“Uhm.”
“I don’t try to understand the women in my life; I just enjoy their company.”
“Uhm.”
“I don’t try to understand the women in my life; I just enjoy their company.”
“A marshmallow?” The thief couldn’t help but laugh, lightly and quietly, at that, despite the flash of embarrassment the question brought back with it. “I suppose I might be. Sometimes.“
He hadn’t forgotten about their previous conversation though, but it seemed Hakuba had no further desire to continue it and as concerned as it really did make him, KID wasn’t about to put further pressure on him.
From the looks of it, that was far from what the detective needed.
So instead, he – a little reluctantly, because as well as he hid it, it was rather embarrassing. In a lot more ways than one – went along with the change in subject, lips quirking into a small, teasing grin. “But a thief is a thief and as much as that was a delivery, I did steal something too, didn’t I?”
Hakuba was greatly relieved that the change in topic had been accepted, and he smirked faintly at the question. “Steal something? I suppose that you did, yes… but I wonder if that’s only because you didn’t ask first.”
The detective wondered briefly if he was tempting fate. It would be so easy for KID to reject even that little tease. But then, the thief had broken into his bedroom in the middle of the night. And, under pretense of a delivery or not, that probably said something. Hakuba wanted to know what.
“Doing well. And, yes, I recall that.” KID smirked, containing himself just a bit. “And what was that about me being a ferret? I am curious, as I do not recall that…"
“…Someone asked if I’d still- ah.. care about… uhm, you if you were turned into a ferret. It was a little silly, that’s all. Here’s an illustration:”
“Adorable as always.”
“Fair enough. Good luck in your endeavors~"
“I’m glad to know that you don’t know any of my direct weaknesses, but taking it out on KID isn’t fair either. He IS a cutie. And a true gentleman. I’m certain that he would defend you in most any case, so long as you’re not awful to him… and even then, I imagine he still would. So, please, be considerate…”
“Nice to hear that things are improving, Hakuba. How is that thing involving not being able to stop eating? Are you okay now?”
“Ahaha, yes, and thank god for that. I already had trouble maintaining any sort of appetite before, but after the last three days I am so very done with eating for the moment.”
…
“Oh. And, ah, I couldn’t help but notice that you’re no longer an itty bitty Kaitou. Nor are you a ferret. Thusly, I have two questions for you. First: how are you? Second: do you recall what I had mentioned the other day about… merciless kisses?"
“You need to learn that there are certain limits you should adhere to. Anyway, how are you?”
“Fine, fine… And me? I’m better than I have been…”
“That’s rather unsporting of you, isn’t it? I don’t actually have any files on you at present; I was merely teasing. Please don’t be rude to KID; if you remember, he’s the one who stood up for you. If you continue to threaten him, I’m afraid I’ll have to be proactive in protecting him.”
“I stopped, I stopped! I’m behaving, no need to get any fish involved.”
“Aw… if you’re sure. I think I might finally understand why you tease so much, Kaitou-san…”