[Oh. Well, Akechi's own surprise shows in the widening of his eyes as she gets obviously flustered. He'd meant "keep an eye on" in the event that he became a threat, not literally watch over to protect.

It's an unexpected side of her, and he can't help but chuckle, covering it behind a polite hand.]

My apologies. It's just... unexpected. I thought perhaps you might see another spirit as competition, but that's clearly not the case.

[Goro "why can't I be the only special one" Akechi at it again.]