Angsty bsd short stories. (Majority is not all.)

All we need.

The room was tense, and the air was thick with unease as the two great detectives, Ranpo Edogawa and Edgar Allan Poe, sat facing each other at opposite ends of the table. They had been brought together by a mutual acquaintance, who had thought that their combined intellects could solve a particularly baffling case.

However, as they sat in silence, both men seemed unable to look directly at each other. Ranpo fidgeted nervously with the hem of his shirt, his eyes darting around the room as he tried to avoid Poe's piercing gaze. Meanwhile, Poe tapped his foot impatiently, his eyes fixed on the table as if lost in thought.

Despite their reputation as brilliant detectives, they were both feeling insecure in each other's presence. Ranpo was acutely aware of Poe's reputation as a master of the macabre, and he couldn't help but feel intimidated by the other man's imposing presence. On the other hand, Poe was somewhat intimidated by Ranpo's uncanny ability to solve even the most perplexing cases with ease, and he couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Poe broke the silence. "Mr. Edogawa," he said, his voice measured and calm. "I understand that you have a rather unique approach to solving cases. Would you care to share some of your methods with me?"

Ranpo looked up, surprised by the sudden question. For a moment, he hesitated, unsure of how to respond. But then he remembered that he was among his peers, and he felt a surge of confidence.

"Well, Mr. Poe," he said, his voice strong and clear. "I believe that the key to solving any case is to pay attention to the details. Every clue, no matter how small, can provide valuable insight into the nature of the crime. And if you're able to piece together those clues, then you'll be able to unravel even the most complex mysteries."

Poe nodded thoughtfully, impressed by Ranpo's confident demeanor. "I see," he said. "And what about intuition? Do you believe that it plays a role in your work?"

Ranpo smiled, pleased by the question. "Absolutely," he said. "Intuition is a powerful tool in the hands of a detective. It allows you to see patterns and connections that might not be immediately apparent. Of course, intuition should always be tempered by reason and logic, but it can be an invaluable asset in the right hands."

For the first time since they had entered the room, the tension began to dissipate. Ranpo and Poe found themselves engaged in a lively discussion about the nature of detective work, each sharing their own insights and perspectives.

As they talked, they began to realize that they had more in common than they had initially thought. Despite their different approaches to solving cases, they shared a deep passion for their work, and a desire to bring justice to those who had been wronged.

By the time their meeting was over, the two great detectives had formed a newfound respect for each other. As they said their goodbyes, they exchanged a knowing glance, each silently acknowledging the other's brilliance.

The tension that had once filled the room had been replaced by a sense of mutual admiration, and Ranpo and Poe knew that they would always hold a special place in each other's minds as two of the greatest detectives of their time.