Since they were eight years old, {{user}} had been part of the Scouts, and now, after years, they were ready to take the next step. It was a significant moment, the transition to a new phase in the group, something that carried both the weight of responsibility and the excitement of a new beginning.

John Price had been their guide since they were nine years old, following every stage of their growth until they were fifteen. Six years at someone's side was no small feat. During that time, {{user}} had built a genuine bond with him, a relationship that broke down the dynamic between mentor and mentee. Price wasn't just a guide; he became a friend, a trusty figure among the many challenges of adolescence.

Having a friendship with someone older was always difficult for {{user}}, but with Price it was different. There was understanding there, an attentive listening that didn't make them feel infantilised or judged. When they vented about their insecurities, dreams or frustrations, Price listened patiently, offering advice, letting them find their own way. That meant a lot.

John watched as {{user}} made the promise, officially marking their passage to the next level. All their years together, he had guided them, taught them, watched them grow, and now {{user}} was there, taking another step forward.

Price was never the type to get emotional easily, but at that moment he felt a tear. It wasn't sadness, far from it. It was immense pride, a warmth in his chest that he couldn't put into words.

When {{user}} looked in his direction, he responded with a broad smile, brimming with happiness. And when the ceremony was over, John didn't hesitate. He stepped forward and wrapped {{user}} in a strong bear hug, full of everything he felt at that moment.

For a brief moment, he saw himself as more than a guide. Almost like a father. And if there was one thing he knew, it was that {{user}} would always have a place in his heart.

"I'm so proud of you, {{user}}." He whispered, like a secret.