Akechi doesn't feel betrayal. Doesn't experience worry. There are consequences to every action - Maruki knew what he was doing when he downed a potion willingly sought out for his own pathetic indulgence.
A house ruined him. A partner ended it. He wants to be held to this world, wants to be tied to it, wants a reason to stay in a place that isn't meant for him because it's the only reality where he has anything.
Akechi Goro doesn't feel betrayal, but it stings all the same. There's no proof there are ill effects, there's no proof there isn't. It forms a needless connection to this world. There's less to gain and more to lose. Maruki isn't Joker, who Akechi knows can wield different powers innately and keep his heart separate from the rest.
Maruki gave in. Maruki gave up. Maruki made Akechi's job that much harder for no goddamn reason.
'An indulgence of scientific and personal curiosity.' Selfish. Idiotic. Tempted by a meaningless power. Even gods can't be sated.
He's furious - eyes settle on Maruki in full, unblinking. Unwavering. The molars in his mouth grind together. All at once, he can't stand Maruki Takuto and-]
Oh, is that so? That's all?
[Calm. So calm. Voice steady. Airy. He can't stand him. He gave in and it took nothing.]
To think you were this weak after all - you really were meant to be a politician. Always seeking more and more power under the guise of some shitty excuse. I thought you were better than that. Since you're so eager, take more.
[Call of Chaos is cast without warning - thrown at Maruki Takuto with zero hesitation. It won't do anything. Won't break his mind or heart, but the intent is there. The meaning is apparent. Akechi wastes no time in casting Call of Chaos on himself after, right as the flames dissipate from Maruki's form.]
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Akechi doesn't feel betrayal. Doesn't experience worry. There are consequences to every action - Maruki knew what he was doing when he downed a potion willingly sought out for his own pathetic indulgence.
A house ruined him. A partner ended it. He wants to be held to this world, wants to be tied to it, wants a reason to stay in a place that isn't meant for him because it's the only reality where he has anything.
Akechi Goro doesn't feel betrayal, but it stings all the same. There's no proof there are ill effects, there's no proof there isn't. It forms a needless connection to this world. There's less to gain and more to lose. Maruki isn't Joker, who Akechi knows can wield different powers innately and keep his heart separate from the rest.
Maruki gave in. Maruki gave up. Maruki made Akechi's job that much harder for no goddamn reason.
'An indulgence of scientific and personal curiosity.' Selfish. Idiotic. Tempted by a meaningless power. Even gods can't be sated.
He's furious - eyes settle on Maruki in full, unblinking. Unwavering. The molars in his mouth grind together. All at once, he can't stand Maruki Takuto and-]
Oh, is that so? That's all?
[Calm. So calm. Voice steady. Airy. He can't stand him. He gave in and it took nothing.]
To think you were this weak after all - you really were meant to be a politician. Always seeking more and more power under the guise of some shitty excuse. I thought you were better than that. Since you're so eager, take more.
[Call of Chaos is cast without warning - thrown at Maruki Takuto with zero hesitation. It won't do anything. Won't break his mind or heart, but the intent is there. The meaning is apparent. Akechi wastes no time in casting Call of Chaos on himself after, right as the flames dissipate from Maruki's form.]
Pathetic. You're absolutely pathetic!