He peered through the window and, upon catching sight of Hakuba, a wide grin spread across his lips. Silently, carefully, he opened the window and with one, graceful jump, he was inside the room. “Really, detective, shouldn’t you be in bed by now?”

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The window opening without him at it shouldn’t surprise Hakuba anymore, but it does, if only just. Blinking, he glanced away from his paperwork to offer a smile to the thief, tired but genuine. 

“Ah, Kaitou-san… I suppose that is the case, but I always try to get a little more work in before bed and, ah, often lose track of the time.”

He laughed, despite himself. “What brings you here tonight, so late, hm?”