[His gaze lifts from the container to Akira and he smiles, something softer. Even if Akira doesn't spell it out, he understands. They are similar in some ways, ways that make it easier to catch his meaning at times. If it had happened to him, he would have tried to thank Akira somehow like this, too.]
If it happens again this month, please call me. I'll tell you another story.
[ If it happens again? Akira almost has to laugh. Everything he's researched about the change implies that this is going to be a regular thing for him every month, and that it's only going to get worse as the transformation progresses.
But having the offer on the table makes that knowledge a little less overwhelming. ]
You do owe me an original. I haven't forgotten about that.
[Truthfully, the 'if' exists only as a quiet out: Akira can pretend it didn't happen. He can pretend there was no reason to call Akechi. He can stop needing him that way. It has a high chance of happening, as far as he is concerned, so he'd rather pretend now in advance. 'If' it happens again, though, he really will be there.]
I remember. I've been researching for it, I promise. It will be ready by full moon.
[ As much as he doesn't want to have to rely on Akechi, or anyone really, Akira isn't sure exactly what the next moon will hold for him and how much worse it will be. So he's not going to discount the possibility, offering a light reply as he pushes himself away from the counter. ]
[ It's pure habit that has him following to the door to see Akechi out. Maybe it's a bit silly, seeing as he's going all of one house over, but it's the least Akira can do when he's so used to waking his company home or to the station. ]
See you later. [ He calls from the doorway as Akechi heads off, waiting until he disappears from sight to shut the door. ]
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If it happens again this month, please call me. I'll tell you another story.
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But having the offer on the table makes that knowledge a little less overwhelming. ]
You do owe me an original. I haven't forgotten about that.
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I remember. I've been researching for it, I promise. It will be ready by full moon.
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[ As much as he doesn't want to have to rely on Akechi, or anyone really, Akira isn't sure exactly what the next moon will hold for him and how much worse it will be. So he's not going to discount the possibility, offering a light reply as he pushes himself away from the counter. ]
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See you later, Akira. Thank you again.
[Then he turns and goes to make his way out.]
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See you later. [ He calls from the doorway as Akechi heads off, waiting until he disappears from sight to shut the door. ]