[ The reality of the judicial system is difficult to explain to those embedded in it, let alone someone with no concept of one. A harbinger of justice, a person who brings the truth to light no matter what - Akechi held such idealistic notions when he was rewarded with this fame and fortune.
It's false - as always. Convictions, coverups, those in power - justice is an illusion. Akechi couldn't care less.
But he's supposed to care. A prince offers a quiet laugh, thinks of a humble, thoughtful response. A brownie is plucked apart with his fingers. ]
I can only hope so. You understand my intent well enough and even if it's difficult - well, it's my duty to society and my obligation to my own morals to ensure the truth is always brought to light. [ Sheepish, he wipes his fingers on a napkin. Looks away, as if truly troubled and- ] Though despite all my attempts, even I have to admit good intentions aren't enough and sometimes such a moral standing makes things incredibly difficult. Not everyone wants to see the truth, after all. Even those who will benefit most from it.
Yeah... If you want people to listen, sometimes you have to make them. Even if they believe it, the truth isn't doing them much good if they don't care.
[ He says it in the same tone that a parent might use when describing a child's bad habit - casual and flippant, and just a little bit irritated by the entire thing - and shakes his head as he finishes. Then he lifts his cup off the table, stares down at it, then sets it back on the table without drinking from it. ]
The most important things in life rarely are. I do all I can to make those around me understand the gravity of the situation and accept the truth as it is.
[ That, in itself, isn't a whole lie, not the entire truth. He did his best to make even his stubborn boss understand her vile she actions weren't-
Her.
Though it didn't matter in the end. His begrudging respect towards her exists despite his best efforts to shake it. ]
For all its tedium, there are aspects and moments that are challenging and fulfilling. Sometimes, I think it was what I was born to do.
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It's false - as always. Convictions, coverups, those in power - justice is an illusion. Akechi couldn't care less.
But he's supposed to care. A prince offers a quiet laugh, thinks of a humble, thoughtful response. A brownie is plucked apart with his fingers. ]
I can only hope so. You understand my intent well enough and even if it's difficult - well, it's my duty to society and my obligation to my own morals to ensure the truth is always brought to light. [ Sheepish, he wipes his fingers on a napkin. Looks away, as if truly troubled and- ] Though despite all my attempts, even I have to admit good intentions aren't enough and sometimes such a moral standing makes things incredibly difficult. Not everyone wants to see the truth, after all. Even those who will benefit most from it.
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[ He says it in the same tone that a parent might use when describing a child's bad habit - casual and flippant, and just a little bit irritated by the entire thing - and shakes his head as he finishes. Then he lifts his cup off the table, stares down at it, then sets it back on the table without drinking from it. ]
I'm sure it's not easy.
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[ That, in itself, isn't a whole lie, not the entire truth. He did his best to make even his stubborn boss understand her vile she actions weren't-
Her.
Though it didn't matter in the end. His begrudging respect towards her exists despite his best efforts to shake it. ]
For all its tedium, there are aspects and moments that are challenging and fulfilling. Sometimes, I think it was what I was born to do.