’s a bit… Uhm… kooky. His testimonies suck ass but I can work with them, somewhat. A little bit. Maybe :) I’m glad he was, what, like, hospitalised (?) for half of the trial? That helped a lot.
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Okay this guy’s an asshole, for real. He doesn’t work (anymore), he dumped his gf because of some storyline he made up and now refuses to even talk things out with her. And that gf is our dear beloved Ashleigh, and - not gonna lie - that pisses me off. He can go to hell for all I care. Die. I dunno.
Oh, right, the lawyers... uh... I don't know his name. I... don'ttttt... like him... after the first contact I had with him I had a bad feeling... AND I WAS RIGHT! HE TRIED TO FUCK THE STUDENTS OVER OR SOMETHING1?!? Ashleigh said something like that... ...oh... oh Ashleigh... *sniffles*
…Oh, right. Him. The judge. I don’t know much about him but I know he works for us. That’s pretty much it.
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I’m sure “the boss” enlisted him to help me out, but man literally let the defendants Scot-free. If the mafia should be mad at anyone it should’ve been him not me. Yuh’s sake, I pay for everyone’s mistakes in here.
His inexperience is showing… Matteus Nilsen. We have never been in the same case before until this and… I cannot say I understand the praises he gets as an attorney. The boss must have been too lenient on him… which I doubt. Perhaps he’s good at writing misinformation on his reports. I’m glad he’s getting what he deserves.
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To be perfectly honest you were *good* in court. Solid testimonies… just like a former cop would have. You weren’t on my side but that doesn’t matter now. You protected Toma in their *very stupid plan* to come to Cherice and I AT LEAST *must* thank you for that. I would’ve preferred it if you came alone but… I know how they are for stuff like this. Thanks, I guess... are you flirting with my future huswife?
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Wow that Vokais guy kinda sucks, you did good to leave him, and *sparkles* join us!!! *sparkles* Because you're kinda hot yknow~ *licks lips* Ain't gonna lie, you're a diamond in the rough bbygirl~~~ Toma is so much happier when you're here too so *eboy emoji* please stayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy....
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I... don't like how... you and Mathre keep calling me Matthew... that's not my name... Th-This is MY BODY and... you're on thin ice yourself. *sighs* At least you TRY to treat me like a fucking human being. ...I thank you for returning my things for me... and... getting in contact with my mother... and... well... being the only person who tries to understand me. I... guess...