Hihi:) Love Franziska, love edgeworth:D so in this story, attention showered upon them:D Other shippings are Phoenix X Maya, Gumshoe X Maggey, Regina X Maxmillion. This story has no plans for itself, so if some new characters appear or if some fail to, pray forgive me. I hope you like the shipping, I personally love it and am crazy about them... and hope you enjoyXD

Disclaimer: All characters belong to capcom. I own none of them.

Phoenix yanked the glass door open. A gush of warmth from inside the coffee shop rushed onto him, as the blue campanula hung on the door gave out a high-pitched, icy ring in refute, bringing a touch of coolness to the coffe shop. Edgeworth, sitting at a table for two by the glass window, originally sipping a cup of steaming hot coffee, bitter with no sugary, and staring out the window at the central park at pedestrians- looked up at him, an usual collected expression worn on his handsome face.

Phoenix puffed and took a seat opposite to Edgeworth.

Awkward silence.
"Hi Edgeworth," as Phoenix attempted to break the awkward silence with this old friend.

"Greetings, Wright," responded Edgeworth coolly, and glanced upon his company. The awkward silence dawned once again after the short conversation whcih was barely one. Attempt failure.

"Thank you for inviting, Edgeworth."

"Your gratitude is acknowledged," relied Edgeworth, once again, coolly.

Phoenix silently cursed Edgeworth for giving zero effort in a friendly conversation.

He tormented the dead air for a moment.

"Ahem," coughed Phoenix. "since you have no intention to talking to me, nor intending to explain why you invited, I shall kindly reduce the awkwardness by speaking to you, or myself." He had meant highly on sarcasm, reminding Edgeworth to communicate.

"Approved."

Phoenix choked. He glared at Edgeworth for a moment.

"Well, perhaps you can take a look at my new case then," said Phoenix, annoyed. "The defendant, Maxmillion Galactica, has been sued for murder. (blah blah blah blah blah about the case/murder) Here," Phoenix handed him the profile of Max, whom was rather smirky in his photo.

"And who is this feminine looking man?" commented Edgeworth with a pitiful glance.

I am speechless, thought Phoenix. "My client, Edgeworth. Have you been listening at all?"

"No." admitted Edgeworth, as he took another sip.

Phoenix stared at the man. I am very much done with him, thought he.

"What is on your mind, Edgeworth? You're paying no attention to me at all."

"And why would I?"

"Because you invited me. And you labelled it urgent. Surely there's something you need to say?"

"..."

"Yes I do." Edgeworth put down his cup of coffee, and straightened up a little.

Phoenix raised an eyebrow. Finally. Something he needs to say.

"It's that case you're taking," he pointed. "That prosecutor against you..."

"And what about him?"

"She... is not easily defeated." Phoenix sensed hesitation in Edgeworth's voice.

"So i take it you know this prosecutor?"
"I... I do."
Phoenix looked at this old friend. There was something on his mind bothering him, he could tell. He fell silent.
"Its time to meet an old friend."