Three days had passed. The sun rose and set. The city moved. Jin moved with it. He was efficient. He was quiet. He was useful.
Kaito sat on the rooftop. The wind was cool. He held the Ace of Spades. The card was warm. Kuro was awake. He was observing. He had been observing for seventy-two hours. He had not spoken. He was waiting.
Kaito said: "You are quiet."
Kuro said: "I am watching."
Kaito said: "What do you see."
Kuro said: "I see a boy who lies well."
Kaito looked down at the schoolyard. Jin was below. He was talking to a teacher. The teacher looked concerned. Jin looked calm. He gestured toward the gate. He smiled. It was a small smile. It was convincing.
Kaito said: "He is covering."
Kuro said: "He is protecting. There is a difference."
Kaito said: "How."
Kuro said: "Covering is hiding. Protecting is shielding. He is shielding you."
