[ there's a moment where Ren doesn't answer, keeping quiet as he contemplates the answer. direct and to the point, not even giving him time to collect himself.
so he gives himself the time, then responds. ]
Not here.
[ not with all the people around. Ren is good at keeping himself together, even with feelings he can't reconcile, but there was a loss of control that doesn't seem to close to gap in his mind.
that and he's not sure how Akechi will respond, he'd rather ensure that he comes back, first. ]
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so he gives himself the time, then responds. ]
Not here.
[ not with all the people around. Ren is good at keeping himself together, even with feelings he can't reconcile, but there was a loss of control that doesn't seem to close to gap in his mind.
that and he's not sure how Akechi will respond, he'd rather ensure that he comes back, first. ]