“Of course.”
Did he have it? Heiji wasn’t sure, and would certainly not say that he was so. Besides, being sons of police superintendents, he could easily acquire that sort of information anyway… if that prideful lion stopped dangling its mane all over his head. “I… really shouldn’ be keepin’ ya any longer here. Ya probably have a case ta get ta, or somethin’.”
Certainly awkward, indeed. Especially when he would’ve loved to just shove a “get out” instead of those mess of words. Then again, being restricted by a knee brace and a bed did plenty to help that out.
“Something like that, yes. God speed your recovery, Hattori-san.”
Hakuba nodded his head to Heiji as a display of respect – or at least formality- and took another step back, before turning and walking to the door. Had he successfully interacted with his colleague without being physically assaulted? Was it possible that the two had had a moment of some kind?! The foreign detective wasn’t yet sure, but he intended to get back at Kaitou for the awkwardness either way.