I won't accept anything less than changing the world.
[ and he means that.
their own world was in need of reformation, and this one? it was past the point where it could merely be suggested. this was dire. they had resources, but they needed to figure out how to organize them. ]
Is that what we're here to do? [Akechi's cynicism rings through in this question. Bold to think that having answers about themselves can change anything. He doesn't agree.]
I'd rather see what I can make for myself first before seeing how I can shape a world.
[Besides, he had already failed at that gambit once.]
Don't assume you're caught in the crosshairs of the same gambit we left behind. [Oddly enough, this may be optimistic for him. He would've seen his world burned if given the chance. Akechi now knows that he can't view it that way.]
Let me decide what I'll do. Then we'll go from there.
The important thing to me is that we get to decide this time.
[ there's a little nod.
not some god. not the Velvet Room. not Shido. not anyone to manipulate them. it was refreshing in a way—it felt good. he could say that he was working on his own accord, even if there may be someone above them.
[Akechi idly wonders what it would be like to feel as if he had a choice. He's getting there here, bit by bit. Their trip to New Beijing had been eye opening in a way that he hasn't put to words. Not yet.
His eyes close as he drinks the rest of his coffee, contended. When he's done, he simply asks:] Can you make more? I'll buy the next half pound of beans.
[ there's no vocal affirmation, but Ren nods once and shifts his palms to the flat of his knees and rises to make another cup of coffee. he collects both cups like he's used to in the cafe and takes them to the sink. it's an easy movement, juggling both sets of cups because it's something that he got good at during his time at LeBlanc.
it's a comfortable quiet for a just a moment as Ren puts the kettle on.
it's funny that Akechi doesn't have to go far anymore to get it. it's a small comfort for Ren. ]
I'll keep some and make some curry. I've got it close.
[ but not right yet.
he'll have to make it his own—which, well, is also comforting. ]
[He says nothing and enjoys his cup of coffee. After all, Akechi shouldn't be remarking on the actual taste of anything or its makeup because he's not any good at any of it.]
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I won't accept anything less than changing the world.
[ and he means that.
their own world was in need of reformation, and this one? it was past the point where it could merely be suggested. this was dire. they had resources, but they needed to figure out how to organize them. ]
Will you?
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I'd rather see what I can make for myself first before seeing how I can shape a world.
[Besides, he had already failed at that gambit once.]
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[ to leave things better than how he came was something he tried to follow, even if it didn't always turn out.
for Akechi, who may have to make this his new home.
Ren's fingers curl in the couch. ]
...
But I understand.
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Let me decide what I'll do. Then we'll go from there.
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[ there's a little nod.
not some god. not the Velvet Room. not Shido. not anyone to manipulate them. it was refreshing in a way—it felt good. he could say that he was working on his own accord, even if there may be someone above them.
he could reason that out.
then, quieter: ]
That you do.
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His eyes close as he drinks the rest of his coffee, contended. When he's done, he simply asks:] Can you make more? I'll buy the next half pound of beans.
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it's a comfortable quiet for a just a moment as Ren puts the kettle on.
it's funny that Akechi doesn't have to go far anymore to get it. it's a small comfort for Ren. ]
I'll keep some and make some curry. I've got it close.
[ but not right yet.
he'll have to make it his own—which, well, is also comforting. ]
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