I see. ( At that moment, for the first time since they began this conversation, Integra locks eyes with Edgeworth's, a mixture of pain and uncertainty lingering in her gaze. ) Then I'm certain you understand how suffocating it can be-- to have such a thing imposed upon you.

( Which was true for many of her own mannerisms; always conforming to expectation, as opposed to embracing her own ideals.

At his next statement, she appears half-shocked, half not. It definitely fit, given his knowledge of combat against the droids. )

That certainly clears up a few things, I must admit. ( Steeling herself, she cannot help but ask: ) If I may, what did your duties entail during your time spent in this world?

( She doesn't want to pry too much, but talking with him about such things, admittedly, seemed to help. )