The cultural notes were devoured with keen interest. They were something he would have to remember if he didn't want to accidentally offend Luce.

Without looking up, he said absently, "Aoshi's a boy. Likes to nibble fingers and thinks he's really handsome. Keeps trying to impress Ringo." True to his word, the dove was nipping at Luce's fingers.

It took a while, but Kaito remembered that he'd spoken aloud without thinking again. He hastily grabbed his book to scribble down a repeat of what he'd said.