[His arm twitches from that touch, nothing more. Akutagawa doesn’t acknowledge Inigo’s touch yet, he remained still and numb as his mind tried to process. Thinking back to his world, he recalled one or two events Akutagawa felt he let people down, because of his weakness. Yet, his comrades didn’t hesitate for a moment to lend a hand.
He was a tool. Weak tools should be disposed. Still, it didn’t stop some of his comrades.
This time, it was different. His body didn’t fall in defeat, his heart did. Atsushi returned, and soon Akutagawa will follow. After learning a terrible truth, uncertainty clouds his way.
Ah, the kettle is still whistling. Akutagawa slowly turned the knob on the burner off.
Back to Inigo’s question, he sighs quietly.]
I know.
[He could practically hear the tiger screaming in his mind too. Still avoiding eye contact, he continues—-]
I’m sorry you have to see me like this and.. thank you.
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He was a tool. Weak tools should be disposed. Still, it didn’t stop some of his comrades.
This time, it was different. His body didn’t fall in defeat, his heart did. Atsushi returned, and soon Akutagawa will follow. After learning a terrible truth, uncertainty clouds his way.
Ah, the kettle is still whistling. Akutagawa slowly turned the knob on the burner off.
Back to Inigo’s question, he sighs quietly.]
I know.
[He could practically hear the tiger screaming in his mind too. Still avoiding eye contact, he continues—-]
I’m sorry you have to see me like this and.. thank you.