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[new_one_truth]

I....

....I had a wonderful time. Your....your mother is a very good cook, and the movie was nice. The cuddling was even nicer. I....I'm happy.

Thank you, Ki.....no...

Kaito....

This is like a dream....please don't let me wake up...

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[magic_thief]

Good, we'll definitely have to do it again sometime. And yes, she is. And she loved you quite a bit; I've been ordered to make sure you come over often so she can make sure you're getting good meals. ...I do pay attention, it just doesn't come out the same way when I try to cook like her! I... I'm glad to hear that. Expect many such hugs and snuggles then in your future, meitantei. No thanks are really necessary. I'm glad to share this part of me with you and to have you accept me as Kaito and as Kid. That's important, more than you can possibly imagine. I was so scared you wouldn't like me as much as just Kaito...

Yes, anytime. As a matter of fact, not only will I not mind, I will certainly be very pleased to see you. I may still occasionally kidnap you anyway, but that doesn't need to be the only way you get to come over. We'll figure out something to tell people if they start to wonder why we're friends.

No, never. Like I kept saying, you were my chibi-chan. Just because I found out you were really much older than I had thought, that hadn't changed the fact that I love you and trust you. I couldn't keep you out even if I wanted to and believe me, I have no desire to keep you at a distance. And don't be scared, really... this isn't going to go badly. I'm not going to go away and you know how to find me if something were to happen to keep me away from you.

[new_one_truth]

Yes....we should. Hey, I eat well! I can actually cook for myself. Unlike someone else I can name. You've always been able to do that, you should know that. ....And...um...yes. That sounds....really nice...um... Well, I'm glad you wanted to. And why wouldn't I have liked you as Kaito? You're the same person underneath everything, aren't you?

Well....it will feel a little strange....just going to your house without a reason....and yes, we'll have to figure out something.

Well....it's just...I didn't know if this changed things a little too much... That's right....I can find you now....you won't disappear on me anymore...but that still doens't help the fact that I worry...

[magic_thief]

Mom isn't sure she believes that, she thinks you're way too skinny. So, you should come over so she can cook for you... And I can cook. Just... I'm the only one who likes it. I just wasn't sure, you know... you can be quite touchy sometimes about those sort of things. It took me forever to work up enough courage the first time I hugged you. I was so worried you'll be angry and you'll never talk to me again. But now that I have free reign, I will definitely make sure you never do without them again... I'm so glad you approved, meitantei. I... well, basically. I was just worrying over nothing, I know. You're not the only one who gets insecure sometimes.

Well, why not just have the reason be you want to come over and see me? Do you really need an exact purpose in your visit? ...We could just say we met someplace and have been friends for some time? Keep it simple, it should work.

Of course not; you're still you, right? And yes, I won't be disappearing anymore, not that I ever plan on doing it... so, please, stop worrying... or at least stop worrying so much. If something else bad happens, we'll deal with it.

[new_one_truth]

I am not skinny! I eat just as much as you! I just....burn it off faster? I don't like eating lots, it gives me too much energy and I fidget and worry even more. So it's best I don't eat so much. When you say you can "cook", it usually implies you can cook so that other people find it edible too. Well, it's just....it has to be certain people. I don't like people in my personal space. But you're one of the few people where it doesn't bother me what you do, the only others being Ran and my mother. ....Hmm. Basically? Well, true. It's just...I don't want you to be worried about anything to do with me. I'll always accept you, no matter what.

But....I don't want to be a bother... ...That works. After all, it is true. They just don't need the details.

Yes, I am, but I didn't know if the way you dealt with me changed...Good. I....I don't know if I could take you going away a second time....but I can't! If I stop worrying, I start getting twitchy and it builds up until I get really bad and become convinced everything bad will happen. At least this way it only comes out in little bits.

[magic_thief]

You are too skinny! And you only eat as much as I do when you're not fretting about something. Or nervous. Or worried. Don't think we didn't noticed that you didn't eat much more than about half your plate and shoved the rest around. ... How silly. So, I'm only allowed to say I cook if someone else likes it? What if I find someone else who will eat my food? That's good to know. I like feeling like I'm doing something special when I hug you. Um, yes? Basically? Like that's about the gist of it? Nothing more to really say? I know, meitantei, but it doesn't always stop the worrying. You should know that better than anyone. But it doesn't really mean much, just a bit of fretting.

Where do you get the impression that we'll think of you as a bother? I love having you around, love spending every moment with you I can. So, please, come over and bother me any time. ...Of course not and I doubt too many people are going to want to know them anyway.

Why would it? ...I'm still so sorry about disappearing the first time... I wish I had handled that differently... but no, you aren't going to lose me ever again. It would hurt too much if something were to happen to you, especially because of my actions... Oh for... okay, fine. Do your little bitty worrying thing, if you must. But that better be it! If you get even a bit worse, I will show up to hammer some sense into your head.

[new_one_truth]

I weigh a perfectly healthy weight! And I don't like eating when I'm worried or nervous....it makes me feel sick and then if I eat too much I'll throw up and won't be eating at all, which defeats the purpose. ...Well, it's better than you insisting you can and inflicting on the rest of us. Then you can cook all you want for that person, I still refuse to put anything you made into my mouth ever again. Well, you are. And at least your preferred method of transporting me when I was little wasn't to shove me down your shirt and then ride a motorcycle....Mother worries me smoetimes. Then again, she did that when I was actually a little kid too, so I guess I'm used to it... ....Hmmm. I know, I just want to make sure you know that...

Well, but I'm not supposed to just drop in on people....at least not without calling first... ...True, that. More to our favor, then.

Well, because....never mind. It's nothing. ...It's not your fault, you were upset, I understand....just so long as you don't disappear on me again... It is better! Besides, if I keep myself on guard, none of the bad things will hurt too much....

[magic_thief]

Well, it's just that you're nervous or worried or well, something about 90% of the time you're around me, so it seems to me that I never see you eat properly. So, I get concerned. But I definitely don't want you to get sick, I just want you to stop being such a worry-wart and relax... Oh. Never again, huh. Well... if you're sure . You're mother is very odd. I do, really I do. I was just being silly, worrying over it in the first place. It seems like such a ridiculous thing to worry about now.

Don't be silly, you don't need to call. I mean, you can if you want, but our family really does't stand that much on ceremony. An open invitation means just that, you're welcome whenever you want to come by.

I... if you're sure. I just don't see any reason why I would treat you differently now than I did back when I only knew you as chibi-chan. You're still the person I love. ...But I still hurt you, even if it was unintentionally. That doesn't sit well with me and never will.. but no, never again. ... I... well... I just don't want you to be on guard at all... you shouldn't have to be when it comes to me.

[new_one_truth]

I'm not nervous all the time! ...I'm just a little high-strung of a person, that's all... ...Unless you give it to someone else first and *they* like it, I'm not eating anything you make. That's the understatement of the year. But's she's Mother, so I don't mind. Well, so long as you're okay...

Well....I'll ahve to call first....it'll just feel really funny if I don't...

It's nothing....I was just thinking of something different, that's all. Something else... ...Weren't you the one saying that you didn't care if I hurt you? Well, the same thing applies to me. It doesn't matter, so long as you didn't do it intentionally. ...Well....I can't help it....I don't want to lose you...don't want to do anything that could cause that....

[magic_thief]

High strung, yes. That is a very appropriate term. It still means I've rarely seen you finish a meal... I suppose I should put away this lasagna recipe I found, huh? If she makes you happy, that's all that matters. Well, okay is a relative statement, but I happen to think so. And as long as you don't mind me, that covers everyone that matters.

If it makes you feel better, then by all means call. However, should you just need a friend or a refuge from your life, we'll be here for you. Calling ahead or no calling ahead.

Well, okay... but was whatever you're thinking of important? Did I miss something, meitantei? ...True, I did say that. All right, how about this? If you agree to forgive me should I ever be stupid again, I promise I will forgive you should you ever be stupid again. That should hopefully keep both of us from worrying too much about silly things when we have better things to do with our time. And maybe keep you from wondering at least a little if you're going to lose me the next time you turn around. Does that sound like a good deal?

[new_one_truth]

I eat....it's enough...damn cold's getting worse. ...I'm not going to trust any lasagna from you unless I know you followed the recipe *exactly* with no "experimenting" or "making it better". Yeah....I really prefer my mother over my father. At least I know she cares. ...Okay...

....Okay. I'll still call, but....I will take you up on your offer.

...No, it wans't important....just something silly... ...That sounds fair...okay...I'll try to stop worrying so much, but...it's just the way I am...

[magic_thief]

If you're a bird, maybe. And even then I still have my doubts. Do you at least remember to eat when you're by yourself? A cold? See, this what I'm talking about! You don't take care of yourself properly! Do you want me to bring you some soup? ... Not even a little bit of experimenting? I was thinking a little curry powder would go rather well with it. Well, I'm glad one of them does at least.

Good, you should. I can always lock the doors and disconnect the phones to keep anyone from finding you there if necessary too. So, it's not quite the reclusive cabin I promised you once, at least it's better than nothing.

I don't mind silly things, you know that. Are you sure it isn't anything you want to talk about? ...Yes, I realize that it's just your way, but it's also my way to fuss over you.

[new_one_truth]

Birds actually eat quite a bit, they have very high metabolisms and are constantly nibbling on things all throughout the day. Just not a lot at once. And I eat! ....Most of the time....if I'm not too busy and forget... It's just a cold! ....Though I won't say no to any chicken noodle you can get your hands on... None at all. No curry powder, nothing. Just follow the recipe exactly. Don't say that....they're not so bad...

Won't that rather hamper your mother? I don't want to inconvience anyone...

No...trust me, it's really silly. You don't need to know... ...So I guess you'll have to accept that I worry and I'll have to accept you fuss.

[magic_thief]

So, you eat less than a bird, how nice. Listen, no more forgetting about meals! Do I need to have Mom cook several meals for you and call you every night to make sure you eat something? Because you don't want me siccing my mother on you; I learned all my great fussy techniques from her. Colds are still bad! They can get worse or stay with you forever or make you susceptible to other diseases... you bundling up when you go out? ... And let me see what I can do. We might have a can somewhere in the house or I'll talk to Mom when she gets home. But it looks like such a boring recipe... Could I at least add more garlic? I'm going to withhold judgment for now, although I haven't had that good of a reason yet to believe anything good about at least your father.

If I explain to her why, she'll understand. Anyway, she has her own cellphone so she can be reached if she needs to go in to work.

Alright, if you're sure... but you can always talk to me about anything. Right, you get to worry, I get to fuss. We good now?

[new_one_truth]

I do not eat less than a bird! And I eat enough, really, you don't have to do that. The doctor said I was a perfectly fine weight if a little on the thin side and there's no reason to worry! Really, I don't need to be mothered... I get them often, I'm used to them. they're nothing big, it's just my lungs and sinuses happen to be weaker than the rest of my body, so I'm always catching colds. ...Thank you....the Americans really mean it when they say that stuff is good for sick people, you know. Only if the garlic is in the recipe in the first place, and then don't add any more extra than a dash or two! No more than that at all! Really.....we're just not very close...

Still....what if something happens? What if I'm needed to solve a really big case? What if you need to steal something really special?

I know....but not this. ....Yeah, okay. That works.

[magic_thief]

Start eating more and I won't have to make sure you get mothered, now will I? Well, skipping meals doesn't help that, meitantei. So, stop doing it. ...No can of chicken soup but Mom says she'll make some today and I can bring it by tonight. Will that work? But I can add an extra dash or two? How about Tabasco? The bottle says it's great added to everything. He's also the same person who has you convinced that you should be self-sacrificing and that your happiness comes last. Considering I've been trying to convince you otherwise for the past several months, excuse me for not feeling very charitable towards him.

Well, if something happens, we'll plug the phone back in. If a really big case comes up, we'll direct them towards that detective from Osaka, the one that's your friend. If something comes up that I just have to steal... well, one of the nice things about being a thief is you get to make your own schedule. I'll just steal it later.

I see... just whatever it is, don't let it tie you in knots, not if you don't plan on talking about it.