britishhsdetectivehakuba:

“I’m sure I’ll be quite alright.” Hakuba wiggled a finger. “Your hour is ticking away, my thief. I suppose you wouldn’t want me to arrive early, now would you?” He grinned and oh, he had plans of his own, but those could wait a bit.

Indeed he wouldn’t, though it wasn’t getting what was needed that would take so long. Just the set-up…

“Right…. Guess I’ll be off, then. See you soon, tantei~”

And with the tip of the hat and a puff of smoke, he’s gone.