[ The ordeal isn't much different for Akechi; his own stomach is churning, a knife drawing chills in zigzag lines inside. ]
That is... such a strong word.
[ Betraying Akira, breaking his trust... Even though it has never left the realm of intentions, the very idea that he would turn him in, and later end his life in cold blood... As much as it was forever ago, as much as he's sworn to himself that he will protect Akira at all costs now... Could they really move past it?
He needs to try. ]
But, it is accurate, all the same.
[ He needs to press forward, push through his fears. It's the only way they can be truly real. ]
Striking a convenient deal only to later hand you over to the authorities, never making good on the word that was given... That would surely be an act of betrayal, wouldn't it...
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That is... such a strong word.
[ Betraying Akira, breaking his trust... Even though it has never left the realm of intentions, the very idea that he would turn him in, and later end his life in cold blood... As much as it was forever ago, as much as he's sworn to himself that he will protect Akira at all costs now... Could they really move past it?
He needs to try. ]
But, it is accurate, all the same.
[ He needs to press forward, push through his fears. It's the only way they can be truly real. ]
Striking a convenient deal only to later hand you over to the authorities, never making good on the word that was given... That would surely be an act of betrayal, wouldn't it...