Why, hello, everyone! It seems we're now on Chapter 10! :D
If you take another look, I've updated 3 chapters today; this one, and two others I missed on the 7th and the 9th. Go back and read those if you want! :)
As with pairing requests, I've been getting a lot recently, so can I lay down one more rule for you guys?
NEW PAIRING REQUEST RULE: NO DUAL DESTINIES, PLEASE.
As much as I'd love to, I can't play it at the moment because I don't have it. I only got a 3DS very, very recently, I've just finished Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask (who knew Bloom was working for Bronev and Targent?! D:), and someone is getting it for me at Christmas.
I've spotted a few spoilers here and there, mainly about Apollo's childhood friend Clay, who he recieved his catchphrase "I'm fine!" from, but they don't really phase me much.
Anyway, the point is that because I haven't played it, I don't understand the pairings. Sorry. :c
I got a Phoenix/Edgeworth request lately too, and as it is my OTP I was over the moon, however I cannot write that pairing in this because I have already written two chapters on Phoenix and Edgeworth, one for each, where their relationship is just good friends. It would be a little confusing if I just changed that... so, sorry again!
Same thing for the Phoenix/Maya I got.
Good news is that I will be writing a Phoenix/Edgeworth fic after this, possibly with multiple chapters. Keep an eye out! ;D
So, that aside, here is Chapter 10 for you! :3
I hope you all enjoy it.
Marvin Grossberg sat in his stately office, reclining back in his spinning leather chair as he carefully cleaned his glasses with some cleaning spray and a cloth. When he had finished, and his glasses were sparkling clean, Marvin took out a sharp HB pencil and began to work diligently on a case file; after all, the good, hard-working reputation of Grossberg Law Offices was not to be tarnished. It took some more time before Marvin realised that he had accidentally looked over a quarter of the file and he, now
annoyed, flicked back to that part and re-read it through again, soon getting absorbed into his work.
After he had finished his case file, he put it, and the pencil, down onto to his desk and got up from his comfortable seat, taking a quick glance at the wreath he had hung up on the side of his door. If anything could remind him of Christmas, that was it; clad in green leaves and small, crimson red berries, with a sheen of silver from the glitter that had been generously spread over it when it had been made, the wreath was a nice, festive addition to Marvin's office. Furthermore, Marvin had also carefully chosen and placed several incense burners, sticks and scented candles around the room, said candles giving off a warm, comforting glow. The combined smell, Marvin had noticed, the first day he had used the candles and incense, was delightful; it gave him an impression of a crackling fire, cloves, aniseed, cinnamon, nutmeg, cranberries, oranges and lemons.
"Ah, the scent of fresh lemons…like the days of my youth," he muttered happily to himself as the smell wafted tantalisingly around his nostrils, filling him with a most pleasant feeling that he just couldn't shake off. He had the urge to burst out laughing for no apparent reason, but that would be unprofessional of him; ergo, he kept silent and hummed the tune of 'Auld Lang Syne' as he looked up at the grandfather clock and realised that it was almost time to close for the night. Grabbing his coat, gloves, and taking a sip of his now extremely cold coffee before gathering his personal belongings, he walked casually down the lobby and opened the front door.
To Marvin's great surprise, it had begun to snow, the white flakes drifting slowly down in front of him as he stepped out onto the streets. The flakes accompanied the many Christmas lights and decoration people had put up perfectly; much like an orchestra playing a piece, every instrument coming together as one to charm and enchant the audience. In the same way did the snow seem to slot everything into place- the decorations, the smells, the food, the trees and wreaths, the presents, the snowmen, the Santa Clauses- and, in Marvin's opinion, make it feel as if the Christmas season truly had arrived.