“I ain’ talkin’ jus’ ‘bout work!” Hardly his business? That had never stopped the Brit before—wasn’t it only just he should return the favor back? “…Hah. Does that mean ya don’ let it affect ya anywhere else? What a sorry excuse of a follower ya’re…”
Fists clenching, Hakuba lowered his hands, arms tight against his sides. He didn’t dare look at the Osakan, not while he was so close to losing his temper entirely. That kind of behavior didn’t become him. The foreign detective let out a slow breath.
“So which is it, Hattori-san? Blinded by faith or not blind enough? Just which would you prefer, if those are – apparently – my only options?”