[Dixon snorts and rolls his eyes, exaggerating his own dismissal in response to Shuichi's seriousness.] You need a high school diploma before they let you into police academy. Believe me, I know.

[The promise of the uniform was just about the only thing that got him to finish high school. It would be a body blow to think he stuck it out that long unnecessarily. He turns and starts trudging again; they're not that far from the temple now.]

But if you want to grow up and be a detective, I can give you pointers. [Don't throw people out windows.]