Kid stumbled slightly as he took a step back, but tried to remain standing, keeping himself between the detective and the one who had taken the shot. He’d jumped in the way without even thinking, reflexes acting as soon as he’d seen the gun. His own weapon was now on the ground, as he’d been pulling it out when the bullet had made contact.
“…Keep asking the same question.. and you’ll get the same answer… tantei…”
He barely noticed the pain. The need to protect the other was all he could focus on. But even if he tried to not pay attention to it, a hand went to his chest unconsciously, and he fell to one knee, the other arm shooting out to support himself. The thief shot a glance back, offering Hakuba a small, weak smile
“Isn’t it a detective’s job… to find out why?”
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