His gaze drifts for a moment, the shock giving way to anger as realization sinks it. Surprisingly, perhaps, it doesn't start off as anger towards Akira. It's anger towards Akechi himself, and maybe Akira will feel the urge to punch him in the face for it. It certainly seems like he's furious, so that's fun.]
I see. [Hah. Haha. Well. The anger has changed direction, at least. Maybe now he's thinking about punching Akira in the face as he meets his gaze.] How long have you known about this? Since Sunday?
[WOW that sure is an urge. Akira's hand even twitches in response to it, before he reins himself in and does his best to respond to that anger with calm.]
[he lifts his chin and nods]
. . . late Sunday, but it was after my conversation with you on that day. I wanted to talk about it as sooner-- Monday, actually-- but we were preoccupied.
[presumably by the emotional bond link AND THEN AKECHI DISAPPEARED ON TUESDAY SO]
What did I say about distractions? Do you even realize what this means?!
[Well. It is absolutely not Akira's fault, but that won't stop Akechi from feeling absolutely pissed off. What the hell, what the hell, what the hell...]
For once in his life, it seems like Akechi is making an effort! Or, well, an effort not to dig this hole any deeper. Redirecting his anger, eyes flickering to the side as he glares a hole into the floor. He's still furious, it still feels like he wants to punch himself, but...
Mumbling, almost:]
... Tch, how could I be so blind?
[Whatever.
Akira's note is still in his hand, though, so he holds it out to him.]
For now, don't show that note to anyone else. It will only create more confusion, as long as the sender's true intentions remain unknown.
[Akira's eyes slip shut as he folds his arms, his head bowing slightly]
It wasn't just you.
[it was Akira too, wasn't it? he was one of those votes for Asch. if he had changed it to Meltryllis like he had planned to, like he had almost done, then. . .]
[. . .]
[. . . he can't dwell. Peach told him not to, so he won't]
I've already showed Wright. [takes the note from Akechi and then pockets it] I tried to get the note-writer's attention earlier, but they didn't respond.
He takes his place against the door once again, squinting at the floor.]
You really think someone who goes through the effort of sending an anonymous "message" [distastefully] would reveal themselves so easily? Don't be an idiot.
Who knows? If they intended to prove her innocence, perhaps it's the very shame of being wrong keeping them silent. It does seem like it was sent by an idiot, after all.
No. Everyone I've spoken is at a loss. However... Through a process of elimination, he does seem like the most likely candidate, doesn't he? Wright-san and Carbide-san hardly appear to be the type, and I wouldn't waste my time on a horse.
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. . .
I thought Wright had told you already.
Meltryllis killed Nia. Wright voted for her and received an item for voting correctly. Much like we did the week before.
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For fuck's sake.
His gaze drifts for a moment, the shock giving way to anger as realization sinks it. Surprisingly, perhaps, it doesn't start off as anger towards Akira. It's anger towards Akechi himself, and maybe Akira will feel the urge to punch him in the face for it. It certainly seems like he's furious, so that's fun.]
I see. [Hah. Haha. Well. The anger has changed direction, at least. Maybe now he's thinking about punching Akira in the face as he meets his gaze.] How long have you known about this? Since Sunday?
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[he lifts his chin and nods]
. . . late Sunday, but it was after my conversation with you on that day. I wanted to talk about it as sooner-- Monday, actually-- but we were preoccupied.
[presumably by the emotional bond link AND THEN AKECHI DISAPPEARED ON TUESDAY SO]
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[Well. It is absolutely not Akira's fault, but that won't stop Akechi from feeling absolutely pissed off. What the hell, what the hell, what the hell...]
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[he points out, voice even, and he meets that anger with a bit of resistance. NOT HIS FAULT!!!]
[and then there's more calm. like he's trying to throw a blanket of calm over Akechi's anger. CALM DOWN, PLEASE]
Of course I know what it means. I'm not stupid.
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For once in his life, it seems like Akechi is making an effort! Or, well, an effort not to dig this hole any deeper. Redirecting his anger, eyes flickering to the side as he glares a hole into the floor. He's still furious, it still feels like he wants to punch himself, but...
Mumbling, almost:]
... Tch, how could I be so blind?
[Whatever.
Akira's note is still in his hand, though, so he holds it out to him.]
For now, don't show that note to anyone else. It will only create more confusion, as long as the sender's true intentions remain unknown.
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[Akira's eyes slip shut as he folds his arms, his head bowing slightly]
It wasn't just you.
[it was Akira too, wasn't it? he was one of those votes for Asch. if he had changed it to Meltryllis like he had planned to, like he had almost done, then. . .]
[. . .]
[. . . he can't dwell. Peach told him not to, so he won't]
I've already showed Wright. [takes the note from Akechi and then pockets it] I tried to get the note-writer's attention earlier, but they didn't respond.
[NOBODY APPRECIATES AKIRA'S ART]
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He takes his place against the door once again, squinting at the floor.]
You really think someone who goes through the effort of sending an anonymous "message" [distastefully] would reveal themselves so easily? Don't be an idiot.
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A guy can dream.
Especially since their information about Meltryllis is wrong.
[if he is, in fact, interpreting that part of the message correctly]
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Who knows? If they intended to prove her innocence, perhaps it's the very shame of being wrong keeping them silent. It does seem like it was sent by an idiot, after all.
[does stefano is horse..............]
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I wouldn't say idiot.
But someone trying to obscure their identity.
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[STILL...]
You don't suspect anyone at this point?
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No, I don't. I can't think of anyone here who is a fan of--
[. . .]
[CHECKS NOTE]
. . . My Tiny Horses
[persona knockoff of my little pony]
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[FLATLY. That's awful.]
Perhaps we should consider interrogating those who hail from a modern world. Someone is bound to be familiar with the source material.
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Did you know Lio and Galo are from a very very very far in the future compared to us America?
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[just gotta think of the my tiny horse era.........
He raises an eyebrow, tho.]
I didn't.
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[friendship is magic]
And now you do.
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[fwiendship..........]
... Well, it's not as if I was considering them as suspects. They don't seem like they would have much patience for subterfuge and deceit.
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[YOU SHOULD STUDY UP AKECHI!! if you want to keep up!!]
And I think you're right. Have you talked to anyone else who suspected that Valentini was the horse killer?
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No. Everyone I've spoken is at a loss. However... Through a process of elimination, he does seem like the most likely candidate, doesn't he? Wright-san and Carbide-san hardly appear to be the type, and I wouldn't waste my time on a horse.
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It's true that Ash and Wright don't seem like the type. But I wonder how our mysterious note-giver is so certain?