Chapter 4
March 17, 2019
Wright & Co. Law Offices
8:34 PM
Phoenix woke up at the office that morning tired. He'd been up all night yesterday trying to get the lemonade out of the carpet, only to collapse on the sofa at 3 AM with a permanent stain left under his desk. His apartment was a few blocks away, with a single bedroom and a living area. Maya had been staying with him recently, taking a well needed break from her training in Kurain Village. He let her sleep in the bed, while he chose to stay on the couch. Phoenix enjoyed the company, after spending his time alone in the office for so long.
Phoenix stepped into the waiting room when he heard the door downstairs slam shut. He knew that only Maya would be so indiscrete. Phoenix sat down, preparing himself for the inevitable bad idea that she would present. But he was thankful for Maya's presence. He'd been alone at the office after Mia's death, and Maya was the only person who could keep him going.
Pearl always sensed feelings between them, and while Phoenix initially dismissed these thoughts, but they've begun to grow on him after the recent events. Maya was forced to channel Dahlia Hawthorne in a recent incident, which left her emotionally damaged. She made a recovery quite fast, but he still worried deeply about her.
Maya had been watching the news of Edgeworth's pursuit of the smuggling ring non-stop, and so had Phoenix. He was happy that his old friend was involved in such exciting events. Not only that, but Larry played a part as well. It seems like wherever he goes, trouble always goes with him. Phoenix also remembered that security lady, whatever her name was.
The door swung open as Maya entered the office. "Nick, let's go get something to eat." Phoenix was used to this by now. She would always ask him to take her out to her favorite burger joint, and at this point, the owners knew them by name.
"Okay, let's go." Phoenix put on his suit jacket and grabbed his wallet, checking to see that he had enough money to satisfy her for today. As they left, he locked the door behind him. Nobody was going to come in today.
The two of them stepped out into the foggy streets, Maya wearing a jacket over her traditional robes. It hadn't rained yet, but it was bound to start tomorrow. Phoenix thought about Edgeworth, and the recent events. He deserved a break. Maya and Phoenix departed onto the cold pavement, unaware of the new problems for Edgeworth, unfolding that very day.