[Phoenix does genuinely smile at this. As much as he wishes his friends weren't subjected to this world, Maya's presence has made it far, far easier.]
Thanks, Maya. It's definitely easier with both of us here.
[He chuckles slightly as she knocks on his shoulder.]
Definitely. I'll always be here if you need me.
["Always be here." The significance of that phrase doesn't hit him at that moment, but later he will reflect on it. If Maya will stay here and Phoenix wants to get out... Then what?]
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Thanks, Maya. It's definitely easier with both of us here.
[He chuckles slightly as she knocks on his shoulder.]
Definitely. I'll always be here if you need me.
["Always be here." The significance of that phrase doesn't hit him at that moment, but later he will reflect on it. If Maya will stay here and Phoenix wants to get out... Then what?]