Magshoe

"Don’t worry about it! In the name of love, a man will soil himself silly!"

- Gumshoe to Maggey, end credits of Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations.

Magshoe is the het ship between Maggey Byrde and Dick Gumshoe from the Ace Attorney fandom.

Canon


Gumshoe had a major crush on Maggey since she joined the force, going so far to the point that he had kept a photo of her inside his locker in the evidence room. During the trial of which Maggey was first accused of, Gumshoe eventually developed his crush towards her and was reluctant to testify against her. Whilst cross-examinated by Phoenix Wright, he appily agreed with him whenever a point was made, it could help clear Maggey of the crime, although being penalized for it by the prosecutor from that time, Winston Payne. Even the judge pointed out about the obvious crush Gumshoe had on her, but he quickly denies it. Eventually the true murderer would be uncovered soon. She, in turn, was very grateful for his teaching during her training, but remained unaware of Gumshoe’s feelings for her. Maggey was next fired after the murder incident in which she was the accused, and then soon became a waitress at Trés Bien, but still kept contact with Gumshoe. Both are considered on having their own bad luck (Gumshoe at times, and Maggey already living with it all her life since she was born).

When Maggey was accused for second time for a different murder at Trés Bien, Gumshoe stood by her even though Maggey had believed that he had betrayed her. Wright tried to tell her that Gumshoe did not mean to do that, but he had to as it was his job as a detective. But she did not listen, and said that she had gotten used to betrayal and lies but that this time it did really hurt her. She then said she hated Gumshoe and didn't want to see him again. Gumshoe tried on delivering a box of sausage weenies to Maggey via Wright, as he told him he was worried about Maggey, but she lied saying she did not like them. Eventually, through Gumshoe’s efforts, he managed to help to turn the case around and even if Wright said that it was thanks to Gumshoe, Maggey was still mad about him testifying against her. However, Phoenix this time gave her a bigger box of weenies from Gumshoe (which was Gumshoe’s lunch) to show that he really cared about her, which she happily ate on the spot admitting that she loved weenies, meaning that she soon forgave him and then later bought him a new trenchcoat. This is revealed at the end credits of Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations, in which both are seen at Trés Bien, when Gumshoe himself had revealed the fact that Maggey had indeed bought a new trenchcoat for him in a way for thanking and forgiving him. Still, Maggey adds that she still prefers the look of the old, and dirty trenchcoat, to which he assures her that "In the name of love, a main will soil himself silly!".

Both meet again during the investigation of the murder of Buddy Faith. In this case, Maggey and Gumshoe’s relationship was brought up again as Gumshoe fiercely attempted to prove Byrde’s innocence (since she was for the third time framed for murder). At that point, Byrde would occasionally end her sentences with "pal" in a similar way to Gumshoe’s speeching habits, hinting on the effect Gumshoe has had on her. Edgeworth also remarked on the undeniable similarities between Gumshoe and Maggey. In a flashback at the end credits of Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth, Gumshoe and Maggey are seen thanking Miles for saving her from suspicion and catching the real murder of the case. However, it still seemed that Gumshoe had still not confessed his feelings for Maggey, and remains like it nowadays.

Anime
In the anime, Phoenix questions Maggey if Gumshoe was her boss, which she answers positively and Gumshoe says that she is a trustworthy subordinate (while blushing), and in return Maggey remarks about Gumshoe being a wonderful detective. Once Maggey is declared non-guilty of murder, Gumshoe arrives and offers Maggey a bouquet of roses, which she doesn't accept them at first because he had to testify against her, but he denies saying that he was always against arresting her. A moment later though, Maggey accepts the present gaven and, along with Wright and Maya, they take a memorial photo for Byrde’s not-guilty verdict, as she is happily smiling while holding the roses Gumshoe gave to her and he is next to her doing a double peace sign.

Months later, it's announced that Byrde was arrested and declared culprit due to poor defense by "Phoenix Wright". Gumshoe arrives to Wright's office and complains about the defense's defeat. Phoenix says back he didn't know about it, nor had taken a case like that before, and along with Maya, all agree that the attorney from that time was an impostor. Though Gumshoe seemed very altered about the defendant and Wright questioned about it, but Gumshoe only exited hurriedly as he only asked Wright to take the case again while blushing.

During the trial, Gumshoe hesitates testifying against Maggey, and even agreeing with the defense to prove that he was wrong, though later would be corrected by Godot. Gumshoe proposes to interrogate the witness from a month ago for preventing the trial to end, as he looked at Maggey and nodded at her. The trial then it's adjourned for one more day, making Gumshoe feel relieved.

At Trés Bien, after Gumshoe explains to Wright and Maya about the lottery program he had been listening to, he asks them if Maggey had said anything about him to which both lie denying it, and Gumshoe notices it inmediately as he blushes since he noticed she had indeed said something. Phoenix explains that due to him testifying against her, it made her hate him, and after hearing this, Gumshoe slams his head to the table as he wonders what he had done. Phoenix and Maya try on consoling him, but doesn't work (as Gumshoe himself said so).

The three then went to the kitchen to see Armstrong but they notice that Armstrong wasn't there. The three notice a box with a bottle that was different from the others and Gumshoe decides on investigating it, since it didn't had scent (which made it suspicious) as he declared he would do it for Maggey.

After discussing the victim's doings before his murder from the case, Gumshoe asks Maya and Wright to deliver a box of weenies (as a favor) to Maggey, as he says he noticed that Maggey was losing weight, to which both agree doubtfully. As they deliver the box to Maggey in the detention center, Wright says they were made by Gumshoe as he was worried about her, but Byrde then gives them away to Maya declaring that she didn't like them after hearing Gumshoe's name. For a moment she's looking at Maya eating the weenies seemingly hesitating.

As Gumshoe kept Furio retained by his own hand so he wouldn't attack Wright and Maya, he tells them on leaving the situation to him, as he says in question about who else would defend Maggey if they weren't there.

Next day, Maggey says how she was feeling desesperate to Maya and Wright, and Gumshoe arrives to the defendant lobby where the three were. Maggey and Gumshoe stare at each other for a brief moment for then Byrde announce her leaving, as Gumshoe tried to call her only to be ignored with a sad expression. After giving Maya and Wright the results from the bottle taken before, he asks about Maggey's opinion of the food worriedly. Maya and Wright doubt what to say to it, until Maya describes how it was delicious. Gumshoe describes how glad he felt, and before Maya could correct him that it was actually her who ate the weenies, Gumshoe gives both a even bigger box with weenies as he happily retires assuring that Maggey would be declared innocent.

During the second trial, Gumshoe arrives with "decisive evidence" as he says he had brought them for love (referring for Maggey).

After getting a non-guilty verdict for second time, Maggey thanks both Wright and Maya for it, and then the latter lends Byrde the box of weenies Gumshoe had given before. Maggey reminds again she didn't like weenies, until Wright reminds her thar Gumshoe was the one who saved her in the end, since he investigated and had brought the last evidence which ended the case. Maggey smiles and proposes Maya on eating the weenies together.

Maggey then admits that she actually liked weenies, and while not noticing, Wright thumbs up a hidden Gumshoe, as the latter cries in joy describing that it was fine like that, and congratulated Maggey for the verdict while still hiding.

At the end of the case, it's seen an empty box of weenies left by Maggey on the table.

Moments

 * When Gumshoe nervously denies his obvious crush on Maggey, Phoenix internally monologues "(...Ah, so that’s it! Our big ol’ Gumshoe has a little ol’ crush on Maggey!)".
 * When Gumshoe hesitates on showing a piece of evidence that would incriminate Maggey on committing murder, Godot tells him on saving the romantics for his own time.
 * Gumshoe trying to frame himself for murdering Buddy Faith to protect Maggey.
 * Gumshoe gifting Maggey a bouquet of roses in the anime. However this does not happen in the game.
 * Gumshoe cries in joy when he saw Maggey eating the box of weenies he had gaven to her via Wright in the anime.

Fanon
This ship loved by fans, though it has a small following compared to Gumworth, which is Gumshoe’s most popular ship. Although, there are people who enjoy their dynamic with it being the classical Dumbass×Dumbass (or also Girlboss×Malewife), and it is shipped also because of Gumshoe’s canonical crush on her, and because it was very obvious to the fans. Since their interactions are kinda limited, it was enough for him to develop feelings for Maggey, which as said before, is loved by fans.

In fan fictions (usually ones focusing in major ships like NaruMitsu) they are usually together either in a romantic relationship or married with or without children. However the pairing it's mentioned as minor (or background) ship, but it hasn't stopped fans from writing a relationship between them.

Although this pairing a bit controversial due to their 9-year age gap, it does not seem to annoy fans at all, as it is still shipped and do not seem to mind at all about it since both were already adults. On AO3, it has a decent amount of fan fictions, with it being 134 works in total added. The ship itself can support others ships (being slash or het) like NaruMitsu or NaruMayo.

Quotes
"I was kinda hoping... you’d give this to [Maggey] for me. I’ve been real worried about her. She looked like she’d lost a lot of weight."

- Gumshoe asking Wright to deliver a box of weenies to Maggey, as he said he had been very worried about her.

Fandom
FAN FICTION
 * Gumshoe/Maggey tags on FanFiction.net
 * Gumshoe/Maggey tags on FanFiction.net
 * Gumshoe/Maggey tags on FanFiction.net

FAN ART

TUMBLR
 * All of Magshoe moments in Ace Attorney (screenshots)

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