[A prince would accept that response without question - what more could a person ask for than the illusion of unerring loyalty in a reality, many realities, among all realities where it lacks.
Akechi has manipulated him for this reason. Wanted to hear that from Eren for this reason. He isn't Maruki - he doesn't need the sentimental shit that comes with true loyalty. The second there's a way out, he won't hesitate to leave Eren behind to rot as a forgotten pariah in his own disgusting world.
But it stings -
Right in his chest
Where Robin Hood and Loki lie.
'His memory is distorted' - typed out. Deleted. Irrelevant. It's easier for for Akechi to manage. There's a simplicity in dealing with someone who knows so little. Who experienced nothing. Whose only memories of the two of them deal in moments that matter - a palace run, potential for betrayal. Akira lived an entire life without and beyond him - it's what's supposed to happen, so he doesn't care.
'Let's take a walk.' - typed out. Deleted. Unnecessary.
'Why? - typed out. Lingers. 'Why?' to someone who strangles air out lungs. It doesn't matter how strong he is - Akechi won't falter. 'Why?' in the same way he used to ask Maruki why because even to this day he cannot fathom what makes either of them tick.]
Noted.
[Is what he settles on.]
You're my ally. I extend the same to you.
[A lie - easy and simple. It's all the same shit. Eren wants to hear it, so Akechi will say it. Eren won't believe it, Akechi relays it all the same. It's a game. It's routine. It doesn't matter.]
If you have no other plans, you should stay over tomorrow night.
[Akechi doesn't care.]
Maruki is making sushi. There's too many leftovers lately, despite having another mouth to feed.
[He doesn't care.]
We haven't gone to the bathhouse in some time either. I would like to go with you.
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Akechi has manipulated him for this reason. Wanted to hear that from Eren for this reason. He isn't Maruki - he doesn't need the sentimental shit that comes with true loyalty. The second there's a way out, he won't hesitate to leave Eren behind to rot as a forgotten pariah in his own disgusting world.
But it stings -
Right in his chest
'His memory is distorted' - typed out. Deleted. Irrelevant. It's easier for for Akechi to manage. There's a simplicity in dealing with someone who knows so little. Who experienced nothing. Whose only memories of the two of them deal in moments that matter - a palace run, potential for betrayal. Akira lived an entire life without and beyond him - it's what's supposed to happen, so he doesn't care.
'Let's take a walk.' - typed out. Deleted. Unnecessary.
'Why? - typed out. Lingers. 'Why?' to someone who strangles air out lungs. It doesn't matter how strong he is - Akechi won't falter. 'Why?' in the same way he used to ask Maruki why because even to this day he cannot fathom what makes either of them tick.]
Noted.
[Is what he settles on.]
You're my ally. I extend the same to you.
[A lie - easy and simple. It's all the same shit. Eren wants to hear it, so Akechi will say it. Eren won't believe it, Akechi relays it all the same. It's a game. It's routine. It doesn't matter.]
If you have no other plans, you should stay over tomorrow night.
[Akechi doesn't care.]
Maruki is making sushi. There's too many leftovers lately, despite having another mouth to feed.
[He doesn't care.]
We haven't gone to the bathhouse in some time either. I would like to go with you.
[He doesn't care.]
Regardless, I'll see you in the morning.