Zechs blinked, and then attempted a slight smile. Softly, he replied, "I will attempt to be at the apartment for supper, this is true." It was notable he did not call this place home. Home was the house Tyki bought for him. But Hakuba had no way of knowing that.

"My schedule as dictated by Rufus is 'whenever I say I need you.' Yet, generally, I attempt to be available from eight o'clock until the late evening," Zechs answered. "I have taken to returning to the apartment for supper, then remaining 'on call' for Rufus should he require my services. Frequently he calls at odd hours for my person."

Before he left to shower and dress for work, however, he gave Hakuba a suspicious glance. "Just how long are you intending on staying, Detective?"