“Yeah, fine… I’m home alone for a while, anyway. My mum had a trip with one of her friends. Honestly, I’m waiting for her to have me return some more of her old heist stuff, regardless of whether or not she is here or off traveling…” He trailed off. No need to elaborate on Phantom Lady being his mom. Not yet, anyway.
Kaito fiddled with the ring gingerly, trying not to irritate it too much. “It’s fine, Hakuba. It is probably more because of how it’s fitted to my human form. It hurts now, so I’m thinking it’s too small for that form.“
"Lions… do have rather large toes.” Hakuba cleared his throat with an awkward cough, looking back to the desk and the deer leg. That didn’t explain why Kaito was actually wearing the ring. Yes, he’d given it to him, but… He shook his head, anxious. “I- ah, could…”
Think about it carefully, Hakuba. Mother in town. Charity benefit very soon. Kaito turning into a prowling lion. Wearing that ring. Killing deer. And so many unanswered questions about where they stood. Plus, well, they were alone together in Kaito’s bedroom, with Kaito was still blood stained and naked. Hakuba rubbed the back of his head.
“I’ve been doing research. I can gather necessary containment supplies and, ah, volunteer to… stay with you, if that…” It sounded stupid as he said it. Foolish. Kaito shouldn’t be alone, but why would he want the detective to help? “Rather, I can help with supplies and contingencies if you have someone in mind to stay… To make sure that you don’t get into trouble until this mess is sorted out…” He frowned. “Do you, ah… are you comfortable in all that blood, Kaito-kun?”