[He jerks his knee away from Ren's hand, unable to see the comfort as anything but the actions of someone trying to reassure a child. But just as quickly, his free hand snaps out, taking Ren by the wrist to hold him tight and keep him from leaving. As much as Akechi feels like he needs to run right now, he can't bear the thought of Ren being the one who needs to leave.
After a long moment, he laughs. It's a helpless sound, quiet and subdued, lacking the malice of their time in the engine room together but no less desperate.]
I want to- be with you as well, so why... [he grinds his teeth, presses the hand with the ring to his heart as if wishing he could just claw it out.] What the fuck is this kind of response?!
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After a long moment, he laughs. It's a helpless sound, quiet and subdued, lacking the malice of their time in the engine room together but no less desperate.]
I want to- be with you as well, so why... [he grinds his teeth, presses the hand with the ring to his heart as if wishing he could just claw it out.] What the fuck is this kind of response?!