Heiji sighed. "Or they might have discovered it later or helped him make it in the first place, and decided to use it even when he wasn't in the picture any more. Happened a couple of times back home. Anyway, guess that's all idle speculation at this point."

He held up his hands, grinning. "Nah, I ain't called anyone yet! You caught me as I was gonna get started. The police might be good for starters, but I thought I'd let my folks and Kazuha know I'm okay, too, or I'll be gettin' it from both ends when I get back."