#Edgeworth is gay and in love with Phoenix

[abluescarfonwaston]

Look. I just think that in a No DL-6 au that Miles Edgeworth should still end up studying under Manfred Von Karma. He tried defense work- he really did. But he came home one night real quiet and admitted it wasn't for him. And Gregory held him and told him that was just fine, that there was no shame in that and Miles would always be his little boy.

And then Miles turns around and studies under Von Karma.

Obviously Gregory is stressed out. Told Miles not to OR ELSE but Miles called his bluff and now he's just sitting across from his son eating dinner like its nothing that Miles is studying under the most corrupt prosecutor in the province. Biting his tongue to try and save the relationship. Save Miles from whatever foolish teenage stunt this is.

But its not a stunt. It a plan. One only he, Manfred Von Karma and his daughter-Franziska Von Karma are in on. One to take on the supreme court of Japanifonia and force them to agree that gay marriage is legal in this country.

Because Phoenix told Miles he loved him. And Miles said: I need to marry him. I must overthrow the laws of this land for him. And I will not lose. I refuse to.

So Miles is using Von Karma to train him to take down the highest law in the land. Franziska has already planned their engagement and wedding so he has to get a move on already. And Manfred is taking great delight in making Gregory twist and squirm by being a loving and supportive mentor. Why he even taught Miles how to drive!

Gregory, crying: I would have taught you how to drive

Miles, mouth agape: Father you don't have a license. Or a CAR.

Gregory gets back at Manfred though. He teaches Franziska how to ride a bike. And makes her dinner and supports her how Manfred never could. So really, who's winning?

Franziska. This is how she wins in a no DL-6 au.

[xx-emo-boi-artie-xx]

I know we all love to talk about the “you also have a deep dark secret” line from Iris to Edgeworth, but I’d just like to point out one other parallel.

Doesn’t this sound familiar?

Takes one to know one, indeed.

[kajuelle]

At least he got back at Edgeworth making him think he died

[bottlecap-joe-spooky]

They would sit like this in court

Individual versions under the cut

These lawyers are awfully silly

[laurellala-comics]

Fun fact! This was the real tipping point that made Edgeworth run away after AA1, they just couldn't show it on screen because they didn't have the rights to Chappell Roan's music <3

(A spiritual successor to my "Hot to Go" joke from this post. Image description under the cut below)

[Image ID: a four page black and white comic of characters from ace attorney.

The Judge stands solemnly at his podium holding a gavel "Mr. Miles Edgeworth, you are on trial for the murder of blah blah blah..."

A cheerful Maya Fey leans over to Miles Edgeworth, who is staring straight ahead and looking very concerned

Maya: "Psst! Mr. Edgeworth! If you win your trial, can I show you Chappell Roan?

Miles: "What the hell, sure." Internally he thinks "Oh God I am going to jail"

A box saying "later" in the top corner of the next panel marks the passage of time.

The Judge smiles as he says "I declare you... Not Guilty!"

We see a full body shot of Maya dancing excitedly while Miles looks on, emotionless

Maya: YIPPEE omg you're going to LOVE this

Miles internally thinks "oh no, the consequences of my actions.

We see Miles standing in between Phoenix Wright and Maya looking apprehensive. Maya beams in excitement, while Nick puts a reassuring hand on Miles' shoulder

Miles: Alright, so what is this exactly?

Nick: She's a pop musician Maya really likes

Maya: You promised you'd let me show you, and it's legally binding because you said it in a court room!

Miles: That is not how the law works Ms. Fey

Maya: Shh just listen!

We see a panel of Miles' pensive face concentrating as he listens to "Hot to Go". He thinks to himself "hm".

Another panel zoomed in more. His pensive expression has grown more tense/confused as he listens to "Red Wine Supernova". he again thinks to himself "Hm" in a larger thought bubble.

We zoom out again to see Nick, Miles, and Maya standing together again. Miles stares forward blankly, eyebrows raised. Maya excitedly leans in.

Maya: Ok, that's her whole discography. So! What did you think?

Nick looks at him, waiting for his response

We get a panel of Miles, looking bewildered. He starts to speak "I..."

We cut again to see the three of them standing together.

Miles: I... don't think I like women?

Miles looks shocked and confused. Nick is bent over laughing, using a hand on Miles's shoulder to support himself. Maya looks outraged and appalled!

Maya: MR. EDGEWORTH! Just because you don' like her musi it doesn't give you an excuse to be sexist!

We see a panel of Miles looking stressed and confused. He leans his head on one of his hands, which messes up his hair, showing how he isn't his normal put together self.

Miles: I should rephrase that. What I mean is, Ms. Roan is clearly VERY assured in her feelings towards women. I was... unaware that anyone felt that strongly. I thought we all viewed these things with a vague sense of distaste and unease but collectively ignored it. Like how we do with climate change.

We zoom out again to see the three of them. Miles stands in the middle looking deeply uncomfortable and lost in thought, vibrating with unease. Nick and Maya exchange deeply concerned glances across from him.

With lingering unease, Miles begins to walk away.

Miles: Well, I should be going then. Goodnight.

Nick hesitantly raises a finger to point out an inaccuracy in that statement

Nick: It's four in the afternoon-

he gets interrupted by Miles who repeats firmly: I said Goodnight

Nick looks in the direction Miles walked off in.

Nick: ...He'll be ok, right?

Maya reassures him: Of cours Nick! I mean, what's the worst that can happen?

Jump cut to a closeup of Nick's hand holding Miles' letter which reads Miles Edgeworth chooses death in all caps. Then, below in smaller font, it says Also femininomenon was really good, thanks.

We see a panel of Nick glaring wordlessly at Maya as he holds the letter in his hand. Maya leans against the wall and looks away, whistling, trying to look innocent to avoid blame.

As a bonus, we also have a page that takes place a year later. Miles and Nick stand talking. Miles looks calmer now, and Nick smiles encouragingly.

Miles: In my time in Europe, I've been examining myself and my approach to law. Ultimately, the most important focus must be justice. We owe it to ourselves and to the people we serve

Nick: Wow, that's really inspiring Edgeworth. And, uh, hows the... the other thing going?

We get a zoomed in panel of Miles glaring menacingly at a suddenly nervous Nick

Jumping out again, Miles turns his back to Nick as he continues to talk

Miles: So as I was saying, justice is truly so important...

Nick nervously rubs the back of his neck wearing an awkward expression as he sweats nervously. He thinks to himself internally "Ooookay then, clearly still working through some things there"

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[jaimochomon]

[greensapphic]

Unfinished narumitsu art, I don’t want you guys to starve so take these scraps

[artingsumstuff]

"You're sort of Beautiful, Wright." "Do you know that?"

[science-lings]

I love that the most popular ace attorney mlm ships are all just some guy (Phoenix, Apollo, Ryunosuke) who is as close as these games get to normal (limit of one unique accessory) and the total heartthrob (Edgeworth, Klavier, Kazuma) who is absolutely head over heels smitten with him

[meep--tm]

true blue

[lunarharp]

more phoenix wright situations

[rendevok]

twitter fluff requests! 💞

[qualek]

wdym you guys dont constantly think about phoenix's trips to europe during the 7 year gap

[belleybbean]

he will not get out of my head. gayass lawyer. i swear to god. just lives there, rent free. bounces off the walls sometimes. phoenix wright you haunt me

[daamiboi]

My account’s pretty dead, mostly because I haven’t drawn ace attorney stuff in a while (just work and oc’s)

It isn’t complete though, but gay attorneys on my sketchbook

[arainmorn-art]

An art-trade I've done with @wr1ghtw0rth! ^^

Mr Nix from Kit's AU is our Phoenix (oh my god, who could have guess!!!) disguised as superhero to help Edgeworth with the most dangerous crimes, but also shamelessly flirt with him, as, according to Superman's and Tuxedo Mask's precepts, a one accessory on the 1\4 of your face can hide your entire personality XD

Kit asked me to use my cartoony style for it and I was happy to deliver!

More of this AU here and here

Kit, hope you liked this art-trade! ^^