[after the hullabaloo that was ARMLESS ASCH, Akira is. . . somewhere in the mansion, I don't know, but he's pacing in clear frustration when Akechi finds him, hands curled into fists at his sides. he does stop when he hears that voice, head lifting, gaze meeting Akechi's]
-- we do.
[CALLOUT POST FOR THE ASSHOLE THAT MURDERED NIA TEPPELIN]
[it's fine Akira will take care of that!! in fact, as they talk, he pivots sharply on his heel and makes his way to his room, expecting Akechi to follow]
[before long, Akechi will notice that Akira is leading him to. . . Room 11!]
[there's a flicker of relief on Akira's end when Akechi confirms he's fine, but the second part of his reply has Akira pausing with his hand on the doorknob. his fingers curl around it, knuckles white]
Yeah. Nia-san, and Asch--
[leans forward to thunk his forehead against the door]
Damn it. . .
[but at least they were able to save Asch, right?]
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-- we do.
[CALLOUT POST FOR THE ASSHOLE THAT MURDERED NIA TEPPELIN]
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But he nods.]
First of all, it seems someone got ambitious overnight. Are you unharmed?
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I'm not hurt.
[glances at the detective from over his shoulder]
Are you?
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... Good. [Succinct. It's not like he's relieved Akira is fine, or anything......] I'm fine. Though the same clearly can't be said for everyone else.
[RIP to Asch but he's different.]
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[there's a flicker of relief on Akira's end when Akechi confirms he's fine, but the second part of his reply has Akira pausing with his hand on the doorknob. his fingers curl around it, knuckles white]
Yeah. Nia-san, and Asch--
[leans forward to thunk his forehead against the door]
Damn it. . .
[but at least they were able to save Asch, right?]
[(FOR NOW)]