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A/N: This prompt was suggested by spacedust351. Thanks for the prompt and I hope you enjoy it! *Virtual hugs*
Please excuse any OOC moments or inconsistencies-I have only played bits and pieces of AAI-2, so I'm not entirely familiar with the characters, besides Edgey-poo and Gummy, of course :)
ACE ATTORNEY SCRAPBOOK
Chapter 29: Bittersweet
Case Tag: AAI2-2 (Ace Attorney Investigations 2-The Imprisoned Turnabout)
Quote: User Suggested Prompt!
Ray:
I frequent the visitor's room here quite often...It's been a while since I had such a good time!
Kay:
Heh, so you're a regular at this prison!
Ray:
Hey, now. Don't get the wrong idea. I'm not here as an inmate.
I'm here to visit an old acquaintance of mine.
We usually meet in the visitor's room, but I've also been in here before.
March 27, 2019
Visitor's Room
Raymond Shields made his way through the prison, en route to the visitor's room. He was greeted by a sweet aroma; Ray inhaled the scent deeply. Jeff must have come up with another delicious concoction. At least that was the bright side of his old acquaintance being locked up for so long, he had a lot of time on his hands to cook up some new delicious desserts to share with the prison guards, the other inmates and, of course, Ray.
As he suspected, Ray found a fresh plate of brightly decorated desserts sitting next to Jeff Masters.
"Hey, Jeff, what's cooking?" he asked as he slid into the seat across from the imprisoned chef.
"Me, as always," Jeff said with a smile.
"So, what's it this time?"
Jeff slid the plate in front of him. Ray took a deep whiff of the sweet smelling pastries. They definitely smelled delicious and they made his mouth water.
"I have created my newest masterpiece," the chef said. "These are vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, filled with a succulent strawberry jelly and decorated with strawberry colored icing and rainbow sprinkles. It's an explosion of sweetness and deliciousness in a single bite!"
"Sounds amazing," Ray said. "Do I get to try one of these fancy new cupcakes?"
"Of course," Jeff said. "You get the first taste, since they're dedicated to you."
Ray, who had been reaching for one of the cupcakes, paused.
"They're dedicated...to me?" he asked.
"Yes. I've named them 'Strawberry Shields Forever,'"
Strawberry Shields Forever. It was clever, Ray considered. A nice reference to the famous Beatles song. But the attorney knew it was more than an allusion. It was a symbol of their long friendship and dedication to fighting for Jeff's freedom together, even after all these years.
Jeff gave him a smile before handing him a cupcake. Ray returned the smile as he accepted the newest culinary delight from his friend. Strawberry Shields Forever...I'll get you out of here, Jeff...I promise...Whatever it takes…
Never had a cupcake tasted so sweet and delicious, and with a hint of hope.