(Akechi is finally talking to him, and it would feel shitty to not be just as equally open and honest. His hand rests on Akechi's cheek, a gentle caress.)

Different trauma.

(Because it is a trauma. An unprocessed fear of being mistrusted brought by consequences of his rather fair and just actions.)

You react this way because it's what you were taught. I'd like to show you differently, if you'll let me.

(This conversation on itself is a start.)