A/N: So i know it's been FOREVER but I kinda backed myself into a corner. But because I have a LOVELY friend for inspiration, I figured out how to continue XD

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I walked into my office and sat down. I needed to process my thoughts. Mai had just confessed to me and only seconds after she had woken from a dream where Gene had warned her about secrets. I allowed myself a moment to be stunned and composed myself. We would have to discuss things as a group. But first…. I needed to speak with Mai. She walked in my office with a determined look on her face. As she noticed my stare, her confidence wavered. But the mask quickly went back in place. She sat the tea down and turned to leave.

"Mai. Sit down please."

She stopped and slowly moved to the chair in front of my desk. As she lowered herself into the plush cushion, I sighed. Why did this have to be so difficult?

"Mai. I know it was hard for you to admit what you did. I need you to understand something."

I glanced down at my desk to keep her from seeing the look in my eyes.

"Mai. I hate to cause you any undue embarrassment but many things are going to come to light at this house. Some things, you may not want to know. But you have to promise me something. No matter what you hear, no matter what we hear about you, do not commit suicide. I… I could not bear to lose my assistant. And the others would hold me accountable. We'll discuss matters when the others arrive. I think it's a good idea to air some things before we embark on this case."

She nodded and stood.

"Mai? Promise me…"

"I promise, Naru."

I nodded and she departed. I sighed.

This case was going to be difficult. I just hoped things would not become too strained between us after it was over. The whole team, in fact. There would be many awkward silences during this case.

I turned back to my laptop and began researching this house. There had to be something…

I rubbed my eyes and looked to the ceiling. Three hours of research and I had found little to nothing. I checked my watch. Ten minutes until the team got here. I massaged my neck and called out.

"Mai, Tea!"

Honestly, no one could make tea like Mai. Every cup relaxed me more than anything I tried to make myself. I stood and stretched the kinks away. It wouldn't do for anyone to see me like this. I walked out and noticed Mai bending over to get some cups out of the cabinet. Why did she insist on wearing such short skirts? I looked away before the blush could creep up my neck and knocked on Lin's door.

"Lin? The team will be here any minute. We'll need you to take notes."

Mai jumped and hit her head on the cabinet.

"Ouch…" I turned to see her sitting in the floor, rubbing her head.

I sighed and walked over to her. "Mai… What are we going to do with you?" I reached down pulled her up off the floor. She winced and stood still for a moment. I watched her closely. No signs of concussion.

Just then I hear Lin clear his throat and realize I still held her hand. I drop it and cross the room.

"If you're quite recovered, Mai, the tea…."

I sat in my chair and looked over the file for this case. It wasn't much but it occupied me while we waited for the team. It didn't take long before the door opened to reveal a smiling Takigawa and an irritable Matsuzaki-san.

"I did not say that, you idiot!" Matsuzaki-san promptly hit the part-time monk on the head. He winced but the congenial smirk never left his face. As they moved in the door, John and Hara-san followed. Joh looked apologetic while Hara-san hid behind that ever present Kimono sleeve.

I waved them over to the seats as Mai brought out the tea. Somehow, I knew that this would not be an easy case. If what Mai had said about the secrets was true, many things would be revealed that were probably better left alone.

Ok so it looked longer on my computer. So loves!! And after such a long wait... *is disappointed in self*

Well.. it was slightly necessary and the rest should flow smoother. So... Hibiki?

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