catch-all: akira.

[miscakes]

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Yep. That's all.

[look he doesn't want you passing out tomorrow at the meeting okok]

Unless you want me to add more terms and conditions?

[miscakes]

Why would I want that? The current terms are fine by me.

[He won't pass out!! Let him be a busybody out of spite. It's fine.]

[survivaltricks]

You're the one who sounded surprised I was going easy on you.

[he is gonna climb to his feet now, though!]

Give me about fifteen minutes. I'll be right back.

[and thus Akira braved more stairs to bring Akechi some coffee]

[miscakes]

Don't keep me waiting.

[Godspeed, Akira. Don't trip and fall down the stairs.]

[survivaltricks]

[he will not, he has CONQUERED THE STAIRS OF THIS HOUSE. . . and he returns fifteen or so minutes later with a thermos of coffee, so!! instead of just handing it to Akechi like a normal person, he presses the bottom to the top of Akechi's head]

[miscakes]

[Wow!!

Akechi reaches up to yank the thermos out of Akira's grasp. His coffee now.]

If you're going to be this way, then I will drink this all by myself. [Sharing is cancelled.]

[survivaltricks]

[. . . he meant for Akechi to drink it all by himself, so I mean--]

Were you planning on sharing it with me?

[a bit!! surprised!!]

[miscakes]

Not anymore.

[... To be fair, he also thought Akira would make enough for himself, too. But, eh. None for Akira, anyway.]

[survivaltricks]

Aw.

[plops down onto the pillows next to Akechi, clearly amused]

Your heart has grown three sizes today, Grinchkechi.

[miscakes]

Don't you have somewhere else to be?

[Akira, he will pour this coffee on your lap.]

[survivaltricks]

See my answer to why I'm here in the first place.

[he has many places to be!!]

[and he chooses to be here]

[miscakes]

It was a suggestion, not a question.

[He will set his notebook and pen down to actually deal with the thermos, though.]

[survivaltricks]

[snorts in amusement but doesn't comment, watching as Akechi works the thermos open. after a moment, his expression turns. . . distant, almost pensive]

[miscakes]

[Hm...? He stays silent while he gets the thermos open, but once that's done:]

... That look on your face. Is something the matter?

[survivaltricks]

Hn?

[Akechi speaking snaps him back to reality, and he blinks at his fellow Persona user with an owlish expression]

Ah. . . no. Nothing's wrong, I was just--

[hm]

. . . I was just thinking about how little time we have left here.

[miscakes]

Ah... That's right. If all goes well, we should be out of here by the end of next week.

[He watches him, curiously.]

Don't tell me you will miss this wretched place.

[survivaltricks]

[a wry snort]

No. Of course not. Not the place itself.

[hesitation though, gaze affixed on the thermos, not on Akechi himself]

But maybe some of the people.

[miscakes]

... I see.

[Hm. Is this the type of thermos that comes with a cup, or is the type you chug directly from? Either way, he takes a sip before saying anything else.]

If you're so torn up about it, then spend the time we have left wisely. There won't be room for hesitation once we identify the source.

[survivaltricks]

[the type you drink from directly because I flipped a coin and that's the one it landed on]

You don't have to tell me that twice.

[once they find the source. . . they'll have to act, and act fast. there won't be any time for sentimentality, and who the hell knows what will happen once they actually manage to separate Blue from the house and destroy the thing?]

[. . .]

I don't want to leave here with any regrets.

[miscakes]

Do what you must. But I expect you to be prepared once the time comes.

[Thanks, coin. Guess it's time to chug.]

After all, it will be embarrassing if the house bests you so easily.

[survivaltricks]

I will be.

[no hesitation, no doubt, no uncertainty about that]

[and then, out of curiosity. . .]

Is there anything important you want to do while you have the chance?

[miscakes]

No, not particularly.

[Easily enough, without a moment's hesitation. Akechi...]

[survivaltricks]

[HM]

Really? Nothing at all? There's no one you want to spend more time with? Or tell something important?

[just in case they're all separated when things come to an end. . .?]

[miscakes]

[He gives him a look like, Akira. You know how he is. Please.]

Why does that surprise you? Once our job is done, there will be nothing left to say to those we met in this house.

[survivaltricks]

[JUST. . . HUFFS A LAUGH]

Mmm. I guess that isn't surprise, Mr. I'm Terrified of All Feelings Including My Own.