[She huffs again. Yeah, he didn't even do a good job of dodging that question, but fine. Have it for now. She thinks she knows the answer, anyway.]

I'm pretty sure he thinks I'm weak. Or useless. Maybe both.

[Chuuya had said the only reason Akechi had made it out with just the broken finger was her, but... it doesn't feel like enough.

Without turning around, she reaches back, trying to find his hand.]

...Do you see us as equals, Akira? From one leader to another.