A/N: Inspired by @wumbsie ‘s amazing comic. link in replies
Summary: Maggey's trial is over, and Phoenix has his phone back. The physical thing at least. The contents of his phone, however, are a different story.
“It must have glitched because all the numbers just magically disappeared!”
“Hi! You’ve reached the voicemail of Phoenix Wright! Sorry I can’t answer, but leave me your number and-- wait name and number and-- hold on, did it just bee--”
Voicemail message: April 12, 2014
“Niiiiiiick!! I can’t believe you didn’t tell me you had to go to the hospital! Or that your trial was over! Anyway I’m heading over to your dorm right now. I know you’re there, and if you don’t let me in, I’m climbing through the window. No locking yourself in your room for weeks. Get whatever snacks and blankets you have. I’m grabbing smoothies and that creamy potato soup you like. Wait, can you drink through a straw… I’ll grab something else to drink too. You still haven’t seen that new Kathrine Hall movie yet, right?”
Text conversation: September 21, 2015
Phoenix: grabbing some coffee
Chief: medium chai tea latte extra cinnamon
Chief: good taste comes with experience
Phoenix: and a bigger paycheck?
Chief: oh if only the world were so kind
Voicemail message: December 15, 2015
“Phoenix, sorry I missed you, but I wanted to remind you that you are going to do great. You’ve been studying like crazy. It would take a natural disaster to make you fail. And no, I didn’t jinx it. Just relax. You’ll do great. Stop by the office when you’re done and we’ll grab something to eat, ok?”
Phoenix stands on the courthouse steps. His signature blue suit still has creases from lack of wear. His grin is almost as bright as the light glinting off his shiny new attorney’s badge, which he angles towards the camera. Standing next to him is Mia, smiling proudly.
Voicemail message: August 7, 2016
“Phoenix dear, your grandfather and I were cleaning out the closet, and he found a box of photographs from when you were in elementary school. I’m not sure if you want them, but I’ll hold on to them just in case. I hope you can visit soon.”
Text conversation: October 29, 2016
Phoenix: what did you do to my phone
Maya: you're gonna have to be more specific
Maya: we aren't all ancient like you. i know how to do a lot of things on a phone
Phoenix: i know you changed it
Maya: what ever would make you say that?
Phoenix: maybe because its the song from that show you were watching
Maya: you defended will powers in court! you should remember the name of his show!
Phoenix: how do i change it back?
Phoenix: i dont remember ok
Maya: besides, i’m legally obligated not to allow you to use the stupid default ringtone
Maya: they’ll take my badge
Maya: wouldn’t you like to know
In the defendant’s lobby, Phoenix, Larry, Maya, Gumshoe, and Edgeworth stand in a group. Maya holds a sign that says “victory” while Gumshoe throws confetti over the group. There’s an odd blur on the left side of the picture that bears an uncanny resemblance to Mia.
Text conversation: January 27, 2017
Phoenix: 10 min running late
Edgeworth: Ten minutes what? Until you arrive?
Edgeworth: Then why did you not say that clearly?
Larry: cmon edgy. you know nick’s phone is a dinosaur. it would be cruel to expect him to type full sentences.
Edgeworth: I don’t see why the possibility of cruelty should dissuade me.
Phoenix: your just typing that way to mock me arent you
Phoenix: my phone is perfectly functional AND indestructible
Edgeworth: That seems highly unlikely.
Larry: you really want me to test that?
Phoenix: as if I havent myself
Edgeworth and Larry are sitting in a dim restaurant, across the table from the camera. Larry has a huge smile and an arm slung around Edgeworth’s shoulder. While Edgeworth is glaring at Larry, a keen eye can tell it’s a friendly glare.
Voicemail message: February 24, 2017
"Wright, bring Ms. Skye back to my office in the next few hours. I need to review her statement, and I’m given to understand she’s been following you around all day. Room 1202. If you can’t find the sign, just look for the ‘stuck-up’ office.”
Text conversation: March 2, 2017
Ema: so I feel like I didn’t really get to say this but
Ema: thank you for everything
Ema: I know I was looking for ms fey but it really means a lot that you decided to help me even when Lana didn’t want help
Ema: I never got to meet ms fey and I know Lana said some mean things, but I think you were an amazing lawyer and I wouldn’t change asking you, even if I could have found someone else
Ema: I’ll try to stay in touch but time zones
Phoenix: could do without that last bit
Phoenix: tell me all about your skyentific studies
Ema: also I’m stealing that
Text conversation: November 15, 2013
Phoenix: this law class is kicking my butt
Phoenix: why am I doing this again?
Dollie: because you love a challenge?
Phoenix: really? doesnt sound like me
Dollie: because you really super duper care about the law
Dollie: so much you never even jaywalk
Dollie: or download the entire broadway cast album of the legally blonde musical
Phoenix: theres still time to drop classes right?
Dollie: or maybe because you care so much about someone that you would do anything to help them?
Phoenix: well when you put it like that
Phoenix: kinda sounds like I have to keep caring about this class
Dollie: but I know you would without me reminding you
Dollie: because you’re Phoenix Wright and you are going to use that enormous heart inside you to change the world
“It must have glitched because all the numbers just magically disappeared!”
“You have reached the voicemail box of 555-0112. At the tone, record your message…”
