[ Nothing Akechi says is rude, or offensive, but a stone settles in Ren's stomach anyway, heavier and heavier with each word. Despite the different intonation, despite the gloves, sometimes it almost seems like it could be Ren's own Akechi standing next to him. Staring fondly into space, talking about a different Ren who clearly has whatever Ren himself lacks. It's not brains or adaptability or even friendliness. Ren has all that. It's something else that Ren was just... born without. But he already knew that.
He shakes his head with a smile when Akechi apologizes. ] No worries. It sounds like you two are close...?
[ Why did he ask that. He doesn't want to know that. ]
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He shakes his head with a smile when Akechi apologizes. ] No worries. It sounds like you two are close...?
[ Why did he ask that. He doesn't want to know that. ]