Cat Among the Pigeons

So... I've considered posting this on AO3, but I'm not sure it feels complete. I originally conceived of it as a 5+1 thing, but I only have the one scene written and I'm not sure what I'd do for the rest. It's been languishing for a while now, so I figured I'd at least post it here and see what people think. All feedback is welcome!

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“Shouta!” Hisashi yelled in a whisper far too close to his ear.

Shouta liked Hisashi. Preferred working with him over working with anyone else and maybe even over working alone. He respected him and loved him and wasn’t even grudging about it. Usually. But it was first thing in the morning after a very long night of patrolling and he did not appreciate the noise or the interruption or the fact that everyone in the staffroom was now glancing their way.

Perks of being the newbie in a professionally curious group.

“What.”

“It’s that time of the year again!” Hisashi answered in an exited sing-song voice. “It’s spring!”

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