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“ Er- yes uh thank you.” He muttered before holding the tea pot and filling the rest of his tea. He was still in shock of just how rude he had been to his guest. He really needed to step it up- this man new what he was dealing with.

The detective watched his host fill the tea cup, gaze travelling from the stilling liquid up the uniformed arm and to Tamaki himself, hesitant. 

“Is this… terribly uncomfortable for you, Suoh-sama?” Hakuba asked, brows knit in concern. “Really, it was not my intent to make your job more difficult. Could it be that you’re not used to entertaining guests such as myself? Male, I mean. Or is it the detective part? I promise I’m not a ‘bad cop’ type.”

The half-Brit considered for just a moment before continuing, lifting a hand to his chin. “I have heard that I’m rather intimidating… Some would even say that I’m… …unapproachable.” His glance shifted back to Tamaki’s face at that, furtively. 

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“ N-no I must apologize for my rudeness. I should’ve seen your empty cup sooner.” He let out an elongated sigh, attempting to calm down.

Perhaps male customer weren’t his forte- that could be a big factor as to why he never got them.

“Not to worry, Suoh-sama… It would seem that I’ve managed to distract you as well.” Hakuba shrugged lightly, offering a smile. The false pout hadn’t done anything to inspire confidence, so he switched to another approach.

“To be honest, I’m so used to playing the host that I forgot my role entirely. My apologies, sincerely. If you’d be so kind to fill my cup, Suoh-sama, I would very much appreciate it.” The detective bit his lip again, but this time behind a smile in an attempt to be encouraging. “I really am having a lovely time with you.”

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Tamaki froze when his guest picked up the teapot himself- oh god. No no no- he was serving himself! He was supposed to do that! Kyoya would have a fit if he saw the horror that was happening before him.

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“ Oh-! Hakuba-ouji please! Let me do it!”

Hakuba’s hand stilled the moment the complaint was voiced. His smirk broadened, pleased, and he set the pot back in its place obediently. Good. 

“Ah, my apologies, Suoh-sama… I was distracted by our conversation. I hope that I did not offend you.” The detective feigned innocence, brows knitting faintly, smile fading into a hesitant frown. 

Really, he hadn’t expected to put on an act, but… Suoh did seem genuinely interested in gardening happiness, which was quite refreshing to see. 

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Easy.

“ I love making women happy. Seeing them swoon and blush just by a small compliment or a flip of my hair- it’s pretty silly but it makes me smile when I see them smile.” He said, nodding at his answer

“Oh; that’s not silly at all. On the contrary, such an impressive skill is to be admired.” It was something that Hakuba understood very well. He reached across the table for the tea pot, shifting back to pour himself another cup, carefully watching his host for each reaction.

“You seem a very generous person, Suoh-sama… I imagine you love deeply and passionately. Am I correct in my assumptions?”

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Alright- the french did catch him a bit. He was so fluent! Admittedly a lot better than he was- then again he was able to get more practice than he did.

He cleared his throat, quickly attempting to drown out his thoughts with the tea. Tamaki wasn’t used to being flirted with back- especially from a boy. It wasn’t weird to him- just not used to the experience.

“ Suoh-sama is perfect.”

“Excellent. I’m quite pleased, Suoh-sama.” The cup, nearly emptied, returned to its saucer with a gentle, practiced movement. Hakuba then folded his hands in his lap, glancing back at his host. For being the King of a host club, it seemed that Suoh Tamaki was – somewhat insecure? Perhaps even shy, underneath all of that charm. Interesting.

Well, that wouldn’t do. The detective pursed his lips momentarily, then let another broad smirk slip onto his face. Hakuba’s plan became one with two goals: 1) build his host up into appropriate confidence levels and, 2) turn the tables to charm Suoh until he melted like butter – let him see what it was like for his guests. 

Yes, this plan seemed not only enjoyable, but productive enough. An experiment in human nature. And Hakuba rather enjoyed puzzling together the inner-workings of people. It would be a fun challenge. 

“Please tell me, Suoh-sama… if you don’t mind my asking, what is your favorite thing about being a host?”

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“ bien français est la langue de l’amour” He said,  flashing Hakuba a smile. There we go- that’s how you reel them in. Flatter them in french.

It had been such a long time since he had spoken the language, his japanese accent really messed up some of the pronunciations.

It was a little rusty, yes, but Hakuba could appreciate the complexities of keeping each language and its nuances straight. Especially in a place such as this, where the opportunity to use such a language was not often found.

“Comme je le pensais,” the detective returned in kind, tilting his head just so. It was an attempt to be coy, to tease out more of that charm from his host. His smile drawing up on one side, playfully. “Ta voix est magnifique." 

Picking up his cup again, Hakuba chuckled and took a sip before looking back at Tamaki. "Just as I expected from such a refined and handsome young man. Or, actually… perhaps I should be fair and call you Suou-oiji? Or Suoh-sama?" 

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Tamaki perked up immediately. Did this man speak french as well? That would be a perk to this some what awkward conversation.

“ Yes-! Do you speak the language?” He asked rather excitedly.

“Oui, je parle français!" Hakuba answered, pleased that the change in topic had lightened the air, at least a little. "I’ll venture a guess that you do, as well, Suoh-san?” He bit his lip,  I’d be delighted to hear it; it’s difficult to find many in this country who speak it, especially with any sort of finesse… and I imagine that, in your voice, it sounds absolutely heavenly.“  

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His arms folded over his chest, ” Sorry but the name doesn’t ring a bell.”

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Hakuba lived such a fascinating life. Here he thought his was full of action, guess he was wrong. Hosting did have it’s perks though, being idolized and making money just by throwing around a few compliments.

It wasn’t exciting but- he did love exploiting his good looks.

“Ah, that’s all right…”  Hakuba tilted his head, smile fading somewhat as his host withdrew. “Doyle is an English author. He wrote the Sherlock Holmes series. Those are much more interesting than the actual work, so I’d recommend them if you’re curious.”

It seemed that this Suoh was a little more sensitive than he’d previously thought. The detective bit his lip, considering. “Ah, but, Suoh-san, I understand that you’re half French, correct? I, ah, visit Paris every summer…" 

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“ Well of course. I only have the best for my guests.” He said, sipping his tea quietly. 

What were the two even supposed to talk about? On his normal appointments he’d sit and tell the woman how beautiful she was. Was he supposed to do it with Hakuba-san as well?

He cleared his throat before opening his mouth to speak again.

“ So- tell me about your work. Being a detective and all. Seems exciting.”

“Ah, it has its moments, yes. I get to meet a lot of interesting people and help them with difficult cases, bringing resolution…” Hakuba said, shrugging his shoulders passively before taking another sip of tea. He looked back at Tamaki, gaze examining his features for a moment, contemplating.

“But it’s ghastly work sometimes, as well. At best, it’s paperwork and court hearings. At worst it’s atrocious scenes and deplorable people.” Hakuba set his cup down, using one finger to pad the action, making it silent as it settled into the saucer. 

“Are you familiar with the work of Sir Conan Doyle?”

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Tamaki pushed his chair in, moving over a bit towards the tea set. He picked up a small cup and saucer and placed it in front of his guest. 

He moved the tea pot up, pouring a bit into his cup.

“ You may call me whatever you’d like Hakuba- Ouji” He said softly, setting the sugar bowl in the middle of the table. 

He quickly poured his own tea, setting it in front of him as he sat down.

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“ Not to come off rude but I do hope you excuse me. I am a bit nervous with our appointment.”

The confession was met from a soft laugh from Hakuba, who reached over to take sugar for his tea. “Not to worry at all, Suoh-san. It’s refreshing to spend some time with someone who is quite so charming as yourself, nervous or otherwise." 

The detective stirred his tea silently, smile pleasant and pleased. It was unusual to be doted upon, but not uncomfortable. Though, as far as Hakuba was aware, there were no rules against returning the favor. So flirt he would. He lifted his gaze to the other blonde and teasingly arched a brow as he lifted his cup to take a sip.

"Ah- such fine tea. You are truly an expert at pleasing your guests, Suoh-san.”