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[bewrightback]

"If you're looking for Phoenix Wright, you've called the Wright number! Leave a message after the beep, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!"

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[Voice] 12/24 Sometime before Phoenix receives his package, let's pretend I'm not so behind.

[fairbrook]

[Whatever was she doing? There was no reason for Phoenix to agree to this. He hardly knew her!!

Ever the optimist, isn't she?

Truth be told, it made Integra uncomfortable to attend these sorts of events alone. Walter had always escorted her to the Queen's engagements back in her own world, and here she lacked even her subordinates to con ask. Phoenix it was.

It helped that she was familiar with him, albeit he hadn't recalled her.]

Mr. Wright, might I ask a favour of you?

[Voice] 12/24

[bewrightback]

[Please don't let it be vampire-slaying]

Um... Sure thing, Integra. Ask away.

[Voice]

[fairbrook]

[As much as she would prefer to drag Phoenix along on one of her escapades, no. We have more pressing matters at stake.]

I'm sure you've heard of the winter ball.

[How to phrase this in the least awkward manner possible: go!]

I was wondering if you would consider... [She pauses, trying not to fumble on her words] escorting me?

[Basically: Phoenix is there to make Integra appear unavailable to potential suitors. How romantic...]

[Voice]

[bewrightback]

I've heard of it, yes, and I've been planning to attend. [Trucy was booked to do a magic show there, after all.

The offer does come as a surprise and trips him up for a moment.]

E-escort? Um... Sure, I don't see why not.

[She doesn't mean like a bodyguard, right?]

[Voice]

[fairbrook]

[Don't flatter yourself, Phoenix. Integra is liable to act as his bodyguard.]

Sorry to ask this of you so suddenly. [She almost makes it sound burdensome.] I...

[Enjoy your company and didn't want to go alone? Was very close to you before and wish to rekindle our friendship?]

Was uncertain of who else to ask.

[Smooth. Although, considering Phoenix was the only person she would consider asking, this simplifies matters.]

[Voice]

[bewrightback]

[That is the most likely possibility. But Phoenix just doesn't know what to expect from her.]

It's alright, really. It's... unexpected, but I wouldn't say it's... unwelcome?

I was already planning to chaperone, so having... um... someone accompany me... That works out fine!

[Voice]

[fairbrook]

Oh--![Integra seems taken aback by this in surprise. She hadn't been expecting him to say yes.] I see.

[Just... learn to expect anything from her. Phoenix will learn his lesson eventually!!]

Thank you.

[Is it proper to thank someone after asking this sort of thing? Is there a secret code? Things were so much easier before her ex ex confidant turned Nazi.]

I am rather fond of your company, Phoenix.

[...Better. The timbre in her voice rises an octave; almost in something of a chirp. She means this in earnest.]

[Voice]

[bewrightback]

[Is that a lesson that could ever be learned...]

Um, you're welcome. It's no problem! Your company's not too bad either, Integra. [When she isn't telling stories of dead daughters, that is.]

[Voice]

[fairbrook]

[She laughs softly.]

Well, I suppose it's not everyone's cup of tea.

[Hence how the woman only has two friends. Integra pls.]

[Voice]

[bewrightback]

Maybe it's just more of an acquired taste. Like, um... that gunpowder tea?

[Voice]

[fairbrook]

[Don't tell her he didn't like it! She poured so much energy into brewing him tea he never asked for!!]

Try blending it with ginger and sugar next time. You may also wish to steep it for less time than I prefer. I realise the taste can be... overbearing.

[Much like her personality. Can't say she didn't warn him.]

[Voice]

[bewrightback]

[He didn't not like it! He was just... unaccostomed to it!]

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. It wasn't too much so. I just didn't know what I was in for...!