Episode 15: Casting A Turnabout: Part 2 - Turnabout Magics

Series creator: Iris Harrington

Episode Written by: Iris Harrington and Leo Carson

Episode Edited by: Iris Harrington

Bloopers Written by: Nicolas Harrington

Based on the Video Game created by Capcom

Ace Attorney Opening

Phoenix

Hi, My name is Phoenix Wright. I was once a famous attorney that fought countless battles till one day I met a rookie prosecutor that cost me my badge. I aided Apollo through his battle. The courtroom has gotten to be even worse since I was gone. I went back and took the bar exam again to take on these fierce opponents. My road will change forever now because my old friends have come and helped me on my new quest in the courthouse. I am ready for battle, OBJECTION!

(Objection 2001: Ace Attorney: The Series Theme)

Phoenix

(Recap episode 14. Search ~ Core 2002) Last time, I take on Ayeisha's case. During my investigation I bring up Mia's old case that has to do with Ayeisha's sister Arin. I learn that EL Day Shock is loose and Leo Carson is the man looking for him. Leo Carson plans to call out another attorney to get EL Day Shock. Another thing I learned is Maya was raped by EL Day Shock. That means Little Mia is a witch!?

(Music fades out)

September 10, 2027 9:00 a.m. -District Courthouse, Defendant Lobby No. 1

(Phoenix is talking to Edgeworth.)

Phoenix

So did you find this Medium?

Edgeworth

She's on her way as we speak. So where's Maya? She's usually with you.

Phoenix

She stayed home with Mia.

Edgeworth

(Folds arms.) I'd stay but I have business with Carson right now.

Phoenix

Okay, I'll keep a lookout for this medium.

Edgeworth

Okay.

(Edgeworth exits.)

Phoenix

Now to get into that courtroom.

September 10, 2027- Courtroom No. 2

(Gavel Slams. Ace Attorney ~ Trial Begins)

Judge Perciding

The court is now in session for the trial of Ms. Ayeisha Smith. Is the defense ready?

Phoenix

Ready your honor.

Judge Perciding

…...

(The prosecution chair is empty. Music fades out.)

Judge Perciding

We seem to be missing a prosecutor.

Johnathan

Sorry judge, I had to get a cup of coffee.

(Johnathan Godot enters. Godot ~ The Fragrance of Dark Coffee)

Judge Perciding

I think you're in the wrong courtroom. Where is Mr. Webster Pain?

Johnathan

Dictionary couldn't make it today. He's got a syllable problem.

Phoenix

(Rubs chin. Sounds like he can't talk.)

Judge Perciding

So he's sick.

Johnathan

A nasty case of strep throat. So bad he coughed up blood. Not me, my cup of my father's blend take's the itching away in 5 seconds.

Judge Perciding

That's some coffee. Let's hear your opening statement.

Johnathan

We believe Lady Prosecutor here shot Richard Anderson cleanly through the heart. After 17 cups of my father's blend I'll even see the truth.

Phoenix

(Looks at Johnathan.) So how did you lose your sight?

Johnathan

(Puts finger to forehead.) I didn't lose my sight. I didn't have any sight at birth. All I could see was dots of images. You would look like a white outline to me, bud.

Phoenix

(Puts hand to chin.) Really, interesting. And what do you see through your purple goggles?

Johnathan

A purple image of a Charles Chaplin film. Does that explain it?

Phoenix

Very much so.

Johnathan

I would like to call my first witness. I would like to call up Detective Gumshoe to take the stand.

(Gumshoe takes the stand. Music fades out.)

Johnathan

Name and profession please?

Gumshoe

My name is Dick Gumshoe and I'm a detective at the local precinct. I'm in charge of this case.

Johnathan

You're one of the lead investigators. Ema Skye's in charge of Forensic.

Gumshoe

Yeah, that's right.

Johnathan

(Sniffs coffee.) Tell us about the crime scene and keep it simple.

Gumshoe

(Testimony ~ Moderato 2004) No problem.

- The crime happened around 8 p.m. Sept. 8.

- Ms. Smith entered Mr. Anderson's home with a 22 pistol.

- She drew back and fired at him the moment he entered his living room.

- Mr. Edgeworth was at the scene in the victim's kitchen when this all happened.

(Music fades out.)

Johnathan

(Sniffs his coffee.) You get an A for creativity.

Judge Perciding

The court accepts the autopsy report and the 22 pistol into evidence. The defense my cross- examine the witness.

Phoenix

Did the witness mentioned the defendant's state of mind during the shooting?

Johnathan

Objection! You may only ask questions only on what the witness knows.

Phoenix

What if he does knows?

Johnathan

It might be best to save your question for the next witness.

Phoenix

Alright, I'll play your game. No further questions for the witness.

Judge Perciding

The witness may step down.

Johnathan

I would like to take a ten minute recess to prep the next witness.

Judge Perciding

Okay, we'll have a ten minute recess so the prosecution can prep his next witness. (Gavel slams.) Courts adjourned.

September 10, 2027- 11:00 a.m. Defendant Lobby No. 1

(Phoenix Wright takes his seat when another girl enters with green hair.)

Phoenix

(Looks up.) Can I help you, miss?

?

Are you Mr. Phoenix Wright?

Phoenix

Yeah, I'm Phoenix Wright?

Tamber

My name is Tamber Smith. I'm the medium that Mr. Edgeworth called.

Phoenix

Are you related to the defendant?

Tamber

Far from it. We may have the same last names and the same hair color, but we are not related.

Phoenix

Edgeworth says you'd be able to find EL Day Shock.

Tamber

I can, I need something to make a reading on him.

Phoenix

Have you tried the Spelling sisters?

Tamber

No, but I'll take your advice. I want to learn about this case. Can I join you in the courtroom?

Phoenix

Sure why not. It's about to start any minute.

(They head to the courtroom.)

September 10, 2027- 11:10- Courtroom No. 2

Judge Perciding

Let's continue with the trial then. Mr. Armando you my call your next witness.

Johnathan

Yes, I'd like to call Miles Edgeworth to the stand please.

Tamber

He didn't tell me he was going to be a witness.

Phoenix

Well he wasn't supposed to tell you. You see, you have to be a part of the investigation.

Tamber

I see. Now that I'm here that makes me a part of the investigation.

Phoenix

Not for this trial. For the next trial.

Tamber

I see.

Johnathan

If you two don't mind I'd like to continue. Name and right now skip your profession.

Edgeworth

Why by all means ask for my profession? Cause I'm prosecutor Miles Edgeworth after all.

Johnathan

(Sniffs his coffee.) I'll be the judge of that.

Judge Perciding

No I will be the judge of that. And he is Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, by the judge of things.

Tamber

Puns, puns, puns, puns, and more puns.

Phoenix

That's what keeps our judicial system going. Ever since the Casey Anthony trial they've been trying to liven the courtroom up by adding comic relief to the qualifications of an attorney.

Johnathan

Testimony please.

Edgeworth

(Testimony ~ Moderato 2004) Right.

- It was September 8th, 2027.

- The time was 9 not 8 p.m.

- I was in the kitchen when Ayeisha walked into the house.

- Mr. Anderson walked into the living room from the kitchen

- From the doorway I saw Ayeisha fire a shot to Mr. Anderson's chest.

- He fell like a ton of bricks.

- Sorry about the comic relief at the beginning of my testimony, Mr. Armando started it.

(Music fades out.)

Judge Perciding

That's okay, I find it hard to believe that we get more fans than the NFL does. You may cross examine the witness.

Phoenix

I'd like to know the defendant's state of mind, without the humor please?

Edgeworth

Of course, Mr. Wright. She looked like a still painting. Looking at thin air and unaware of her surroundings.

Phoenix

Did she look as if she was sleeping with her eyes open?

Edgeworth

You could say that.

Phoenix

Just like the defendant in the JT-42 case, right?

Edgeworth

Yeah, just like that.

Johnathan

Objection! What does a past case have anything to do with the case we're working with right now?

Phoenix

Objection! (Points out.) You might want to read that case file yourself because that case is tied with this case.

Judge Perciding

Not only that, there are other cases that are tied in with this one. Leo Carson filed everyone of them in this one folder. The JT-49 case being the second one, the JT-55 case being the third one, and this one being the last. This case will be labeled as MC-1. MC is used only for a high profile case. If you know Mario Covert, he take's high profile cases. If you can't find a not guilty verdict in this case Mr. Wright, Mario Covert will take over.

Phoenix

So I have one day to do this.

Judge Perciding

That's right.

Phoenix

If Mr. Armando finds the connection then this case if over.

Johnathan

Objection! (Throws coffee and it hits Phoenix on the head.) How can I say for sure that someone else is involved in this case?

Tamber

If someone's mind is blocked out and they can't remember anything I would assume that they were being controlled. Brainwashed as the other cases says. It's all the same. You can't deny that fact.

Johnathan

Objection! Where is your proof that He did this? If you can't prove that then your point is useless.

Tamber

The markings that are left behind from his victims. Anyone he brainwashed he leaves a mark on their neck as a sign of his subjects. I notice this in Ayeisha, Arin, and Mia.

Phoenix

(Shocked.) What?! Mia's got a mark on her neck?

Tamber

It would seem that the Spelling sisters carry this same mark. Which is proof that he is alive and still casting his magic on his subjects.

Johnathan

You forgot one other person little girl. Remember JT-55.

Tamber

I do, and I didn't forget anyone.

Johnathan

(Slams hand on desk. Then points at Tamber.) Then tell me why you haven't mentioned yourself? I can see that mark from over here.

Tamber

(Shocked.) AHHH!

(Telling The Truth 2001)

Phoenix

(Looks at Tamber.) You did forget someone. You don't need the Spelling sisters at all. You know him.

Tamber

I forgot.

Edgeworth

It's expected, they usually don't remember.

(Music fades out.)

(To Be Continued)

Next Time

(Phoenix) What is this, Tamber was involved in the JT-55? How could she not remember the trial? Did she not attend? Was she found guilty? Find out in the next episode- Part 3- Marking a Turnabout

Bloopers

(1.)

Phoenix

(Looks at Johnathan.) So how did you lose your sight?

Johnathan

(Puts finger to forehead.) I didn't lose my sight. I didn't have any sight at birth. All I could see was dots of images. You would look like a white outline to me, bud.

Phoenix

(Puts hand to chin.) Really, interesting. And what do you see through your purple goggles?

Johnathan

Barney, he's sitting across from me.

Phoenix

Very funny, can we follow the script next time?

Johnathan

Sorry, couldn't pass it up. (The goggles falls off his face.) Help, I'm blind! Make-up!

(2.)

Johnathan

If you two don't mind I'd like to continue. Name and right now skip your profession.

Edgeworth

Why by all means ask for my profession? Cause I'm prosecutor Miles Edgeworth after all.

Johnathan

(Sniffs his coffee.) I'll be the judge of that.

Judge Perciding

No I will be the judge of that. And he is Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, by the judge of things.

Tamber

Puns, puns, puns, puns, and more puns.

Phoenix

That's what keeps our judicial system going. Ever since the Casey Anthony trial they've been trying to liven the courtroom up by adding comic mischief to the qualifications of an attorney.

Tamber

Mischief?

Judge Perciding

Who's causing mischief?

(Tamber points at Phoenix.)

Phoenix

Slip of the tongue.

Judge Perciding

Let's hope that's all that is.

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