[ The amusement in Kaito's visage shifts, just a little. He flicks his wrist, producing a pair of napkin-wrapped utensils to offer the boy after he's offloaded the food. Another flick, and there's a mug full of water in his opposite hand.

His smile warms, just a touch. ]

I respect that take, [ he finally replies, stepping a little closer, separating himself from the rest of the crowd. ] It's well-founded.

I like my contradictions, and I like showboating. It's a different way of wearing the professional's mantle, and I'm sure that it rubs the straightforward types horribly. My old boss used to hate me for it. You don't seem too amused, yourself. Younger me would have hated it too.

[ Chuckling, Kaito settles back into the water, letting himself sink to his chin before popping back up. He offers a grin. ]

And that's fair. But it's what I like, nowadays.