[It's not- unsettling to hear that laugh, that's a degree too far. But it stirs something within Akira, to hear the echoes of it. That laugh that was defeated, that had lost everything. There was simply nothing left to give. He doesn't think he'll ever forget it, especially when it haunts his dreams nearly a year later.
Akechi is still good, though; not caught out easily on the obvious bait that Akira laid for him. It's still an Akechi that he knows, then, even if "knowing" is a relative term when it comes to the two of them. The way Akechi describes their relationship could make him laugh, though, even if there would be no humor in it. If only things had been that way...
If things had been that way, then maybe...
It doesn't serve anything to think about it now, probably. But it is what helps Akira make a decision. Akechi has his cards as close to the vest as ever, so Akira will lay all of his directly on the table.]
No, you're not reading it wrong. He has memories of me, and seemingly important ones too... but I've never met him before.
[When he gets like this... the only way to counter Akechi is to meet him head on.]
When we spoke, Maruki-san talked about different realities. I don't entirely get it... but I think there must be something to it. Both of our memories are different, but both feel too real.
[It's difficult like this. He can't tell if Akechi is from a world with Maruki or not, but the most he can do now is try to push at this from every angle he can. Even if Akechi actually doesn't remember... Akira can still try to find any inconsistencies that can help build up the bigger picture.]
i will simply have to destroy my sleep schedule even more so i can GET YOU
Akechi is still good, though; not caught out easily on the obvious bait that Akira laid for him. It's still an Akechi that he knows, then, even if "knowing" is a relative term when it comes to the two of them. The way Akechi describes their relationship could make him laugh, though, even if there would be no humor in it. If only things had been that way...
If things had been that way, then maybe...
It doesn't serve anything to think about it now, probably. But it is what helps Akira make a decision. Akechi has his cards as close to the vest as ever, so Akira will lay all of his directly on the table.]
No, you're not reading it wrong. He has memories of me, and seemingly important ones too... but I've never met him before.
[When he gets like this... the only way to counter Akechi is to meet him head on.]
When we spoke, Maruki-san talked about different realities. I don't entirely get it... but I think there must be something to it. Both of our memories are different, but both feel too real.
[It's difficult like this. He can't tell if Akechi is from a world with Maruki or not, but the most he can do now is try to push at this from every angle he can. Even if Akechi actually doesn't remember... Akira can still try to find any inconsistencies that can help build up the bigger picture.]