[RL With Zechs- Noah'splot]

[clockmaster]

As they accorded (even if that wasn't the most perfect word to describe their last conversation), Hakuba come to Zechs's apartment. He used Elphaba's broom to travel to Gaia for different reasons. The first one was that he was not that good at driving yet and he doubted that he could use the whorldhopping car. And the second one, and most important

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[clockmaster]

Hakuba shake his head. "I'm not insulted, I just thought that maybe you was hungry. I will eat it, don't worry."

He wanted to ask Zechs if he likes his job in Gaia, but he didn't had the heart to do it. the boy was afraid that it will just make the other man remember because of Who he had to left his other job

[thricedeadwind]

Zechs' eyes widened, and he laughed, unable to help himself. Some cynical part of him was glad Hakuba was his friend, rather than an enemy or rival. He was impressed. While he didn't necessarily have an ear for it, to him, the computer sounded exactly like Rufus.

"Fascinating," he said, once he stopped laughing. "How does it work? Whom are you able to mimic? Do you require a sample of the voice in order to imitate the individual?"

Unlike some individuals he could think of, Zechs was only asking out of curiosity. At the moment, it didn't occur to him the sort of damage a person could do with a computer program like that.

[clockmaster]

"It's easy, just like a recorder. Doyle watch over the community too, he used the voice post and videopost of the members to recorder their voices and synthesize them. I added my father, Nakamoi-keibu, Kaito's mother too, that was thank to the fact that they called me and Doyle use my phone to recorder their voices. Not everyone on the comm is here, because some people never did voice post but, the list is large

[thricedeadwind]

Eyes widening again, Zechs skimmed through the list, subconsciously committing a portion of it to memory. He noted Kuroba Kaito and Kaitou Kid shared the same entry, but did not comment upon it - merely memorized the fact. Amused, he said, "One would have a significant means to commit damage with this program. I am thankful you consider my person your friend, Detective."

His face tensed a little when Hakuba mentioned the musical, but then his expression was calm again. The virus where he became a bird was not one he enjoyed in the least. Perhaps from Hakuba's perspective, it was amusing, but not his own. Zechs reminded himself that the boy seemed sympathetic to his plight before, and likely did not laugh at him.

With the work he wished to get done - both his job as a Turk and his work on the ZERO system - Zechs had little time to play. He finished his juice and stood, bowing slightly.

"I thank you for your kind offer to engage in such mischief, Detective, yet I feel obligated to prepare now to leave for work."

[clockmaster]

The boy just laughed softly. "I mean no harm with it."

He watched as Zechs drank the juice but didn't touched the food. He would need to be sure that the other man ate something the present day.

"But of course, Rufus will not be happy if you're late." Hakuba ran a hand through his hair as an habit. "I don't really know your work schedules, you will come home for dinner?"

The question was strange, even for Hakuba's standards, and he blinked at his own comment about home . He didn't do it on purpose, though.

[thricedeadwind]

Zechs blinked, and then attempted a slight smile. Softly, he replied, "I will attempt to be at the apartment for supper, this is true." It was notable he did not call this place home. Home was the house Tyki bought for him. But Hakuba had no way of knowing that.

"My schedule as dictated by Rufus is 'whenever I say I need you.' Yet, generally, I attempt to be available from eight o'clock until the late evening," Zechs answered. "I have taken to returning to the apartment for supper, then remaining 'on call' for Rufus should he require my services. Frequently he calls at odd hours for my person."

Before he left to shower and dress for work, however, he gave Hakuba a suspicious glance. "Just how long are you intending on staying, Detective?"

[clockmaster]

The boy just nodded, the concept of working' that Rufus had for his Turks was too much like the concept of 'slavery' that Hakuba has, but he didn't say nothing.

"Today is Rufus and Dark's anniversary. Rufus will be busy at night, or in a good mood at least." Hakuba informed him. His motto was always knowledge is power . Then he remembered that Rufus's apartment was over Zechs's and winced.

"If you want the truth, as long as you let me stay here...and after that, I'm moving to the nearest apartment." He replied firmly, his blue eyes fixed into Zechs matching ones. Hakuba couldn't help but grin after a few moments, when a thought come to his mind. "And Rufus owe me more than one favor."

[thricedeadwind]

The man was too much of a workaholic to object to the schedule, much, even when Tyki was around. Now, he wanted to be busy as much as possible. When he wasn't at work, he'd be in the apartment attempting to build the ZERO system. Keeping busy was the only way Zechs really knew how to cope with something like this.

There was enough within him, however, to feel a cynical sort of amusement at Hakuba's statement. "If that is to be the case, perhaps I should make certain I am armed and ready to assist them at all hours. They have not a fair track record with such things, do they?"

But Zechs met Hakuba's gaze unflinchingly. Just a hint of suspicion was there, however he said, "You are welcome to stay, for now, as you are assisting my person with the ZERO system."

"However. Why?"

[clockmaster]

Hakuba looked confused for a moment and then he remembered how Rufus and Dark's anniversaries always ended being less than a romantic evening and more like a kidnapping/killing attempt.

"Oh, that's right."

Hakuba looked at Zechs with a glare of his own.

"There's multiple reasons. The most easy and indisputable is because I want to."

[thricedeadwind]

Zechs looked a little startled, for a fraction of a moment, before he recovered his calm again. He took a good look at the boy - a really good look. Though he did trust Hakuba - enough so that the detective now knew about Tallgeese, and his relationship with Tyki, and now even the ZERO system - he was really too cynical for him to believe someone would drop everything and move in with a guy just because they wanted to.

And then Zechs suspected something - though it was the wrong thing. His eyes narrowed in warning. "If you wish to remain out of some semblance of pity, then know now you are not welcome."

There were few things Zechs hated more than to be pitied. Especially as he was coming to respect the boy a good deal. While they did not know each other well, Zechs liked him well enough that Hakuba had the ability to hurt him - especially his pride. This was one of the reasons the man made few friends.

[clockmaster]

Hakuba was familiar with Zech's expreion, Alize looked at him like that too. Alize made him the same question when Hakuba told her to move with him now that she can't feel her legs anymore.

"Do I look like a compassionate person to you, Zechs? Pity is easily the most destructive of the nonpharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality. If I'm doing that it's not because I pity you, but because I respect you. Self-pity is your worst enemy, not me."

[thricedeadwind]

"I am not the sort of person who engages in the weakness of self-pity," Zechs answered, coldly. Yet despite his words, he relaxed slightly - something which showed in his face. He believed Hakuba. Though he didn't understand why he'd stay, even if it was out of respect rather than pity. For now, however, he'd except the explanation.

"As you choose to stay, consider my things as yours, Detective. I realize there is little food here, as we -" Zechs faltered a moment, "- I tended to buy food as needed, or ... ate elsewhere."

The food at their home in Switzerland would probably end up spoiling. Zechs didn't care much.

"You may use my account to buy what you need. I will not require much food personally, so buy things to your preference."

He bowed to Hakuba again. "Once I have prepared for work, I will see you in eleven hours, Detective."

[clockmaster]

"Better for you if you aren't." Hakuba replied, not missing the coldness on Zechs's voice, but ignoring it. Alize, again didn't trust him the first time. He could understand that, he was a man who always wanted proof after all.

"Thanks, Zechs. But I can use japanese money on Gaia too, if I need something I can pay for it too. And I don't want too oblige, you already did much letting me stay on your ho..apartment." Hakuba caught his tongue this time. He already noticed how Zechs didn't really saw the place as a home. It was like his rejection to call tyki by his name. Hakuba refused to call him Mikk , even in his mind. The Noah wouldn't apreciate it.

"Take care, Zechs."He murmured, friendly.

[thricedeadwind]

Zechs bowed yet again, realizing he had been cold and almost rude to Hakuba. He wished to make up for it. Politely, he said, "It is no problem for my own self at all, if you need to rely on my funds. I do not work for want of money; there is little else I would spend it on."

He turned to leave to shower and change for work. "You as well, Detective. May you find some sleep within your day."

[clockmaster]

"I will try, I promise." Hakuba replied, wishing Zechs a good day as he left the apartment. He went to the kitchen and stabbed one waffle with the fork. He didn't know how to help Zechs, the only one who could help him right now is the one who caused his sorrow on the first place. Hakuba sighed dramatically.

"Doyle..." Hakuba called the A.I. "While you're exporting to ZERO system, try to find as much information as you can containing the words Noah, Milennium Earl, Ark, Alen Waler and Cross Marian."

The computer whirred for a moment.

"It can took me a bit to analyze with information is truth and which is face, Saguru-niichan."
"Don't worry, we have at least eleven hours. If you can...look for Milliardo Peacecraft too."
"I will."
"Thanks, Doyle."

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[thricedeadwind]

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