“Good evening! Please, let me assure you that the pleasure is all mine, sir. Though, I do feel that I should clarify – I am not actually a knight as the nickname would suggest, but a detective. And you are?”
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Ideal type?
“To date, you mean? I find that I am most attracted to confidence and intelligence, particularly in a person who is able to control it. Show me a person with power, who knows it, and willingly reins it in, and you’ll have my interest. It helps if they’re a little shorter than I am, dark haired, light-eyed… but honestly, the physical traits aren’t nearly as important as their mental constitution. I need someone who can challenge me but play the game in polite society.”
“After all, what’s the point if I can’t take them anywhere with me~?"
What’s the J stand for in your name? :o
“James. My mum wanted me to have a Christian middle name that I could go by while travelling abroad, as ‘Saguru’ is sometimes difficult for foreigners to pronounce.”
((please note that this is headcanon/for this RP character specifically and has no basis in real canon at all anywhere ever.))
27 Favorite curse word(s)?
“I’ve always been a fan of ‘bastard’ and ‘bloody hell,’ personally, but nothing will ever top an appropriately timed f-bomb, especially when used as if it were saffron.”
Hakuba, what do you in your free-time? If you have any. If that’s the case, what would you like to do when you get the chance?
“Free time, hah! Indeed. Fortunately, I was blessed with skills and talents that allow me to do a job that I love, which is what I fill most of my time doing. It’s a pleasure to have a career that is so multi-faceted, allowing me to do many different things while helping others in the process. But, when not doing detective work, I enjoy reading. Whether it’s an old favorite or something new, I find there’s nothing better for refreshing the mind and rejuvenating the spirit!”
Hakuba, if money was no object, what would you be doing all day?
“To be honest, finances aren’t really a concern for me. Both of my parents come from wealthy families, and I’ve been padding my savings account with my earnings as a detective for a while, now. I could, theoretically, stop working right now and live out the remainder of my days in comfort.
"But as for what I would be doing if, say, I wasn’t able to work all of the time? I would probably travel, read, and take photos of everything, then write a book about my adventures. That sounds quite lovely, doesn’t it?”
Hakuba, what was your favourite activity to do in gym class? Do you have a favourite memory of that one as well?
“I’ve always enjoyed swimming, but not so much with my classmates for obvious reasons, and though I was part of the track team for three years, I didn’t particularly enjoy that in class, either. It was always tennis that I liked best. Not many stood a chance against me, as it’s been a habit to go to the country club any weekend I can get away to play.”
"Now, favorite memory…? The exam for our tennis unit in grade 10 involved combining the all-male class with the all-female class for a tournament. Boys against girls. Of course, we all wore our standard gym attire, but many of the girls hadn’t seen just how short our shorts were.
"Thus began the teasing and taunting on both sides, even though it was all rubbish because as nice and short as they were, the baggy t-shirts we were forced to wear left much to be desired as far as attractive sportswear was concerned.
"…regardless, our team lost by a narrow margin. Most of the blokes on my team really did not care for the sport or participation in general, anyway, so it wasn’t a surprise. But, I did receive several compliments from the girls on my legs. Again, track team. Ah, blessed tennis shorts."
Hakuba, Hakuba tell us about Kaito. What do you think about his magic? What do you think about his thievery and his dangerous lifestyle? And his pranks in class? And how many times he’s almost gotten killed? Tell us how you find him utterly precious <3
“Kuroba Kaito… is, for the most part, an arrogant arse who enjoys laughing at the expense of others. He’s disruptive in class, inappropriate with the ladies, disrespectful to authority and to his classmates, and insanely stubborn. Despite the evidence that I’ve supplied, he has continued his vehement denial, both in reference to his thinly veiled alter ego and to my trustworthiness.
"The thievery, being a crime, is an unfortunate blemish on his otherwise spotless record. As frustrating and annoying as he is, the pranks that he plays are not something that could be written up except through the school administration, which is hardly something to worry about. I do hope, in fact, that his being a minor and, with the record he has for being a class clown, will help him attain a lighter sentence overall if he is ever arrested for his moonlighting.
"It seems that he realizes, at least in part, just how dangerous the work is, and how serious his crimes are. He’s careful not to be caught, to avoid leaving any traces, and to distance himself from others. In fact, even those who might be his allies are held at arm’s length, sacrificing whatever emotional refuge he might have for this… goal of his, whatever that might be. Clearly, whatever he is seeking is important enough to risk his life and well-being, which he does every single day, not just on his heists.
"The heists themselves are terrifying. I say this as both a spectator and a detective involved in attempting his capture. Although he has tried to put countermeasures into place to reduce risk of injury to all participants, people can and do get hurt. As I’ve pulled back from the chasing, my focus has shifted to scouting the perimeter, watching for would-be assassins. Every heist brings out suspicious characters, some armed, some not, and it’s difficult to tell in the mass of shouting fans who the professionals are.
"Someone such as Spider, for instance, would know precisely when and where to strike. Others, like Delon, only needed a badge to gain clearance, which allowed him to open fire on Kaitou Kid, despite Japan’s strict gun control laws. Kaito plans for many things, but he can’t control everyone. There are far too many variables in play for him to guarantee the safety of anyone. And with Conan-kun and his little friends deeply entrenched in proving themselves with his arrest… God, I’m just grateful that he’s as good as he is. So far, he’s managed. I can only pray that his luck continues to hold out.
"As for the matter of his being ‘precious’… Well, of course, no one can deny that the young man is certainly quite attractive, and his passion for what he does pushes those qualities even further. His dedication is, in a word, enchanting. Spend one afternoon observing him and anyone would be hard pressed to not to be taken by him.
"The smile, the laughter; it’s infectious. And although the pranks he pulls are unnecessary and, honestly, selfish and inconsiderate, the technical skill he employs to pull them off is impressive. That skill he would not have attained without countless hours of focused practice which, I believe, is driven by the love and admiration that he has for his father. It’s difficult to stay mad at someone for demonstrating that, even if it involves turning one’s hair ghastly shades of fluorescent pink.
“He exemplifies the order, ‘Keep Calm and Carry On.’ He does his best not to let it show how worn he is by what he does. He’s proud and stubborn, but continues to radiate light despite all of the darkness in this wretched world. I could go on and on about his keen senses, his intelligence, his generosity, and the pointed naivety, but I think it’s suffice to say that I admire him. He may be the one case that proved not to be as simple or open and shut as I previously thought, but I do hope that he continues to surprise me.
"I need him to stay alive and free for that. Life wouldn’t be the same without him. That’s why I’m to protect him, even if he will never believe that to be the case.”
What would you do if aliens invaded Earth?
“That all depends on if they’ve come in peace or not. An alien invasion isn’t necessarily hostile, is it? Or, wait… let me look up the precise… oh, dear.”
invasion (noun): an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.
“I suppose I would immediately report to the Metropolitan station or Scotland Yard to see what they would have me do. Perhaps I could help direct traffic or administer some basic emergency aid?”