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veritadorata [closed]
Where: Violet City
When: The afternoon of April 3rd
Summary: Two magicians meet to talk about MYSTERIES.
Rating: G, PG at the highest
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[Needless to say... in this storm, with those things wandering about, being outside wasn't exactly at the top of Kaito's list of things to do. But his last conversation with his fellow magician friend had left him curious and uneasy, and now that he was in Violet (the same city Battler claimed to be in) he was going to seek the redhead out for some answers.

He normally didn't pry any further into mysteries than what was necessary. Some things weren't meant to be known, and Kaito had long since earned a deep appreciation for the unknown. When someone brought up 'murder,' however... things were far, far different.

Right now, Kaito was darting through the streets of Violet City toward the inn, flinching as he brushed past a few flopping Magikarp and hopping Chinchou. If he didn't look at them, then he'd be okay... right? Right?

There had been no sign of Battler so far, but even if the spiky-headed magician was in a rush... he was keeping an eye out for a splash of red amongst the gloomy, rainy backdrop of the afternoon]

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[He opens his mouth to respond, then shuts it again with a click. He has something better]

No.

... what're you hoping to accomplish? If you kill your entire family with magic... what do you get?

It can't just be entertainment, can it?

[Ah... that won a small, unamused smile.]

I get a step closer to the answer I've been seeking since I appeared here. A closed room mystery I'll never give up on until I solve it.

Ever.

[... he's giving away a little bit of himself with this response, since this was a conversation he only had with Battler as Kaitou Kid, but...]

Your Truth?

[If he found it weird, there's no sign of it.]

‹Bonus question›?

I need this answer to protect my Truth, yes.

So, game's over. I wonder... how much of the truth did you find in my answers?

[Witches' game... mystery vs. fantasy... seeking the answer to a closed room mystery... he needs the answer to protect his Truth... and to get it, he has to murder his family with magic.

He thinks he understands]

You're pretty good at hiding it. But...

[After all... didn't Kaito start stealing in order to discover what happened to his father? It isn't so farfetched to believe Battler may be trying something similar]

... I think I understand.

And I think I have enough of the truth to say that I can help you. [He just hopes he's right about this]

[There's a small pause in which only the rain falling through the trees can be heard... and then a quiet laughter, one that sounds more relieved than anything.]

I admit I thought you'd freak out, ihihi...

[A laugh on his end]

You did, just a little bit. On purpose, no doubt.

I had to make sure, surely you won't blame me? There are few things I can hold on to in a place that feels like a drugtrip dream all the time.

Oi oi... I can't say I blame you too much. Especially if it's that important to you.

Heeh... maybe you'll get the not-so-edited version as soon as we get somewhere dry. But let me warn you, it's a pretty messed up story.

[Lifting a hand to brush his fingers through his hair, spreading water droplets aside as he does so. He is now fully drenched]

I'll listen anyway.

Then let's go [a small pause...] Phantom Thief-san.

[He was in the middle of turning on his heel when Battler's last phrase stops him in his tracks. A slow, knowing grin that is a bit unlike Kaito curls up the corners of his lips, and he turns around to face Battler again]

... I almost thought you missed it.

It's useless, it's all useless! After all those clues you left? Don't forget thinking is my job, ihihihi!

Oi ooooi. I've had people miss it before.

Those people weren't Ushiromiya Battler!

You sure are giving yourself a lot of credit.

Someone has to do it...

[Now that they're back in town, the rain feels twice as heavy. For a moment he regretted having to go into the woods to talk.]

[Lifting a hand above his head and breaking out into a swift walk]

Geez... you think it would've stopped raining by now.

Told you it was just my luck, didn't I?

[Ah, the inn isn't that far now. He really needs dry clothes.

...Battler half wonders if he has another set of clothes back in his rooms for Kaito.]

[Breaking out into a jog toward the inn]

I dunno about you, but I'm not waiting for us to get even more soaked!

I don't think we can't get more than we already are...

[Still, he runs beside Kaito. The lobby feels warm and welcoming, even when some of the people in there just stares at them as they walk in, leaving small puddles of water and mud around.]

C'mon, I'll lend you a towel.

[Kaito ignores the stares and wipes the bottoms of his shoes on the carpet. Eeeew mud]

Thanks.

[Hello, room. Battler goes into the bathroom and throws a towel towards Kaito as he grabs another.]

Stupid weather, I though the storms were over.

[Sits on the bed----]

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OKAY I LIED. *runs to bed*

/SHOOS TO BED

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OKAY I LIED. runs to bed