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Post by Yuffie Kisaragi on Oct 24, 2010 18:29:37 GMT 8
Phoenix nodded and told Esme to inform him that he would not be long as he was almost done with the client and for the woman to keep him company for the time being. Once Esme had gone back into the entry room, Phoenix turned back to his client and apologised for the interruption, continuing with his questions and such until he had the information he needed. He thanked the woman for coming and stood to shake her hand before she left and he went into the entry room to find Miles. He seemed a little worried after hearing that his beloved was in some form of distress. He hadn't taken long, as he had said.
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Oct 24, 2010 18:41:34 GMT 8
Miles had a cup of tea in hand, obviously thanks to Esme, but he wasn't really drinking it. He was staring blankly into the dark liquid depths, eyes strangly hazed. He looked up when Phoenix's office door opened and the woman he'd been talking to departed. He met Phoenix's eyes briefly before breaking the eye contact.
"Pardon me for interupting," he murmured.
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Post by Yuffie Kisaragi on Oct 24, 2010 18:46:43 GMT 8
Phoenix shook his head slightly and moved to sit beside Miles, seeing how worried the man looked. "it's fine...I think I should know by now that you have to have some kind of reason for interrupting anyone's work, so I know you must be here for something important." he said, folding his arms as he spoke. "now then...you look worried about something...or someone, whichever it may be...what's wrong?" he asked, casting a worried gaze over to his love.
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Oct 24, 2010 18:51:43 GMT 8
"Cearan called me today..." the man replied after a moment or two of pensive silence. "He'd skipped school... apparently he's been getting into fights with his peers... and he doesn't seem to be getting along so well with his foster family..."
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Post by Yuffie Kisaragi on Oct 24, 2010 19:01:21 GMT 8
Phoenix frowned, knowing easily why it was Miles had gotten so worried over it...he had a soft spot for children in general, but he clearly felt particularly worried for Cearan. "oh...so he came to you for help?" he glanced away a moment, seeming a little anxious, himself. "I can understand why you're so worried, then...if he's having trouble settling since the incident..." he paused, to think for a moment, before a slightly confused look crossed his face, as he turned his blue-eyed gaze back to his love. "...but why did you come to me, then, Miles?" he asked, not entirely sure what his part in this was.
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Oct 24, 2010 19:15:43 GMT 8
"I just..." he breathed uneasily, shaking his head. "I feel like i'm the only person who can look after the boy right... like i'm the only person who can understand him."
The prosecutor seemed completely confused. "I want to help him, but i don't know what i can do..."
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Post by Yuffie Kisaragi on Oct 24, 2010 19:24:08 GMT 8
Phoenix sighed slightly, seeming a little lost himself, and gently put his arms around his love's shoulders, careful to make sure the man didn't drop his tea (which he STILL hadn't touched). "I'm not sure either, Miles...but maybe you should see him every now and then...I think he just really needs a friend who he knows he can trust...and even if that's all the help you can offer, I'm sure he would appreciate it" he said, with a small smile. "I'm afraid that as long as things are the way they are, neither of us can really help more than that" he said, pressing a light kiss to Miles' cheek. He didn't realise he'd probably thrown in a little bit of a confusing statement there, he'd merely been making a point.
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Oct 24, 2010 19:51:06 GMT 8
Miles remained silent for a long moment, before he looked up from his tea, a strange expression on his face.
"If... if he were to fall-out with his foster parents... do you th-think..." he hesitated to continue, before hurriedly shaking his head. "Nevermind."
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Post by Yuffie Kisaragi on Oct 24, 2010 21:20:00 GMT 8
But Phoenix immediately picked up on what he meant to say....and he was rather shocked. "uh...w-well...I mean if your thinking what I think you are, I wouldn't have a problem with it....but...I mean are you sure you'd want that?...no offense intended but...you don't really seem like the type...not meaning that in a bad way" he said, looking a bit unsure, not necessarily about taking the kid in if he didn't settle with his new family. "besides...he doesn't know about...us...don't you think maybe that would be a bad idea if we don't know how he'd react?" he suggested, tilting his head slightly in confusion.
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Oct 24, 2010 21:31:04 GMT 8
Miles shook his head in the end, looking somewhat forlorn.
"I... just feel like he needs us, Phoenix. I think we can help him... I'd... I'd take it slow... i realise it wouldn't be easy for... any of us." He swallowed thickly and brushed his fringe anxiously.
"Maybe... you just need to get to know him a little better to... after all you're... you've been through similar..."
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Post by Yuffie Kisaragi on Oct 24, 2010 21:41:21 GMT 8
Phoenix flinched slightly at mention of that and fell silent a moment before he nodded. "y-yes...that's true..." he paused a moment, before he glanced back at Miles again. "and I suppose you're right...we can help him, if anyone...I guess we could see if he wants to if he does have a fallout with his foster family....we'll see what happens, and if he ends up needing somewhere to go, you can ask him...I suppose it's really up to him in the end" he said, giving Miles a gentle squeeze and attempting a soft smile, despite the not-so-pleasant thoughts which now lingered painfully at the back of his mind that he was trying to ignore. He usually got over it easily enough, but it would take a few minutes before he would forget again.
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Oct 24, 2010 21:49:07 GMT 8
Miles leaned silently into Phoenix's embrace, enjoying the security and support he felt there.
"I promised to take him to lunches on Wednesdays... perhaps you'd like to join us?"
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Post by Yuffie Kisaragi on Oct 24, 2010 21:54:15 GMT 8
Phoenix seemed to ponder a moment, before he answered. "well, you had probably better ask Cearan if he would mind, but I would like to get to know him better" he said, moving one hand to gently run his fingertips through Miles' fringe.
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Oct 24, 2010 21:57:15 GMT 8
"I shall... breach the conversation with him..." Miles replied, feeling a little distracted by Phoenix's attentions.
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Post by Yuffie Kisaragi on Oct 24, 2010 22:01:33 GMT 8
Phoenix offered another slightly ish smile (though this one was definitely less shaky than the last), noting that Miles seemed to be enjoying him toying with his hair. "you know, your tea will be stone cold by now" he noted, smirking amusedly. "it's not like you to let your tea go cold"
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