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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jun 29, 2019 23:21:50 GMT -5
70 days have passed since that night by the trash can fire... Long story short Tifa was able to hook you up with a Wizard who sent you, and Power Girl back to your respective homes.
In that time you have been working to get your career back on track following the derailment that trial followed by your disappearance caused.
You are working late at the firm one-night the only other being in the building being Awesome Andy who is recharging. Meanwhile someone knocks on your door as an older looking blonde man walks into your office.
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Post by Manah on Jun 29, 2019 23:24:52 GMT -5
Jennifer
"Um, please come in?" she said a bit too late given how he was already very much in front of her. "...May... I help you?" she asked, wondering who the heck that man was.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jun 29, 2019 23:35:54 GMT -5
"Yes, Thank you... My name is Luke Skywalker, and I want to sue The *CENSORED* Corporation for defamation of character.
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Post by Manah on Jun 30, 2019 11:03:52 GMT -5
Jennifer
"...I see. Please have a seat, Mr. Skywalker", she said, gesturing at the armchair in front of her desk, and putting aside what she was working on, grabbing a pen and a notepad. "...I'm all ears. Please explain the situation as best you can, and let's see how I can help."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jun 30, 2019 16:26:52 GMT -5
"Okay... I do not like the so-called artistic liberties they took with my portrayal in their recent film." He said summarizing the plot of the movie. "They made me out to be a bitter, cynical, selfish, nihilistic shut-in."
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Post by Manah on Jun 30, 2019 22:32:07 GMT -5
Jennifer
"May... I just confirm something with you before we go any further?" she asked, seemingly in disbelief. "...You're... THE Luke Skywalker? The one they talk about in those movies, with the Force, the lightsaber, Han Solo, the Rebellion and all of that?" she asked, blinking.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jun 30, 2019 22:34:15 GMT -5
"No I'm just some random crazy person who wants to sue a multi-billion dollar corporation for s***s and giggles- Of course I'm THE Luke Skywalker." He said activating his lightsaber, and making your desk levitate to prove it.
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Post by Manah on Jul 1, 2019 17:39:51 GMT -5
Jennifer
While she seemed impressed by both the weapon and his powers, his tone left her shrugging.
"...You have to admit, sir, that when a science fiction story begins by 'a long time ago, in a Galaxy far, far away'... you don't usually expect to see the guy in question walk into your office one late evening. Honestly, the random crazy person theory initially seemed a lot more plausible", she pointed out very matter-of-factly.
"Very well, you've convinced me, but then there's another potential problem. If you are, as you've proven, the actual Luke Skywalker... do you actually come from a distant Galaxy? Do you live here on Earth, do you have citizenship anywhere?" she asked. "Because that would be a requirement to begin the proceedings, due to lack of precedent for such a case. Failing that, we need to request the right to press the charges at all from a Judge", she explained. OOC: I honestly don't know if it is truly the case in real life, but I imagine if someone has no recognized identity anywhere on Earth, they'd need some special permission to access the legal system, lol. Seems to make sense to me.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 1, 2019 17:48:57 GMT -5
"Oh... I see." He said a bit downtrodden. "Then that could be promblematic… As far as I can tell I am in a separate universe where my story is a work of fiction." He admitted.
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Post by Manah on Jul 1, 2019 17:55:26 GMT -5
Jennifer
"Problematic... not impossible", Jennifer said with a smile. "It might take a few weeks to get the actual permission, depending on how lucky we are, but given that you actually exists and that they are making a LOT of money based on your story without your approval could easily play in your favor", she pointed out. "If you ask me, I do absolutely believe this is a case that we could win, if we are willing to jump that first hurdle."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 1, 2019 18:07:40 GMT -5
"Alright." He said nodding. "What do I need to do?" He asked.
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Post by Manah on Jul 7, 2019 19:36:00 GMT -5
Jennifer
"Well, if you do choose to pursue this case with me, we'll fill some paperwork up, I'll send the request the judge's permission, and then we simply need to wait until we get it, while I would gather information on the case to get some evidence to back us up so we have more solid grounds to stand on when we next meet. But before that, may I ask if you're okay requesting my services specifically?" she asked. "Mind you, I'm a very successful attorney if I do say so myself, but I am mostly a defense lawyer. Naturally, I can handle this case if you'd like me to, but if you would feel more comfortable dealing with a lawyer having more experience on the prosecution side, I can make a few phone calls for you", she suggested, as it was important to ensure she had her client's trust before sealing the deal.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 7, 2019 19:44:18 GMT -5
"If you feel a different lawyer would be better suited for the case I will defer to your judgement." Luke said. "That said I had a gut feeling this was the place to go if I was looking for help restoring my good name."
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Post by Manah on Jul 7, 2019 19:56:07 GMT -5
Jennifer
"I don't feel a different lawyer would be better suited for it", she said with a smile. "I'm just saying if you did, I could arrange for such a change. If you're fine with me, then by all means, leave it to me. I still won a huge majority of my cases", she said with a nod.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jul 7, 2019 19:57:43 GMT -5
"Very well. Let's go ahead then." He said.
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