_{[ Well, he may be stupid, but he can definitely pick up on that shift in his behavior. Wow. Woah. ]}

... Sorry.

_{[ Is he? ]}

But I'm not wrong.

_{[ Akira feels like there is something he's missing here, but he's not sure if he's buddy-buddy enough with Shealtiel to ask. The ramen chefs hand them both their meals and Akira slowly pulls his gaze from Shealtiel and falls into an awkward silence, choosing to put attention to his meal instead. After he takes a few bites, he speaks, quietly but also in his own serious tone but keeps his eyes on his ramen: ]}

I'll get you to see me differently even if it kills me. Well— I mean, technically I'm already dead, but.. I think you know what I meant.