Saguru came out of his self loathing when he heard a scratching noise behind him.

"Hmm?" Saguru looked to his left to see the kitten wiggling out from under the cages. Conan carefully made his way onto Saguru's lap and looked up. The teen noted that the kitten look a little better now that it was up and moving. Although it seemed that he was missing a few tufts of fur, and was favouring the injured leg. The kitten stared at Saguru intently.

"What are you thinking?" Saguru pondered as he lightly scratched Conan's head. The kitten started to shy away. He put up a paw and pushed Saguru's hand away. Saguru's eyes grew wide. The kitten glared at him.

"Sorry. I thought you… My apologies." Saguru shifted into a more upright position. "Well shall we get you checked out. Suddenly Conan hissed and leapt off his lap. He stumbled when he landed. When the teen went to reach for him the kitten started to growl in a deep voice. Saguru flinched then let out a sigh.

"This isn't getting us anywhere. Just let me take a look at your injuries." Saguru made another move but the kitten just flashed his teeth.

"Hold on." Saguru stood up and briskly walked to the office. He quickly returned with a piece of paper. The teen carefully keeled in front of the kitten and placed the sheet on the floor. On it, the English alphabet was written down in order.

"Your from America correct?" Saguru asked hopefully. "I've heard that you're familiar with the English alphabet." His heart leaped out of his chest as the kitten limped over to the paper and began placing his paw on different letters.

YES

Saguru relaxed a little. "Well that's some progress." Saguru paused for a second. Suddenly, Conan started tapping the page again.

WHEREISKAITO

Saguru sighed. "Starting with the tough questions eh Tentei Kun?" The kitten growled slightly. "Alright, I get it." He took a deep breath. "Kaito is… gone." The kittens eyes grew. He began growl loudly.

"Look… I couldn't save him. You were laying on the ground unconscious." The kitten kept growling. "I couldn't do anything! She… Anyway it doesn't matter."

SHEWHAT

"I told you she doesn't matter!" Conan took a couple of steps back in fright. Saguru scratched his own head. "I'm sorry Tentei Kun. That was uncalled for." He crouched down and put his hand out front. "Come on, I want you to get checked out by Mio."

MIO

"Yes. She is the vet who runs this clinic here. She's good at what she does and I trust her." Conan gave a little huff.

THOUGHTAKAKO

Saguru scrunched his face momentarily. "You thought Mio was Akako?" He started chuckling.

"That explains the earlier reaction. Come on I'll introduce you two." Saguru slowly reached out and rapped his hands around the small kitten. To his surprise and pleasure, Conan allowed himself to be handled. Saguru cradled the kitten in his arms. The small animals muscles were taught. As though he was ready to spring.

"Calm down. There isn't anything that's going to hurt you here. She's just going to check you out then you can get some rest." The kitten nodded in agreement. The teen gathered the paper on the floor, and left for the waiting room.

Mio looked up from her paperwork that was littering the receptionist's desk. "Wow you actually were able to grab him." She walked over and bent over to look at the kitten. "How are doing little guy?" Saguru could feel Conan press into his chest slightly.

"He's still a little shaken." He said calmly. "Since he woke up, is it possible for me to take him home?"

"I strongly warn against it. I want to keep him under observation for a couple of days. Help me check his injuries and reapply bandages." Saguru nodded. He followed her back to the examination room and placed Tentei Kun on the table. The checkup was though to say the least. To Saguru's surprise Conan seemed to pull through. After the examination, Mio placed Conan back into his cage. Even when Saguru protested.

"It's for the best. Now go, you look like death's warmed over you." Saguru started to protest, but the young vet pushed him towards the door. He looked back to see Tentei Kun curl into a small ball in the back of the cage. His chest tightened slightly at the sight.