It didn't make much sense at the time, but now I understand. [ As well as he can, anyway.
Akira lifts a hand to scratch at his ear. They've migrated far enough up his head that he can't really get away with wearing his glasses anymore, a loss he inwardly mourns. Even if they're technically useless, he's grown fond of wearing them. ]
... If that's how it is, I hope I can help you recognize yourself.
[Another surprise. Akechi sips his coffee, eyes shut as he considers it. Akira did help him see it. He saw the kind of hero he had wanted to be in the other boy, the kind of person he had once thought maybe he could be someday in general. He saw someone he didn't understand and he can't say he reacted well to it, either, but that too was part of himself. All the things Akira makes him think and feel are parts of himself, for better or worse.
He offers soft words as he swirls the coffee in the mug.]
[ Through their unique and complicated history, Akechi has made Akira see things about himself that no one else has—the depth of his anger, resentment, forgiveness, sympathy.
But that's difficult for even Akira, careful and deliberate as he is, to put into words. Besides, a thought jumps to mind, one that he voices with a good-humored noise. ]
Weren't we supposed to be drunk for this conversation?
[ This is much more familiar and easy to navigate. ]
I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to take medication and drink. [ But given that it was more like a magic potion and that Akira is, well, Akira, it's probably no surprise that there isn't much conviction behind it beyond the teasing. ]
[It shouldn't be so funny but he gives a short laugh as he shakes his head.] Ah, hey. I'm a model student. You can't call me a bad influence. If it's my suggestion, it must be a good one.
[ He's not opposed to the idea in general, not at all, but it comes back to the same reason keeping him from sleeping: Akira wants to be in full control of his facilities, just in case something abruptly changes or the medicine begins to wear off. ]
[That does make sense and truly, he just likes joking about it with him. Though it sounds like they actually will do it in the future. That should be interesting.
Akechi toys with his hair, wrapping a lock around his finger and twirling it.]
Hmm, too bad you don't want a distraction, though, since I did finish that story for you.
Haha, are you sure? I don't want to waste it now if you don't want to hear it.
[Of course, he has to milk it a little bit. But also, he doesn't know if it will actually be very good. Telling him The Little Prince set the bar impossibly high.]
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Akira lifts a hand to scratch at his ear. They've migrated far enough up his head that he can't really get away with wearing his glasses anymore, a loss he inwardly mourns. Even if they're technically useless, he's grown fond of wearing them. ]
... If that's how it is, I hope I can help you recognize yourself.
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He offers soft words as he swirls the coffee in the mug.]
I'd like it if I did the same someday.
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[ Through their unique and complicated history, Akechi has made Akira see things about himself that no one else has—the depth of his anger, resentment, forgiveness, sympathy.
But that's difficult for even Akira, careful and deliberate as he is, to put into words. Besides, a thought jumps to mind, one that he voices with a good-humored noise. ]
Weren't we supposed to be drunk for this conversation?
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Isn't the wine still here?
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I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to take medication and drink. [ But given that it was more like a magic potion and that Akira is, well, Akira, it's probably no surprise that there isn't much conviction behind it beyond the teasing. ]
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If everyone who should not drink abstained, there would be very few drinkers at all.
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Ah, it's not even the full moon I have to worry about. It's Goro Akechi coming into my house and being a bad influence.
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Akira hides his grin in his cup as he finishes off the last of his coffee in one long sip. ]
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[He drinks slower, not really wanting to stop being around him just yet.]
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[ He's not opposed to the idea in general, not at all, but it comes back to the same reason keeping him from sleeping: Akira wants to be in full control of his facilities, just in case something abruptly changes or the medicine begins to wear off. ]
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Akechi toys with his hair, wrapping a lock around his finger and twirling it.]
Hmm, too bad you don't want a distraction, though, since I did finish that story for you.
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I didn't say I don't want a distraction. You can tell it if it's ready.
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[Of course, he has to milk it a little bit. But also, he doesn't know if it will actually be very good. Telling him The Little Prince set the bar impossibly high.]
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I want to hear it, but I want to get comfortable first.