Waiting Pleasantries

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   ”It’s nice t’ know someone people are still willin’ t’ help a stranger out.” She was rather open and nosy herself, but was beginning to realize that not everyone liked to socialize and offer their help as willing as she was. It always made her wonder if she approached people too strongly, or if she made others uncomfortable.

   Giving her head a small shake and brushing her hair behind her ear, she huddled up inside her coat before answering.

   ”T’ my hotel. Was takin’ in th’ sites and I lost track of time.” She leaned forward, a glint of curiosity in her eyes, “Do ya mind me bein’ nosy an’ askin’ ya what it’s like bein’ a detective?”

“It’s my pleasure,” Hakuba said at first in regards to the chivalry, inclining his head with smile widening just a touch more. “And I’d be glad to. Alas, most of my work is reading through case files and researching, but it’s interesting nonetheless. Cross-referencing reports and statements…”

The detective gave a sheepish laugh and rubbed the side of his neck, glancing down the road for the bus that still had a few minutes left to arrive. “Sorry, that probably sounds very boring, doesn’t it? There are chases and dramatic arrests from time to time, but it really is mostly paperwork. What do you do?”

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