Oh, hah. You're hilarious, Akechi.

[ Low, deadpan. Maruki is already so tired. But, as a genuine answer– ]

No, I completely meant the former. Whether or not it's summoned, I can feel its responses to things. I don't talk to it, to be clear.

[ He probably would, if Azathoth could still talk back.

A beat, and he sighs. ]

You have to remember that it first manifested as a disembodied voice. The whole thing is odd.