[ And in response, Akechi's hisses back, before yowling. Akechi wipes his mouth with the back of his hand, and he looks at Ann Takamaki with cold eyes and a swollen cheek. ]
Of course he is.
[ He's raised his voice; it's not quite the level he'd achieved back on Shido's boat, but it's close.
(She doesn't remember; how will she treat him when she remembers? If she ever does?)
And Akechi laughs, before he grits his teeth so hard it makes his jaw ache. He feels the white-hot bubble of rage, of anger and hatred and jealousy rise up in his chest, and he wants nothing more than to let it go.
Loki pushes at the edges of his mind, but Akechi stifles him. ]
Because he's so much better than everyone else. Your precious leader can do no wrong, can he?
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Of course he is.
[ He's raised his voice; it's not quite the level he'd achieved back on Shido's boat, but it's close.
(She doesn't remember; how will she treat him when she remembers? If she ever does?)
And Akechi laughs, before he grits his teeth so hard it makes his jaw ache. He feels the white-hot bubble of rage, of anger and hatred and jealousy rise up in his chest, and he wants nothing more than to let it go.
Loki pushes at the edges of his mind, but Akechi stifles him. ]
Because he's so much better than everyone else. Your precious leader can do no wrong, can he?