His eyes never leave Edgeworth as the latter reaches into his coat. He takes the stylus and prods the arrow key with the same dubious expression.

I WAS A: scholar
I'M SKILLED IN: research, languages, drawing
I'M LOOKING FOR: many things
ALSO, I'M: in need of books

Well, it's not a lie. Just not the whole truth. The best lies are sprinkled with a bit of truth. "So much trouble. I suppose it's better for people with terrible handwriting. And this glass thing with my letters on it is supposed to be delivered undamaged?"