His irritation fades as soon as he sees her smile flickers, and he crosses his arms and looks away. While he can't approve of Badd's methods, the detective didn't try to run away from the consequences, either. He could respect him for that much.

And besides, Yew and her ring paid for their crimes in the end. That's the important thing, isn't it?

"So everything's been taken care of," he says, his voice quiet. He unfolds his arms, flexing his fingers, and remembers that he still has her pin.

"Ah-"

He clears his throat and holds it out for her to take again.

"And I suppose we won't be needing this again, either."

Not I, we.