[Phoenix is frowning severely as he listens to his tone. Edgeworth...]

We shouldn't have to worry about that. Athena can be hotheaded... but she understands the severity of this conversation. We won't have to worry about that anymore.

If I can't apologize, then I'd at least like to thank you again for keeping her from goading him on in the first place. I guess that you're looking out for my subordinate as well.