ᅟ        “ well , i'm open for interrogation .” ᅟ

ᅟ        hiroka took another drink, longer this time as she met his gaze . swallowing the warm liquid . her tongue grazed over her bottom lip , lips curling onto a thin smile . “ i learned from the best .” she says, gazing back out the window . ᅟ

ᅟ        “ hobbies . .” she hums , “ i can only think of reading and hiking , a bit of gardening .” “ and yourself ？” ᅟ

ᅟ        slams vanilla folder onto desk and falls back into her swivel chair with a sigh . that's enough paperwork for today . ᅟ

ᅟ        “ do you have a favorite genre or writer ？”

ᅟ        hiroka remained quiet , her gaze falling as she turned her body in his direction . she looked at the mug before her , staring into the dark abyss of the coffee . “ no .” she answers , barely above a whisper .

ᅟ        her hands hugged the mug , thumbs caressing the black rim . eyes glossed over as she inhaled . “ christopher ,” she breathes , gaze fixed on him . a thin smile pulled on her lips . “ what are you trying to say ？”

ᅟ        “ ah ,” she hums , “ i think i recall reading crime and punishment . though i do believe i have odd tastes in literature .”

ᅟ        “ you're right .” she chuckled . finishing the final touches she steps back to look at him before smiling . “ there , all done .”

ᅟ        “ well , yes .” she sighed , leaning back against her seat . “ i'm a detective , i can become a target , so could you .” she met his gaze , extending free hand onto the table . “ i'm cautious as it is , i can't bear to lose you , too .”

ᅟ        “ phew ,” she relieved , “ good to know i did a good job .” hiroka leaned against the wall . “ it's been a good while since i've touched anyone's hair .”

ᅟ        she leans back against her seat , staring at whiskey glass in hand . it's been a long day .

落ちた星.⠀ like if u wanna be part of the circle , I'll be posting her bio tomorrow

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀seems like the day is becoming dreary . could it be rain ？

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀she's back from her short break . really wishing she was home , again .