Abilities: None per se, though Phoenix does carry an item – the Magatama – with him that allows him to see the “locks on peoples’ hearts,” in other words, when they are withholding a secret, information or feelings otherwise, and with this item, he also holds the power to undo those locks. Basically, don’t even try to lie around this guy when the Magatama is powered. He also has the unwavering ability to bluff his way out of almost anything. A n y t h i n g.
Other: As there are other crazy Ace Attorney peoples in the game, you are probably familiar with the game mechanic (special blue text like this to indicate thinkity thoughts.) I feel lost without replicating this mechanic in my arpeez, so I hope to still be able to use it here. Obviously anything in blue text cannot be heard by other characters (barring any tricksy psychics); I use them more for an insight into Phoenix’s true thoughts and motivations, as he typically keeps a lot of things close to the chest. For the sake of tidiness, I probably would not use this in a third person thread, but who knows!! The first person RP thread I linked below has plenty of examples, though I’m happy to supply more!
It’s kind of funny, really, that it doesn’t actually hit Phoenix that he’s standing in court until the first time he bangs his hands down on the defense bench to proclaim an objection to the witness’ testimony. All at once he realizes that the little pin on his lapel is actually his attorney’s badge returned to him, and his stretched out hands have to grip the bench for a moment, just a moment, while his suddenly apparent return to law sinks in.
But in a way, it makes perfect sense.
There are some people who believe Phoenix Wright never really left the court room, that he had so many ties to the institution that even in his disgrace, he still had a large influence amongst his peers and the prosecutors’ office – which wasn’t entirely accurate, despite his having enough credibility to pull some strings behind the scenes to get the short-lived by highly effective Jurist System into play. His triumphant return to law wouldn’t erase the fact that he’d been shut out and dismissed for seven long years, and the fact that he has a badge on his lapel now doesn’t make it any less apparent that not all of his fellow attorneys can manage to look him in the eye, for one reason or another. Some can’t handle the fact that his return has been celebrated, others are too embarrassed to admit that he was right all along, that they didn’t believe in him.
Really, it’s nothing he hasn’t dealt with before.
He did leave, though; there’s nothing he can do to recover those lost years aside from pour all of his energy into his subordinates, hope with all of his heart that they carry on his – no, carry on Mia Fey’s legacy and faith in her clients. All he can do is hope they recognize the importance of the truth versus their own personal agendas; he’ll joke and tease but in the end, these kids are all he’s got, and he won’t let them succumb to the growing darkness that looms over the court system.
His shock at being in a court room, defending again, has very little to do with the court room itself, that’s the funny thing. It’s just – this hasn’t changed from what he’s done for seven years. The locations are different, sure, but the deck of cards remains exactly as is. Phoenix’s hand is his court record, it’s his evidence, and he needs only to wait for the right moment to set his cards down on the table to strike the final blow. Calling a witness’ bluff is old hat, nothing new, and anyone who followed his career even before his disbarment would be able to easily argue that bluffing to the court isn’t exactly a brand new act for him, either. His poker face might not hold up too well in court, but ultimately –
My past is like my logic, straight and true. Nothing’s changed.
If Phoenix ever hopes to make a difference in this court system, it seems his future must run the same course.
“Mr. Wright? Were you just making noise or did you actually have an objection to make?” calls the judge, and oh—right. A courtroom really isn’t the best place for introspection, what a surprise.
Phoenix straightens, takes a small breath, and forces himself to relax. I guess even old veterans like me get trial jitters now and again. Chin up, Phoenix; this guy wouldn’t know the truth if it hit him square in the face.
“Apologies, Your Honor. Now, Mr. Showauf, would you mind repeating what you just said to the court? Specifically where you were when you supposedly saw the defendant strike the victim. … A-and please, this time, uh, maybe keep your shirt on?”
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Other: As there are other crazy Ace Attorney peoples in the game, you are probably familiar with the game mechanic (special blue text like this to indicate thinkity thoughts.) I feel lost without replicating this mechanic in my arpeez, so I hope to still be able to use it here. Obviously anything in blue text cannot be heard by other characters (barring any tricksy psychics); I use them more for an insight into Phoenix’s true thoughts and motivations, as he typically keeps a lot of things close to the chest. For the sake of tidiness, I probably would not use this in a third person thread, but who knows!! The first person RP thread I linked below has plenty of examples, though I’m happy to supply more!
SAMPLES
First Person: [ happy bff fun times with the man who ruined his life (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧ ]
Third Person:
It’s kind of funny, really, that it doesn’t actually hit Phoenix that he’s standing in court until the first time he bangs his hands down on the defense bench to proclaim an objection to the witness’ testimony. All at once he realizes that the little pin on his lapel is actually his attorney’s badge returned to him, and his stretched out hands have to grip the bench for a moment, just a moment, while his suddenly apparent return to law sinks in.
But in a way, it makes perfect sense.
There are some people who believe Phoenix Wright never really left the court room, that he had so many ties to the institution that even in his disgrace, he still had a large influence amongst his peers and the prosecutors’ office – which wasn’t entirely accurate, despite his having enough credibility to pull some strings behind the scenes to get the short-lived by highly effective Jurist System into play. His triumphant return to law wouldn’t erase the fact that he’d been shut out and dismissed for seven long years, and the fact that he has a badge on his lapel now doesn’t make it any less apparent that not all of his fellow attorneys can manage to look him in the eye, for one reason or another. Some can’t handle the fact that his return has been celebrated, others are too embarrassed to admit that he was right all along, that they didn’t believe in him.
Really, it’s nothing he hasn’t dealt with before.
He did leave, though; there’s nothing he can do to recover those lost years aside from pour all of his energy into his subordinates, hope with all of his heart that they carry on his – no, carry on Mia Fey’s legacy and faith in her clients. All he can do is hope they recognize the importance of the truth versus their own personal agendas; he’ll joke and tease but in the end, these kids are all he’s got, and he won’t let them succumb to the growing darkness that looms over the court system.
His shock at being in a court room, defending again, has very little to do with the court room itself, that’s the funny thing. It’s just – this hasn’t changed from what he’s done for seven years. The locations are different, sure, but the deck of cards remains exactly as is. Phoenix’s hand is his court record, it’s his evidence, and he needs only to wait for the right moment to set his cards down on the table to strike the final blow. Calling a witness’ bluff is old hat, nothing new, and anyone who followed his career even before his disbarment would be able to easily argue that bluffing to the court isn’t exactly a brand new act for him, either. His poker face might not hold up too well in court, but ultimately –
My past is like my logic, straight and true. Nothing’s changed.
If Phoenix ever hopes to make a difference in this court system, it seems his future must run the same course.
“Mr. Wright? Were you just making noise or did you actually have an objection to make?” calls the judge, and oh—right. A courtroom really isn’t the best place for introspection, what a surprise.
Phoenix straightens, takes a small breath, and forces himself to relax. I guess even old veterans like me get trial jitters now and again. Chin up, Phoenix; this guy wouldn’t know the truth if it hit him square in the face.
“Apologies, Your Honor. Now, Mr. Showauf, would you mind repeating what you just said to the court? Specifically where you were when you supposedly saw the defendant strike the victim. … A-and please, this time, uh, maybe keep your shirt on?”
OTHER
Housing Request?: Surpraise me!
Did you read the rules and FAQ?: I did and felt sufficiently chastised for clicking to see what a mailbox was. :(
Would you like your application to be unscreened?: Doesn’t matter to me!
Accepted
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