[nope] Killing Night #1 - Shuichi

[afailedmurder]

[Akechi has cleaned up since his misguided morning antics, though it's plainly obvious from his bruised up face and faintly singed hair. Still, his demeanor is no more threatening than before. Actually, he's almost a little bashful.]

Saihara-kun, are you busy tonight? I could use some company...

[Should you spend time with Akechi?]

Comments

[truthstranger]

Of course. And it's really fine. I would rather make sure you're okay. Exploring can wait.

[afailedmurder]

Thanks. I'll make it up to you later.

[prrrobably not worth trying to convince him that human interaction can be non-transactional]

I did enjoy speaking with you, though.

[truthstranger]

Yes, it's good to have someone to talk to.

[Even if he's not sure he would say that was strictly an enjoyable conversation. He's not setting his bar that high here.]

[afailedmurder]

Maybe next time we'll have something nice to talk about.

[Chuckles because it's a joke because there is absolutely no way they will. You would not believe how low the bar is on this end.]

[truthstranger]

Mm, maybe so.

[He sounds at least a LITTLE more optimistic about that. They did at least have some fun times in the last game.]

[afailedmurder]

[soon enough, they reach his door]

Thank you for escorting me. I'd invite you inside, but I should probably get some rest.

[truthstranger]

Yes, of course. Please get some sleep and try to recover a bit. We can talk more tomorrow.

[afailedmurder]

All right. Good night, Saihara-kun.

[Akechi seems less restless now.]

[Would you like to give Akechi a present?]

[truthstranger]

[Definitely!]

Ah, before you go...

[He takes an onigiri out of his pocket and offers it.]

For later, if you want...?

[afailedmurder]

It occurs to me I haven't actually eaten much today...

[takes it]

Thank you, that was very considerate.