((It’s up to you if you use the AU or not. But either way, Hakuba’s probably gonna end up with Growlithe paws on his leg. Lucas is very friendly.))
(( THIS SEEMS LIKE THE OPPOSITE OF A PROBLEM. Regardless if it’s AU or not, I can see Hakuba enjoying this immensely. It may even take him a while to notice that Elphie is… GREEN…))
“Hmm… ‘c’s work rather well for you, tantei-san~ Most who’ve met you would agree, I’m sure. Charming, courteous chap whose cunning can catch culprits, composedly, carefully, concisely clearing cases while continuously chatting calmly and courteously with certain carefree criminals and classmates~”
”:..Though, I suppose it’s no surprise ‘c’s would work well, for someone who’s from over them~”
“…Really though. To suit chess’ ‘white knight’ image… you do very well with chivalry best, I think. Might be biased, for possible incarceratory reasons, but from what I’ve seen, you are very fair to the people you’ve caught. And I suppose I should thank you for it.”