(And like predicted, he is shocked that she barely reacts to such revelations. He wasn't there to know, or at least, he doesn't remember that Akechi worked with them to take down Maruki. It's part of something that bothers him, to know of his future from the mouth of others - not that he mistrusts Sumire's words. He just doesn't like not having control of his own memories.
He doesn't even know what to say, so he honestly just looks a little stupid for a second with his mouth open, but no sound coming out. Truth be told, both Akechi and Ren had feelings even before the attempted assassination, but he keeps that information to himself. It's all very complicated, and regardless of how much talking they've done, it seems like it will take a while for them to heal from all that they've been through, if the nightmare is any indication. Before he speaks, there's a sigh and a nod.)
Something like that. (Because it runs deeper. It's not just his fear of hurting Ren, it was the false conviction that's all he knows to do. It's the distress of opening up.) I'm sorry you had to witness it.
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He doesn't even know what to say, so he honestly just looks a little stupid for a second with his mouth open, but no sound coming out. Truth be told, both Akechi and Ren had feelings even before the attempted assassination, but he keeps that information to himself. It's all very complicated, and regardless of how much talking they've done, it seems like it will take a while for them to heal from all that they've been through, if the nightmare is any indication. Before he speaks, there's a sigh and a nod.)
Something like that. (Because it runs deeper. It's not just his fear of hurting Ren, it was the false conviction that's all he knows to do. It's the distress of opening up.) I'm sorry you had to witness it.