Turnabout Storm/Heartwarming

• Even in the midst of being abruptly transported into this bizarre other universe, and given a ridiculously small amount of time to prepare, Phoenix still takes the case, as it would go against all his principles to turn it down.
• Phoenix reminiscing about him once being accused of murder and telling Twilight how he was inspired to become a defense attorney. He mentions finding strength and support from one's friends even in the darkest of times, an idea that is at the very core of the MLP: Friendship is Magic series. Twilight herself seems quite moved by his story.
  • This point gets driven home when Phoenix is still determined on getting Rainbow Dash acquitted, or helping on doing it, even after knowing that Twilight was planning on firing him; he just can't allow himself to let the innocent be punished. Twilight is very surprised after hearing this.
• Dash is really harsh against Phoenix for his "terri-bad" performance in the first day of the trial. A bit later Phoenix manages to see through her lies and break her Psyche-Locks, which makes Rainbow stop her harshness in that regard and respond with sincere awe and respect towards him, something quite rare from her.

Rainbow: Wow...
Phoenix: Hmm?
Rainbow: [Smiles] You're really good...
[Last Psyche-Lock breaks]

• Phoenix telling Rainbow Dash he admires her for not giving in to Ace's blackmail, causing her expression to change from angry to happy, as Rainbow thanks Phoenix for his words.
• Rarity complimenting Phoenix on his hairstyle and suit, after the poor man has been teased about both for quite some time.
• Fluttershy saving Phoenix from the timberwolves in the forest, and telling him that she forgives him for the stunt he had pulled in court, putting her behind bars without okaying his plans with her first.