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“You will protect me if anything goes bad, right Hakuba-kun?”
“I do my best to protect the lives and well-being of others as a general rule, yes; at least as far as my mortal limitations will allow. That being said, I do feel the need to suggest that I do not have the time nor the resources to chase after those who insist on putting themselves (and others) in danger. Reckless behavior is unbecoming of anyone, much less a young lady such as yourself, and I cannot allow myself to be put at risk on the part of foolish errands and vendettas. Doing so would not only jeopardize myself, but the lives and well-being of my family, associates, clients, and colleagues.
"There is a calculated risk that must be taken into account whenever a decision – such as protecting another person, or more precisely, putting your own life and reputation on the line – and I am far more reluctant to do so when the person in question has persisted in ignorance and naivety.
"Although all human life does, of course, have great intrinsic value, there is something to be said about keeping a broader perspective in mind. Particularly when lives are at stake. Ideally, a person would be willing and capable to save any person in need… but there are times when choices must be made, as well as sacrifices, and as such, as difficult as it is, things of a most sensitive nature may need to be evaluated and prioritized above others.
"Consider the story of Zhao Yun, one of the Five Tiger Generals that served under Liu Bei. In one particularly dramatic bit*, Liu Bei’s infant son was kidnapped by the enemy army. Zhao Yun bravely took on the entire army by himself and managed to rescue the baby and deliver him, miraculously unharmed, to Liu Bei in an unparalleled display of courage, determination, and love for his commander.
"However, when Liu Bei saw what his general had risked to bring his son back to him, he cast the infant aside and reprimanded him for doing so. Although he was grateful to have his son back, to be certain, he was thoroughly disappointed in the potential cost that the general was willing to risk without careful consideration and discussion with his superior – who could evaluate things appropriately in terms of successful warfare. Liu Bei’s reasoning was that he could always make more babies, but if he lost Zhao Yun? Years and years of training, experience, wisdom, and general bad-assery would be lost. And to be frank, a seasoned general is going to be much more valuable in winning a war (and potentially saving countless other lives) than an infant would be.
"It really has to do with the idea of greatest potential for a positive outcome, overall…
"Of course, ideally, we all could be as incredible as Zhao Yun and save the baby and come out completely unscathed. It’s just… highly improbable, and to think otherwise falls under that same vein of foolishness that I mentioned earlier.
"Regardless, I suppose in the end it all comes back to Boscombe, doesn’t it~?"
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▦ Our muses to be a couple
▽ To plot something- anything!
You are welcome to attempt to romance Hakuba if you like, but be warned: he is particularly flighty when it comes to people showing their affections boldly! Especially when he doesn’t know them very well. He gets paranoid and starts to wonder what it is the person wants from him… money? Fame? Or perhaps information? If there’s one thing that Hakuba hates most, it’s being used.
“Ah.. … y-yes, we should definitely plot something. That would be interesting!”
“I have a great idea, Hakuba-kun! Let’s throw a Christmas party together and invite all of our friends!”
“I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but I don’t actually have very many friends… You may be better off finding someone else to spend Christmas with if you’re hoping for a happy holiday.”
“Hey Hakuba-kun! Is there anything that you want for Christmas?”
“Ah… that’s very sweet of you to ask, but what I want is… … not something so easily given. I’m fine, fine. A nice bottle of moscato wouldn’t be- ah, wait, you’re not yet of age to be buying that. Shortbread cookies, then. Yes, I’m hoping for shortbread cookies. And yourself?"
“Hey Hakuba-kun! Have you decided to head to London to celebrate Christmas?”
“It really doesn’t look like there will be time for me to this year, no… unfortunate, but that’s how things go. Crime doesn’t go on holiday, after all.”
“Hey Hakuba-kun, are you ready for the holidays?”
“Ah, that’s a good question. Although I’m certain that my father will permit a tree and trimming at the estate, Christmas isn’t really something all that celebrated here in Japan. I may see if I can nip home to London for the holiday, spend it with my mum… that all depends on my workload, though. Cases don’t solve themselves, after all…”
“Hakuba-kun! I am so sorry for what I have done! Ai-chan told me that people would die if I told anyone about the rifle. I just wish there was a machine that could make me forget I discovered the rifle! I am just very sorry! Please forgive me!” Kita cried as she fell to her knees and lowered her head so Hakuba wouldn’t see her cry.
“This is all well and good, Yamashita-chan, but you should be apologizing to Subaru-san, not me. He is the one who has had to deal with the stress of this entire situation which should not have happened in the first place. I suggest that you go straight away to make amends and promise to stay out of his personal business.”
“…Also, there’s no need to cry. Come now, be a professional. As long as you’re reasonable I’m certain that something can be worked out. Just… be much more careful in the future, all right?”
“Hello Hakuba-san! Could you tell Subaru-san not to kill Kita-san if she leaks out the info about her discovery of the rifle? He is your senpai after all. I tried talking to him, but he told me that if she gets killed, he will take vengeance. I just don’t want you to be the one to investigate her murder.”
“Client, actually, but that’s neither here nor there at this point. Haibara-chan, this is a very serious problem. He has the rifle under my authorization, and it is for his own personal protection and nothing else. This shouldn’t even be an issue. In fact, Yamashita-chan’s tampering with his personal property is a much more disturbing crime than his possession of the weapon in question. Her divulging this sensitive information to you only exacerbates the problem further.
"Please let her know that she has nothing to worry about regarding the weapon, unless she chooses to endanger his life by spreading this sensitive information around. Frankly, I’m surprised and disappointed in her conduct as a detective. Information is our trade; the fact that she is dispersing it so freely without regard to the people that it effects is… grossly inappropriate at best."
(Time to make Hakua flustered) Kita had finished drinking her drink at the party and she started to feel a little drunk. She walked behind Hakuba and wrapped her arms around him in an embrace. “Hey Hakuba-kun! Let’s get out of here and have a little fun, just you and I.” Kita said, her speech a little slurred. She turned Hakuba around and kissed him. “Are you ready to go, Hakuba-kun?” she asked.
“Ah- Yamashita-chan…” To say that the hug, the suggestion, and the rather forward advance had startled him was a serious understatement. Suddenly tense, he swayed here he stood, glancing down at her, and blushed. She was drunk. That was clear. That was all that had been meant by it. Nothing to fret over.
“God, ah, no. No; flattered as I am, I think it would be best if I helped you find a ride home, instead.” He gently put his hand on her shoulder to guide her away from being so close to him, and pulled out his cellphone.
“Are you here with anyone? Or, ah, is there anyone that I can call for you? A friend that could come and fetch you, get you home safely?”