I should be thanking you for calling me at that moment. I was about to jump back into a certain case I have no interest in, but now I can keep putting it off…
*She wasn’t sure why she was admitting this – it would probably lead to questions later but hopefully Hattori Heiji’s case would distract them both long enough to forget about that. She stepped inside and let her eyes wander the home once again.*
It’s amazing that people can keep these sorts of large buildings looking so radiant… You must have a dedicated staff.
“Ah… yes, we do have a live-in staff here at the estate. Two maids, a groundskeeper and his crew, and a cook… as well as my governess, who you met the last time you were here.”
Hakuba flushed, divulging this information. It seemed relatively unimportant given the gravity of the case that they needed to go over, and, he wondered, if having done so made him appear vain.
Awkwardly, the detective stepped around to shut the door behind them, then briskly move toward the hallway.
“This way, Kirigiri-san. I’m pleased to have distracted you from the unpleasant, but unfortunately, we have much to discuss."