His brow pinches a little at the words. What... about him? He expects to be mocked, but the words that follow... don't feel like mocking, and there's definitely confusion in his gaze the more the boy continues.
... is he sympathizing with him?
It's such a stark contrast from their other encounters that he can't help but wonder if this is some sort of ruse meant to lower his guard... Yet that defensive gesture does at least, in some way, feel genuine.]
Because you're important to him.
[Though... he worries. Is the relationship they have healthy? Is what they have... good? It goes against everything he's been taught, and Akira has... the anger he's shown makes him wonder if he's enabling that same sort of angry behavior within Akechi.
But he is a mere stranger, and two interactions do not paint a whole picture of a person. He wants to understand, first and foremost, so that he can figure out the best way to help hi... Akechi.]
Not to mention what I've done to you directly.
[...funny enough, those feelings are persisting, even despite the violence and mercilessness Akira has shown towards Shido thus far...]
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His brow pinches a little at the words. What... about him? He expects to be mocked, but the words that follow... don't feel like mocking, and there's definitely confusion in his gaze the more the boy continues.
... is he sympathizing with him?
It's such a stark contrast from their other encounters that he can't help but wonder if this is some sort of ruse meant to lower his guard... Yet that defensive gesture does at least, in some way, feel genuine.]
Because you're important to him.
[Though... he worries. Is the relationship they have healthy? Is what they have... good? It goes against everything he's been taught, and Akira has... the anger he's shown makes him wonder if he's enabling that same sort of angry behavior within Akechi.
But he is a mere stranger, and two interactions do not paint a whole picture of a person. He wants to understand, first and foremost, so that he can figure out the best way to help hi... Akechi.]
Not to mention what I've done to you directly.
[...funny enough, those feelings are persisting, even despite the violence and mercilessness Akira has shown towards Shido thus far...]