#is it the fey? is it the trauma? HMMM

[burning-sol]

i am thinking to myself "hmmm i wanna do a ranking of my fav jrwi pcs" BUT IM SO TORN?? like. what do i rank them based on??? i like them all for different reasons?????

fuck. like how do i compare my yucky gucky man rand to rumiracle me sparkling magical girl. they are disasters in difficult to immediately compare ways. some pcs i like because theyre goofy and others i like because theyve got so much going on!!! i fucking love thanatos cause he's thanatos and jay because she's a girlboss like what the fuck.

you know what FUCK IT!! CATEGORIES!!! (even some of THESE were hard to rank so yeah subject to change... some of these are nonsensical dont look too deep into it)

STRONGEST ATTACHMENTS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER:

1. gillion (the original blorbo) 2. exandroth (INTENSE but took a while to set in and i hate him) 3. rand (late comer but now am an avid lover of)

HAS MY SYMPTOMS:

1. rand (gross and psychotic) 2. gillion (dissociation for realsies) 3. rumi (complete identity confusion) 4. exandroth (loud, impulsive, self centered, god complex) 5. kian (depressed in a life threatening way) 6. rolan (depressed in a slowburn way)

SAME TRAUMA:

1. gillion (wanted validation and affection to the point of killing people, hiding pain including physical ailments) 2. rand (unemployed, dyfunctional and needing to rely on others, having scary symptoms, dealing with substance abuse) 3. jay (primal fear of parental figure and trying to run away but also feeling trapped)

SAME JOYS:

1. peter sqloint (OH MY GOSH LOOK AT THAT ROCK!!! oh the BLISS of pointing at that thing and explaining the thing!!) 2. exandroth (*LAUGHS MANIACALLY*) 3. thanatos (very content with big weapon) 4. gillion (i love my friends!!! i would take a bullet for you!!!)

HEADCANON EMPOWERED:

1. exandroth (whole character is hc at this point so ranked 1st) 2. rand (schizo girl!!!) 3. kian (god what a mess) 4. angelstone (but only post-campaign p much) 5. rolan (adhd AND insert spoilers) 6. gillion (HE'S A FISH!!!!) 7. peter sqloint (making him slightly more interesting than you'd think)

JUST A GUY:

1. rolan (just a guy) 2. peter sqloint (just a guy but slightly too funny to be ranked 1st)

SAYS THEIR OWN NAME AND IT'S FUNNY:

1. thanatos 2. goobleck!! 3. GILLION!!! 4. peter SQloint 5. exandrothh

IMPERSONATED ON ACCIDENT:

1. goobleck (i had this voice during a school excursion, it was attrocious and it hurt my throat and im ranking it 1st because of the horrors) 2. gillion (not a vocal impersonation but when gillion went brooding in the fey wild i became 'evil' and just like gillion it only last a short while before i went into an emotional breakdown so yeah) 3. peter sqloint (was a very funny voice but didn't scar my psyche like the other two so ranked 3rd little guy) 4. exandroth...?

MOST EXANDROTH:

1. all the exandroth introjects (haiii i love youuu) 2. exandroth (relatively exandroth im neutral on this guy) 3. xander (called og exandroth a loser, doesnt identify with the guy so he's obv less exandroth) 4. the different interpretations of exandroth in my head that all fought each other that one time (i don't know who won)

WET AND PATHETIC:

1. chip (just look at him) 2. peter sqloint (just look at him) 3. rand (just look at him) 4. rolan (just look at him) 5. exandroth (because she is SO fucking insecure!! girl get it together!!! sopping wet beast what a mess!!!!) 6. jay (just a tad pathetic when she's not girlbossing)

ACEAROSPEC RANKS THE ATTRACTIVE PPL:

1. gillion (fuck im i love... guy actually :flushed:) 2. rand (i want to smoke with this guy and make out even if he's gross) 3. jay (if she twirled my hair in her hand i would instantly EXPLODE) 4. kian (has that sort of vibe that i associate with someone in my life who i like so yeah) 5. rumi (drop dead gorgeous but ranked last because i would be so intimidated like rumi is too perfect for me you know what i mean) 6. exandroth (analyse whatever freudian bs is happening here, idk i like an offputting guy thats also an eldritch horror and nonbinary im into that)

MOST LIKELY TO HOLD HANDS WITH:

1. jay (obvious choice, warm hand, easy to lean up against) 2. rumi (i am nervous and you are pretty help) 3. rolan (mutually scared people holding hands) 4. exandroth (i trust this guy) 5. peter (clammy hands we have clammy hands i dont even know where we're walking)

I'M SORRY I DON'T TALK ABOUT YOU MORE:

1. chip (we do not have the same trauma) 2. thanatos (why did bizly make your character like that im so mad i love you but you have been slaughtered by your creator) 3. goobleck (IM SO SORRY I LOVE YOU GOOBLECK!! EVEN IF OTHERS DONT APPRECIATE YOU!!!) 4. peter (I LOVE YOU TOO!! MY BOY!!!)

NON-HUMAN I WOULD TRUST MY LIFE WITH:

1. thanatos (structurally sound and killed gods so we're set) 2. exandroth (biased but i would feel safe with an angel eldritch horror even if she has her flaws) 3. gillion (an obvious choice!!! please protect me) 4. spoilers (oh yeah that thing is a bug you got this) 5. rumi (i socially feel safe with you but physically i would be getting nervous) 6. goobleck (i would rank you higher but i have vivid imagery in my head of you going SPLAT and i cannot shake this)

BROWN HAIRED GUYS:

1. chip (he's vintage, you know? anyways probably cares way too much abt his hair to let it be destroyed) 2. rand (he definitely has greasy hair like he needs a shower but he smells like smoke so i have a bias) 3. peter (dandruff) 4. i can imagine all these guys potentially having lice and that makes me very uncomfortable so fuck this why did i come up with this category

GIRLBOSS:

1. jay (EMBODIMENT of girlboss!!) 2. exandroth (she's a big cringefail but super girlboss) 3. kian (that one image of the anime girl in a room thats a mess with the text "MY GIRLBOSS EMPIRE IS CRUMBLING")

GRIZZLY:

1. rumi (sorry but you can't beat a classic) 2. kian stone (KIAN STONE!! *GUITAR RIFF*)

CHARLIE:

1. exandroth (legally obligated) 2. gillion (equal homicidal intent AND fish) 3. peter sqloint (he's so... sqloint) 4. goobleck (goobleck)

CONDI:

1. rolan (sad!!) 2. jay (i LOVE you girl!!)

BIZLY:

1. chip (not my cup of tea but he's pretty funny) 2. thanatos (i love him) 3. timothy rand (you know he's a guy that does weed)

FUNNIEST PONIFICATION:

1. rand (WEED PONY) 2. thanatos (because he's thanatos)

ANIME GIRLS:

1. exandroth (she deserves it) 2. rumi (they are already a magical girl) 3. gillion (gillion is out here killing evil things like a magical girl too, fucking spectacular) 4. rolan (i imagined rolan girl with a grey streak in her hair so this is too hilarious to pass up) 5. rand (one of those anime weird girls im down with that) 6. kian (also writing this down to note she should keep the abs)

MINECRAFT:

1. goobleck (you met it on a server and it was really funny and you two are now friends forever) 2. thanatos (beats your ass in every competitive game but thinks youre good enough to team with despite you feeling bad and pathetic at the game) 3. rand (has been banned several times for swearing and being stupid but every time he's back you love him more) 4. rumi (has minecraft builds that blow your mind theyre so pretty) 5. peter (has minecraft builds that blow your mind for.. other reasons. needs some improvement. i like the big rock though. this guy keeps infodumping abt and he loved the addition of andesite btw) 6. jay (she is a hacker and is flying around like no one's business and got banned and was sad posting "i thought it was funny :(( please let me back in")

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

chip. just him. idk. i think he needs it.

i should have stopped this list over half an hour ago so yeah that's it I got way too lost in this sorry....

(maybe i will do more or redo this later because it was pretty fun)

[everythingisconfetti]

something about Fearne and emotions... "I don't know if I feel anything"... her reaction to anything negative being along the lines of "this feels weird, I don't like it"... her noticing herself crying and only then connecting it to feeling something... I'm thinking thoughts

[rsbry-beret]

watching vox machina for the first time!!

SPOILERS BELOW. SO MANY. FOR ALL THE EPISODES IN SEASON 1

telling apart vax and vex is gonna SUCK

liam obrian my beloved

they’re so stupid this mean council guy is OBVI a dragon who can shapeshifte,, these fools

the king is a dilf

awwww vax with kids

AWWWW THE KIDS ARE DEAD UH

gnc barkeep nice

this show is rly gross like. barf blood ew

THSI INTRO SLAPS

thought fince the dragon was just trying to drive down real estate prices until he mentioned bargaining w gold

TUSK LOVE in gilmore’s shop omg

WAIT THE SCOTTISH GUYS THE DRAGON WHATTTTT NOT THE RAISIN GUY ???

why is there a troll dick

this sad victorian stage coach??? apparently his name is DESMOND which. yeah.

omg vampire nevromancer power couple?? hate them but also love that for them.

i’ve been told to stop chanting “horsdeourves” (how spell)

oh 1% anime boy has trauma D:

THE SNAKES NAME IS SIMON 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

vax ur awesome

yea okay i love percy hes my fav

apparently he needs wooden bullets?

side note would silver work ???? bc ik silver works for “evil” creatures generally like werewolves and steel for “nice” creatures like fey?? so would vampires count hmmm

also btw their fancy outfits are so coooool i love them !!

we’re taking a break and i have many thoughts;

do grogs tattoos have significance??

also cleric struggling w faith hell yea cool side quest tho

vax being disaster bisexual ICONIC of him

surprisingly i am not struggling w vax vs vex names v much :0

BEADS OF LOVE

your soul is forfeit dude ur so cool

duuuude secret passages!!!

WHY did the guards keep the twins together??? big stupid moment ngl

woa the ever light kinda dark tho. just saying.

keyleth <3 ur so nice 🥰🌸😇

ghosts fuck yes

NOOO THE GUARDS WERE SO HOT NOOOOO

aw grog not wanting to break piles shrine

ghost grabbed grogs titties lol

why doesn’t ANYONE have the light spell omgggg

PERCY IS CURB STOMPING A GHOST RN WHAT

He’s my fav

oh my GOD grog’s “what if i need you?” 🥺🥺🥺

“you’re their light now” stfu 😭😭

omg gilmore’s back :0

ok but what the heck IS percys weird shadow smoke thing??? intriguing

oh my god vax is a bisexual disaster wow.

these scenery shots are sooo pretty oh my god

oh my god that’s a massive fuck off dog

woaaa cool omg it’s just a torso that’s metal as fuck

that’s awesome ok

wow

hahah cool blood dogs okie

it’s sorta trottin along aww

percy’s tutor guys is eugh

AWWWW VAX “kiki”

bruh “friend”

wow these guys. suck at not accidentally bringing up percys trauma lol

vex’s abandonment issues popping off okay

this whitestone flashback is GORGEOUS so it’s gonna be in ruins now :/

yea it sucks now 😬 sun tree looking uhhhh

fits the vampire aesthetic a lot more now ngl but i like the pretty version personally

oh damn. the ending of episode 5. damn. augh

percy V pale. vitamin deficiency? very very white boy

why tf are there giants/goliaths here?? does not make sense bestie like is it an ecosystem thing? additional guard force?? i am wondering.

whitestone? more like graystone OOOOO BURN it’s bc the city is dirty.

religious person keeping the peace? BOOOO RISE UP VIVA LA RESISTANCE

Oh nvm she’s in the resistance ! sick. good for her.

aww archie and percy childhood crushes?? adorable

everlight on FIRE?? i guess not dark now but that can’t be good oof

“those were bad ideas and you should all feel bad” so tru bestie

also vax and percy standing like a power couple in that scene polycule rights

that’s a RLY COOL gun scope omg

haha back door team are all bottoms

oh my GOD they can’t open the door jesus

help action unsuccessful yikes scanlan

scANLANS FOOT???

PERCY FELL OUT A WINDOW

oh my god archie is nice and i like him <3

keyleth going FERAL I LOVE THAT FOR HER

WAIT. scanlans piercing is on the gay ear !!!!!

FUCK YES NO MERCY PERCY

and the NAME melts off the GUN this RULES

Cassandra is alive!!!!! holy shitttt

percy was a NERD in his youth

still is lol

this tutor suuuuuuucks booo

“who’s the sixth barrel for?” THE SHADOW. OH.

awwww archie and percy <3 <3 cute

let. me. be. annoying.

oh this lute music is a VIBE.

scanlans song slaps as well this is great

OMG THE GUARDS ARE PLAYING DND HAHA

“he’s a really tall guy” “scanlans just got shrunk” thanks @a-human-pippin-took i’m dumb at moments

WHAT FIRE BREATH WHAHAHAT HA

HEY HE IS BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE!!!!

this rules.

DUDE HES A TRICERATOPS THIS IS AMAZING 🦖🦕🦖🦕🦖

So dinosaurs are real??? or are they like mythical creatures in this universe ?

i can’t believe this mission was a total success good job scanlan

dick lightning omg nice sam

oh shit. cass. fuck man.

FUCK this tutor guy !

this loser brought a sword to a gun fight. sHit nvm he brought golems

OH MY GOD SHES ALOVE SHE SURVIVED JESUS CHRIST AH THANK GOD

pikes side quest goin Wild rn

oh THATS what it’s supposed to look like. a bit more light-y

oh this possession thing is uhhhhhh Fucked Up

oh my GOD percy is cool. fucked up but cool.

cass is. she has trauma as well! oof moment

oh my god. keyleth and the de rolo crest. that’s cool as fuck 😌😌

this vampire building is cool af and definitely trustable!!

uhhh that’s some. strange looking ceiling mold. 😬

oh FUCK THAT the hanged children have been ununalived now

ARCHIE NOOOOOIIIIIIOOOOOOIIOJOOKOOOOOOO THIS IS SO SAD

still torn up about that but holy shit keyleth

aw “kiki” 💚💚💚

that was a V good speech percy!! i miss archie :,(

oh my god “you know i’m in love with you, right?” “NOW?”

PIKE YES

“marry me?” “yes right now let’s do it” “really?” “no”

aw fuck still zombos

necromancer lady tattoo is messy as fuck. stick poke?

vax u CANT just free EVERYONE who the briarwoods hate,,

woa percy what did she do tho

oh this credits song!! <3 cute

oh FUCK this doctor lady

egh i rly don’t like anna ripley eghhhh

i agree w scanlan lol the smoke is a Bit fucked up lol lol hmmmm

WOA

OH MY GOD WHAT PERCY WHAT UR SOUL DUDE WHAT WOAH WHAT

this is so sus

cass u better be chill and not not chill

OH THATS SO COOL OMG “you’re at the bottom of my list”

taliesin king of one liners and crow noises

i only just realized pike is astral projecting

sick dagger vax 🔥🔥🔥

WAIT THE NAME CAS NO

shit fuck balls i called it

shittttt

percys crying vex is crying i’m gonna cry

HEAVY METAL

grog why is ur dick named that,,,,,

oh scanlan u genius

WATCHING W SUBTITLES ORTHAX IS THE WEIRD DEMON WTF AHHHH

percy holding his arm back from shooting cass,,,

oh my god scanlans muted,,,, smart but UGH

PIKE !! ❤️❤️❤️❤️💕❤️💕❤️❤️💕💕💕

KEYLETH THE LIGHT YEs

WEAKENS VAMPIRE FREES VEX THIS RULES YES

FUCK. YES. PIKE. THIS IS AWESOME KICK HER ASS

ok that fight was EPIC

And cass is more chill again!

aw fucks sake vampire lady pls stop it jeez

KEYLETH

the demon is orb

shittttttt

percy nooo ur soul is being overtaken haha

okay i got so wrapped up in the last episode i forgot to write ANYTHING but this show is VERY GOOD i highly recommend

!!!

[magnaflourious-nerdity]

Maya fey

THANK YOU FOR INDULGING MEEEEE IM IN HELL.

NOTP: Do NOT put Phoenix/Maya anywhere near me please. They are siblings. Maya has chaotic little sister energy, and phoenix is tired lol.

BROTP: SO MANY!!!!! The top one is Phoenix and Maya bc thats the whole dynamic, and there's also the family stuff with pearl and trucy thats always sweet to read. I love when theu bond with the adopted kids too like Polly and Klavier and Athena and Kay and Sebastien. OH! and I think her and gumshoe have such a cute friendship!

BUT I have a very special place in my heart For Fey and Edgeworth, Miles and Maya, professional Phoenix roasters. They bond over steel samurai and how stupid their favorite idiot is being that week. They absolutely have a separate group chat dedicated solely to finding ways to embarrass and torment him and I respect them for it, lol.

OTP: I think FranMaya (Franziska (younger sis to miles edgeworth) X Maya) i just think it's a very cute dynamic and I want them to be cute together!!!

Second Choice OTP: hmmm I haven't thought a whole lot about it tbh, but I've seen some Maya/Adrian that was also pretty cute!!

Fluffy: FranMaya. They get coco and torment their older siblings

Anghsty: also FranMaya tbh. *slaps entire cast of AA character* So much trauma you can fit in these babies.

Polyship//crack ship: i know fran/Adrian is is also a thing so maybe just Fran/Adrian/Maya popular so

[general-cyno]

ok Chu Fei's feelings for txj remain the most controversial part of the book for me, like how could he still love him after all the r*pe, you know? I do get that he realized he wasn't fully in control but that level of humiliation and mistreatment must affect a person, the fact that all that just made him love him, makes me feel a certain sort of way and it's not the same way I felt about ranwan, idk (I'm mostly heartbroken here)

Hmmm their relationship in the 0.5 timeline sure is complicated and it's definitely an issue I would've liked to see addressed in the novel, from chu wanning's pov. Though for me, while reading the past bits, I never got the idea that chu fei loved txj bc of the sexual assault or anything like that. Before chu wanning found out about the curse, it's mentioned that he had to be drugged and didn't enjoy it, obviously.

I think chu fei's love was a combination of his original feelings for mo ran (chu fei muses in a flashback that there was something tender brewing up between them pre-curse), lots of understanding/empathy on his part over what mo ran went through after taking the curse and why he did the things he did, along with huge amounts of guilt over mo ran taking the curse to save him in the first place. Finding out mo ran had originally loved him enough to take the curse in his place and ruin his own life, clearly had a huge impact on chu fei (AND not to derail here but that's partly the reason why imo the curse didn't cheapen mo ran's redemption arc, it was there to be chu wanning's motivation to save him and give him a second chance! chu wanning had no reason to try and save him before that. The curse ended up being both mo ran's downfall and saving grace).

That doesn't erase the trauma or excuse txj's actions of course (something mo ran is aware of and hugely affects his approach to sex with cwn in the 2.0), and while not explained in depth it is mentioned in the birthday extras that chu wanning suffers from strong nightmares from both of his lives so, I don't believe chu fei was just fine with everything that happened to him.

And you know at the end of the day, it's important to remember that this is the sort of thing that only works in a fictional context. Real life logic doesn't really apply much to it.

[mimir-anoshe]

💧&🔥

Just a bit of Cursed/Nimulot analysis… Cause I’m bored. And I might have found some interesting parallels/imagery watching it through for the 7 billionth time that I would love to share. If anyone enjoys writing meta… Which I mean I know some of y’all need your fix… Feel free to use anything/expand upon it. I would, but I’m a new fur-mumma and she’s taking up all my waking hours, so this little shit-post about this new hell hole of a ship I’ve dove headfirst into will have to do. The images are from a video and show produced by Netflix, I own nothing, so pls don’t be a bitch about it Tumblr.

***SPOILERS FOR THE SHOW!!! WATCH IT AND COME BACK!! OR DON’T? ANYHOO YOU’VE BEEN WARNED!!*** ⚠️  

- beware Tumblr app users, it may be your doom -

Where to begin, with the teaser? Or with…

THE SHOW! Here be just a wee few times the writers/director(s) through the writing/cinematography have mirrored these two ‘protect the kid - warriors till the end’ idiots. I’m sure others have picked up on them… Not in any particular order, here ya go anyway.

1x02 - 1x10

*Insert spiderman pointing at spiderman meme*

One scar made by an actual dark god tricking her when she was a child, the others by a very human evil tricking him when he was a child and the consequences for both lasting into adulthood.

1x02 - 1x10

Look at the years of trauma Anakin, look at it! They even use the same damn word! The phonetic tones of disgust! The outcast syndrome! Oof. (And it’s not like Nimue being called demon has to do with a general racial-slur from a human, that is a fey calling her that from her own village!) They both grew up viewing themselves as “demons”, the “abominations”. Even their expressions are the same, fear and sorrow and self-hatred. All they both want is to be accepted! (By their fathers especially). To be loved.

The two who are “cursed.”

1x02 - 1x01

*says nothing*

1x04 - 1x01

“Where to begin? With water or with fire?”

Where to begin? WHERE TO BEGIN??? *dies*

Water ☯ Fire

Sword up  ☯ Sword down

Light/Day  ☯  Dark/Shadow

Life & Death (Life around her, death in the water) ☯ Death & Life (forest fires make way for new growth)

Long bit: Both characters are associated to the elements of water and fire individually through the environment/cinematography/colour pallet/colour symbolism, and then water and fire is mirrored between them. She is overall water, he is overall fire; but they also have a bit of the other in each other.

For Nimue this symbolism is often done through her environment, showing her connection to nature as the fey queen and that she does not hide who she is if she can help it. She does not hide externally, so her elemental symbolism becomes EXTERNAL.

Whilst for Lancelot though he is often surrounded by fire, the idea of water/tears is either symbolised through the fairy tale style of the artwork or referenced for him through his name as “the weeping monk.” Hinted at in his characterisation of guilt and self-loathing, the way other characters respond to him (”the one who cries”/”you see it all through those weeping eyes”). His main conflict is an Internal fight between who he is and who he needs to become, so a lot of his main symbolism surrounding water (and even fire as pertaining to magic - ashfolk - and not killing fey) is INTERNALISED, hidden, cut off from the Hidden themselves. Symbolic of him hiding his connection to the fey and that other side of himself, the “human” (morally speaking) side, and therefore hiding who he truly is… Lancelot.

For Nimue, fire means life. Being chosen and her magic saving people. For Lancelot fire means Death, his deeds, “the fires of hell” and the destruction of the “ash” folk and his heritage. He believes hell fire is his fate, going by the “even if I am damned.”

For Nimue, water means death. In the water she takes revenge, where that Paladin almost drowned her. Into the water she falls, where they think her shot dead by arrows. The water is her fate as the Lady of the Lake. For Lancelot, water means life. Tears, emotions, taking responsibility, feeling the weight of his guilt and mourning for the things he has done/lost. For him, water - not ash -means a second chance to be better. To put out the fires and heal.

Though in the end, for both of them, water & fire most of all represent death and rebirth.

1x03

^If you don’t understand I can’t help you. ☯

1x01 - 1x07

Now this one I found quite interesting. Remember that even if Nimue directed the second one, it is still the Power/will of the Hidden at play. (Or should I say the will of the Writers/director) Chosen? Mirrors? Night and Day? Fire… Embers to Ashes? We shall see, but I think it was definitely on purpose.

^I’ll just leave that here, the fuckers kept missing each other for an entire season (WHICH WAS ON PURPOSE THE WRITERS DID THAT ON PURPOSE just as an fyi). The fact that there is this much sexual tension, anticipation, mirroring, fate, destiny and chemistry between two characters who have never even mET should be ILLEGAL! They affect each other immeasurably without ever even meeting, so imagine what will happen when they do...? *pterodactyl screech*

Whelp there ye go. Under the next gif I also did a bit on the Teaser trailer, as that just fucked me up a bit I have to tell you! Up to you whether you want to continue digesting my mad ramblings or not. *Shrug* Thanks for coming to my TED talk guys– 😂 Somebody fucking smite me down like the eldritch horror of writing I am dear god think of the children…

THE OFFICIAL TEASER TRAILER:

Arthur running for the Sword of Power, because you know, King Arthur.

“The Legend says…” The Legend of King Arthur and his Sword Excalibur/Caliburnus? The line is very meta, a reference to the in world legend that this story will create, but it’s also expecting the audience to be savvy of the actual legend of King Arthur and his knights. Both these ideas intertwined into one. Aka, the trailer expects us to have pre-decided expectations for the story we’re now being told, because we’ve already been told it before; this fairy tale of celtic myth/history. All the “spoilers” about Arthur, his lineage, Morgana, Guinevere, the Knights, even the lady of the Lake herself come with that knowledge. However…

Surprise surprise, the Weeping Monk (killer of fae)/ Lancelot (eventually Arthur’s most trusted KNIGHT) instead picks up the fae sword from it being embedded in the ground, subverting our expectation, it definitely fucking subverted mine, but not in a GOT way, in a ~good~ way. I was like, “Whosoever be this fine hooded fellow hath stole away both sword and my good sense!!! 👀”

Also harkening back to the legend of the sword in the stone (another expectation), which the action itself signifies that person be - as Merlin so eloquently puts - “The one true king.”

Ok… Symbolic wink wink nudge nudge towards his true nature (inside and out), saving Percival, potentially becoming the greatest warrior and protector of his people and eventually a Knight of the Round Table; and perhaps King of our Hearts??? Ok, sure thing “concept” trailer. I’ll bite.

Ok… *deep breath*

WHOMSt the fUCK decided to frame (fae “ashman”) ?Lancelot? with the ~SWORD OF KINGS~ (also of fae origin) A N D the line…‘the one true king’ ALL IN ONE… instead of Arthur?

‘BELONGS to the one true King?’ Belongs, hmm interesting word choice… This done in a worms eye view shot meant to make the viewer feel like the character is above/superior/basically we’re kneeling before them? (Which I mean sure? but…) Hmm??? HMMM??? I don’t understand CONCEPT Trailer what is the CONCEPT you’re trying to get across? One hand on his paladin sword and the other on “fae hope” Excalibur I get, he has to make an important decision, one that will either save his humanity (and his people) or destroy it (them), yeah yeah sure that’s F I N E…

…but what about the “KING” SHIT HMMM?? Is there something you would like to share with the rest of the class? *sips tea whilst staring straight into the camera*

it may mean nothing don’t quote me

…Anwaaaay… We all know in a fight Lancelot can kick Arthur’s ass so that’s not whats going on here. Arthur is P I S S E D. They’re not just bog standard enemies here. I mean WPM kicking him in the ribs was pretty “fuck you” and they were just enemies there. In this instance the sword is in play, Weeping Monk has taken something from Arthur that he feels “BELONGS” to him - in this case symbolised by WPM taking “his” sword - and that’s making it personal.

“You stole my sword ya bitch!” And what is the sword linked to? Power? Sure. The right of being a King? Yep. And also a certain Queen…  No no no, this is the Concept of rivalry. It shows that whatever relationship Arthur and his “Knight” will have in the future after all the “die die die” starts to sizzle down will - in its genesis - be a rivalry. Probably mirroring Gawain and Arthur when they first met to an extent. A rivalry for power? For something else? Who Knows!

*whistles innocently*

And down down down he goes. He’s FALLING. There are many metaphorical concepts associated to FALLING… Falling from “grace” (in the eyes of the Church)… Falling because he has a sky full of guilt crashing down upon him… falling for h… falling in Lo… into the Water!!!! Until he is completely submerged. Water, the idea of cleansing, of washing away who you once were/trauma/sins of the past so you may be reborn a better version of yourself. His old ideals are defeated, he submits to his true heritage and allows it to wash around him so he may begin to heal.

Though if we’re talking metaphors, water is - for obvious reasons - always associated with the LADY OF THE LAKE… Nimue. He has fallen into her world. (pss he’s gonna fall for the Chick in the Lake - I think - there ye go). Water is associated to memory/reflections and mirrors. And he is CRASHING through this mirror… This idea of reflections/mirror images is even more ironic when you’ve watched the show.  

And as he falls beneath the water with the sword of a King, she rises out of it, with the sword of a Queen… Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s in the biggest shipping hell of them all? Either these two are going to be really good at relay, or there’s some conceptual significance here. The specifics? No fecking clue, will need to wait for a season 2! There is also some interesting use of Z~oo~m in this last bit, but I’m sure it’s pretty obvious to you all. Summary: just visually in a concept “teaser” trailer, the zoom in on them both, the reverse mirroring, the literal and symbolic visual of water and the Sword (of rulers) connecting them frames these two characters together, that’s just in the concept trailer. Links their legend together. TBH IT LITERALLY LOOKS LIKE LANCELOT FELL INTO THE WATER AND TURNED INTO NIMUE  WHAT IS THIS GREEK SOULMATE SHIT I’M–

*calms down* This trailer and the show also definitely said to the original Arthurian Legend “RIP but I’m different.” I mean, Nimue is definitely not Lancelot’s mother figure in this one, that’s all I’m saying.

I think this legend might be a wee bit different 😉*cackles*

[hotel-japanifornia]

The Reversal of Sisters- A 1-2 AU fic

Chapter 4: Trial and Tribulations

Summary: Mia knew it was risky but she needed to take a chance.

(can be found on ff.net and ao3)

Mia spent her time in the defendant’s lobby preparing for the trial. At one point, she spared a glance at April, who was sitting on the sofa. She looked nervous as a defendant should, but still managed to give Mia a smile and wave when their gazes met. Mia smiled back before going back to making preparations. Eventually, Mia heard a voice call out behind her.

“The trial will begin shortly! Will the defendant and her lawyer please proceed to the courtroom immediately?!” Mia turned around at the sound of the voice and walked into the courtroom. She stood at her bench patiently and saw the prosecutor stand at their side of the bench at the exact same as she did. The prosecutor was a young man with gray hair, a jabot, and a reddish suit. Mia thought he looked familiar but couldn’t place exactly where she’d seen him. Afterwards, the judge went up to his bench and sat down.

*BANG* *BANG* The noise of the judge’s gavel sounded the beginning of the trial and quieted any noise coming from the gallery.

“The court is now in session for the trial of Miss April May!” The judge announced.

“The prosecution is ready, Your Honor.” The prosecutor said calmly.

“The defense is ready as well, Your Honor!” Mia said.

“Mr. Edgeworth, please give the court your opening statement.” The judge requested.

“Gladly, Your Honor,” Edgeworth complied, “The defendant, Miss April May, is charged with the murder of a young woman who we are unable to identify at this point in time. At 8:20 pm, the victim was at the Fey & Co. Law Offices for an unknown reason before she came across our suspect and was subsequently murdered. We have evidence, as well as testimony from a witness and the suspect herself, to believe that the true culprit was Miss May. The prosecution sees no reason to doubt the facts of this case, Your Honor.” Edgeworth finished before bowing politely.

“Very well then,” The judge nodded, “You may call your first witness, Mr. Edgeworth.”

“The prosecution would like to call the chief officer at the scene, Detective Gumshoe.” Edgeworth declared. As quickly as the demand was made, the doors were swung open, with Gumshoe standing behind them. He walked up to the witness stand with a confident smile on his face.

“Witness, please state your name and profession to the court.” Edgeworth requested.

“Gladly, sir! My name is Dick Gumshoe and I’m the detective in charge of homicides down at the precinct!” Gumshoe said, puffing out his chest.

“Detective Gumshoe, please describe to us what you found at the crime scene on the night of the murder.” Edgeworth said.

“With pleasure, sir!” Gumshoe agreed. He pulled out the floor plans to the office and held them up for the whole court to see.

“Let me use this floor map to explain. We found the body slumped against the window.” He pointed to the area next to the glass shards.

“Detective, what was the cause of death?” Edgeworth asked.

“It was a loss of blood caused by blunt force trauma! The object in question was a statue of “The Thinker.” Gumshoe answered.

“Thank you, Detective. Now, as I recall Detective, there was some difficulty between determining whether or not the victim was murdered or committed suicide at first. Could you please go into more detail about that?” Edgeworth asked.

“I second that notion. Please testify to the court about the issue of whether the victim’s death was murder or suicide.” The judge ordered.

“Of course, sir!” Gumshoe said.

Witness Testimony ~ “The Events of the Night”

“It was about 9 o’clock when we got the phone call,

When I arrived at the crime scene, there were already two other people there

I deduced at first that the murder was a suicide due to the placement of the murder weapon

But we found evidence that couldn’t have existed if it had actually been a suicide.”

  “Hmmm...I see…” The judge closed his eyes in thought before speaking once more, “By the way, Detective, who were those two other people you saw?”

“The defense attorney over there and her student sir. We questioned them, but they had no connection to the crime.” Gumshoe noted.

“I see.” The judge nodded, “Ms. Fey, you may begin your cross-examination.”

“Of course, Your Honor.” Mia said.

Cross Examination ~ “The Events of the Night”

“It was about 9 o’clock when we got the phone call.

When I arrived at the crime scene, there were already two other people there.

We at first deduced that the murder was a suicide due to the placement of the murder weapon

But we found evidence that couldn’t have existed if it had actually been a suicide.”

  “We at first deduced that the murder was a suicide due to the placement of the murder weapon.”

Hold it!

“Detective Gumshoe, where exactly was the murder weapon placed?” Mia questioned.

“Well, the victim’s right hand was grasping the Thinker’s neck when we found the body. It may sound silly now, but when you see a dead person grasping a bloody object it’s an easy assumption to make.” Gumshoe noted.

“I see, that sounds like a truly ghastly sight.” The judge commented.

You’re telling me. I was the first person to find the body! Mia thought and felt a sinking feeling in her chest upon remembering that event.

  “But we found evidence that couldn’t have existed if it had actually been a suicide.”

Hold it!

“Detective, what evidence did you find?” Mia inquired.

“Well, we found glass shards near the body. Not only that but we also saw that a chair and a plant had been knocked over. That indicates a struggle that should not have occurred if it was a suicide.” Gumshoe explained.

“Detective, isn’t there something else you’re forgetting?” Edgeworth asked with a smirk on his face.

“Huh?” Gumshoe thought for a moment before blinking in realization, “Oh yeah! I forgot about this note!” Gumshoe produced a small evidence bag with the note inside from his coat pocket and presented it. “This is a note we found next to the victim’s body. Although it was clearly written with the victim’s blood, as we found some on her finger, it could not have been written by the victim due to her dying instantly.” Gumshoe reported.

“But then, wouldn’t the inability to determine who wrote the note make it difficult to determine who killed the victim, Mr. Edgeworth?” The judge asked with a quizzical expression on his face.

Edgeworth shrugged and shook his head before speaking. “As you will see soon enough, Your Honor, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The prosecution would now like to call the defendant, Ms. April May to the stand.” Edgeworth requested. The detective departed from the stand and April was led from the defendant’s chair over to the witness stand with the accompaniment of a couple of guards.

I don’t like where this is headed. Mia thought.

“Witness, please state your name.” Edgeworth asked.

“Well, my name is April May! At your service!” April greeted, jiggling her boobs. This earned murmuring from the gallery as well as an exasperated look from Mia. The judge had to bang his gavel in order to get the noise to stop.

“Order! The defendant will refrain from wonton winking in order to get a reaction from the gallery!” The judge demanded.

“Ugh, fine…” April said, with an annoyed expression on her face. Edgeworth looked unfazed by the defendant’s display and merely pressed on.

“Defendant, is it true that you went to the Fey & Co. Law Offices on the 5th of September?” Edgeworth asked.

“Yup!” April confirmed.

“Is it also true that you met with the victim there?” Edgeworth continued questioning.

“Um, well, kind of. It was like, really dark, so I couldn’t exactly see her, y’know.” April said.

“Well then, Miss May. Please testify to the court about your movements that night.” The judge asked.

“But of course, your honor.” April said, giving a flirtatious wink.

Witness Testimony ~ “My Alibi”

“I arrived at the Fey & Co. Law Offices for some business matters, y’know.

Unluckily for little ol’ me, the office was scary and dark, so I turned to leave.

Suddenly, I heard a *CRASH* and a *BANG*

It frightened me, but I wanted to know where it came from.

When I walked into the personal office, it was like, really dark

Then, I saw a shadow, I couldn’t tell if it was a man or a woman.

Fearing for my life, I grabbed a weird clock off the desk and hit the shadow with it.”

  “Hmm, I see.” The judge closed his eyes in deliberation

“It’s a remarkably solid testimony, is it not, Your Honor?” Edgeworth asked.

“Indeed, but I do have one question though. Why did you only wait until the next day to confess to the crime, Ms. May?” The judge asked curiously.

“Oh! Well, you see, I...didn’t think the victim had died at first!” April stammered.

“I see, well if there are no further questions then I will hand down my verdict.” The judge announced.

“Wait a minute, Your Honor. I haven’t cross-examined the witness yet!” Mia said.

“Hmph. Ms. Fey, the testimony just presented now by your client was quite solid. I find it hard to believe that there would be any problems.” Edgeworth frowned with his arms folded.

“Even so, Prosecutor Edgeworth, I still have a right to cross-examine the witness don’t I?” Mia pointed out. Edgeworth sighed in frustration.

“Fine, Ms. Fey. But if you can’t find any problems with this testimony, this cross-examination period is over.” Edgeworth said, exasperated.

“Duly noted, Prosecutor Edgeworth.” Mia said.

“Alright then, Ms. Fey, you may begin your cross-examination.” The judge allowed.

Cross Examination ~ “My Alibi”

“I arrived at the Fey & Co. Law Offices for some business matters, y’know.

Unluckily for little ol’ me, the office was empty and dark, so I turned to leave.

Suddenly, I heard a *CRASH* and a *BANG

It frightened me, but I wanted to know where it came from.

When I walked into the personal office, it was like, really dark

Then, I saw a shadow, I couldn’t tell if it was a man or woman.

Fearing for my life, I grabbed that weird clock off the desk and hit the shadow with it.”

  “Fearing for my life, I grabbed that weird clock off the desk and hit the shadow with it.”

Objection!

“Ms. May, there’s a problem with your testimony.” Mia pointed out.

“What do you mean, Ms. Fey?” The judge asked.

“Look at the murder weapon, Your Honor. As you can tell, it looks nothing like a clock.” Mia claimed.

“Yes, and what is your point Ms. Fey?” Edgeworth said.

“My point is, how would the witness possibly know that this was a clock?” Mia questioned.

“Um well...oh yeah! When I struck the victim with it, the clock rang!” April explained.

“Not possible. You couldn’t have heard the clock ring because the morning of the murder, I took the clockwork out.” Mia said.

“Oh really, Ms. Fey? Do you have a way of proving that to the court?” Edgeworth said.

“I agree with Mr. Edgeworth. Please show us some proof that you took the clockwork out that day.” The judge requested.

“Gladly, Your Honor.” Mia said, she then pulled out Maya’s cell phone, “On this phone is a recorded conversation between myself and the victim, who happened to be my sister, on the 5th of September. Here’s the part where I mention that I took the clockwork out.” She started the recording and the entire court fell silent as it played:

“Now, now. You know I’m only teasing. Ah, I should probably tell you, the clock isn’t talking right now.”

“Huh? It’s not working? That’s lame!”

“I had to take the clockwork out. Sorry. I put some papers inside it instead”

Mia stopped the recording. The judge had his eyes closed in thought while Edgeworth looked agitated.

“Why was I not informed of this message?” Edgeworth said. He glowered at Gumshoe who smiled sheepishly in response and scratched his head nervously

“In my defense sir, I didn’t think that message was related to this case…” Gumshoe admitted.

“Hmph...your next salary review will teach you to be more careful, detective.” Edgeworth scolded. Gumshoe sighed in resignation and Mia couldn’t help but feel pity for the detective.

“But that also begs the question: why did the defendant know it was a clock if the clockwork had been taken out? Ms. May, would you care to explain?” The judge asked. April was silent for a few moments before speaking.

“Well, uh...don’t they have those in stores? I could’ve sworn I've seen something that looks like that before.” April questioned, pressing one of her fingers against her chin in thought.

“No, I’m sorry, Miss May. There are only two of these kinds of clocks. The one that’s not here right now is currently in police custody.” Mia corrected.

“How did you find out then?” The judge asked. April fell silent once more.

“There is a way…” Mia said. April whipped her head around quickly to face her with a shocked expression on her face.

“N-No there’s not!” April stammered. “S-She’s lying!”

“Miss May, there’s something I felt was suspicious about your behavior. It wasn’t until I reached your hotel room that I started to get an idea about what you were really doing.” Mia started. April glared at her but Mia did not relent.

“And, what exactly did you find Ms. Fey?” Edgeworth asked.

“Though I didn’t bring it here with me, I saw something sticking out of the drawer and found a wiretap. It was hidden pretty well too as if she didn’t want it to be found.” Mia said. She turned to face April again who was still glaring at her.

“So, you did it, didn’t you? You tapped my phone.” Mia said, gazing at her with a determined glint in her eyes.

“I...ugh…” April groaned.

“Witness, answer the question.” The judge asked.

“Fine, so I did! So what?” April confessed.

“So what, indeed. Commendable work, Ms. Fey, but all you’ve managed to prove is that your client wiretapped your phone. That has nothing to do with the case, however.” Edgeworth shrugged and shook his head with a smirk on his face.

Grr, is there nothing else I can do?  Mia thought.

“If there are no further questions from the defense then I am prepared to hand down my verdict.” The judge stated.

“Now hold on, Your Honor. There is one last witness that I would like to call. This person is the only one who can corroborate Ms. April May’s alibi.” Edgeworth revealed.

“Oh! And who is this witness Mr. Edgeworth?” The judge questioned.

“The bellboy of the Gatewater Hotel.” Edgeworth said. As if on cue, the bellboy entered the room with a polite smile on his face.

“Witness, if you would please, testify to the court about what you saw.” The judge requested.

“As you wish, sir!” The bellboy said politely.

Witness Testimony ~ What Happened

“I am the head bellboy at the fine Gatewater Hotel, in business for four generations!

At 8:00 in the evening, I received a call from Miss May

She asked for an iced coffee to be brought to her at 8:10 on the dot, sir.

However, when I went to her room and knocked, nobody answered.

I couldn’t simply wait around for her so I dropped off the iced coffee and left.”

  “So, you didn’t actually see the murder take place?” The judge asked.

“I am ab-SO-lutely certain that I did not.” The bellboy confirmed.

“While this man didn’t actually see the crime take place, Your Honor, the events he describes, correlates with Miss May’s activities that night.” Edgeworth informed.

“I see. Very well then, Ms. Fey, you may cross examine the witness.” The judge said.

“Yes, Your Honor.” Mia said.

Cross Examination ~ What Happened

“I am the head bellboy at the fine Gatewater Hotel, in business for four generations!

At 8:00 in the evening, I received a call from Miss May

She asked for an iced coffee to be brought to her at 8:10 on the dot, sir.

However, when I went to her room and knocked, nobody answered.

I couldn’t simply wait around for her so I dropped off the iced coffee and left.”

“I am the head bellboy at the fine Gatewater Hotel, in business for four generations!

Hold it!

“What do you do at the hotel, if I may ask?” Mia asked.

“Anything required of me, ma’am. I check in and check out guests. I make beds. I even deliver room service. I checked in Miss May personally.” The bellboy detailed.

“I...see.” Mia said.

“However, when I went to her room and knocked, nobody answered”

Hold it!

“So, there wasn’t anybody else there?” Mia asked.

“I’m afraid not, ma’am. Although I did think it was a bit peculiar myself…” The bellboy said.

“Peculiar? What do you mean by ‘peculiar’?” Mia asked.

“Well I made a bed for two people that night, and yet, neither of them were there.” The bellboy revealed.

“Wait a minute, ‘two’?!” Mia exclaimed. “Your Honor, what the witness just revealed to us has opened up a new possibility.”

“And what possibility is that?” Edgeworth asked.

“The possibility that there is another person besides Miss May that could be a suspect to the murder. The person staying with her that night!” Mia said.

“I….Mmmmph.” Edgeworth groaned.

“I agree with Ms. Fey. Until we find this other person, there’s no way I could possibly hand down a verdict. I expect both the defense and prosecution to look into this matter, understood?” The judge ordered.

“Yes…” Edgeworth said.

“Indeed, Your Honor.” Mia agreed.

“Very well then, court is adjourned!” The judge banged his gavel and everybody left the room. Upon reentering the defense lobby, April immediately confronted Mia.

“What was that back there?” April demanded.

“Miss May, I was only trying to figure out what you were hiding.” Mia said.

“Maybe so, but you still got me nearly found guilty. Please don’t do that again.” April insisted. Mia smiled apologetically at her.

"My apologies, Miss May. Rest assured though, I still think you’re innocent of murder.” Mia reassured. April nodded but didn’t say anything. “Still,” Mia started, “Why did you tap my phone that night?” April turned away and looked disgruntled.

“I’m sorry Ms. Fey, but I can’t tell you why.” April said. “Although, you'll probably figure it out soon enough since he’s involved.”

“Who do you mean?” Mia asked.

“All I can tell you is that he was the one who ordered me to tap your phone.” April informed.

“Very well then,” Mia bowed politely, “Thank you for your time Ms. May, I'm off now to look for some more clues.” Mia said.

“Good luck, Ms. Fey.” April said, giving her a nervous glance. Mia smiled at her before leaving.

She exited the courthouse, got on her motorcycle, and rode back to her office. She called Phoenix immediately upon her arrival to the building where her office was located.

“Hello Chief!” Her student greeted enthusiastically.

“Hey Phoenix, the trial’s over for today. Would you meet me at the office in a few minutes?” Mia asked.

“Of course, Chief! I'll be right there!” Phoenix said. Mia hung up after their conversation finished and walked up the stairs to her office. She walked into the reception area and sat down on the couch, waiting patiently for her student. Sure enough, a few minutes later, she heard the door open and Phoenix walked in and sat down beside her on the couch

“So, how did the trial go, Chief?” He asked curiously. Mia recapped what occurred during the trial and Phoenix’s expression turned thoughtful.

“I see, so now what we need to do next is find the person who was staying with her that night!” Phoenix thought aloud.

“Mmhmm. Say Phoenix, how would you like to accompany me during today’s investigation?” Mia asked.

“Sure, Chief! I’d be happy to help out!” Phoenix said cheerfully. The two walked out of the reception area with Mia locking the door behind her. As they went down the stairs, they conversed about their upcoming investigation.

“So, where are we headed to first, Chief?” Phoenix asked.

“The hotel that our client was staying at. It’s right across the way so it shouldn’t be too far from here.” Mia responded. The two walked outside and Mia immediately hopped on her motorcycle. After doing so, she motioned for Phoenix to come towards her.

“Hop on.” Mia commanded.

“Are you sure?” Phoenix asked. Mia nodded and took out her spare helmet and handed it to him. Phoenix put it on and wrapped his arms around Mia as she rode towards the Gatewater Hotel. Once they got there, the two got off the motorcycle and went through the hotel’s front doors. Upon entering the lobby, they were immediately spotted by the bellboy that had testified during the trial who proceeded to walk towards them. The bellboy politely smiled and bowed as he gazed at Mia.

“Ah, welcome ma'am! I must say, that was quite the performance that you put on today!” The bellboy complimented. Mia blushed at the man's polite attitude, but continued to keep a professional attitude.

“Thank you, sir.” She bowed politely, “This man over here is my student, Phoenix Wright. He'll be investigating with me today.”

“Ah, pleasure to meet you, sir.” He shook hands with Phoenix and smiled politely as he spoke, “Now, you must have a couple questions for me, am I correct?”

“How did you know that?” Mia asked, looking confused.

“Ah, it’s that look in your eyes. That 'I must get to the bottom of matters' look. I must say, it’s quite enchanting.” The bellboy mused.

“Erm...ok.” Mia said, not knowing how to respond. “Well, I do have some questions for you.”

“Splendid! Well, let’s get away from the people here and talk in private, shall we?” The bellboy went to the elevator and pressed the up button. Mia and Phoenix exchanged glances before pressing onwards towards the elevator. The bellboy took them up to the third floor and walked over to Miss May’s room. He opened the door and motioned for them to enter. The two walked in and proceeded to sit down on one of the beds. The bellboy closed the door behind him as he walked in and stood in front of them with a calm expression on his face.

“So, do you know who checked in with Miss May that night?” Mia asked, wanting to get to the point right away.

“Ah, that person. He seemed to be a real lady killer if you asked me. I felt a connection to him as soon as I checked him and Miss May in. You can say that he and I are of the same ilk.” The bellboy smiled fondly as he reminisced. Phoenix stared strangely at the Bellboy.

“Chief, I think there’s something wrong with this guy. Let’s get out of here while we’re still alive.” Phoenix whispered to Mia. Fortunately for him, the Bellboy didn’t seem to overhear his comment and actually seemed to be in a starry-eyed trance.

“You can say that again…” Mia whispered back. She cleared her throat to catch the Bellboy's attention before speaking again, “Do you remember what his name was?” Mia asked. The bellboy snapped out of his trance and turned his head to face Mia.

“Ab-SO-lutely, ma’am! His name was White if I recall. Unfortunately, I can not remember him giving a first name.” The bellboy disclosed.

“I see,” Mia said, “Thank you for your time, sir.”

“Of course. If there’s anything else I can do to be of service, just give me a ring!” The bellboy said. Mia smiled politely and left the hotel with Phoenix following behind her. The two rode back to the building where Fey & Co. Law Offices was located and conversed in front of the building. As it was currently 1:00 in the afternoon and also a workday, there was nobody around who could overhear their conversation.

“So, what do we do now, Chief?” He asked.

“Phoenix, I think I have an idea about who the murderer is.” Mia told him.

“Really, who is it?” Phoenix questioned.

“The man with Miss May. If she isn’t lying, then there’s no other possibility.” Mia remarked.

“I see, but how do we find him though?” Phoenix asked.

“It’s quite risky but here’s the plan.” Mia whispered what she had in mind. Phoenix’s eyes widened in shock as he heard what she had in mind.

“Are you sure that'll work?” Phoenix exclaimed and Mia nodded in affirmation. The two entered the building and went up the stairs to the office. Upon getting to the reception area, they hid behind the desk and waited silently. After an hour had passed, the two heard the door open. They heard footsteps and Phoenix glanced up to see who it was before Mia pushed him back down. They heard the voice of someone.

“Hmmm...this is ludicrable. Where is that mere lawyer and her studepil?” The voice questioned.

“Who is that?” Phoenix whispered quietly.

“That is White.” Mia whispered back. The person known as “White” then spoke once more.

“Well, since they’re not here I'll just make myself cozfortable!” The sound of someone sitting down was heard following the person’s comment. Mia nudged Phoenix afterwards.

“That’s your cue, Phoenix.” She said. Phoenix gulped before getting up, he noticed that the couch in the reception area was unoccupied and moved towards the personal office. After he left, Mia took out her phone and called the police.

“Hello, I’m at the Fey & Co. Law Offices and there seems to be a suspicious man here. He’s got purple hair and really sparkly clothing. I don’t know what his intentions are but I was wondering if you could take care of him?” Mia reported.

“We'll send someone over there right away ma'am.” The operator said before hanging up the phone. Meanwhile, Phoenix moved quietly through the reception area. He saw that the door to the personal office was cracked open and took a peek through it. He noticed that there was a man with purple hair sitting on the couch. The man had his back towards him so Phoenix couldn’t see his face. He cracked the door open a bit more and the man swiftly turned around. The two locked eyes and Phoenix felt a shiver go up his spine as the man grinned like a cheshire cat.

“Why hello there! Please furnish me with the title that you go by! And feel free to set foot in my modestumble abode” The man greeted. Phoenix scratched his head at the man’s strange behavior and walked in with caution.

“My name’s Phoenix Wright. And who are you?” He asked.

“I’m Redd White, the splendiferous CEO of the bigeauful Bluecorp. Perhaps you have gained awareness of my businorporation!” Redd exclaimed. He got up from the couch and approached Phoenix. The two shook hands but Phoenix still continued to eye Redd nervously

“Um, well, to tell you the truth, this is the first time I’ve heard about you.” Phoenix admitted. Redd laughed amiably upon hearing Phoenix’s comment.

“Ah, fantasticable! You see, Mr. Wright, I’ve learned a plentibundance about you!” Redd grinned.

Phoenix scratched his head and smiled. “Oh, I see. I didn’t think I was so popular…” Phoenix mused.

“And with that awareledge, I learned that you study under the great lawyer, Mia Fey. Am I correctiful?” He leaned towards Phoenix, making him even more nervous.

“Um, yeah...why?” Phoenix asked.

“Well, Mr. Wright, in that case, I'll have to bid you adieu!” Redd exclaimed. He reached for something in his pocket. Phoenix observed him curiously and widened his eyes in horror as he saw Redd pull out a pocket knife. He backed up towards the door and held his hands up in front of him.

“Wait a minute, hold on!” Phoenix exclaimed. “W-what are you doing with that?”

“You see, Mr. Wright. This is the second time I’ve had to commit this despiciful act! And until she stops pursuing me, I won’t stop!” Redd explained, moving closer to Phoenix

“W-what do you mean?” Phoenix inquired.

“Hoho, normonally, I wouldn’t dare to tell someone of the awfully despiciful acts I’ve committed over the years. But since I’m about to relieve you of your livelihooditude, I suppose it wouldn’t harm.” Redd mused. He pressed the knife against Phoenix’s neck, but was careful to make sure not to draw blood.

“P-please don’t…” Phoenix begged. Redd smirked cruelly and leaned towards Phoenix’s ear to whisper.

“The title that she went by was Maya, Maya Fey.” Redd revealed. Phoenix’s eyes widened in shock before his expression turned into one of anger. He kicked Redd in the shin who stumbled back with the knife in hand. Phoenix opened the door behind him with his hand and glared at Redd as he approached him. Suddenly, Phoenix heard the sound of sirens outside, but Redd failed to notice them. He prepared to stab Phoenix with the knife when they heard footsteps approaching the office door. The door swung open and Gumshoe, followed by a couple of other cops, ran in. Gumshoe immediately spotted Redd preparing to stab Phoenix and yelled.

“Hey you! Get off of him, pal!” Redd looked up and he looked shocked.

“W-what?” He stammered. Gumshoe ran towards the two and pulled Redd away from Mr. Wright. He turned to the cops.

“Take him away, boys!” He ordered.

“But sir, isn’t that-” One of the guards was cut off by Gumshoe.

“This man has just been witnessed displaying suspicious behavior. It doesn’t matter who it is!” Gumshoe noted. As he handed Redd off to the cops, he took the knife away. The cops complied and handcuffed Redd.

“This is ludicrable! Unhand me now!” Redd protested. But the cops simply shook their heads in response and led Redd off in handcuffs.

“T-thank you sir!” Phoenix said gratefully.

“Don’t mention it, pal. And please, call me Gumshoe.” Gumshoe requested. Mia got up from her hiding place and walked up to Gumshoe and smiled gratefully. Gumshoe didn’t say anything but saluted in response before departing. After he left, Mia gazed at Phoenix with a concerned expression on her face.

“You’re not hurt, are you Phoenix?” She inquired. Phoenix scratched his head and turned with a frown on his face.

“No, luckily…” He said.

“I’m sorry that I made you do that. But I didn’t believe that there was any other way of bringing him to court.” Mia noted.

“Is that what this is all about? Chief, I nearly got killed!” Phoenix exclaimed.

“I know. I know. That was reckless of me and I’m sorry.” Mia looked at him apologetically.

“Ugh...I forgive you. Just don’t do that again!” Phoenix said. Mia nodded and continued to look apologetic. “Anyway, you might be interested to know that Mr. White told me something interesting.” Phoenix said, trying to change the subject.

“What?” Mia asked.

“He told me that he killed your little sister. You’re right, Chief, he’s our guy.” Phoenix admitted. Mia smirked confidently before reaching over to pull Phoenix into a hug. Phoenix returned the favor and the two hugged for a while before pulling apart. After they had dinner, Phoenix and Mia prepared for the trial tomorrow. The two perused the case files front to back and decided on their plan of attack. Later that night, Mia heard her phone ring.

“Hello, who is this?” She greeted.

“Salutations, Ms. Fey! Exceptionellent job!” A familiar voice chirped on the other line. Mia cringed at the sound of his voice.

“What do you want, Mr. White?” She snarled.

“Aha, only to make a dealargain with you. You see, the police have determined me to be a witness of great releportance. As such, I will be making a testification, and since you are the defense, I wanted to discuss this with you.” He explained.

“What do you want from me then?” She asked.

“Ms. Fey, that should be incredispecially clearvious! If you once try to accusindict me of taking the livelihood of your beloved siblative, rest assured, I will make it a point to take the livelihood of your studepil. And this time, he won’t have accessitude to the police.” He said the last part in such a venomous tone that it caused a shiver to go up Mia’s spine.

“I-I see.” She stammered.

“So do we have a dealargain?” He asked.

“Yes…” She said reluctantly. Mia hung up the phone and slept restlessly. Once she got up, she wondered how she was going to catch Maya’s killer. She told Phoenix about Redd's phone call and he closed his eyes in thought.

“Chief, I think it’d be a good idea if I accompanied you to the trial today, just to be safe.” Phoenix said.

“I think that would be best too.” Mia agreed. As the two rode towards the courthouse on Mia’s motorcycle, the only thing on their minds was how to defeat Redd White.

Court Record:

Evidence:

Attorney’s Badge - Proof that I’m an attorney. I always make sure that it stays polished so it shines when I show it off. 

Maya’s Autopsy Report - Time of death: 9/5 at 8:20 PM. Cause: blunt force trauma caused by a single blow to the head by the Thinker. Death was instantaneous.

Floor Plans - Floor plans of the crime scene: the Fey & Co. Law Offices.

Glass Shards - The broken remains of an expensive glass light stand that I purchased the day before the murder. Unfortunately, it’s broken beyond recognition.

Strange Note - A strange note with a message written with the victim’s blood. The message reads, “Examplibit A”. On the other side of this note is a receipt for a glass light stand I purchased the day before the murder.

Maya’s Cellphone - My little sister’s cellphone. Seems to have a message recorded on it that comes from our last conversation. The only indication that it was hers seems to have been that it fell from something. Despite the fall, it still seems to be in good condition.

The Thinker - The murder weapon. Looks like a statue but is actually a clock, although I took the clockwork out. This is where I hid the important papers and is what I was going to give to Maya for her to hold on to on that fateful night.

Wiretap - Found in Miss May’s hotel room. Used to tap my phone.

Profile:

Phoenix Wright - My student. Although he is still new to the profession, he has a lot of potential and is determined to find the truth.

Maya Fey - The victim of this case and my little sister. I meant to give her an important piece of evidence for an upcoming trial on the night of the murder. Never could I have imagined that things would turn out like this...

Detective Gumshoe - Homicide detective at the local precinct. In charge of the initial investigation.

Miles Edgeworth - A gifted and ruthless prosecutor who will do anything for a guilty verdict. He seems familiar but I don’t remember where I saw him.

April May - The defendant of this case. Stayed at the Gatewater Hotel the night of the murder and came to my office to retrieve some papers. Tapped my phone on the day of the murder at the request of an unknown man.

Bellboy - Bellboy at the Gatewater Hotel. Did not witness the crime firsthand but saw that both Miss May and the person staying with her were missing.

Redd White - CEO of the information gathering company, Bluecorp. In truth, he has built his company through blackmailing others.

[bendthekneetobangtan]

85 Questions

Rules: Answer these 85 questions about yourself and tag 20 people

I was tagged by @ditzymax to answer these - thanks love! 💗

Last:

Drink: Water

📱 Call: My manager

Text Message: The boyfriend

Song you listened to: moonchild by RM aka the most brilliant man in the universe

Time you 😢: Ummmm, it was probably over a sad animal video, like one of those dogs that undergo trauma and have really miraculous recoveries and get adopted by a loving family with a gigantic farm. I always cry at those 😭

Ever:

Dated someone twice: God no

😘 someone and regretted it: No?

Been cheated on: No? (also, does this count if you were technically dating around?)

Lost someone special: Yes

Gotten drunk and thrown up: Yes, fun fact - I cannot metabolize alcohol AT ALL. I basically have an alcohol allergy so I can’t drink. :’’‘) I’ve always felt I’ve missed out in life because of this.

In the last year, have you:

Made new friends: Yup

Fallen out of 💛: No

😂 until you 😢: Yes, I laugh all the time at my boyfriend who mixes up common sayings horrifically.

Found out someone was talking about you: No

Met someone who changed you: No

Found out who your friends are: No (I mean, I’ve been knowing who they are...?)

😘 someone on your Facebook friends list: Yes

General:

How many of your Facebook friends do you know in real life: Ummm, 95%. I have one or two who I’ve never met because they live in a different country altogether.

Do you have any pets: Yes, I have a 50-pound mutt! 🐕

Do you want to change your name: Yes and no. I’ve always hated my RL name because it is such an outdated, old lady’s name. But I don’t know what I’d want it to be!

What did you do for your last 🎂: I spent the day with my boyfriend and we ate at a crowded, trendy restaurant and wandered around an art museum.

What time did you wake up today: Just before 7am

What were you doing at midnight last night: Sleeping obvi

What is something you can’t wait for: The holidays so everyone at work can leave me tf alone 👍

What are you listening to right now: forever rain by RM

Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: Yes, it’s a pretty generic name

Something that gets on your nerves: This happened a lot when I was on vacation recently - people who lack self-awareness and do not care that they are standing in your way. I live in a big city so we are used to the hustle and bustle and getting from point A to point B in seconds. I went to visit the national parks in Utah and people would constantly clog the hiking trails by just STANDING THERE instead of going to the side. The worst was when we would be standing on a steep, narrow path. I’m not trying to plummet to my death, y’all.

Most visited website: According to my browser...Tumblr

Hair color: Black as night (my natural color)

Long or short hair: I have short hair, but wish I could l have a long mane (I blame the girls from Blackpink 😔)

What do you like about yourself: I like to think I’m really good at drawing on eyeliner ✍️

Want any piercings: Maybe it’s because I’m approaching 30 (I’m a fucking dinosaur compared to you guys), but I kinda wish I had a funky piercing like a nose ring or something.

Blood type: B+

Nicknames: None really

Relationship status: in a long-term relationship (4+ years)

Zodiac sign: Leo

Pronouns: she/her

Favorite 📺 show: Game of Thrones (obvi my url), Breaking Bad, Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Tattoos: I have none

Right or left handed: Righty

Ever had surgery: Yes, sort of. I got LASIK done and IT IS AMAZING, I TELL YA. I say sort of because I was awake throught the whole thing and didn’t have to go under for the procedure.

Piercings: Only my ear lobes

Sports: I have zero coordination to do sports, but I go to the gym regularly 🏋️

Dream Vacation: I really want to go to the Canadian Rockies 🏔️

Trainers: I have at least a dozen pairs of sneakers. I am so glad it’s acceptable to wear them everywhere now. I like my feet comfy.

Eating: I already ate dinner so I’m not eating anything?

Drinking: Water

I’m about to watch: Nothing cuz it’s almost my bedtime lol

Waiting for: Me to win the lottery? Idk

Want: To win the lottery...😂

Get married for: Namjoon, the only man I want to marry :’)

Career: The cynic in me thinks I might be stuck in this field a while. I would love to do something creative, like architecture and design. But that ship has probably sailed and I don’t want to go back to school! 🤷

Hugs or kisses: Both

👄 or eyes: Eyes

Shorter or taller: Is this asking about me or my partner? I guess taller. I’m only 5′4″ so it’d be kinda strange dating someone shorter than me.

Older or younger: Older. I think I’d have to at least be in my 30s before I consider dating someone a few years younger.

Nice arms or stomach: Arms

Hookup or relationship: Relationship

Troublemaker or hesitant: Hesistant

Have you ever:

😘 a stranger: No

Drank hard liquor: No

Lost glasses: Not permanently, I always found them in a random place in my home

Turned someone down: Yes

Sex on first date: No

Broken someone’s ❤️: Uhhh maybe? I turned a few people down and they seemed pretty upset, but we never actually DATED so hmmm

Had your 💔: Yes

Been arrested: No

😢 when someone died: Of course

Fallen for a friend: Definitely

Do you believe in:

Yourself: Yes and no

Miracles: No

💛 at first sight: No

😘 on the first date: Sure, why not?

Angels: Jeon Jungkook exists, does he not??! 😭😭

Other:

Best friend’s name: keeping this one private

Eye color: Brown

Favorite Movie: The only ones I can think of are movies that I can rewatch multiple times. Nostalgic too. So probably everything Disney? lol

Favorite actor: Probably because I listened to her audiobook recently, but I love Tina Fey so much. She’s super inspiring!

Favorite Food: Umm rice? It goes with literally everything

Extrovert or Introvert: introvert

Favorite flower: Anything yellow lol

Favorite Hello 🐈 characters: Does this mean Sanrio? I loved Pochacco when I was a kid

I can’t tag 20 people, but I’ll tag @luffles424 and @suga-kookiemonster if y’all wanna do it!