[Akechi ignores the first pointed comment - his personality was incredibly digestible, actually. It was manufactured to be that way. Maruki not accepting that and prodding means everything that happens beyond that picture perfect image is his problem. It's easy to swallow - he just spit it back up.

The cat comment - all Akechi can do is stare directly at his back while they both move towards the lake. Tension gone. Secrets revealed. The reason for Maruki's bad back the final sordid reveal after brainwashing a past lover.

Incredible. There's a half exhale, half snort at the reveal.]

You really are a fool. I bet you're the perfect target for scammers.

[Imagine Akechi betraying him in the worst way possible - by revealing his cat climbing story to the whole network. The scandal.]

Well, I suppose this is as good a time as any to tell you about my third persona.

[A beat - a kick of his shoes against the ground. He lets the moment sink in with a placid, neutral expression that covers up the bullshit he's spewing.]

I'm joking, of course.

[Isn't he so funny?]