“Understandable. I have also taken to avoiding certain topics whilst on possibly compromised phones.” And yet more hints that he’s not just some random engineering major.
London? A few ideas flitted through his mind. So something happened back when this kid was living there? (He made a mental note to look it up later.)
“Oh, I’m not too far, actually. Pulling up now.”
Hakuba had given up the idea that Subaru had been what he said he was quite some time ago; he had known engineers, and Subaru was far too sociable and observant to fit that model. All subsequent evidence gathered further supported his theories. But he’d hold off on deduction for the time being.
“Excellent. If you don’t mind holding on the line for just a moment, I’ll inform the security team."
The detective put the cellphone on mute and briskly left the parlor, calling into the hallway to alert the man that was conducting another sweep of the hallway. A moment later, he was back on the line.
"They’ll direct you to the underground parking area and then escort you to where I am. I hope that’s agreeable.”