Kid nodded solemnly, silently wishing he could have skipped this virus as well.

His gazed momentarily diverted to Aoko as well, and if Hakuba was sharp he probably would have seen a slight flash of guilt in his expression before it was gone. "We found you because Vermouth left us clues," he said, "Kudo followed them, and they all led you to. We needed the help of the police force, so we recruited Nakamori. Hattori lent us his mind." The thief tapped his forehead. "And apparently offered himself as a shield to protect both of you."