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"What do you mean by that, Miles?"
Miles just stood in front of him with his badge in the palm of his hand.
Miles said to him "I'm sick of simply carrying this around in my pockets constantly. It's time for a change."
“How about carrying it on a chain around your neck? It might be less likely to get lost that way, too."
"Hmm... You're right." He took a chain from his pocket and strung the object, then fastened the necklace. "Uh, I'm having some trouble."
"Trouble is all you mean ever, Wright." He raised a sarcastic eyebrow, fidgeting with his own pocket. "Sometimes I forget why I even trust you with handling situations like... this one."
"I know that's a sensitive topic but please trust me on this" Phoenix said, holding Miles's hand softly.
With a sigh and a squeeze of his hand, Miles replied, "You don't have to ask for my trust, Phoenix... you've had it all this time."
Phoenix laughed quietly. "If it was as easy as that, everything would have been solved a long time ago."
Miles smiled, in a way meant just for Phoenix. "Well..." He trailed off thoughtfully, then looked back to him. "I don't think it's too late to start. We've solved things together before, and we can do it again. What do you say?"
"I say, when we start, we always get to the end." Phoenix's blinding grin was something he'd never get used to.
Miles smiled, a small smile of contentment.
Phoenix couldn't help the rush of warmth in his chest after seeing that smile.
It was such a rare sight to see, and always had been - but always a welcome one.
It was one he would treasure, always. He would do whatever he could to welcome that sight into his life for many times to come. With a nod, he invited Miles along the path beside him.