"Information. The permanent surgeon once worked with someone whose whereabouts and actions I need to trace. She'll help me -- but only if I help her."

Shinichi hesitates, but there is something about being with Miss Mouri after so long an absence that has him unbending himself to her unbidden. "It is -- hardly a pleasant occupation, taking down the dreams and thoughts of the patients, but there are -- unexpected developments."

He paused, then admitted. "I find that I have gained -- an inkling of identity."