Are you worried about me, Hakuba-san? I can assure you, I’m not easily taken down… I’ve been in situations much more dangerous than this…
He was the one who gave me your number, actually. From the beginning he said it would probably be wise for me to speak with you – even after his assumed change. He said he would be contacting me after he finished with his situation…
Oh! Now that I think about it… He said to remember a certain sketch when he called me again… It was found in the folder for the case. When I first asked him about it, he said he didn’t know what it was but I researched it afterwards. I believe it was something called… a “Seal of Solomon” flower…
I believe that’s all the information I have, unless you have more questions?
“Seal of Solomon… Solomon’s Seal…” Hakuba repeated the name, then let out a huff. “From what I remember, it’s a flower used to promote the healing of wounds and broken bones, but there are certainly other implications… I will have to research.”
Solomon. Biblical reference. A lot of conflicting history and stories. Exorcisms. Genies and magicians. The Queen of Sheba. The Ark of the Covenant. But most related was the ring… the Seal of Solomon, said to possess the power to control demons? Hm.
Of course, Hakuba felt a twinge of irritation as he considered what Hattori might think if he knew that the ‘halfer’ detective was thinking about that ancient text. He bit his lip.
“I’m surprised that he told you to talk to me in the first place, but then…” He sighed. “Regardless, you have my number. If you run into anything interesting, please do let me know… and I’ll be sure to do the same."