[Stops, an arms length away. Almost a threat. Almost an attack.

He stops and-

A demeanor shifts with practiced, effortless ease. Ire to calm. Discontent to ease.

He smiles - bright, fake and with a sweeping gesture of his hand toward the beautiful fucking view.]

The sun is quite bright this morning. My apologies - I almost mistook you for an acquaintance that was here some time ago. I thought to get a closer look, but it's somewhat irrelevant.

[A beat. A pause. He continues to stare down this walking nightmare, until he can't stand it anymore. Looks towards the cliff's edge and then back towards the path he took to get here.]

This is a lovely place to sightsee. I'm sure you'd like to continue it in private. Please ignore me - I'll be on my way.

[Maruki is going to be all over this shit. Akechi's ready to adjust their house rules.]