[he straightens, hackles prickling at the feel of Loki's breath on the back of his neck. it's not so much a fear response, though, as -- well, he's not sure what it is, really, but he's not afraid of Loki. he knows that much, at least]
[which is why, maybe, he can let out a bark of a laugh at the idea that he might be using Akechi] For once, my boy, my only agenda is that I have no agenda. [a beat] What would be the point? [what would there be to gain, in using Akechi? would would he even use him for?]
no subject
[which is why, maybe, he can let out a bark of a laugh at the idea that he might be using Akechi] For once, my boy, my only agenda is that I have no agenda. [a beat] What would be the point? [what would there be to gain, in using Akechi? would would he even use him for?]