[If it's softening Akechi, it's not visible in his face as he stares at her with surprise. Surprise that's quickly masked with impassiveness, but it can't quite hide the wary confusion lurking in his eyes. Like if he looks at her hard enough, he might be able to spot duplicity in her face, a hint of mockery perhaps.

Ah, but then, based on what Ren told him, he does owe her an apology, doesn't he? Yoshizawa is one of the few people he truly doesn't openly dislike, and, well. Though he's loathe to admit it, she's one of the few who doesn't have reason to hate him, that he knows of. Objectively, it would be foolish to throw away an ally. Subjectively...

Deep down, there's that part of him who wishes he could have friends, even as he knows he's incapable. Even if he knows that he'll probably never stop looking for the ulterior motive behind simple acts of kindness like someone bringing him a home-cooked meal.]

Recovering from dying, you mean? [he says bluntly, opening the door more widely to allow her to enter Ren's room. Even now, there's a part of him that's too cowardly to try to claim it as his.] I don't need a bribe if you'd like to speak with me, Yoshizawa-san, but I appreciate the thought behind the gesture.