[Great. Akechi really sounds like a pleasure to get to know.

But she huffs at Akira's assessment, not quite able to muster the energy or emotion for a full laugh.]

I'm glad you think so, anyway. [She lapses into silence again, keeping her fingers twined with his and the side of her head pressed against his.]

I just... want to make sure you know that you can talk to me. Not because you think you have to take responsibility for me or anything, but... as one leader to another.