Huh.

[magic_thief]

Well, well, well. That is what that meant. Now it all makes sense.

This is going to make life very... interesting. I think I am going to enjoy myself.

Something very good might come out of all this yet!

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[new_one_truth]

What?

Did you find out something useful? You sound happy. What are you talking about?

[magic_thief]

Why yes, I am happy. I just figured out something rather intriguing and plan on maximizing my amusement out of it for several weeks to come. It is not chibi-chan, but... it will do. It will do quite nicely.

However, I cannot share quite yet - it is rather personal. I am sure you understand how that goes. However, I would be willing to discuss an equal trade of personal secrets. So, meitantei, would you care to show me yours so you can see mine?

[new_one_truth]

Oh....? I'm not even going to pretend I know what you mean by that.

Well, yes. I don't know.....it might not be the quite right time just yet.

[magic_thief]

Oh yes. After all, opportunities like this come so rarely. What did I say that was so strange? Chibi-chan was enjoyable to spend time with and quite amusing in his own unique way; I count his friendship as one of the greatest things I have ever had. What I found, while it may not be at that level of pure joy chibi-chan brought in my life, it has the potential to be so and will at the very least, keep me from going insane from worry over chibi-chan.

Why thank you for your understanding. I suppose you would know best, but... I would be very careful about waiting too long, meitantei. After all, I might find something else that interests me and then where will you be?

[new_one_truth]

Hmmm... I see. Does this have something to do with a person, then?

It's the least I could do. Well.....I just don't want to rush things. I don't want to do anything that might compromise your feelings towards me. I.....I don't want to say anything that might drive you off.

[magic_thief]

What can I say, I hate letting a good thing go to waste.Would it make a difference if it did? As my friend, I would hope you would be happy that I found something that has capture my interest, especially as how I have not been at my best since chibi-chan left.

Perhaps, I do appreciate your consideration. Mmm, there is something to be said about taking things nice and slow. You get to enjoy everything to its fullest extent that way and I do want you to enjoy all the nuances of my friendship.

[new_one_truth]

You're very thrifty, aren't you? No, not really. I'm just curious. I didn't think anything but a person could interest you this much. And I AM happy you've found something. It's nice to see you enthusiastic about something.

It's nothing. .....I-Indeed. There are...plenty of nuances to enjoy, after all. Can't let them go to waste...

[magic_thief]

I just do not want to later regret not taking the chance. Well, people react which is something that is hard to get an object or a situation to do, so of course I tend to prefer them for my sources of amusement. Mmm... It has to be something very special to get me this enthusiastic and this one promises to be quite special.

No, of course not. But I do have so many interesting hidden depths that I do not think you should get too caught up in one. Trust me, you certainly would want to see what else I have to offer someone like yourself.

[new_one_truth]

I see. Lost chances can be very bad. I figured you for more of a people person. ....Hmmm. I'm glad, then. It'll be good for you, I guess.

.......Indeed. Um. I'd like that. There's definitely a lot to be said about your....depths.

[magic_thief]

Lost chances are one of the world's greatest sorrows. People are indeed quite fascinating to watch and then metaphorically poke them with a stick ...So far it does seem to be. I have started to smile again.

All you have to do is ask. My depths are yours to explore whenever you wish. Just, remember, sharing is only fair and I would like to plunder your own depths, meitantei and see what you have hidden.

[new_one_truth]

Yes, because often they never come again. I doubt they appreciate the poke. ...Good. I'm glad.

.....Um. Of....of course. Just....ask. Yeah. Um.

[magic_thief]

You should remember that yourself and be careful not to miss something you may want because you are being cautious. I cannot see why they would not, after all a Kid poke is a rather special thing and I do not give it to just anyone. Would you not feel privilege if I chose to poke you, meitantei? I would even let you pick the object I would poke you with since you are a rather interesting and good friend of mine... Me too, I did not think I would again after chibi-chan left.

Oh, I will, do not worry about that. But I will wait until I deem you ready for me to plunder you.

[new_one_truth]

That's true but.....it' sometimes hard.......Ahem. Well. True, they are very special things. Musn't cheapen them by givimg them out too often. Uh. ....And you can poke me with whatever you wish....I guess...er. ...Well, it's good. It means you're recovering from the loss. Not that losing Conan was good, but...it would be worse to lose you to depression.

.....Right. Guess I'll....just have to work on making that happen, won't I?