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"The risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the terror of indecision."

–Maimonides

Ever since the day Eyepatch had been taken as a prisoner, there had been secrecy among the higher-ups as to what their next course of action should be with the ghoul. There has not been any public information of the recent success by the CCG due to the predictable backlash they will certainly get after their final decision.

The silence and avoidance of the topic had been strictly carried out, for none of the investigators dared to question the higher rank. However, among those who patiently waited, was a certain investigator who did not approve of the secrecy and was rather impatient to find out what would happen to his deemed rival.

The said investigator was currently seated in the outdoors of the headquarters, chomping down rather angrily on his donut. All of these days he has been feeling incompetent as to what to do, for the ghoul has continuously plagued his mind.

"What's taking them so long to tell us?" Amon muttered in-between bites. The suspense of nearly a week was continuously making him uneasy, and the mere fact that he dared to admit he was concerned for a ghoul only further made him feel ridiculous.

"You're a lot more impatient than usual, Investigator Amon." Shinohara spoke amusingly as he paced towards the seated man. Amon sharply turned his head towards Shinohara, rather surprised that he had taken notice of his behavior.

"Shi–Shinohara-san," He stuttered and immediately became flustered to be heard during his childish tantrums. "I…It's just that the lack of trust they have suddenly shown is unnerving and insulting." Amon finished rather sheepishly, despite the strong belief of said statement.

"I understand." The older man replied patiently, situating himself beside his frustrated comrade.

"You do?" Amon was surprised as he looked at the investigator, for he would never have thought the older male would feel the same.

"Certainly. It has not missed my perception that you have been a worthy opponent to Eyepatch on various occasions–even so far as for Eyepatch to show mercy to you specifically." Shinohara smiled knowingly despite the horror written over Amon's facial features.

"Mercy? That–but that's an insult to my–!" Amon's words caught in his throat the minute Shinohara began roaring with laughter. "He was joking!" He became bashful once more, for he had surely fallen for such an old trick.

"I was joking, Amon! It would have been an insult to your skills." Shinohara grinned as he wiped a tear from the corner of his eye. "This uplifts the mood that has taken over our fellow comrades. Don't fret and always remain patient, the final decision will get to us sooner than you think." He gingerly placed a heavy palm on Amon's shoulder, before standing and taking his leave. "And I just have a feeling you'll be the first to be given them."

"Huh?" Amon gazed towards Shinohara, for he had not heard his last words. The only response he got was the older man's lazy wave as he continued on his way. He smiled slightly and focused once more on eating his donut–only to take notice the donut was no longer on his palm. He quickly looked around himself, yet found no traces of it. Realization dawned on him, and he let out a resigned sigh. "So that's what he was after."

Amon smiled amusingly, for he was sure the male had lifted his spirits for the sake of Mado's and himself. Meanwhile, Shinohara took a bite from a donut; feeling rather satisfied that he had 'received' such a wonderful gratitude from his friend.


"Investigator Amon."

The investigator lifted his gaze, rather curious to the formalities being directed towards him. "You can just call me Amon." He clarified in case she had perhaps forgotten–though that was unlikely.

"It's a letter from Kishou Arima." Akira responded, bluntly ignoring Amon's wishes and merely doing her job.

"What!?" Amon abruptly stood up from his chair, discarding any work he had yet complete on his desk. "Special Class Arima–why would he…"

"I don't know, but it seems he's inviting you for a chat." Akira spoke in a nonchalant manner despite the gravity of the situation. Amon immediately took hold of the letter, briefly thanking her as he exited the office, slamming the door a little loudly.

"Ghouls!?" Takizawa snapped awake in utter fear, his bed head being akin to a bird's nest. His eyes lazily scanned the office, only to be met with a grim expression from Akira. He turned his head away from her, yet sweat dropped at the fact that he had fallen asleep. While on the job.

Amon quickened his pace, yet his gaze remained fixed on the letter's contents. This was just as he had suspected, yet among all the words that were written, there were those that stood out from the rest.

' ' The discussion for Eyepatch's fate shall be decided based on the conversations we will have with two individuals and the evidence that has been acquired of the ghoul's identity. Due to the agreement with Chairman Tsuneyoshi Washuu, it is hereby agreed that Investigator Koutarou Amon shall be among those to have a voice in this important decision. ' '

"They know what Eyepatch's identity is." Amon thought as a surge of hope filled his core and the mere revelation. He knew that he had always sought for answers from the said ghoul, though their positions had never allowed such room for discussion. Yet, what struck him as odd was the fact that it has been a week and only now have they considered a decision. "Just how difficult can discussing a ghoul's life be? We've never had this problem."

Even as he paced forward, his head held high and his iron grip on the letter, he was unaware of the peculiar gazes from others. It was no doubt that Amon had been picked to speak on behalf of himself and the ghoul that they had countlessly heard gossip of. What they did not know, however, was the conflicted emotions within the investigator. It was a terrifying thought to realize he held the fate of someone's life in the palm of his hand, regardless if it was a human or ghoul.

He truly hoped he would make the right decision.


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