[Nearly two days have passed, and neither of them has said a word about it. Although there were a few occasions when Phoenix almost apologized again, he stopped himself every time. There always seemed to be, to his mind, a good reason not to bring it up: Edgeworth was having a bad day; Edgeworth was having a good day; Edgeworth was acting like nothing had happened.
And it was that last bit that gave Phoenix his final pause. For all intents and purposes, things had returned to normal. Should he really upset the apple cart?
By the time Edgeworth comes home from a grueling day in court, Phoenix decides that he won't. Of course, he knows the man well enough to realize the issue is anything but forgotten, but he's not going to push it. If they're going to discuss it, he'll let it be on Edgeworth's terms. (He tells himself he's just being sympathetic to his partner's emotions, but a part of him knows the truth: he doesn't want to contend with that sort of disappointment again any time soon.)
As they casually stroll home, he casts the man a glance, glad to see he's much more sedate than before they left. Phoenix flashes him a smile.]
WHOOSH ~~/o/
And it was that last bit that gave Phoenix his final pause. For all intents and purposes, things had returned to normal. Should he really upset the apple cart?
By the time Edgeworth comes home from a grueling day in court, Phoenix decides that he won't. Of course, he knows the man well enough to realize the issue is anything but forgotten, but he's not going to push it. If they're going to discuss it, he'll let it be on Edgeworth's terms. (He tells himself he's just being sympathetic to his partner's emotions, but a part of him knows the truth: he doesn't want to contend with that sort of disappointment again any time soon.)
As they casually stroll home, he casts the man a glance, glad to see he's much more sedate than before they left. Phoenix flashes him a smile.]
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