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I'll refrain from giving another impassioned speech, but...

[... Well, it kind of hits home for him. Solving cases at the moment is simply a hobby, something he'd like to make a career of, and even if it's not feasible it's still something he feels strongly about wanting.]

Those who like to write are writers. Those who like to draw are artists. [A pause.] Those who like to act are actors. They're simply amateurs, I think, but that doesn't discount them from being part of their respective sections.

Perhaps you could try for a company? Recolle is home to a number of interesting things, I can assure you, I wouldn't doubt if we had one that put on performances around the city. Or maybe you can be a storyteller at the library.

[ He'll refrain, and yet. ]

It sounds quaint. [ Quaint. Very nice, if she's honest, and she leans back in her seat to study her half-finished pancakes. ] I suppose I'll look into a few things. Thank you for the impassioned pep talk.

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[He has a bad habit alright.]

Ah... I'm sorry if that was bothersome. It simply strikes a chord with me.

Because of your detective work-hobby, yes?

[ Given her dismantling of Goro Akechi In 39 Words Or Less when she met him. ]

Correct. It's not very well-paying, but it is highly rewarding... and unlike with your hobbies, those of the profession would certainly look down on me as I am now.

[Just a kid playing pretend. Not serious about it at all. Too naive to the world, will break before he bends, stuff like that.]

You have the benefit of having people who'd help you grow into your potential.

It's a shame that yours wouldn't. [ Such a shame...

... though... ] Would you like to strike up a deal with me, Akechi?

[... A deal?]

I'll hear you out, at the very least.

It may be bold of me to offer this...

[ ... which is a great start to any deal, and she sets her fork down so she can fold her hands in front of her on the table, nudging her plate aside in the process. ]

But I do feel some regret, that there are none in your preferred profession that you believe would help you out the way those in my hobby might I, should I decide to pursue that path. So I was thinking that perhaps I could help to nurse that potential in my own way.

[ A pause, just to let him soak that in, before she continues very briefly: ]

There'd be conditions, of course. [ Which she will think of in the next couple of minutes. ]

[... Oh. Huh. That's oddly nice of her, and he considers the offer thoughtfully, settling back against the booth. He's not sure how she could nurse that potential, but... Hmm.]

It's an intriguing offer, Miss Velveteen. [Very intriguing.] And... I think it's one I'll accept, should these conditions be just.

[He's a smart cookie in that respect; don't trust fully, look at the picture as a whole, learn every part of a situation before jumping in. But Goro's very much alright with it otherwise, frankly speaking.]

[ Oh, he's open to it. That's good. ]

One: You'll form a detective agency of some sort with like-minded people. This'll give you a stepping stone and make your case more legitimate to other detectives. [ He'll seem more serious if he's not just mucking around on his own...! Probably. ] I'll provide what funds I can for someplace to set up whatever you'd need, but it might not be for a while... Though, come to think of, I probably have an inheritance of some sort...

[ ... Things to ask her caretaker about, she supposes. Her parents are dead and she's been 18 for a while, certainly he must have some information on what her family might've left her. She doesn't think it'll be too much, since she's heard they weren't particularly wealthy, but they certainly weren't poor...? It doesn't really seem like anyone in her family is, extended or otherwise. ]

Two: If I ever ask you to solve something for me, or with me, you're not allowed to refuse.

My, what lofty expectations you hold for me.

[But he's pleased with it, there's no doubt. Thinks it over more -- form an agency of some sort with like-minded people, can never refuse her -- and stares at her across the table, gently sliding his plate away as he offers his hand to shake.]

I can't guarantee to find enough like-minded people to form an agency in the first place, but... I accept, Miss Velveteen. Even if it ends up being no bigger than a club. You'll join too, won't you?

Only if you call me "Madame Director" while we're on business. [ Third condition, apparently. She'll take his hand though, a little limply. ] You'll ultimately be in charge, but I think I should get some sort of title for being your benefactor, shouldn't I?

[Goro chuckles lightly, nodding.]

I think Madame suits you very well. If any change comes to mind, please don't hesitate to inform me.

Of course.

[ She squeezes his hand before she takes hers back, laying it back over her other. ]

I can certainly promise I won't make them too suddenly or too drastic of changes either, provided nothing calls for drastic changes... [ She's not... entirely certain about that, but there's her word on it. ]

[... Yes, provided... nothing calls for that, the strange memory(?) of a TV station wafting through his mind again.]

Then we have a deal. [A glance at the plates, amused.] And too many pancakes left over, it'd seem. Shall I see you home?

[ This is what they get for talking and eating... and she gets the feeling he'll insist on it anyway, so... ]

I would appreciate that, though I'm almost certain I could fend off any would-be trouble with my fruit. [ She'll bean people in self-defense, sure. ]

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