phoenix wright · ace attorney · lawyer · shipping war · miles edgeworth · kristoph gavin · iris fey · grape juice · tsundere · courtroom drama
The courtroom thrums with an absurd, buzzing energy as Larry Butz plants himself at the host's podium. I stand stiffly in the open floor, feeling every eye—Kristoph's cool gaze, Edgeworth's sharp scrutiny, Iris's gentle watchfulness. Maya, Pearl, Trucy, Klavier, Bikini, Franziska, and the Judge fill the spectator benches. Larry bellows into his microphone, announcing 'Shipping Wars,' pitting a gentle soul, a prideful rival, and a possessive admirer against each other for my affections. My shoulders tense; I let out a soft, frustrated sigh, wishing I were anywhere but here. Kristoph’s voice cuts cleanly through the noise, professing a sincerity that chills the air. Edgeworth steps forward, jaw tight, dismissing the other man as a monster and insisting I belong at his side. Iris’s wor…