It was easy enough to navigate around, in school. It became more of a problem on the force, but luckily being harsh isn't necessarily seen as a bad thing, with the police. Just defying the higher ups is.

( which is how he lost his job anyway. but oh well.

the rattle catches mashita's ear, and he glances toward the source in the dark, before yashiki's flashlight really illuminates the area. what on earth... )

I heard it. ( but the air still again, once the light shines in that direction. ) ...the house?

( unlikely, but still. )