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[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

Nine minutes, thirty-one seconds.

[one hand is in his pocket, fingering the pocketwatch there, keeping track of the time he's been in the dressing room. His gaze is restless as he looks around, keeping a constant lookout for movement, for a person - or people - as he explores]

[he looks just like any Saguru you might meet at a crossroads. Perhaps the shadows under his eyes are a little darker than normal, but he's probably just had a few late nights chasing a thief]

[right?]

[ooc: and I'm sure we all know where this is going by now~ DR, have the third of four mirror!detectives]

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[abluechild.livejournal.com]

[Who did he think she meant?] Oh... some other case then? [she takes a step closer to him] I'm sure Hakuba-kun will solve it quickly!

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

[he smiles a little warmer - her enthusiasm is infective]

It's already been solved. The main problem is catching the culprit.

But, anyway, how have you been, Nakamori-san?

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

Oh? At least that parts over with. [and she continues to smile brightly]

I've been okay, just wandering around this place... I ran into Kaitu Kid. I think. But he didn't go by Kid. And he tried to-to...

[Her face falters and she pushes away from the thought and smiles again]

But that's not important. How is Hakuba-kun?

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

[didn't go by Kid, and he tried to... Could it be 1412? Hakuba's expression sharpens a little, concerned]

I'm well, thank you.

[perfunctory, and moving straight onto what interests him]

This 'Kid', he didn't happen to go by the name 1412, did he?

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

Yes... and he didn't seem to care about personal space at all.

[If Hakuba looks at her closely enough, he'll see a few buttons are missing off her blouse and the cloth is held together with a bit of string]

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

I was afraid of that... [murmurs, then louder]

Are you alright? Where did he hurt you?

[Not 'if', but 'where', because Saguru knows 1412 would have hurt her somehow. He seems incapable of not doing so.]

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

[she brings an arm up to cover her chest on instinct] H-he just tried to strangle me...

1/2

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

2/2

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

How did you get away? [his gaze narrows] Or didn't you?

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

I-I don't know! I passed out... um... [she looks decidedly at the floor]

N-ne... Hakuba-kun, have you come across any buttons on the floor?

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

...He left you on purpose, then.

[he comes a little closer, looking over her, then strips his jacket off as he notices the string]

Here, use this, Nakamori-san. It should suffice until you can find a shirt.

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

U-um... Thank you... b-but you know you can call me 'Aoko-kun' or 'Aoko-chan' if you'd like... [and she puts the jacket on, holding it against her]

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

...Ah... [surprised] Thank you. Aoko-kun. [turning very very faintly pink around the edges, absurdly pleased by the offer]

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

[She smiles brightly at him] See? Isn't that better? [she might be blushing just a bit as well]

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

...Yes. [and then he decides that he does mean that] Please, call me Saguru. It's only fair.

[because how long has it been since he's had someone not part of his family call him by his first name?]

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

[she blushes a little more and then smiles gently] Alright then, Saguru-kun.

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

[smiles back]

[hesitates a little, then extends his arm courteously to her]

May I escort you to find a shirt, Aoko-kun?

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

[hesitantly takes his arm] Of course, Saguru-kun.

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

[he realises now that perhaps that was a gesture more suited for England, but fords ahead]

I have been doing some exploring... there is a kitchen, at least, so it stands to reason they must have clothing somewhere around here.

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

Yeah... I hope so.. I don't think the string will hold forever.

[She looks down at it as she trusts him to lead her along safely]

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

[very steadfastly Not Looking in that particular direction, just in case]

My jacket does button up if that becomes the case.

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

[...she buttons his jacket up then and clings to his arm, head resting against him] Thank you, again.

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

...Don't mention it, Aoko-kun.

[he decides when he returns to his world, he'll try to kindle a friendhsip with Nakamori's daughter if he can. this... warmth is all too lacking from his life as of late]

[abluechild.livejournal.com]

[just holding on to his arm as she lets him lead her through the dressing rooms]

[theotherknight.livejournal.com]

[and a few moments later...]

I recall this room having wardrobes when I looked.

[guides them over to a door, holding it for Aoko]