[Ryo might not be the little monster he was when they were kids, but he still somehow struggles to connect to people. If he keeps his Chroma levels up, it'll be because he's found some sort of mutually beneficial arrangement with someone, not because he's gotten close to anyone or feels any particular way about them.
Maybe he shouldn't be worried. In a place like this, the pragmatic approach could be fruitful.
Still, he hasn't fully answered Ryo's question, and it hangs heavy in the air. Akira moves to sit, his gaze low.]
Ryo, I... [He decides to just get to the point. The longer he draws this out, the worse he feels.] I killed people.
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[Ryo might not be the little monster he was when they were kids, but he still somehow struggles to connect to people. If he keeps his Chroma levels up, it'll be because he's found some sort of mutually beneficial arrangement with someone, not because he's gotten close to anyone or feels any particular way about them.
Maybe he shouldn't be worried. In a place like this, the pragmatic approach could be fruitful.
Still, he hasn't fully answered Ryo's question, and it hangs heavy in the air. Akira moves to sit, his gaze low.]
Ryo, I... [He decides to just get to the point. The longer he draws this out, the worse he feels.] I killed people.