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, once Maggey in declared non-guilty of murder, Gumshoe says that she is a trustworthy subordinate, and in return Maggey remarks about Gumshoe being a wonderful detective. Gumshoe then gives Maggey a big bouquet of roses while congratulating her for her verdict, which she accepts them, 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.

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.

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

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

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