Aren't we? [ He leans further against the counter now, nearing his face. ] If not, we can be.
[ At this proximity, it's hard to miss the faint flush across his cheeks, and he smiles. Akechi has changed. Or maybe this is how he's always been, and he hid it well enough in Ren's presence. Regardless, he insists that Akechi stays anyway. It might be a bit of scandal, having someone here past close, but it's something he's willing to risk.
He moves from behind the counter and walks outside, flipping the sign to close and locking the door behind him. There's finality to the way the door lock sounds the latch. With that sound, Akechi should know he's stuck here for a while. ]
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[ At this proximity, it's hard to miss the faint flush across his cheeks, and he smiles. Akechi has changed. Or maybe this is how he's always been, and he hid it well enough in Ren's presence. Regardless, he insists that Akechi stays anyway. It might be a bit of scandal, having someone here past close, but it's something he's willing to risk.
He moves from behind the counter and walks outside, flipping the sign to close and locking the door behind him. There's finality to the way the door lock sounds the latch. With that sound, Akechi should know he's stuck here for a while. ]
You don't have anywhere else to be, do you?