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okiya-subaru:

“Good luck on your path. Graduate studies may be difficult, but it is rewarding if you enjoy your field.”

…Wait, wasn’t he the one that offered the tea after seeing that Subaru was upset? “It’s not a problem.”

“Thank you. Good luck to you, as well." 

Yes, it was Hakuba who offered. And perhaps Hakuba that received the most benefit. Oops. 

The young detective wondered what would become of this meeting. Okiya was pleasant; much more so than most of the people he’d come to know in Tokyo, sadly enough. And he was interesting. There was something about him that Hakuba couldn’t quite place that intrigued him… Made him need to know more.

"Would you be interested in meeting for tea again next week? Same time, same place?”

It was worth a shot.

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Re: HAKUBA’S MOTIVE

phantom-thief-kid replied to your post: Is the reason because you’ve actually become friends with me and don’t wish to put me in jail?

“Should I take that as a yes?”

“Haven’t you asked enough questions? God, Kuroba-san… And you claim that I’m pushy. I think ‘friend’ is a bit strong. Perhaps I’ve become a bit fond of you against my better judgment and I’m not entirely certain what would happen to you if I did, in fact, turn you in. Perhaps I don’t want want to be responsible for your blood on my hands. I don’t know what your game is, or your motives, but I know that you’ve made some powerful people very angry and I’m not going to assist in getting you killed if I can help it. Is that a conclusive enough of an answer for you?”

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okiya-subaru:

“I am going to Tohto university for my doctorate in the field.” Subaru grinned slightly. He wasn’t lying there. A requirement for being in the FBI was having at least a four year degree. Finishing up his education would be wise, now that he was officially ‘dead’ and would need to do something else before the Black Organization was taken down. (Though it required a bit of forgery on his part to avoid raising too many eyebrows.)

“So, do have any ideas for which school you’re planning to attend?” Subaru kept his face impassive. His wig was starting to really irritate his scalp over time, which was rather uncomfortable.

“Oxford, if all goes according to plan. First law for undergrad, then criminology for graduate.” Hakuba shrugged after that, looking over his tea cup at Okiya, as if trying to figure him out. “I’d thought about attending here, but I think I will get the most out of it back in the United Kingdom." 

The teenager finished his tea and set the cup down a final time.

"Thank you, again, for the tea. It was just what I needed." 

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okiya-subaru:

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Well, at least this kid didn’t hear about that case. Like how the age of the perpetrator was noticeably older than him. Still, he had to go with the story. “…It’s a little hard to enjoy wandering about the city or watching plays when people are constantly making comments about you.and wanting to call the police.”

He took a sip of his tea. “I’m preferably going there next time when they don’t have a serial killer running around that I fit a similar profile with.”

“Understandable. I really do hope that you get the chance. I’ve only been to New York City once, but I did enjoy my time there quite thoroughly." 

Really, Hakuba could understand the uncomfortable sensation of knowing that everyone around you is pointing fingers behind your back. It bothered him that it happened, in Japan or elsewhere, to anyone. But what could be done about it?

"So what university are you doing your – masters? doctorate? – at? If you don’t mind my asking, of course.”

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okiya-subaru:

Subaru glanced at the photo. This kid was a traveler. Here was to him not getting sucked into the quagmire he and a few others were trapped by. Either that, or he would be a fellow silver bullet and him not knowing would put him in danger. Hard to tell at this point, but how Hakuba and Kudou had similar styles in some ways, from what Subaru knew, made him really wonder.

“New York at night is a wonderful sight. It was a shame I couldn’t see more of it at the time of my visit. There was a serial killer loose when I went there who happened to have long hair and was Japanese. Believe it or not, I had my hair quite long for a time…” Omitting the hair color differences and how he was investigating it, naturally, he let the words hang there.

“Ah, I see… that truly is a shame.”  Hakuba frowned at the news, but nodded his head. “Crime never sleeps, though. There is always something, somewhere, going on… and you shouldn’t put off enjoying life just because of that." 

Spoken with true naivete. 

He nodded his head again, looking very stern as he looked Okiya over again. "So next time you’re in New York, try to enjoy it at least a little bit, long hair or not, ne?”

The teenager picked up his tea cup again, taking a long, happy sip. 

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Re: Homework

blackfeatherswhitedoves:

“This side of you is actually pretty amusing.  Are you making sure to dumb it down as much as possible?  Poor grammar might help avoid sounding too articulate as well.  … I kind of want to read this when you’re done.”

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“Ah, that gives me an idea! I ccould attach a photo of a similar theme… like this, perhaps: 

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"I dare say she wouldn’t be expecting that." 

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Re: Homework

phantom-thief-kid replied to your post: Re: Homework
“Here’s a suggestion. Like with Victor Hugo and his editor, just use either an exclamation point or question mark for the essay.”

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“Do you suppose it would have the same effect if I sent about thirty exclamation points? I feel that thirty is the appropriate amount regarding this teacher and the stylistic approach of the paragraph." 

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Re: Homework

blackfeatherswhitedoves replied to your post: The Passive-Aggressive Requirements Unspecified in Japanese Institutions of Academia
“I would suggest rewriting the essay and only put one sentence, but I doubt you would.”

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“Thank you for that obvious insight… as if that weren’t what I was already doing… TWO CAN PLAY AT THIS GAME OF PASSIVE AGGRESSIVENESS! Just you wait, Sensei…! Prepare to receive the shortest short essay you have EVER BEFORE WITNESSED!”

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okiya-subaru:

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“Pinot gris is more a favorite of mine. It goes well with many foods, so it’s rather on the versatile side. Moscato is good, though, I will admit.” He scratched the back of his head.

“Unfortunately, I’ve never been. I was in the United States for a time. New York City, to be specific. So, have you been to Paris?” He picked up his tea and sipped it.

“Ah, yes, many times. If you ever have the opportunity to visit, I highly recommend it." 

Hakuba pulled out his phone and flipped it open, quickly scrolling through various applications, looking for photos. "Although, if you do visit France, make sure that you also see some parts other than Paris… such as Leon, to get the full experience. Ah, here we are.”

He turned his phone toward Okiya to show a photo of, surprise, the Eiffel Tower. 

“But Paris is the most beautiful city in all the world. Ah… sorry, I’m rambling. I suppose I got a little excited, thinking that you might have been there…” Blushing, he put the phone away. “New York, though… it’s lovely, too.”