They're talking at cross-purposes here. Maruki was merely making a joke about the current absurd circumstances they find themselves in – really, video game cognitions in a medieval peasant's village? – but the way Akechi answers–
Measured. Low. Pulled so taut, one sudden move could snap the strings.
It's more serious than the situation warrants if all they have to worry about is Somnius' special brand of bullshit.
Does he think that Maruki would try to take down Masayoshi Shido?
No. Maybe. But there's something more at a play. He doesn't know yet. He feels so close to knowing, it's maddening.
For the time being, all he can do is take Akechi's words with the gravity they deserve and nod. ]
Heard and understood, Akechi.
[ Don't bother trying.
If you find yourself there, leave. If you manage to get in, refrain.
There's something. There's something. ]
We ought to get out of here, don't you think?
[ Maybe they'll run into a ridiculous monstrosity to fight. It might be good stress relief.
Or maybe they'll run into another nightmare from home and he'll have Akechi's reactions in his peripherals, pieces of the puzzle he's been solving for months slowly coming together. ]
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They're talking at cross-purposes here. Maruki was merely making a joke about the current absurd circumstances they find themselves in – really, video game cognitions in a medieval peasant's village? – but the way Akechi answers–
Measured. Low. Pulled so taut, one sudden move could snap the strings.
It's more serious than the situation warrants if all they have to worry about is Somnius' special brand of bullshit.
Does he think that Maruki would try to take down Masayoshi Shido?
No. Maybe. But there's something more at a play. He doesn't know yet. He feels so close to knowing, it's maddening.
For the time being, all he can do is take Akechi's words with the gravity they deserve and nod. ]
Heard and understood, Akechi.
[ Don't bother trying.
If you find yourself there, leave. If you manage to get in, refrain.
There's something. There's something. ]
We ought to get out of here, don't you think?
[ Maybe they'll run into a ridiculous monstrosity to fight. It might be good stress relief.
Or maybe they'll run into another nightmare from home and he'll have Akechi's reactions in his peripherals, pieces of the puzzle he's been solving for months slowly coming together. ]