[ Maruki just laughs at that, soft and not unkind. Sure. If Akechi even wakes up for breakfast, he'll be surprised. ]
No, it's all stuff we can discuss later. Seriously.
[ It wasn't a question, it was a statement. He should let Akechi rest, and he will. End of story.
But for the briefest moment, he hesitates. Touches his neck gingerly. It only hurts a little, it'll fade soon. No permanent damage. Only a persistent memory of the rage boiling over in Akechi's eyes, the heat of it made tangible in palms and fingers dug into his throat.
He has a lot to sort through in his mind. Akechi will rest, but he won't.
Stupid to turn his back on Akechi to leave, but he does it anyway. It's only a few steps outside the door. It's a test of trust.
He pauses, looks down at the now cold bowl of soup tucked into the hall right outside the door.
Thinks to place it back inside the room, then thinks better of it.
Maruki leans an arm against the doorframe when he turns back to smile at Akechi, truly exhausted now. ]
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No, it's all stuff we can discuss later. Seriously.
[ It wasn't a question, it was a statement. He should let Akechi rest, and he will. End of story.
But for the briefest moment, he hesitates. Touches his neck gingerly. It only hurts a little, it'll fade soon. No permanent damage. Only a persistent memory of the rage boiling over in Akechi's eyes, the heat of it made tangible in palms and fingers dug into his throat.
He has a lot to sort through in his mind. Akechi will rest, but he won't.
Stupid to turn his back on Akechi to leave, but he does it anyway. It's only a few steps outside the door. It's a test of trust.
He pauses, looks down at the now cold bowl of soup tucked into the hall right outside the door.
Thinks to place it back inside the room, then thinks better of it.
Maruki leans an arm against the doorframe when he turns back to smile at Akechi, truly exhausted now. ]
Just try to take it easy, Akechi. I'll be around.