Franziska von Karma's Journal

Now that I have regained my memories...
[Franziska paces back and forth.]

I have a few things to say to some of you.

Adrian Andrews:
Listen up, you fool. You shouldn't be breaking down like that without me around. I thought I was teaching you to be a strong woman -- to be self-sufficient. That's why I gave you that whip. Carry it proudly and walk with your head held high even when in doubt. In the end, you only have yourself to depend on.

...[Her demeanor changes -- her expression is softer, kinder for a moment. A brief moment. But it's there.]

You didn't do a very good job at hiding the truth from my young self. I suppose it's alright though. After all, it's not as if I wasn't mature enough to handle such a thing. But you were only hurting yourself by letting it get to you.

[Franziska reddens, frowning scornfully.]

I love you, Adrian Andrews. Stop crying. Be strong. I am here with you.

[Ahem ahem. The rest of you didn't just hear that. If you feel the need to say something about it, expect whip to the face.]

Matt Engarde and Juan Corrida:
You should both be ashamed of yourselves. I won't go easy on either of you now that I know the truth.

Phoenix Wright:
You are a foolish imbecile who foolishly daydreams of foolhardy foolish thoughts. But I must thank you for supporting Miles Edgeworth. He is just as foolish as you and without an anchor in the middle of the sea. Take that as you will.

I must also remind you that you are now under my watch. Any drinking of alcohol will result in ten lashes at best.

Miles Edgeworth:
Little brother, you have truly outdone yourself this time. And by outdone yourself I mean you have revealed to me just what a foolish fool you truly are, inside and out. ...Your actions are an insult to the name von Karma. Man up and fight for your dignity.

Damon Gant:
I hope you do not take this the wrong way (and by the wrong way I mean, I hope you don't think this means I like you, respect you, or anything else of that nature) but as much as it both confuses and sickens me, I must thank you for what you have done for my papa. He is a stubborn man and his extreme regulations and ideals of perfection keep him from becoming too close to anyone -- even his own family.

...[Actually, I hope you do not take this the wrong way, Papa.]

That you have convinced him that there is the slightest possibility that love exists -- no matter how small this possibility may be -- I am thankful. I do not mean to sound dramatic but it is truly an anomaly to see my father act towards someone as I have seen him act towards you, and you know this from experience. So, thank you, despite your absolutely vile nature. I expect you will continue to associate closely with him. Please do not disappoint me.

Daryan Crescend and Tohru Adachi:
You have both crossed the line immensely. I will not go easy on either of you, rest assured. You do not have to fear for your lives because I am a von Karma and I would not stoop to such a level, but do not expect pleasantries from me either. When my chance to prosecute you comes, I will take it without hesitation.

Shi-Long Lang:
Do not make the same mistakes Miles Edgeworth has made. That is all.

Trucy Wright and Ema Skye:
We have all suffered at the hands of Daryan Crescend. I am telling you now that his attempt of a reign of terror has now ended and I am in control. Cooperate with me and you will have my full protection from him.

And last but not least...Papa:
I am practically perfect. But I am not perfect. I have many things to thank you for, and I have many things to scorn you for. The way you raised me made me strong and vigilant, but also made me obsessive and full of turmoil.

When I lost to Phoenix Wright, I felt I was a complete and utter failure. I now know the truth. Justice does not always win -- that is, it should, but it doesn't. It doesn't win when a von Karma is involved who distorts the truth for his or her perfect victory record. It doesn't win when not all of the evidence is brought to light or when false evidence is revealed instead. We are prosecutors. And prosecutors should stand for justice, not against it.

Perhaps you feel that I have shamed you. But I can no longer live in your shadow as the girl I used to be. I am grown and I can see past your delusions of perfection. I thank you for the life you have given me, but I reject the ideals you have presented me.

[Franziska clenches her fists tightly. She looks pained to have to say these things...but they've been bottled up inside of her since her father's death -- never to be spoken until now.]

I will understand if you cannot bear to look at my face after hearing these words... I am truly sorry to disappoint you. I wanted nothing more than to live as your successor for all of those years. I never betrayed your trust. I never strayed from your path. But I realize now that it can no longer be this way, regardless of your feelings about my decision. This is my life and I will live it how I choose to live it. I walk my own path.

[Siiiiigh. That was a lot to say.]

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