"I'm a bit nervous," he drones to himself hopelessly, tugging at the unexpectedly tight tie around his neck. A bit, he knows damn well, is an understatement. Swallowing, Apollo glimpses at the entrance to the courtroom, gusting the air out of his cheeks. The Chords of Steel routine has been done – twice, and yet, Apollo couldn't suppress the anxiety out of him. He's stood through some tough cases, but this one was different. It was in relations concerning a homicide case that involved, yet, another employee at the space center where his best friend had been murdered. The defendant was guiltless – that much, he recognizes, but his opponent in court would be Miles Edgeworth, out of all prosecutors. That, and the fact that Phoenix nor Athena would not assist due to his stubbornness to take the case by himself, as it almost felt obligating for him to do so.
Frowning, Klavier approaches him through the lobby entrance, observing him stride back and forth. "Herr Forehead," he calls out smoothly, "you're quite the nervous wreck."
Turning to the young prosecutor, Apollo exhales. "It just means more to me than getting a 'Not Guilty' verdict. It hits home, if you know what I'm referring to…"
Klavier understands completely. He does not know much about the affiliation he held with Clay, but the blond recognizes that this case would mean more to Apollo. Leaning in, the male grasps his tense shoulders, and plants two gentle kisses along his now closed eyelids. This succeeds in relaxing the brunet. "I see. Remember that Herr Wright and Fräulein Cykes will be amongst the people in the audience in court for support." Pulling back, he flashes him a crooked smile. "As myself – I am seated next to Fräulein Wright and Herr Blackquill."
The defense attorney nods, and as Klavier plants one more kiss on his lips, he pulls away, and walks along towards the double doors to the courtroom, before saying, "Chords of Steel one more time, Herr Forehead. The only one that is left in there is yourself."
"I'M APOLLO JUSTICE AND I'M FINE!" His Chords of Steel resonances throughout the lobby, and Klavier is sure that everyone heard that.
a/n: hold me this was my first time writing klapollo for a request on tumblr