[what he almost replies with is, yeah, we are. he's said most of what he wanted to say, anyway. except for one thing]
Almost.
[there's a pause while he drains the dregs of his coffee, wipes his mouth with the back of his hand before placing the now-empty cup back onto the table]
I want to be clear about one more thing before we part.
I don't want to fight you, Akechi.
[he really doesn't want to be enemies. not here. not now]
no subject
Almost.
[there's a pause while he drains the dregs of his coffee, wipes his mouth with the back of his hand before placing the now-empty cup back onto the table]
I want to be clear about one more thing before we part.
I don't want to fight you, Akechi.
[he really doesn't want to be enemies. not here. not now]