Maruki was slowly getting used to the existence of being surrounded by the cognitive forms of people and while he was getting worried that he would lose his mind over the fact that his life had no meaning in the long existence of this world which paired too many Akechis and Kasumis in his life to count. Maybe he's just getting too old? Not that it matters right now- he would appreciate some peace and quiet along with understanding the nature of his own persona who seems to know a lot more than he had initially thought.
He quickly pockets his snack in his pocket and reaches forward before holding a hand out as someone else shows up at the counter. "...!" He's about to ask whether it was his order or that person's but he can recognize that bedhair from anywhere. His eyes widen in shock as the person turns, revealing a sterling gaze sharp enough to cut through the tension that draws in the air. For a moment he feels an unpleasant feeling churning at the bottom of his stomach.
A second passes. Then two. He sighs as he brushes off the ridiculous fear that suddenly overcame him as his lips pull into a smile. "Kurusu-san! Long time no see!"
He looks down at the ramen, taking in Ren's shocking face in a shallow way. "This brings back memories...truly. I wasn't expecting us to run into each other this early but-" he stops as his eyes widen when he looks at the others not even glancing at them or the ruckus they are making at the front of the counter.
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Maruki was slowly getting used to the existence of being surrounded by the cognitive forms of people and while he was getting worried that he would lose his mind over the fact that his life had no meaning in the long existence of this world which paired too many Akechis and Kasumis in his life to count. Maybe he's just getting too old? Not that it matters right now- he would appreciate some peace and quiet along with understanding the nature of his own persona who seems to know a lot more than he had initially thought.
He quickly pockets his snack in his pocket and reaches forward before holding a hand out as someone else shows up at the counter. "...!" He's about to ask whether it was his order or that person's but he can recognize that bedhair from anywhere. His eyes widen in shock as the person turns, revealing a sterling gaze sharp enough to cut through the tension that draws in the air. For a moment he feels an unpleasant feeling churning at the bottom of his stomach.
D̶o̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶n̶o̶t̶ ̶f̶e̶e̶l̶ ̶g̶u̶i̶l̶t̶y̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶w̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶d̶i̶d̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶h̶i̶m̶?̶
A second passes. Then two. He sighs as he brushes off the ridiculous fear that suddenly overcame him as his lips pull into a smile. "Kurusu-san! Long time no see!"
He looks down at the ramen, taking in Ren's shocking face in a shallow way. "This brings back memories...truly. I wasn't expecting us to run into each other this early but-" he stops as his eyes widen when he looks at the others not even glancing at them or the ruckus they are making at the front of the counter.
"Oh."
"Oh no."