[ Part of the reason why he felt comfortable saying it now – saying it at all, but especially now – is because he knew Akechi wouldn't press.
And he doesn't. Maybe he will in the future, but for now, they're on the same page. I see is exactly the response he wanted to hear, and he breathes a little sigh of relief before he stands as well. He's not quite as refreshed as Akechi is, but there is some contented thrill of battle underlying his exhaustion, and his smile reaches his eyes, genuine. ]
In a way, I am as well. God only knows how I would have come to understand this sort of power on my own back home. I'm truly grateful for you, Akechi.
[ A gentle pat on the back, between his shoulder blades, where Maruki hauled him by his shirt so many times over the past couple weeks. What a time it's been. ]
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And he doesn't. Maybe he will in the future, but for now, they're on the same page. I see is exactly the response he wanted to hear, and he breathes a little sigh of relief before he stands as well. He's not quite as refreshed as Akechi is, but there is some contented thrill of battle underlying his exhaustion, and his smile reaches his eyes, genuine. ]
In a way, I am as well. God only knows how I would have come to understand this sort of power on my own back home. I'm truly grateful for you, Akechi.
[ A gentle pat on the back, between his shoulder blades, where Maruki hauled him by his shirt so many times over the past couple weeks. What a time it's been. ]
Let's both get some rest.