(By the time Akechi joins, Ren was already soaking in the calmness, almost immune to the fish moving up and down and sometimes booping his ribs. He might even take a very quick shower again before leaving... It almost makes him feel like a person after months of not feeling like one! Sleep would definitely be the next big thing for him to feel less emotionally exhausted, but it would be a lie to say this isn't helping.
Akechi's reflexes break him from the trance, though! He jumps a little, eyes snapping open.)
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Akechi's reflexes break him from the trance, though! He jumps a little, eyes snapping open.)
Did they bite you?!