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It was boardgame night and usually Trucy is here to win it, but she was more excited about seeing her family and friends again! As the evening descended and the familiar faces gathered around the table, Trucy couldn't contain her excitement. She glanced around the room, her heart swelling with affection at the sight of her beloved family and friends. This wasn't just any ordinary board game night – it was a long-awaited reunion that filled her with joy.
‘Thena, Polly, Aunty Franny, Aunty Maya, Papa Miles and Daddy! Her favourite people in the whole wide world are in the same room together after so long.
Usually they had these board games virtually because everyone was moving around and it was difficult to have everyone in the same room at the same time. Miles, Phoenix and Trucy in one home, Maya and Fransizka in another, and lastly Athena and Apollo in their own respective homes.
Getting everyone to join Discord took some convincing on Trucy’s part but in the end none of them could say no to the adorable magician and gave into her amazing charms.
Miles, being the more tech-savvy one in the relationship, seemed right at home navigating the intricacies of Discord. Trucy's other father, on the other hand, struggled to understand the buttons and features of the platform. He was able to figure it out after an hour of his husband and child explaining to him all the buttons and what they did. Maya, always the helpful one, took charge and guided her wife through the ins and outs of Discord with ease, much to Trucy's admiration.
Apollo and Athena, despite being novices to Discord, quickly caught on with Trucy's patient guidance over the phone. Before long, they were fully immersed in the fun and friendly competition.
Trucy smiled fondly as she thought back to this one particular day of board game night.
General Channel: [They currently haven’t started the game and are texting eachother]
MagicConjurer: Okay! Is everyone ready for the game to commence?
AppleJustice: Why is my name ‘Apple Justice’?
MagicConjurer: Because! I thought it was cute! :3
Cyke I’m outta here: I love my name, Trucy! It’s adorable, Haha!
MysticMedium: Imagine ‘MysticMediumMaya’ Triple M’s 😎
MysticMedium: I know Trucy left it out because she knew I’d be too powerful with that many M’s in my name
MagicConjurer: You are already powerful Aunty Maya !! :DD
MysticMedium: I love you so much <3333 You’re my favourite Wright
Bird.: Hey :(( No fair Maya! How could you choose my daughter over me?
MysticMedium: I would always choose her over you <3 (Love you Nick)
Bird.: Also Trucy, my buttercup, why am I just ‘Bird’ with a period at the end?
MagicConjurer: Bird.
MysticMedium: Bird.
Cyke I’m outta here : Bird.
AppleJustice: What’s going on?
Cyke I’m outta here: Apollo! You need to say ‘bird.’ you ruined the chain 😢
AppleJustice: Oh, crap. Wait.
[MagicConjurer purged ‘3’ messages]
AppleJustice: Bird.
Bird.: Haha, very funny everyone. I want a cool name like everyone else 🙁
AppleJustice: I don’t really think ‘Apple Justice’ is a very cool name…
MagicConjurer: 🙁
AppleJustice: Oh no. Trucy, I didn’t mean it.
MagicConjurer: :((((((((
AppleJustice: Trucy, please. Come on, you know I didn’t mean it like that.
MagicConjurer: 😭 😭 😭
AppleJustice: Okay! Okay! Fine, I love the name. It’s an incredible name.
MagicConjurer: :DDDD !!!
Cyke I’m outta here: This is why I think Trucy could easily rule the world.
[MagicConjurer changed Bird.’s name to ‘PhoenixWrong’]
MysticMedium: HAAHHAHA !!
PhoenixWrong: Very funny, my moonflower.
MagicConjurer: WAIT!
[MagicConjurer changed PhoenixWrong’s name to ‘SeagullWrong’]
SeagullWrong: I.
SeagullWrong: I am willing to accept this cause it’s kind of funny.
SeagullWrong: Just ‘kind of’ funny though 🙄
MagicConjurer: I’m going to give Daddy a hug to make sure he’s not crying in a corner :3
SeagullWrong: Why would I be crying in a corner????
MysticMedium: Poor Nick, all alone 😢
MagicConjurer: I gave him a hug :3 He wasn’t crying thankfully this time.
AppleJustice: This time?
Cyke I’m outta here: Shhh Apollo, he’s lurking…
AppleJustice: what???
MagicConjurer: Daddy, it's okay, we're just having some fun with your name. You're still the coolest defense attorney around!
SeagullWrong: Sigh, Thanks, Trucy. I guess I'll have to embrace the seagull life.
Cyke I’m outta here: Don't worry, Boss. Seagulls are pretty cool birds too!
MagicConjurer: And you know what they say, "If life gives you seagulls, make seagull-ade!" :DD
SeagullWrong: You're all incorrigible. But I wouldn't have it any other way.
Franziska: Hello everyone.
MagicConjurer: Hi Aunty Fran! :33 How are you?
Franziska: Hello, Trucy. I am doing quite well. I have just gotten back from work and Maya told me to look at my discord to shoot everyone here a quick message before we begin board game night.
MagicConjurer: YAYA! You have been working a lot of overtime again Aunty :(( Make sure to take care of yourself!
Franziska: I will take your words to heart, my dearest niece.
MysticMedium: I love my wife so much <33 She’s so cool
MysticMedium: She just gave me a big smooch after I typed that 😆
Cyke I’m outta here: Gay people <3
MagicConjurer: Gay people <3
SeagullWrong: Stop being so freaking sweet 💔 I miss my husband :(( He’s not home yet.
AppleJustice: Major L
Cyke I’m outta here: APOLLO?????
MysticMedium: LMAO UNCALLED FOR 😭
Franziska: Haha.
MagicConjurer: Be nice to my papa! I admit that it was funny but c’mon💔
SeagullWrong: What does ‘Major L’ mean?
MagicConjurer: Oh my delightful papa. You are in for a treat….
Cyke I’m outta here: Your ass is so fired 😋
AppleJustice: If you kick out every employee you have, then who will bring you doughnuts in the morning, Mr. Wright? 🤨
MysticMedium: Oh! That’s not…
Cyke I’m outta here: Oh me oh my!
AppleJustice: In the sense that…
MagicConjurer: I love you all so much 😆
SeagullWrong: I have no clue what any of this means but I'm both intrigued and slightly worried about what I'm about to learn.
MagicConjurer: It means "major loss," Daddy-o. Like when someone messes up big time 😭
SeagullWrong: Ah, I see. Well, thank you for enlightening me. And Apollo, you're on thin ice.
AppleJustice: Hey, just trying to keep things interesting around here!
MysticMedium: Looks like we need to brush up on our internet slang!
Franziska: I, for one, am already well-versed in all matters.
MagicConjurer: We'll have you speaking fluent internet in no time, Daddy! 😄
SeagullWrong: Oh joy, I can hardly wait…
LegalEagleEdgeworth: Are we bullying my husband right now?
MagicConjurer: Hi Papa!!!!! :DDD
LegalEagleEdgeworth: Hello, my darling blossom. I will be home in a minute, just walking up the stairs right now. Have you begun the games already?
MagicConjurer: Nope!
Franziska: We are simply waiting on you, my foolish brother.
LegalEagleEdgeworth: Hello, dearest sister. How was your day?
Franziska: Focus on your foolish step’s. We do not need you tripping and falling downwards like your foolishly foolish husband.
SeagullWrong: Hey! In my defense, that was one time!
MagicConjurer: Haha “defense” :3 get it cause you’re a defense attorney
SeagullWrong: You are the sweetest girl alive, I don’t deserve you 🥹
Franziska: You do not. That’s why I think I should adopt her alongside Maya.
SeagullWrong: Now, now, Franziska, let's not get ahead of ourselves!! Trucy is already part of a perfectly functional and loving family.
MagicConjurer: Yeah, no need for adoption papers just yet. We're doing just fine as we are!
MagicConjurer: But hey, if you ever need someone to help whip everyone into shape, I'm your girl!
AppleJustice: Is Mr. Edgeworth’s name supposed to be a pun that matches Mr. Wright’s bird theme? Or was that coincidental?
MagicConjurer: It was on purpose :3 I thought matching birds names would be cute <33
SeagullWrong: It is very adorable! Thank you baby girl :))
LegalEagleEdgeworth: Indeed. I also enjoy the rhyming in my name. Thank you darling.
LegalEagleEdgeworth: I'm almost there. I apologize for making everyone wait for my arrival.
MysticMedium: No worries! We know the Chief Prosecutor would probably be fashionably late.
Franziska: ‘Fashion,’ is one thing he sadly lacks.
Cyke I’m outta here: ROASTEDDDD 🔥 🔥
AppleJustice: Things are getting heated in the lawyer, medium, and magician server! 😲
MagicConjurer: Daddy! Are you just going to allow your husband to be discussed in this way?
SeagullWrong: I won’t even lie, that was kind of funny 👍
LegalEagleEdgeworth: Wow.
LegalEagleEdgeworth: You thonk you know someone.
MysticMedium: Thonk
MagicConjurer: Thonk
Cyke I’m outta here: Thonk
AppleJustice: Thonk
SeagullWrong: Thonk
Franziska: Thonk.
LegalEagleEdgeworth: …
LegalEagleEdgeworth: I will turn around. Do not test me.
SeagullWrong: NO PLEASE 💔Hunny come inside 😢 I miss you so much!!
Cyke I’m outta here: (That’s what he said)
MysticMedium: Absolute simp ^^
Franziska: Can you not survive two minutes without him?
SeagullWrong: WHY ARE THE LESBIANS HARASSING ME??? DURING PRIDE MONTH??
AppleJustice: It’s February??
SeagullWrong: Your point?
AppleJustice: I-
AppleJustice: You know what. I’m going to let you have this.
MagicConjurer: You’re too kind Polly :))
MysticMedium: Lesbians who are hostile towards Phoenix Wright, unite! 🤝
Cyke I’m outta here: 🗣️ 🖐️present!
Franziska: As am I.
MagicConjurer: I love my gay aunts and amazing gay co-worker :3 Anyways Papa is home now! Just let him change into more comfortable clothes and we’ll begin game night! ^_^
SeagullWrong: Thank you for sparing me, Apollo. It's much appreciated 🙏
AppleJustice: Hey, we all have our moments. Plus, I'm not about to argue with someone during Pride Month, even if it's not actually Pride Month.
MysticMedium: Can we just appreciate the chaos that is our family dynamic? It's like a sitcom waiting to happen.
Cyke I’m outta here: Yeah, we'd give the Kardashians a run for their money! ^^
Franziska: Speak for yourself. I have no desire to be involved in any form of entertainment that does not involve the pursuit of justice.
MysticMedium: Oh, come on, Franziska! You'd make a fantastic reality TV star. Just imagine the drama in the courtroom and beyond!
MysticMedium: She giggled when she saw that btw >:3
Franziska: Betrayal. From my own wife. I never saw this coming…
MagicConjurer: I can see it now... "Franziska von Karma: Law and Order Edition." The ratings would be through the roof!
Cyke I’m outta here: And the spin-off could be "Franziska Takes Hollywood"!
AppleJustice: I'd watch that honestly
Cyke I’m outta here: We'd all be glued to our screens!
SeagullWrong: I can already picture the dramatic montages and intense music as you deliver your signature "OBJECTION!" Franziska.
MagicConjurer: And the memes! Oh, the memes would be glorious.
MysticMedium: Just think of the merchandising opportunities! Franziska von Karma action figures, anyone?
Franziska: I want you all to know that I am rolling my eyes currently. This is utterly preposterous. I refuse to entertain such absurd ideas.
AppleJustice: Aw, come on, Ms. Von-Karma. Where's your sense of adventure?
Cyke I’m outta here: Yeah, let's have some fun with it! You might even enjoy it.
Franziska: Fine, fine. But only if I get to maintain complete control over the narrative.
MagicConjurer: Always Aunty <33 You can whip the producers into shape :DD
Franziska: Always, my dearest niece ♥️
MysticMedium: That is the closest we will ever get to her using an emoji 💔 The world needs more unhinged Franziska :penisive:
MysticMedium: WAIT I MEANT PENSIVE 💔 😔
AppleJustice: penisive
Cyke I’m outta here: penisive
Seagullwrong: penisive
Franziska: …
MysticMedium: My love. My world. My everything. Don’t do it…
Franziska: Penisive.
MysticMedium: the utter betrayal happening tonight 💔
Franziska: You started it.
Franziska: There is no love in war, hunny. You will be utterly crushed in tonight's game.
MysticMedium: >:(( Bring it on!
MagicConjurer: ‘penisive’ :3 many typo’s in the server tonight!
MagicConjurer: Papa changed and had a small snack! We can start the games now :DD
AppleJustice: Good luck everyone!
Cyke I’m outta here: I am going to destroy you small man.
AppleJustice: ATHENA?????
Cyke I’m outta here: Sorry Apollo! Like Ms. Von-Karma said, no love in war!
SeagullWrong: Now, now, let's keep it friendly, Athena. We're all here to have fun, remember?
MagicConjurer: Yeah, let's focus on enjoying the games and spending time together as a family!
Franziska: Agreed. There will be plenty of time for rivalry and competition once the games begin.
MysticMedium: Plus, we all know you’re just compensating because you know I'm the real champion here, so you're fighting for second place anyway!
AppleJustice: Shots fired!
Cyke I’m outta here: I am hurt, Maya Von-Karma/Fey. You will rue the day you crossed paths with me tonight >:(
MysticMedium: Bring it! 🗣️
MagicConjurer: Alright, who's ready to dominate in some games tonight?
AppleJustice: Bring it on, Trucy! I've been practicing my strategy all week. You won’t know what you hit you 😎
MysticMedium: Strategy?? You make me laugh, small man.
MysticMedium: I'll just rely on my intuition and hope for the best! Hashtag Girlboss!!
LegalEagleEdgeworth: I trust neither strategy nor intuition. Only logic will lead anybody to victory. I will be leaving you all in the dust.
Franziska: Logic? Ha! I'll show you all the true meaning of determination and willpower!
Cyke I’m outta here: Can we just play already? I've been waiting to crush you all at this game!
PhoenixWrong: Logic? Ha! I'll just rely on my luck and hope the game glitches in my favor! Let's not forget the most important factor here: dumb luck! And I've got buckets of it! 🎉
LegalEagleEdgeworth: I love you so much.
MagicConjurer: Daddy ran to go give Papa a kiss… gay people (negative)
Cyke I’m outta here: 🤢 🤢 🤢
[Cyke I’m outta here has deleted their message.]
Cyke I’m outta here: Oh my god! So cute 🥰!!
MysticMedium: HELPEFKS I saw that Athenaaaa >:)))
Franziska: As did I.
Cyke I’m outta here: See what, my fellow lesbians? :)))) Nothing to see here but me being a supportive ally!
AppleJustice: *sent screenshot* Evidence.
Cyke I’m outta here: TRUCY QUICKLY!!!! DELETE HIS MESSAGE AND TIME HIM OUT 🗣️
MagicConjurer: WHY?
Cyke I’m outta here: IF YOU LOVE ME YOU’D DO IT!! BE AN ALLY!!
[MagicConjurer has deleted a message]
[MagicConjurer has timed out AppleJustice for 30 seconds]
MysticMedium: HELP 😭 poor Apollo 💔 he can’t catch a break today
MagicConjurer: Consequences of being small 😔 he has to suffer a bit 💔
AppleJustice: Atp this is transphobia. I didn’t ask to be short!!
Cyke I’m outta here: short man.
MysticMedium: Teeny-tiny man.
MagicConjurer: Small tiny guy!
Franziska: Short.
AppleJustice: Bullying. During Pride month of all things. I expected better from all of you.
MagicConjurer: Did you really? 🤨
AppleJustice: …
AppleJustice: Acc, you’re right. I had no faith to begin with.
Cyke I’m outta here: You know you loveeeeee us Apollo :))
AppleJustice: I am going to hit you with a Honda Civic and make it look like an accident
Cyke I’m outta here: HELLO????
Cyke I’m outta here: SOMEONE TAKE A SCREENSHOT TO SHOW THE COURT IF HE ACC GOES THROUGH WITH THIS
[AppleJustice deleted a message]
MysticMedium: Huh? What happened? I don’t see anything 🥲
Cyke I’m outta here: MAYA?? HE THREATNED TO KILL ME AND MAKE IT LOOK ACCIDENTAL??
AppleJustice: Now. Why on earth would I do that 🙁 You hate transmasc so much that you’re making up lies…
Cyke I’m outta here: YOU LITERALLY TYPED IT OUT!!!!!!
AppleJustice: I don’t see a message anywhere. I think you may be hallucinating or perhaps delusional. I know a great therapist <3 We can get you checked up.
Cyke I’m outta here: OH SO BITCHES BE CRAZY?? HUH APOLLO???
AppleJustice: I am a feminist.
AppleJustice: I am feminist.
AppleJustice: I am feminism.
AppleJustice: Feminism ✨
Cyke I’m outta here: This is why you’re short >:(
MagicConjurer: Okay I had to pull my fathers apart because they wouldn't stop cuddling 🙄 What happened to kicking each others asses in tonight's game??
Franziska: They are weak links. Unlike you, my niece.
MagicConjurer: I love you so much Aunty Fran :3
Franziska: I love you too.
MysticMedium: Don’t get emotional hunny 💔 Who’s gonna kick Apollo’s ass?
AppleJustice: I BREATHED???
Cyke I’m outta here: You are doing too much sometimes ! 🙄
MysticMedium: Exactlyyyy who let you breathe??
Franziska: I do find this amusing. Put your ‘dukes’ up, Justice. Tonight you will feel my wrath.
AppleJustice: Is it too late to quit?
MagicConjurer: Yup! You’re stuck with us now! Permanent family >:))
SeagullWrong: One of us.
AppleJustice: prolonged sigh.
LegalEagleEdgeworth: Shall we begin?
Franziska: Are you done being gay?
LegalEagleEdgeworth: No ❤️
MysticMedium: HELLO? WHO TAUGHT HIM THAT??
MagicConjurer: 👀… I wonder
MysticMedium: You are an absolute gem. Fran was right, we should adopt you <3
SeagullWrong: Your going to have to go through me first! 😠
MysticMedium: Nick. Please. I could throw you to Anataritca if I put all my will power and spite into it.
AppleJustice: You’re*
SeagullWrong: Thin. Ice.
MysticMedium: Oh please, Nick. You're just upset because Apollo’s sass is sharper than your objections in court.
LegalEagleEdgeworth: Objection sustained.
MagicConjurer: Smooth, papa!! Very smooth! :333
LegalEagleEdgeworth: ❤️
SeagullWrong: You're all cruel bullies 💔
Cyke I’m outta here: We love you boss!!
Franziska: I have returned. What is this chaos I find in the chat?
MysticMedium: Just the usual, Fran. Edgeworth being fabulous, Apollo dodging being fired for the fifth time this week, Nick being Nick, and me contemplating throwing him to the penguins.
LegalEagleEdgeworth: Maya, I must say, your threats are chilling.
MysticMedium: Pun game strong, Edgeworth.
Franziska: I see I have missed much. But first, Maya, you are not throwing anyone to the penguins. Save your energy for utterly destroying him in this game tonight.
MysticMedium: Understood, my beautiful wife <3333. But you can't blame a medium for dreaming.
SeagullWrong: Dream on, Maya. Dream on.
MysticMedium: Just you wait until I visit Japanifornia again. I will make you eat your words.
LegalEagleEdgeworth: I see that my sister has rubbed off on you.
MysticMedium: Well, you know what they say, Miles! : "If the glove fits, throw it at Nick's face >:))”
SeagullWrong: Hey! What did I do to deserve this constant abuse?
MysticMedium: Exist.
MagicConjurer: Bullying my father aside! Everyone is here! :DD Shall we begin the games??
LegalEagleEdgeworth: Indeed. Let the games commence.
AppleJustice: I'm ready to dominate!
Cyke I’m outta here: (That’s what he said!)
AppleJustice: Honda. Civic.
Cyke I’m outta here: 😲 😲 😲
SeagullWrong: Fine, I'll play. But only because I have a score to settle now. Looking at you, Maya.
Franziska: I will join as well. My wife does not need my help in defeating foolish defence attorney’s because she’s learned from the best. But, I will be here as support.
MysticMedium: Excellent! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate showdown! I’m killing you first Nick >:)))
MagicConjurer: I can't wait to see who will emerge victorious!
[They all gather around their devices, Trucy begins setting up the discord game and everyone else begins preparing for the first round. They all hopped onto VC (VoiceChat) and it was utterly chaotic to say the least. You could hear the Wright’s echoing in each other's microphones as they yelled in agony when they lost/died. The same went for Franziska and Maya but it mostly yelled coming from Maya with an occasional Franziska yell if Phoenix ended up killing her.]
[As the game progresses, the call fills with laughter, cheers, and friendly banter. Each player strategizes, bluffs, and competes with gusto, but above all, they enjoy each other's company and the thrill of the game.]
(Keeping Texting Format but using their names now, they are talking on call right now)
Trucy: Ha! Looks like I'm in the lead again!
Apollo: Not for long, Trucy. I've got a surprise up my sleeve!
Maya: Oh no, don't tell me you got another powerup! What did he do to get so many good items?!
Miles: Let's keep it civil, everyone. Remember, it's just a game.
Franziska: Civil? Where's the fun in that? I demand victory, and I demand it now! Watch your back, Miles Edgeworth, you’re next.
Miles: Not if I kill you first.
Trucy: Whoa! Papa is out for blood in this game! Haha!
Apollo: AHH! Darn it. Ms. Von-Karma killed me.
Franziska: In your face, small man.
Maya: Haha! Agreed! Besides, Franziska, you can't just demand victory. You have to earn it!
Franziska: Earn it? Ha! I'll have you know, victory is my birthright!
Phoenix: Birthright, my foot!
Franziska: Do not be upset because you died first, Wright.
Phoenix: Upset? Ha! I'm just getting warmed up, Franziska. You may have gotten me this time, but next round, I'll be unstoppable!
Maya: Ooh, shots fired! Franny, you've really rattled him.
Franziska: Good. Let him be rattled. It will make my victory all the sweeter.
Phoenix: Oh screw off Maya, I see you camping the weapons.
Maya: It’s called strategy, Nick! Try getting some instead of relying on your dumb luck!
[As the game progressed, the banter continued, each quip and retort adding to the camaraderie of the group. Despite the competitiveness, there was an undeniable sense of joy and excitement in the air. Laughter filled the chat as unexpected twists and turns unfolded in the game.]
[For a moment, they were not lawyers, mediums, or magicians. They were simply friends, enjoying each other's company in a virtual world where anything was possible. Every victory was celebrated, every defeat met with good-natured ribbing (some bullying included).]
Back to the present.
Trucy cannot recall who was victorious that day but she did remember it was not her Daddy who came out last after just relying on his dumb luck. He was bullied for days by her Aunty’s, co-workers, and her Papa.
“Trucy! Are you coming?” Athena yelled out to her. She was going to get a snack before she got lost in thought. When she looked back she saw her family all gathered around a table with several board games out. Aunt Maya was trying to forge an alliance with her Papa who kept insinuating she was a chicken and afraid of his victorious nature. Aunt Franziska and Athena were discussing their day’s as Apollo and Daddy discussed an upcoming trial. It was so nice to have everyone together again.
“Coming, ‘Thena!” Trucy smiled as she rushed back, excited to beat her family in the upcoming games tonight.