[ There's nowhere to hide here, and he knows Akechi's at wits end. No facade to hide under, no people to blend in with. Utter silence befalls the two of them, save for the crackling of thunder outside and downpour of rain. Ren lets the words settle down and for him to catch a moment to breathe and think about what he just said.

He steps a pace closer, and closer, reaching a hand out and having it lie on Akechi's shoulder. ]

Because I caught a glimpse of what we could have been. You and I being here is the chance I've been waiting for.

[ Ren cants his head to the side, peering at him inquisitively. ]

Don't you feel the same? You decided to come here, after all.