Tyki shrugged faintly. "What makes you think I was joking?" he asked, letting the offer hang in the air. It was open, they both knew it, and that was all that was really necessary.

Besides, Tyki didn't really need Saguru's permission.

He sighed. "Oh yes, Oregon. Be thankful you missed that. Stuck on a wagon with a bickering Kaito and Conan, not to mention Dark and Rufus in a dress, and about eight other people, is not my idea of a good time."