JP: Miles is my fave Prosecutie, and has the best character development in the entire series, in my opinion. He's come such a long way from his original DB debut! But still, I'd like to think even though he was brainwashed into being a hubristic Manfred clone, he still had a bit of a conscience for what he'd become, what with being called "Demon Prosecutor" and falling as far from Gregory's exemplary ways as possible. I think his change of heart truly began after running into Nick again in the first game all those years later and hearing his old childhood friend lament how much Miles had "changed."

This request goes out to our wonderful loyal new reader Teardrop1013 on A03 :)

CT: While Edgeworth may have a stoic exterior, beneath his death glare and cravat are tremendous feelings of regret, guilt, and sorrow. Think about it- Edgeworth spent 15 years believing that he killed his father- a man who he loved and admired with all of his heart- and went against everything the man stood for by becoming a prosecutor as ruthless as his murderer. But arguably, the worst part of it all was when the truth was revealed to Edgeworth and he was faced with the dilemma of what to do next. Should he remain as a prosecutor, try to move past this or become a defense attorney like his father and fix his mistakes, or some combination of the two? That's another reason why I love "Investigations 2"- it gives us an insight to the kinds of emotional struggles that Edgeworth has been dealing with since the end of the first game. And it's these emotional struggles that my wonderful cowriter perfectly captures in this parody.

[Phoenix: "I just don't get it, Edgeworth, how you're now this… this coldhearted prosecutor who couldn't care less that he may be convicting innocent defendants and only care about winning! Why this drastic turnabout in character? You used to be such a good guy, who used to dream of being a defense attorney, just like your father!"]

*At the mention of Gregory Edgeworth, a pang flashes through the prosecutor, which he skillfully hides with his typical stoic air of ennui as the defense attorney earnestly continues.*

[Phoenix: "That boy who defended me all those years ago… where is he now? How did you come to be like this? What happened to you?"]

[Edgeworth: *clutches his arm and turns away* "Grow up Wright! It's been 15 years, and we're not 9-year olds anymore! People change. I've changed. Deal with it!"]

[Phoenix: *shakes his head mournfully* "If this is who you truly are now, Edgeworth, a man more obsessed with perfect conviction records than the truth, then I'm going to go home now and mourn the loss of that little boy I once knew - and the man I thought he'd become. See ya."]

*walks away sadly and exits through the courtroom doors, leaving the prosecutor alone in the hallway*

[Edgeworth: *steels his jaw* "Obviously Wright hasn't changed at all! He's still the same naïve, jejune simpleton he was as a schoolboy, preaching about this so-called "truth" of his… *sees a court officer goggling at him after witnessing the lawyers' exchange, and feeling flustered, subjects the poor man to his trademark glare* And just are you looking at, you fool?"

*Bailiff scampers off in terror from the Demon Prosecutor's deathly stare and Edgeworth sighs heavily as he pushes open the door to the empty men's room, staring at himself in the mirror*

[Edgeworth: "Yet another person swiftly judging me and mentally condemning me. I should be used to it by now. I've tried to convince myself I don't care what Wright, or anyone, thinks! So why does it hurt so damn much?"]

"Objections"
Sung to the tune of "Reflections" from
Disney'sMulan
(Christina Aguilera version)

[Edgeworth]

Gawk at me
You may think you know
What I truly am
But none see the true me

Was raised this way
Not born like this from the start

Such a shame
Few see past my mask
So I fall in role
And I'm forced to play the part

Who was I born to be?
Heir of the great Gregory?
When will my objections prove
What I try to hide?

What would Dad
Think of what I have
Now become?
Prosecutor Demon?

Thought to be
From the Netherworld
They don't know my heart
Or that it's all one big sham

Who was I born to be?
Heir of the great Gregory?
Why must my objections bare
A man I don't know?

All this time I'm dead inside
From these tears my heart has cried
When will my objections
Prove what I try to hide?

There's a part which no one sees
Deep inside
Dad would be so ashamed
And I know why

His legacy so long concealed
I am naught but a heel
All that he had ever been
I've gone and brushed aside

I don't defend man's crimes
I jail them for all time

When will my objections prove
What I try to hide?
When will my objections prove
What I try to hide?

[Edgeworth: *bangs his head softly against the glass* Oh, Father. What would you think of me now? Is there any validity to Wright's words? What are these unnecessary feelings of uncertainty and doubt that foolish man has reawakened within me?!"]

Dual (because you know, we're a duet!) shout out of thanks and replies to the following awesomesauce readers/reviewers including PM's! Everyone else…thanks so much for reading!

Chapter 36

chloemcg

CT: Considering that Edgeworth had mistaken Winston as the Prosecutor's Office's janitor, he's probably been able to stick around because none of his superiors remember that he even exists. As for Gaspen, the only thing that kept him from getting fired was that he refused to leave and the Prosecutor's Office's security guards couldn't get a firm grip on him thanks to the slime he secretes from his body like the slug he is. Fortunately, when Edgeworth threatened Gaspen with that pay cut during the credits in "Dual Destinies", Tweedle-Slimy was probably running so fast that he slipped on his own slime trail, sliding across the ocean, over the mountains, and right into Khura'in.

JP: Thanks for the kind words. I am so flattered that you love Larris, and that my OC The Dragon Lady is up there with the despicable and diabolical Engarde for you, milady! She's off in SUBURBIA now though, so we can finally "pull the lever" on ol' Mildew! :p

Yeah, I hadn't heard of this song or movie till Seal asked for it- but I agree it's creepy AF! No offense taken!

Edgeworth is a different type of cool from Klavier (although equally as popular with the ladies although he does nothing to solicit the frothing desire from the female masses!) whereas fop is suaver, Edgy is so self-assuredly smooth he makes silk look rough – the only thing to ever ruffle on that man is his neckwear! So it's no surprise he was still civil with his icy disdain – but in the end, those Paynes got OWNED! XD

yankeegal13

CT: Considering that Gregory also needed glasses, I think that it may simply be a matter of genetic nearsightedness. That would also explain how Edgeworth misread the sign for Dusky Bridge as 'Dusty Bridge' in "Bridge to the Turnabout".

JP: I truly hope fans aren't impressionable enough to adopt morally depraved ideals from AA such as the end justifies the means… would be mighty Means of them if they did! Especially when there are much cooler mottos to adopt, such as Journey's – er I mean Nick's philosophy of "Don't Stop Believing" (In your clients!) As for Edgy's spectacled look – I have a cool twist about his glasses origin in TE (I know you don't read it as it's full of pairings that aren't your thing) so since that's the case… he's pushing 40 now, plus is married to his work/paperwork – maybe just par for the course with the aging process?

Muhammad S

CT: With how Barnham is, he could quickly become a renowned prosecutor once he got his badge. And even though he doesn't have a perfect win record, at least he hasn't assaulted any defense attorneys with whips, coffee, or finger slashes.

If Larry lost his memories, it would actually help the case immensely. Imagine a conversation where Larry doesn't try to derail the entire investigation with his horribly obvious lies that make you seriously question Phoenix and Edgeworth's choice in friends. While on that subject, if Larry tried to press charges, the police would look at his history and present the accused party with a muffin basket and a thank-you card for doing the world a massive favor.

JP: It's hilarious at this point Maya has been kidnapped enough times to actually have a favorite kidnapper since Inga actually indulged her TV shows and burgers obsession but obviously Shelley starved her since she inhaled four plates of food at her welcome back banquet… Although I don't really know if that's saying much since I think she would eat that much anyway… How is she not 400 pounds?! Spirit channeling must burn some serious calories!

Regarding Barnham, who I indeed made a prosecutor in my story, and tear-jerking moments, Constantine's backstory had me nearly sobbing like a baby! What is with the Japanese attacking us in the feels department even when it comes to animals?! That poor puppy! :(

Fun fact: I read that the reason Gaspen Payne was created is that the voice actor played Winston Payne was straining his vocal cords too much with that screeching. Poor Edgeworth has been through enough trauma in his life, leave it to my hilarious but sadistic partner to suggest him to a double dose of Payne, but at least Miles got the last laugh in the end since they ran away screaming although I bet he's wishing he had earplugs since I have no doubt they broke the sound barrier!

It is so funny that you mentioned being thrown off a high surface and hospitals pertaining to Larry. I really wish they hadn't made him such a one-dimensional character, because almost every other character in the series has had some great character growth throughout the games the most notable being Miles Edgeworth, although his regression is still worse than Athena's, who seemed so helpless when left to her own devices that Turnabout storyteller now rivals Turnabout big top for least favourite case for me even though Simon is hilarious!

For a mere half-hour investment of your time, I offer you this wonderful link if you have not already seen it to some fantastic original music and performances in the Phoenix Wright Musical available to you on YouTube at the following link: bit . ly / 2wdkYlf (if something smells it's probably the Butz indeed!) :p

DJJ680

CT: DJJ680: Considering that "Spirit of Justice" has given us characters such as Ahlbi Ur'gaid, Tahrust Inmee, and Inga Karkhuul Haw'kohd Dis'nahm Bi'ahni Lawga Ormo Pohmpus Da'nit Ar'edi Iz Khura'in III, I'd say that all of us "Ace Attorney" fans are entitled to at least one Payneful pun.

JP: Singing in the Payne indeed, Wright? :p

As for your request, since it's from my all-time fave Disney movie, lemme see what I can do ;)

TheFreelancerSeal

CT: Surprisingly enough, if Winston was being honest, then he actually had a longer undefeated record than both Edgeworth and Franziska during his first seven years as a prosecutor. Who knows? Maybe Winston was actually an extremely skilled prosecutor who was able to get his brother hired thanks to his influence, only for everything to start going downhill the second he lost his hair. But then again, if your nickname is the "Rookie Killer", then how skilled can you truly be?

Don't worry about not being able to distinguish Winston from Gaspen. Once you see one Payne, you see them all. In a sense, they're like cockroaches- they're indistinguishable, they can be found all over the world, and no matter how hard you stomp on them, you always find at least five more. Even "Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright" wasn't safe from the Payne Plague due to the fact that you have to deal with Prosecutor Flynch during the first trial, a.k.a. London Payne.

JP: Always glad to know we can still deliver the laughs, even almost half a year later (holy Toledo Batman, where did the time go?!) and as for how Gaspen got his job… I cry nepotism! As for Winston – apparently, he used to be competent (although definitely annoying and ear-splitting still!) in his prime, as he went 7 years undefeated when he first began. Then Mia happened…and he thence began losing more than just his hair! (as for one of the bros meeting a Payne-ful ending… I'd vote for Gaspen. After all he tried to get my Nick AND a little boy wrongfully executed due to a mere bruised ego, fiendish weasel that he is!)

And of course, we did your suggestion, silly! We do our best to do them all if it's in our capabilities, and thank you and all our readers in advance for your patience because it's quite a long request list! So glad you enjoyed Edgey's Payne-d experience – imagine if poor Big Red had been subjected to that caterwauling! Her sensitive ears would never have recovered! So glad you enjoyed! :)