How incompetent he is varies based on the game and the situation, though he's not nearly as incompetent early on, and can often be relied on to pull through at critical moments in the climactic cases. Clueless Detective: One of the less competent detectives, which is saying something.Catchphrase: In the anime, Gumshoe tends to announce his entrances by declaring 'It's the cops!' Even when Gumshoe is the only officer on the scene.The fact that Maggey is technically his subordinate at the start of the second game (although she eventually leaves her patrolman job), and that she had a boyfriend until that point probably complicates matters. He has an obvious crush on her, but never admits it. Cannot Spit It Out: Towards Maggey Byrde.Butt-Monkey: Poor Gumshoe tends to take all kinds of abuse from his superiors.Edgeworth then tells Gumshoe that Gumshoe needs to get glasses, implying that he is not doing a good job because his vision is lacking. Edgeworth then told Gumshoe to carefully read the rock again, and then Gumshoe admits his mistake. Blind Without 'Em: In Bridge to the Turnabout, Gumshoe tells Edgeworth that a sign chiseled into a large rock reads 'Dusty Bridge' after Edgeworth said that it read 'Dusky Bridge', and tells Edgeworth that he needs glasses.He may not be as smart as his associates, but when push comes to shove, he's very useful. The Big Guy: To both Phoenix and Edgeworth.

Book Dumb: He isn't a total idiot, but he's showing up to a gunfight with a knife when it comes to people like Phoenix and Edgeworth.He's prone to arriving in the nick of time whenever Phoenix needs help or evidence. Big Damn Heroes: If there's anything he gets right on a consistent basis, it's this.Gumshoe: Not like that! Gimme a break, pal. Phoenix: Huh!? You can't stop thinking about him!? Gumshoe: There's just something about that lady. Edgeworth' also comes across as accepting their alleged relationship. He had very visible Undying Loyalty towards the latter in spite of the constant salary cuts, said they had a 'strong working relationship', and would rush to his defence if anyone spoke ill of him. He canonically has a crush on Maggey, but in the first game, he behaved as though he had a crush on Miles Edgeworth.Afraid of Blood: In the first case of Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth, he almost faints when he sees the victim's body.At first, Gumshoe comes off as gruff and uncooperative, but he's ultimately viewed as a good guy who takes pride in his work (even if he's not exceptionally good at it). 'Farewell, My Turnabout' is also one of Gumshoe's biggest moments to shine, as he's one of the only people Phoenix trusts with the information that Maya has been kidnapped. A Day in the Limelight: Recipe for Turnabout acts as his in the original trilogy.Adaptational Attractiveness: He's practically a Bishōnen in the movie.He is particularly loyal to Edgeworth, and becomes something of an ally to Phoenix as well. He is optimistic and eager to please, but bears the brunt of the prosecutors' frustrations. Despite his skill as an investigator, Gumshoe has an unfortunate tendency to make mistakes, and as a result has a small paycheck. I'm not sure what to do with that, other than arrest it!'

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